Nyla Nguyen - Asian Fitness Model

Here is another Asian fitness beauty from the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF), Nyla Nguyen.
Nyla stands just five feet tall and weighs in at 107 pounds (off season) and 103-105 (on season).
She was born on March 15th, 19?? in Vietnam and moved to Toronto, Canada when she was six.
Nyla is a personal trainer, a fitness model, a fitness competitor, a special skills actress and an entrepreneur.

Nyla's Fitness Competitions:
November 2008 - Fitness America Las Vegas (Placed Top 10)
Feb 2009 - Fame West Vancouver (Top 3)
April 2009 - WBFF West Vancouver (Top 5)
June 2009 - Fitness Universe Miami (Top 10)
July 2009 - Fitscience Competition Atlanta (Top 3)
September 2009 - WBFF World Championship
September 2009 - Olympia



Remember earlier I mentioned entrepreneur?
Well Nyla has started a matchmaking website called Elite Partners that you can see here:
http://www.elitepartners.us/

You can also check out her website here:
http://www.nylanguyen.com/

And follow her on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/Nyla_Nguyen


Nyla Nguyen - Asian Fitness Model, posted to http://barangabru.blogspot.com/ on December 13th, 2010

Nyla Nguyen - Asian Fitness Model

Here is another Asian fitness beauty from the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (WBFF), Nyla Nguyen.
Nyla stands just five feet tall and weighs in at 107 pounds (off season) and 103-105 (on season).
She was born on March 15th, 19?? in Vietnam and moved to Toronto, Canada when she was six.
Nyla is a personal trainer, a fitness model, a fitness competitor, a special skills actress and an entrepreneur.

Nyla's Fitness Competitions:
November 2008 - Fitness America Las Vegas (Placed Top 10)
Feb 2009 - Fame West Vancouver (Top 3)
April 2009 - WBFF West Vancouver (Top 5)
June 2009 - Fitness Universe Miami (Top 10)
July 2009 - Fitscience Competition Atlanta (Top 3)
September 2009 - WBFF World Championship
September 2009 - Olympia



Remember earlier I mentioned entrepreneur?
Well Nyla has started a matchmaking website called Elite Partners that you can see here:
http://www.elitepartners.us/

You can also check out her website here:
http://www.nylanguyen.com/

And follow her on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/Nyla_Nguyen


Nyla Nguyen - Asian Fitness Model, posted to http://barangabru.blogspot.com/ on December 13th, 2010

Vanny Vay

This lovely young lady is Fitness Competitor, Bikini Competitor, Fitness Model, Glamour Model and BCRPA certified personal trainer Vanny Vay.
Vannie is five foot two and weighs 104 pounds.
She was born in Macau, Hong Kong but she was raised in Vancouver, BC Canada.
You may have seen Vanny in Oxygen Magazine, Fit and Firm Magazine or Inside Fitness Magazine.
Vannie isn't affiliated with the IFBB, but the WBFF.
Actually the WBFF is home to quite a few ladies that have appeared on this blog including Linda Minard and former WCW Nitro Girl Chae An.

Female Fitness Competitions:
2008 WNSO 2008 FAME West Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini - 2nd place
2009 WNSO FAME West Bikini Open - 1st place
2009 WBFF BC Championships Bikini Open - 6th place
2009 WBFF AB Championships Bikini Open - 7th place
2009 WBFF World Championships Fitness Open - 6th place
2010 WBFF BC Championships - 7th place



She has her own website set up here:
http://www.vannyvayfitness.com/

And you can check out her Model Mayhem page here:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/782591

Vanny's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/vannyvay



Vanny Vay, posted to http://barangabru.blogspot.com/ on December 7th, 2010

Vanny Vay

This lovely young lady is Fitness Competitor, Bikini Competitor, Fitness Model, Glamour Model and BCRPA certified personal trainer Vanny Vay.
Vannie is five foot two and weighs 104 pounds.
She was born in Macau, Hong Kong but she was raised in Vancouver, BC Canada.
You may have seen Vanny in Oxygen Magazine, Fit and Firm Magazine or Inside Fitness Magazine.
Vannie isn't affiliated with the IFBB, but the WBFF.
Actually the WBFF is home to quite a few ladies that have appeared on this blog including Linda Minard and former WCW Nitro Girl Chae An.

