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Baz Luhrmann on living with fearupdated Fri Sep 13 2013 13:17:38

CNN's Monita Rajpal speaks with Baz Luhrmann about confronting fear and helping actors succeed on set.

Luhrmann: 'Gatsby' exceeded expectationsupdated Fri Sep 13 2013 07:44:38

Director Baz Luhrmann on dealing with critics and how his work is a labor of love.

Baz Luhrmann: I'm just warming upupdated Fri Sep 13 2013 07:42:55

Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann reflects on his career journey and making more time for family.

Baz Luhrmann: 'Gatsby' was born in Chinaupdated Fri Sep 13 2013 07:39:14

Director Baz Luhrmann talks about bringing the American novel "The Great Gatsby" to the silver screen.

Corgan: God is the future of rock musicupdated Fri Aug 23 2013 09:13:42

Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn't good for business.

Billy Corgan on losing his motherupdated Fri Aug 23 2013 08:55:50

Smashing Pumpkins' front man Billy Corgan talks about "Pale Horse," a song inspired by the relationship with his mother.

Billy Corgan: Crazy is good for businessupdated Fri Aug 23 2013 08:41:03

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets the front man of Smashing Pumpkins, who says authenticity has helped the band stay successful.

Billy Corgan's 'miserable success'updated Fri Aug 23 2013 08:28:09

Billy Corgan on how the success of Smashing Pumpkins' early music didn't bring him happiness.

Kompany's meteoric rise to the topupdated Fri Aug 09 2013 13:41:03

Manchester City's Captain Vincent Kompany talks about what drives him and connecting with supporters around the world.

Kompany on grooming the next generationupdated Fri Aug 09 2013 13:40:25

CNN's Monita Rajpal speaks with Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany about how Belgium nurtures young footballers.

Kompany on future ambitionsupdated Fri Aug 09 2013 13:13:56

Manchester City's captain Vincent Kompany talks about not taking fans for granted and living for the future.

Making 'Fast and the Furious 6'updated Fri Aug 02 2013 12:13:06

Actor and producer Vin DIesel talks about the success of his characters in the Fast and the Furious and Riddick.

Vin Diesel's rise to fameupdated Fri Aug 02 2013 09:03:02

Hollywood actor and producer Vin Diesel talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about his career and success.

When Vin Diesel met Spielbergupdated Fri Aug 02 2013 09:02:45

Actor and producer Vin Diesel tells the story of his first meeting with Steven Spielberg.

Freedom inspires top designerupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 09:53:21

Lie Sang Bong talks about the inspiration behind his work and why it's important to please loyal customers.

Lie Sang Bong: I was a bad fatherupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 09:50:47

The South Korean fashion designer on who the ideal "Bong woman" is and healing a broken relationship with his son.

S. Korean designer on incredible careerupdated Fri Jul 12 2013 09:27:05

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets designer Lie Sang Bong, who has dressed such A-list stars as Lady Gaga and Beyonce.

Katzenberg on how to make a blockbusterupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 14:51:31

Jeffrey Katzenberg says having a strong story is crucial when creating successful animated films.

Katzenberg: Disney gave me the bootupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 14:51:01

The DreamWorks Animation CEO opens up about his tenure with Disney and leaving under difficult circumstances.

Movie CEO inspired by Chinaupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 14:47:09

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Jeffrey Katzenberg, the man behind the multimillion dollar "Kung Fu Panda" franchise.

Part 1: Philip Green's Hong Kong ventureupdated Fri Jun 21 2013 11:18:03

Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong.

Part 2: Philip Green's big investmentsupdated Fri Jun 21 2013 11:11:43

Arcadia Group owner Philip Green gives CNN's Monita Rajpal his tips to making good investments.

Part 3: Philip Green on building brandsupdated Fri Jun 21 2013 10:59:51

Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about the importance of having Topshop in central Hong Kong.

