[Event] Superstar OLIVIA headlines Pacific Media Expo with American debut
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Contact: A. Jinnie McManus, Manager, Press Relations,
Pacific Media Association
press@PacificMediaExpo.com
Superstar OLIVIA headlines PMX with American debut
LOS ANGELES - Singer/songwriter sensation OLIVIA Lufkin will perform at
Pacific Media Expo (PMX) one day only: Oct. 28, 2006.
"We are honored to be her American debut," said Mike Tatsugawa, PMX Event
Chair. "Her music has a long following on both sides of the Pacific. Her
goth style reaches out to our big fashion fans. Her songs for the Nana
anime are huge hits among the anime fans in the US. OLIVIA is one of those
rare performers who resonates with everyone."
Born to a Japanese mother and an American father, OLIVIA was discovered
while attending the celebrated Okinawa Actors' School. Legend Komuro Tetsuya
(TK), frequent collaborator of Amuro Namie, Globe, TRF and hitomi, produced
her critically acclaimed 1999 solo debut. In 2004, Avex released an overseas
version of sophomore full album The Lost Lolli as recognition for her
growing popularity.
After enjoying a musical hiatus, during which OLIVIA gained respect as a
fashion model and designer, she was chosen by popular Nana manga author Ai
Yazawa to provide the singing voice of character Reira Serizawa on the
television program. She has since performed three songs for the opening and
final credits. The first single, "A Little Pain," ranked at #8 on the Oricon
charts and sold 20,162 copies in the first week. Offscreen, Nana has sold an
astounding 22 million copies of its first 12 volumes.
OLIVIA appears courtesy of Avex as part of the Pacific Music Live concert
series. Other performers featured are UchuSentai NOIZ, MECHANiCAL PANDA, Dig
Jelly and Random Ninjas. PMX will also welcome Avatar: The Last Airbender
creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino, as well as Kamikaze Girls
creator and Lolita fashion icon Novala Takemoto.
Pre-registration is available online and includes a group discount of 20
percent for at least five attendees. Concert tickets will be on sale
beginning Oct. 7, 2006. For the convenience of our attendees, we accept all
forms of payment and have extended reduced membership costs to complement
performance ticket releases.
About Pacific Media Expo: America's first major media trade show dedicated
to Asian-Pacific popular culture and entertainment, Pacific Media Expo (PMX)
is an industry event sponsored by the Pacific Media Association. Pacific
Media Expo will be held on Oct. 28 and 29 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.
The show will feature honored guests, live performances, panel discussions,
autograph sessions, Asian cinema and animation video rooms, art exhibitions
and one of the country's only exhibit halls dedicated to Asian media and pop
culture.
About Pacific Media Association: Pacific Media Association, a not-for-profit
company, is dedicated to promoting the Pacific Rim's entertainment and media
industries. PMA specializes in Asia's cultural exports, such as anime and
manga, music and live entertainment, live-action television and films, and
diverse cultural lifestyles, while building creative communities and
promoting Asian awareness within the United States. PMA is the parent of
Pacific Media Expo. The Pacific Media Association is located in Los Angeles,
California, USA.
For more information about Pacific Media Expo, please visit
http://www.PacificMediaExpo.com or e-mail information@PacificMediaExpo.com.
Business inquiries please write to:
Pacific Media Expo
914 Westwood Blvd, Suite 586
Los Angeles, CA 90024-2905
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