Female Fitness Competitions:
2008 WNSO 2008 FAME West Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini - 2nd place
2009 WNSO FAME West Bikini Open - 1st place
2009 WBFF BC Championships Bikini Open - 6th place
2009 WBFF AB Championships Bikini Open - 7th place
2009 WBFF World Championships Fitness Open - 6th place
2010 WBFF BC Championships - 7th place



She has her own website set up here:
http://www.vannyvayfitness.com/

And you can check out her Model Mayhem page here:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/782591

Vanny's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/vannyvay



Vanny Vay, posted to http://barangabru.blogspot.com/ on December 7th, 2010

Tanji Johnson Updates

I said in my last entry on the beautiful IFBB fitness pro Tanji Johnson that even though her American Gladiator name was Stealth, I bet you wouldn't have a hard time seeing her.

Well I was right, at the 2009 IFBB Arnold Classic, Tanji came in 16th place.

And the website LA Muscle TV has a two part feature up on this young lady that you can see here:
http://www.lamuscle.tv/player/hollywoodextra/70

Watching her practice her routine in the second part of that feature, I couldn't help but think what a MMA fighter she would make.
Of course right now her plate is full enough as a personal trainer and fitness coach.
But how awesome would Tanji Johnson versus Gina Carano be?

Tanji Johnson Updates

I said in my last entry on the beautiful IFBB fitness pro Tanji Johnson that even though her American Gladiator name was Stealth, I bet you wouldn't have a hard time seeing her.

Well I was right, at the 2009 IFBB Arnold Classic, Tanji came in 16th place.

And the website LA Muscle TV has a two part feature up on this young lady that you can see here:
http://www.lamuscle.tv/player/hollywoodextra/70

Watching her practice her routine in the second part of that feature, I couldn't help but think what a MMA fighter she would make.
Of course right now her plate is full enough as a personal trainer and fitness coach.
But how awesome would Tanji Johnson versus Gina Carano be?

Michiko Nishiwaki

Michiko Nishiwaki (Nishiwaki Michiko) , was born on November 21, 1957 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan.
She is a former female bodybuilder, powerlifter, actress, fitness trainer, stunt woman, martial artist and fight choreographer.
Michiko started out, as a lot of fitness stars did, in gymnastics.
She looked into bodybuilding when she noticed how large her legs were when compared to her upper body, hoping that weightlifting would give her better symmetry.
Michiko became a powerlifter, Japan's first female powerlifting champion and eventually Japan's first female bodybuilding champion.
This was very unusual for a woman in Japanese society at that time.
She also opened three fitness clubs with her brother.
Michiko began her acting career in 1985 when she caught the eye of Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. (How many careers has Jackie Chan launched?)
She appeared in his film "My Lucky Stars" a Hong Kong martial arts/comedy film as a Japanese fighter.
Michiko landed several roles in Hong Kong movies after that, usually playing a villain or a femme fatale.
After that, she returned to Japan, but then went to Thailand and made a few more films.
Eventually she landed in the US and began a career as a stunt woman appearing in a lot of movies you may have seen, but had no idea that she was in.
As a stunt woman she appeared in Blade, Man on the Moon, Charlie's Angels, Rush Hour 2, The Scorpion King, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Memoirs of a Geisha and Resident Evil: Extinction.
She also worked on 2009's Afro Ninja as Yuko.
Michiko has stunt doubled for Lucy Liu in four films and Kelly Hu in one.

Here she is in a clip from her first movie, "My Lucky Stars"...



You can find out even more about Michiko at her website here:
http://www.geocities.com/michikonishiwaki/index.html