Steven Tyler's Aerosmith anthemsupdated Fri Jun 14 2013 09:27:04

Aerosmith sinnger Steven Tyler describes how singing in church inspired his rock music.

Steven Tyler's family life on tourupdated Fri Jun 14 2013 09:26:24

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about music and family.

Steven Tyler's energy on stageupdated Fri Jun 14 2013 08:02:33

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about the band's 40 years in the business.

McCartney: Designing for everyday womenupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 09:47:16

Stella McCartney talks about the signature pants she created while at Chloe and creating clothes for women of all shapes.

McCartney on grooming young designersupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 09:45:27

Talk Asia joins fashion designer Stella McCartney on a visit to Donghua University in Shanghai.

Stella McCartney's rise to the topupdated Fri Jun 07 2013 09:40:12

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers.

Backstage access with Mark Ronsonupdated Fri May 31 2013 11:00:59

Talk Asia goes behind the scenes with the musical mastermind before a concert in Seoul, South Korea.

Why trust is everything for superstar DJupdated Fri May 31 2013 10:48:52

Mark Ronson opens up about his most successful collaborations -- including working with the late Amy Winehouse.

How passion drives musical mastermindupdated Fri May 31 2013 10:33:13

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry.

From struggling actor to A-list starupdated Fri May 24 2013 17:20:26

CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Vin Diesel who talks about the success of the "Fast and Furious" franchise.

Diesel on being discovered by Spielbergupdated Fri May 24 2013 17:17:30

The "Fast & Furious" actor talks about landing a role in Academy Award-winning film "Saving Private Ryan."

Tough guy actor embraces vulnerabilityupdated Fri May 24 2013 17:14:40

"Fast & Furious" star Vin Diesel tells Monita Rajpal how the latest movie installment challenges earlier releases.

Part 3: Salman Rushdie's early influencesupdated Fri May 10 2013 11:52:44

Award-winning Author Salman Rushdie takes CNN's Monita Rajpal on a tour of his childhood home.

Part 2: Rushdie on hiding for a decadeupdated Fri May 10 2013 11:52:27

Salman Rushdie talk about the fallout from the publishing of "The Satanic Verses" in 1988.

Part 1: Rushdie on 'Midnight's Children'updated Fri May 10 2013 11:52:15

Award-winning Author Salman Rushdie talks to CNN about his controversial career.

Part 3: Creating the Tom Ford brandupdated Fri May 03 2013 07:45:47

Tom Ford Chairman, Domenico De Sole talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about the company's expansion plans.

Part 1: Surviving the fashion businessupdated Fri May 03 2013 07:45:14

Tom Ford Chairman, Domenico De Sole talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about his career in fashion

Part 2: De Sole's Gucci connectionupdated Fri May 03 2013 07:44:24

Tom Ford Chairman, Domenico De Sole talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about turning around the fortunes of Gucci.

Foreman: Boxing clever in businessupdated Fri Apr 26 2013 08:18:29

George Foreman talks about his namesake grills, where the idea came from and how they became a success.

Foreman: From teenage tearaway to champupdated Fri Apr 26 2013 08:17:52

George Foreman opens up about his childhood growing up, and how he learned to be a thief in order to survive.

George Foreman: Fighting Aliupdated Fri Apr 26 2013 08:15:03

Foreman talks about his fight against Muhammad Ali, how confident he was going into it, and how crushing his defeat was.

Russell Peters punked by King of Jordanupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 13:34:23

Comedian Russell Peters talks about his experience meeting the King of Jordan and being "punked" by him.

Russell Peters' good impressionupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 12:56:33

Known for his impressions of different accents, Russell Peters talks about how his time in Hong Kong inspired him.

Russell Peters targets more successupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 12:55:03

Comic Russell Peters speaks about how important it still is for him to be accepted and praised, even with all his success

Master chef Tetsuya Wakudaupdated Fri Apr 12 2013 04:22:25

The celebrated Australian chef talks to CNN's Monita Rajpaul about food, life and living well.