Michiko Nishiwaki

Michiko Nishiwaki (Nishiwaki Michiko) , was born on November 21, 1957 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan.
She is a former female bodybuilder, powerlifter, actress, fitness trainer, stunt woman, martial artist and fight choreographer.
Michiko started out, as a lot of fitness stars did, in gymnastics.
She looked into bodybuilding when she noticed how large her legs were when compared to her upper body, hoping that weightlifting would give her better symmetry.
Michiko became a powerlifter, Japan's first female powerlifting champion and eventually Japan's first female bodybuilding champion.
This was very unusual for a woman in Japanese society at that time.
She also opened three fitness clubs with her brother.
Michiko began her acting career in 1985 when she caught the eye of Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. (How many careers has Jackie Chan launched?)
She appeared in his film "My Lucky Stars" a Hong Kong martial arts/comedy film as a Japanese fighter.
Michiko landed several roles in Hong Kong movies after that, usually playing a villain or a femme fatale.
After that, she returned to Japan, but then went to Thailand and made a few more films.
Eventually she landed in the US and began a career as a stunt woman appearing in a lot of movies you may have seen, but had no idea that she was in.
As a stunt woman she appeared in Blade, Man on the Moon, Charlie's Angels, Rush Hour 2, The Scorpion King, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Memoirs of a Geisha and Resident Evil: Extinction.
She also worked on 2009's Afro Ninja as Yuko.
Michiko has stunt doubled for Lucy Liu in four films and Kelly Hu in one.

Here she is in a clip from her first movie, "My Lucky Stars"...



You can find out even more about Michiko at her website here:
http://www.geocities.com/michikonishiwaki/index.html

Karen Pang, Another Look

Here is another photo of fitness competitor, fitness model and swimsuit model Karen Pang.
And her great abs of course.
Karen is 5'2 and weighs 107 pounds.
She just recently came in second at the WBFF BC 2009 (Bikini) in Vancouver, Canada.

You can see more of this beautiful young lady here:
http://www.misskarenpang.com/

And of course at her MySpace page here:
http://www.myspace.com/karenpang

Karen Pang, Another Look

Here is another photo of fitness competitor, fitness model and swimsuit model Karen Pang.
And her great abs of course.
Karen is 5'2 and weighs 107 pounds.
She just recently came in second at the WBFF BC 2009 (Bikini) in Vancouver, Canada.

You can see more of this beautiful young lady here:
http://www.misskarenpang.com/

And of course at her MySpace page here:
http://www.myspace.com/karenpang

Dale Tomita

This fitness competitor from Hawaii was very popular in the 90s.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1964 and is of Japanese-American descent.
This 5 foot 2 inch, 116 pound beauty graced the cover and insides of the major fitness mags.
And like several other fitness competitors, Dale started out in gymnastics until an injury forced to give that up.

Contest History:
1995 IFBB Olympia, 4th place
1996 IFBB Olympia, 4th place
1997 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals, 4th place
1997 IFBB Czech Pro Fitness, 1st place
1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia, 5th place

Dale Tomita

This fitness competitor from Hawaii was very popular in the 90s.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1964 and is of Japanese-American descent.
This 5 foot 2 inch, 116 pound beauty graced the cover and insides of the major fitness mags.
And like several other fitness competitors, Dale started out in gymnastics until an injury forced to give that up.

Contest History:
1995 IFBB Olympia, 4th place
1996 IFBB Olympia, 4th place
1997 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals, 4th place
1997 IFBB Czech Pro Fitness, 1st place
1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia, 5th place

Denise Paglia

Another former ESPN beauty, Denise Paglia.
Denise was very popular in the fitness magazines in the 90s, and her fame has carried over to today.
As popular though as this beautiful lady is, I really cant find much info on her.
I read that she was of Japanese and Italian descent.
She is sometimes listed as Denise-Paglia-Cole.
Denise is a Certified AFAA Fitness Trainer.
Besides Fitness Beach, she appeared on Cyberfit and Bodyshaping.
As female fitness competitor, Denise placed in the 1992 and 1993 Fitness America National Pageants, and she came in 5th at the 1995 Fitness Olympia.
She was on the cover of the very first issue of the fitness magazine Muscle & Fitness Hers.
Sadly, I can't find a MySpace page for her.

Denise Paglia

Another former ESPN beauty, Denise Paglia.
Denise was very popular in the fitness magazines in the 90s, and her fame has carried over to today.
As popular though as this beautiful lady is, I really cant find much info on her.
I read that she was of Japanese and Italian descent.
She is sometimes listed as Denise-Paglia-Cole.
Denise is a Certified AFAA Fitness Trainer.
Besides Fitness Beach, she appeared on Cyberfit and Bodyshaping.
As female fitness competitor, Denise placed in the 1992 and 1993 Fitness America National Pageants, and she came in 5th at the 1995 Fitness Olympia.
She was on the cover of the very first issue of the fitness magazine Muscle & Fitness Hers.
Sadly, I can't find a MySpace page for her.