Cooking masterclassupdated Fri Apr 12 2013 04:21:38

Tetsuya Wakuda show's CNN's Monita Rajpaul how to cook the perfect crab.

Being a chef isn't easyupdated Fri Apr 12 2013 04:19:28

Tetsuya Wakuda on what he had to give up to be one of the most celebrated and creative talents.

Learn to speak 'Chinglish'updated Fri Mar 29 2013 08:09:15

David Henry Hwang talks about his latest play and its similarities to the news surrounding the downfall of Bo Xilai.

Bringing Bruce Lee to the stageupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 08:08:16

David Henry Hwang talks about what he's currently working on, a play based on Bruce Lee called "Kung Fu."

David Henry Hwang's stagecraftupdated Fri Mar 29 2013 08:05:44

Seppuku, transvestites and diplomacy; American playwright David Henry Hwang weaves plots with many strands.

Ivan Lendl on managing Andy Murrayupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 07:28:18

Ivan Lendl discusses what it is like to be Andy Murray's coach.

Ivan Lendl's lesson for greatnessupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 07:22:13

Czech former tennis champion Ivan Lendl discusses what it takes to succeed.

Ivan Lendl: There are plenty of champsupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 07:21:35

Former tennis pro Ivan Lendl recalls his greatest hits on and off the court.

Ellie Goulding on breakthrough singleupdated Fri Mar 15 2013 09:09:36

Monta Rapjal speaks with UK singer Ellie Goulding about her hit single 'Lights' and finding success in the U.S.

Natori: Looking glamorous is sexyupdated Tue Mar 12 2013 06:47:04

Acclaimed fashion designer Josie Natori tells CNN's Monita Rajpal her definition of what makes a woman sexy.

Natori: Fashion is a labor of loveupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 14:46:32

Acclaimed fashion designer Josie Natori takes us behind the scenes at her factory in the Philippines.

Deepa Mehta: It's tough filming in Indiaupdated Fri Feb 22 2013 08:19:22

The Indian-born director reflects on the difficulties experienced while shooting her Oscar-nominated film "Water".

Designer awes with eye-catching deignupdated Fri Feb 15 2013 08:41:36

Unconventional British designer Thomas Heatherwick gives us a rare look behind the scenes at his London studio.

Salman Rushdie's tribute to Mumbaiupdated Fri Feb 08 2013 08:47:34

Salman Rushdie opens up about growing up in India, which inspired his book "Midnight's Children".

Oscar winner: 'I carry them in my heart'updated Mon Feb 04 2013 09:16:11

Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank opens up about helping children in need in northern India.

Ricky Hatton's boxing masterclassupdated Fri Jan 25 2013 14:01:36

CNN's Monita Rajpal faces off with legendary British boxer Ricky Hatton.

Takashi Murakami: Superflat and super awkwardupdated Sun Jan 13 2013 19:43:16

This is not worksafe. It's a hyperlink to Hiropon, the pornographic fiberglass creation of Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

'Superflat' creator blends art and animeupdated Fri Jan 11 2013 14:23:35

Talk Asia meets Takashi Murakami, the pioneer behind one of the world's most recognized contemporary art movements.

Iconic photographer captures conflictupdated Fri Dec 28 2012 08:03:18

Talk Asia meets photojournalist Steve McCurry, who opens up about his three decades behind the lens.

Von Teese: Striptease can be elegantupdated Fri Dec 21 2012 07:26:20

CNN's Sumnima Udas speaks with burlesque icon Dita von Teese, who reveals the formula behind her successful career.

Oscar winner: 'Magic' started my careerupdated Fri Dec 14 2012 07:12:26

Award-winning actor Adrien Brody reveals how acting at birthday parties led to a career in Hollywood.

Man behind UK's tallest art structureupdated Mon Dec 10 2012 07:04:11

Indian-born artist Anish Kapoor speaks with Talk Asia as he brings his mind bending structures East.

Andy Garcia's Hollywood riseupdated Wed Dec 05 2012 13:06:28

Actor Andy Garcia talks to Talk Asia about illustrious career in film.

Jason Mraz: I'm living my dreamupdated Fri Nov 16 2012 08:07:15

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz opens up about rejecting industry competition and staying true to himself.

LeBron James: 'Linsanity' good for NBAupdated Fri Oct 26 2012 07:55:30

Star of the Miami Heat gives his verdict on Jeremy Lin.

James: China 'passionate' for basketballupdated Fri Oct 26 2012 07:05:01

Basketball supersar LeBron James talks to CNN's Stan Grant about bringing the game to China.

Building a team of championsupdated Fri Oct 26 2012 05:40:39

Basketball superstar LeBron James talks to CNN's Stan Grant about the Miami Heat and the Olympics.

Steve McCurry: Life behind the lensupdated Fri Oct 05 2012 06:24:41

Photojournalist Steve McCurry has made a career taking arresting shots from around the world changing how we see things.

JR: The man behind the portraitupdated Fri Oct 05 2012 06:23:30

French urban artist JR is man of mystery, pasting huge portraits on city streets. He talks to CNN's Kristie Lu Stout.

The man behind Forever 21updated Fri Sep 21 2012 06:42:05

King of cheap chic Do Won Chang talks to Kristie Lu Stout about his rag trade to riches story.

50 years of teen bliss: Serenaded by the Beach Boysupdated Fri Sep 14 2012 02:17:06

A pre-teen me once learned how to slow dance to "Surfer Girl."

Superstar DJ Tiesto's super successupdated Fri Aug 24 2012 07:02:49

Superstar DJ Tiesto tells CNN's Anna Coren the secret behind his global success.

A day in the life of a superstar DJupdated Fri Aug 24 2012 06:44:24

The life of a DJ is not just 'party, party, party,' says uber-popular Dutch House music DJ Tiesto. It's glamorous, too.

India's woman in chargeupdated Fri Aug 17 2012 06:50:52

Chandra Kochhar is one of the most influential CEOs in India. At 47, she became the first female boss of ICICI Bank.

Sole survivor: Christian Louboutinupdated Fri Aug 10 2012 06:57:15

The shoe designer talks to Sara Sidner about his A-list clients and the power of an impressive shoe.

Louboutin's red sole storyupdated Fri Aug 10 2012 06:56:23

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin tells CNN's Sara Sidner the story behind his shoe's iconic red soles.

Cui Jian: China's first rock starupdated Fri Aug 03 2012 05:08:34

Cui Jian has jammed with The Rolling Stones and provided the soundtrack for the Chinese pro-democracy movement.

2007: Gore Vidal reflects on his lifeupdated Wed Aug 01 2012 01:51:50

In a March 2007 interview, Gore Vidal reflects on his career and talks about where he will be laid to rest when he dies.

Talk Asia: Diane von Furstenbergupdated Fri Jul 13 2012 06:58:11

Designer Diane von Furstenberg has gone from Studio 54 to fashion royalty. She talks to Anna Coren about her life.

Jason Mraz: In tune with worldupdated Fri Jul 06 2012 05:18:23

Singer Jason Mraz tells Talk Asia politics and geography dissolve into the background when the music begins.

Scaling Mount Everest at 73updated Fri Jun 29 2012 06:34:54

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks to Tamae Watanabe who, at 73, is the oldest woman to climb Mount Everest.

China's opera starupdated Fri Jun 15 2012 06:33:11

Tian Hao Jiang escaped a factory job in China during the cultural revolution to become a world-renown opera singer.

Behind the scenes with Alexander Wangupdated Fri Jun 08 2012 05:58:41

CNN goes behinds the scenes at New York Fashion Week with designer Alexander Wang.

Fashion's 'Alexander the Great'updated Fri Jun 08 2012 05:25:52

Alexander Wang has become the hot name in fashion. He talks to CNN's Anna Coren about making moves to conquer Asia.