Angela Fong

Angela Fong is a Canadian model, actress, professional wrestling valet and female wrestler.
She was born on February 3, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Another beautiful woman from Canada.

Angelina started out appearing in model and bikini contests, she got some minor roles in movies and TV, and she was a B.C Lions Felions Dance Team Cheerleader.
So fitness is second nature to her.
She was in the 2007 WWE Diva Search, and even though she didn't place, the WWE signed her to a developmental contract in February 2008.

Angelina was sent to the WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and started out as a valet, having catfights with some of the girls there.
But soon she began to develop actual wrestling skills and was moved into real matches there.
She is the current Queen of FCW.

Angela Fong

Angela Fong is a Canadian model, actress, professional wrestling valet and female wrestler.
She was born on February 3, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Another beautiful woman from Canada.

Angelina started out appearing in model and bikini contests, she got some minor roles in movies and TV, and she was a B.C Lions Felions Dance Team Cheerleader.
So fitness is second nature to her.
She was in the 2007 WWE Diva Search, and even though she didn't place, the WWE signed her to a developmental contract in February 2008.

Angelina was sent to the WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and started out as a valet, having catfights with some of the girls there.
But soon she began to develop actual wrestling skills and was moved into real matches there.
She is the current Queen of FCW.

Jung Dayeon

The woman who kick-started the "momjjang" (hot body) fad in Korea, Jung Da-yeon.
This young lady transformed herself through exercise, and is known as an expert on physical training and exercise now.
She has released a popular fitness book, a DVD called "Momjjang Diet" and even been in a K-drama (in Korea) called "Aquarius".
Jung played a fitness instructor.
She has her own website, http://jungdayeon.com/ that is in Korean and Japanese.

And here are some clips from her TV show FIGUREROBICS from YouTube:

Jung Dayeon

The woman who kick-started the "momjjang" (hot body) fad in Korea, Jung Da-yeon.
This young lady transformed herself through exercise, and is known as an expert on physical training and exercise now.
She has released a popular fitness book, a DVD called "Momjjang Diet" and even been in a K-drama (in Korea) called "Aquarius".
Jung played a fitness instructor.
She has her own website, http://jungdayeon.com/ that is in Korean and Japanese.

And here are some clips from her TV show FIGUREROBICS from YouTube:

Satoko Shinashi

This entry is different from our usual fitness models, bodybuilders and physical trainers.
Satoko Shinashi is a female Japanese mixed martial arts fighter.
Of course no one doubts that MMA fighters are fit, a lot of the fitness models here and on my other fitness blogs use MMA training as one of their ways to stay in shape.

Satoko was born on January 29, 1977 in Tokyo, Japan.
(Hmmm...thats me, Liza Kampstra and Satoko all born on January 29th.)
She uses Judo, Sambo, and jiu-jitsu in her matches, and is known for her armbars.
Actually she is 28-2- 2 ( her website lists her record at 30-2-2 ) in fighting with 22 of those wins being via submission and 17 of those submissions were armbars.
Pretty much if she gets an armbar locked in, it's over.
Her two losses were to Mai Ichii by decision and Hisae Watanabe by knockout.



You wont be seeing her in the ring anytime soon though.
Back in January, it was announced that Satoko is pregnant.

You can visit her website here:
http://www.shinashi.com/

And here is a video of her in action against various opponents.

Satoko Shinashi

This entry is different from our usual fitness models, bodybuilders and physical trainers.
Satoko Shinashi is a female Japanese mixed martial arts fighter.
Of course no one doubts that MMA fighters are fit, a lot of the fitness models here and on my other fitness blogs use MMA training as one of their ways to stay in shape.

Satoko was born on January 29, 1977 in Tokyo, Japan.
(Hmmm...thats me, Liza Kampstra and Satoko all born on January 29th.)
She uses Judo, Sambo, and jiu-jitsu in her matches, and is known for her armbars.
Actually she is 28-2- 2 ( her website lists her record at 30-2-2 ) in fighting with 22 of those wins being via submission and 17 of those submissions were armbars.
Pretty much if she gets an armbar locked in, it's over.
Her two losses were to Mai Ichii by decision and Hisae Watanabe by knockout.



You wont be seeing her in the ring anytime soon though.
Back in January, it was announced that Satoko is pregnant.

You can visit her website here:
http://www.shinashi.com/

And here is a video of her in action against various opponents.