At home with Victoria Beckhamupdated Fri May 18 2012 05:16:10

Victoria Beckham isn't going to moan about her life. She tells CNN's Anna Coren about living in the spotlight.

Victoria Beckham looks to Asiaupdated Fri May 18 2012 05:15:47

Fashion designer and media star Victoria Beckham talks about her global ambitions.

Reclaiming China's soulupdated Fri May 11 2012 06:05:44

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Wang Shu on the increasingly important role of architecture and art in China.

China's 'warrior' architectupdated Fri May 11 2012 05:13:00

Wang Shu is China's first Pritzker Prize-winning architect, and he sees himself as battling against bland conformity.

Can the Philippines beat corruption?updated Fri May 04 2012 06:14:52

Philippines President Benigno Aquino on fighting corruption and the country's fractious politics.

A prophylactic to poverty?updated Fri May 04 2012 06:14:31

Is poverty in the Philippines the fault of Catholic attitudes to contraception? CNN asks the Philippine president.

Business and biking in the Philippinesupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 07:01:48

The Ayala brothers are keen motorcyclists and hope their family company remains a driver for the Philippine economy.

After escape from North Korea, artist turns from propaganda to pop art updated Sat Mar 24 2012 13:29:34

Song Byeok had every reason to be pleased with his success. A gift for drawing led to a prestigious career as a propaganda artist and full membership in North Korea's communist party.

Laid-back U.S. China envoy causes a stir updated Fri Nov 25 2011 00:25:33

He's the ambassador who carries his own bags and the can for the U.S. in China.

Action star Michelle Yeoh takes on Aung San Suu Kyiupdated Fri Nov 11 2011 03:22:09

While playing the part of Aung San Suu Kyi in biopic "The Lady", Michelle Yeoh felt as if she had "lived" with the Burmese pro-democracy leader for years.

Monisha Kaltenborn: The woman racing ahead in F1updated Wed Oct 26 2011 03:56:11

When growing up, Monisha Kaltenborn wanted to go into space, but as the first female CEO of a Formula 1 team she's arguably reached greater heights.

Lobsang Sangay: Exiled Tibetans' new political leaderupdated Wed Oct 05 2011 22:32:50

Lobsang Sangay has a hard act to follow.

Eric Schmidt: 'Google should have gone social sooner'updated Wed Aug 24 2011 21:48:50

Eric Schmidt is as committed as ever to making sure those at Google "do the right thing."

Hayao Miyazaki: The world's greatest animatorupdated Thu Aug 11 2011 22:34:47

Hayao Miyazaki is regarded by many as the world's greatest living animator and an icon of Japanese popular culture.

Kim Yuna: South Korea's ice skating iconupdated Wed Jun 29 2011 22:42:59

Kim Yuna is one of South Korea's biggest stars and the ice skater who won the country's first figure skating gold medal at a Winter Olympic Games last year in Vancouver.

Indonesia's president: 'We can be model for Islam and democracy'updated Wed Jun 15 2011 05:26:07

Indonesia's transition from an autocracy to a vibrant democracy can be an example to those countries in the Middle East experiencing political upheaval, says the country's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Design guru reveals Yves Saint-Laurent hate mailupdated Wed Jun 01 2011 17:50:41

American fashion designer and film director Tom Ford has revealed he received angry letters from his predecessor and rival Yves Saint-Laurent.

Kumar Mangalam Birla: Cementing profits with charityupdated Wed Apr 06 2011 04:41:00

What do aluminum sheeting and life insurance have in common?

Damien Hirst: Chasing the art, not moneyupdated Wed Feb 09 2011 23:24:50

Artist Damien Hirst doesn't have a problem with money.

Dadawa: China's pop idol turned U.N. ambassadorupdated Thu Jan 20 2011 02:38:27

From a Chinese pop idol to a champion of ethnic minorities in China, singer Dadawa is a musician like no other.

China's Woody Allen on turning a disaster into a hitupdated Thu Jan 13 2011 02:18:14

Film director Feng Xiaogang may have made China's biggest box office hit, the disaster movie, "Aftershock", but he built his reputation in comedies, comparing himself to American director, Woody Allen.

Honda driving Japanese football forwardupdated Wed Nov 24 2010 23:07:02

Keisuke Honda is the rising star of Japanese football.

Naoto Kan: 'Japan has lost its vigor'updated Tue Nov 16 2010 22:15:46

As Japan's fifth prime minister in four years, Naoto Kan hopes the revolving door of Japanese politics will remain closed long enough for him to reinvigorate the country.

Minsuk Cho's dramatic architectureupdated Thu Nov 11 2010 03:45:01

Contemporary and often abstract, Minsuk Cho's buildings can baffle, delight and dazzle.

Malaysia's PM hopes to forge a united nationupdated Wed Nov 03 2010 04:30:21

Politics is in the blood of Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Gwyneth Paltrow: A star's life in balanceupdated Wed Oct 27 2010 03:32:08

For the Oscar-winner and Hollywood A-lister, family takes priority over career goals.

China's fashionably outspoken media mogulupdated Wed Oct 20 2010 22:01:28

She's been called China's answer to Oprah Winfrey and Anna Wintour, but Hung Huang never had a plan to be the media and fashion empress she is today.

Kylie Kwong's passion for family, food and businessupdated Wed Oct 06 2010 01:56:24

Family, food and faith have guided Kylie Kwong to where she is today.

Stephen Fry: The actor taking the highs with the lowsupdated Wed Sep 22 2010 08:30:15

Stephen Fry is a comedian, actor and writer, who has become something rare in British public life; a national treasure.

Yao Ming's make or break seasonupdated Wed Sep 15 2010 22:23:50

A colossus on and off the basketball court, Yao Ming is China's biggest sports star.

Real life 'Jaws' couple fight to save sharksupdated Wed Sep 08 2010 04:36:45

For nearly 50 years Ron and Valerie Taylor have been filming sharks at close quarters, bringing the lives of the ocean's most fearsome predators to TV and the big screen.

Slash: 'I was a productive junkie'updated Wed Aug 25 2010 04:29:37

He's the rock demigod who lives and breathes music, but whose heart beats thanks in part to a pacemaker.

Ken Watanabe: Samurai of the silver screenupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 23:25:50

One of the stars of this summer's Hollywood hit, "Inception", Ken Watanabe has fought his way to the top of his profession.

R&B superstar Usher continuing Michael Jackson's legacyupdated Wed Aug 11 2010 23:31:30

You know you've reached a special level of fame when you're known by just your first name.

Ghosts, spirits and Thailand's award-winning film directorupdated Wed Jul 21 2010 23:24:52

Not many winners of the Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or thank ghosts and spirits in their acceptance speech.

Nicklaus eyes golf as global gameupdated Wed Jul 14 2010 22:20:10

Money has changed the game of golf -- and for the better, says Jack Nicklaus.

Philippines' president-elect continues political dynastyupdated Wed Jun 16 2010 22:28:35

CNN was in the Philippines to cover the national elections on May 10. Although it would take three more weeks for the Philippine Congress to officially declare the winners, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was largely expected to become the country's 15th President.

Han Han: China's rebel bloggerupdated Thu Jun 03 2010 01:21:02

Han Han is China's rebel writer who has become the unofficial voice for his generation.

Sarah Chang: Playing in Pyongyangupdated Wed May 12 2010 04:22:01

Internationally renowned classical musician Sarah Chang has played violin to audiences in some of the world's greatest capital cities. But her virtuosity has also helped gain her access to one of the world's most secretive of places; Pyongyang.

Is Wang Zhongjun China's Harvey Weinstein?updated Wed May 05 2010 04:03:31

Surrounded by expensive pieces of Chinese art purchased from auction houses in London and New York, Wang Zhongjun, China's 50-year old film mogul, appears the very model of a modern Chinese entrepreneur.

Nancy Kwan: The real 'Suzie Wong'updated Thu Apr 15 2010 01:04:37

Nancy Kwan is the actress who immortalized "The World of Suzie Wong'" in the 1960 film.

What's behind the grin of Yue Minjun?updated Wed Apr 07 2010 23:24:57

Artist Yue Minjun is the man the behind the rictus grin that has become his work's motif. Part self portrait, part parody, part social commentary, his paintings have made him one the most instantly recognized contemporary artists in China.

Shane Warne: The wrong 'un that came goodupdated Wed Mar 31 2010 05:49:33

A cricketing icon and sporting hero in his native Australia, Shane Warne's life off the cricket pitch has almost been as well documented as his career on it.

Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood cricket boss takes the cheers and the jeersupdated Wed Mar 24 2010 03:43:10

Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood superstar, has become more than a little accustomed to being adored by millions.

Kevin Spacey: Star of screen, stage and Las Vegas?updated Wed Mar 10 2010 23:13:50

"Movies aren't an actor's medium...actors are just color in other people's paintings," Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey told CNN's Talk Asia.

Yundi Li: The pianist with a quiet approach to fameupdated Thu Mar 04 2010 02:34:20

A classical pianist with a rock star following, Yundi Li has been packing concert halls for nearly a decade.

Rihanna one-on-one: A tall propositionupdated Tue Feb 23 2010 19:07:18

"Under my um-ber-ella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh."

Li Na: Taking Chinese tennis to the topupdated Mon Feb 15 2010 01:08:43

China's Li Na hit the heights earlier this year when she made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open, beating Venus Williams along the way.

Johnnie To: Shooting Hong Kongupdated Thu Feb 11 2010 23:36:07

When choosing a career, Johnnie To considered becoming a policeman. However more than three decades after accepting a job at a TV station he's still shooting the Hong Kong underbelly but from behind a camera.

Zhou Xun: China's queen of quirkupdated Thu Jan 21 2010 23:13:16

Chinese actress Zhou Xun is a face recognized by millions, but so far, little known outside of China.

Lee Byung-hun: Korea's leading manupdated Wed Jan 20 2010 22:45:41

With over 20 years as an actor, Lee Byung-hun has a gained a serious on-screen persona. But when the camera is off, the 39-year-old South Korean is more joker than brooding artist.

AI: Japan's R&B princessupdated Fri Jan 08 2010 01:43:41

Is Ai Carina Uemura a Japanese Beyoncé or more an Asian Missy Elliott?

Baz Luhrmann's eye for the spectacularupdated Wed Dec 30 2009 00:58:08

Even when working at his father's gas station when he was a boy, Baz Luhrmann had an eye for great stories.

Behind the dark glasses: The world of Karl Lagerfeldupdated Thu Dec 17 2009 04:01:31

He is perhaps the most recognizable man in fashion, almost never seen without his dark glasses, a silver ponytail and fingerless gloves.

Meeting the Irwins: Life after the 'Crocodile Hunter'updated Wed Dec 09 2009 04:40:10

I always wanted to meet Steve Irwin. He was the quintessential Aussie who took manliness to a whole new level, wrestled man-eating crocodiles, wrangled poisonous snakes and would pick up any of God's creatures to show the world how remarkable animals really are.

Kevin Rudd: Keeping Australia on the world stageupdated Fri Nov 27 2009 01:44:04

After nearly two years in office, Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, remains committed to keeping Australia at the forefront of global affairs.

Face to face with Zinedine Zidaneupdated Wed Nov 25 2009 04:59:08

There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.

Seiji Ozawa: Japan's classical maestroupdated Thu Nov 12 2009 22:01:47

Seiji Ozawa is Asia's most successful conductor, a maestro in a quintessentially Western art form, and a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. But the affable 74-year-old is used to crossing cultural boundaries.

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