THE MICHIKO REPORT

*June* *2001*	Well, well, well. When good news comes it comes in spades. Not only had Michiko won the 1st Annual World Stunt Award for best Aerial Stunt (the award show will be broadcast on ABC on Saturday 6/16/01 at 7 pm. *check your local listings* ) but she is also the subject of a small article in this weeks (5/29/01) edition of TV Guide Magazine. Pick it up and hold on to it. The photo is very cool.
*April* *2001*	Just a note to alert you fans to a new website that has pop up on the www. Webmaster Phil has created a very cool tribute to the "GIRLS WITH GUNS" genre. With a good writing style and a fair amount of wit, the site is a nice addition to an overlooked area of HK entertainment. The site also includes quite a few cool photos (some of which I' haven't seen on the web before) Check it out at Hong Kong Girls With Guns. I'm certain you'll enjoy it.
*April* *2001*	On April 4, Tune into the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. Michiko will be performing in a spoof of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Please check it out if you can. We'll try to get captures from the program and set them up as soon as we can.
*March* *2001*	"Charlie's Angel's" is finally out on DVD. Why is this such a big deal? Well, if you watch the film carefully (in slow-mo) you can spot Michiko in several scenes. But the real kicker is the Maiden of Mayhem being mentioned by name in the Director's Commentary on the disc. Check out Chapter 17 ("Vivian's Assassins") and listen to Director McG give Michiko her due. She is the only stunt person mentioned by name in the commentary. I'm beginning to think that people are starting to notice our girl!! Also Michiko has just finished stunt work on Universal Pictures Mummy prequel "The Scorpion King", staring WWF superstar Rocky "The Rock" Johnson. A high fall through a waterfall. Not much, but hey a credit is a credit.
*February* *2001*	Some of Michiko's friends in New York have set up an official fan club for her Japanese speeking fans (http://www.michiko-nishiwaki.com). It links back to here at the moment, but soon we'll have a Japanese language version up and running within the year.
*January* *2001*	Hey fans, great news. Michiko is heavily into 'RUSH HOUR 2" and now word comes that she's just picked up the Jonathan Frakes' (Riker, from Star Trek the Next Generation) upcoming sci-fi flick "CLOCK STOPPERS". Michiko is bouncing between both productions, and the fun news (rumor) is that she may even have a character part in one or both of these productions. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Oh and by the way.. "Gong xi fa cai"
*December 2000*	Alright friends, two bits of news. Firstly, Michiko has been going through rehabilitation for the injury to her biceps, and while there is some internal deformity to the muscle (and an unavoidable scar), Michiko has regained most of her strength. She estimates that she is 95 % back to normal. She has full mobility of the arm, and her strength and tone is returning. It looks like 2001 may be a great year. Michiko is currently up for work on "Rush Hour 2" (working again with Big Brother, Jackie). Here's hoping that the future continues to be bright.
*November 2000*	Your Web master here. Since I've been lax in setting up the reviews section, here is a link to a marvelously written site that offers in-depth reviews of all of Michiko's films. With lots of good quality frame captures (damn I'm envious). Check it out by clicking the montage above. Enjoy. http://brns.com/michiko/pages/michiko.html
*July* *2000:*	Michiko's progress report!! First off, here is a message to all of Michiko's fans and supporters. "Thank you to all of my fans and friends for the kind messages and well wishes. Your good spirits means a lot to me and I am very, very grateful. Thank you for all of your support and kindness. I wish you all, only the very best. Stay well, and remember.. adversity is only a stepping stone towards success. *All my respect and love,* *Michiko."* And with that, the news. Michiko has undergone surgery on her left biceps (which was torn in half). The doctors successfully re-attactched the muscle to itself, and now Michiko is undergoing therapy to regain her strength. The Doctors stated that it was only due to Michiko's tremendous physical conditioning that has allowed her to heal as well as she has. We are still waiting to see what the final outcome will be. The Doctors are saying that she may lose 20% movement in the arm. But, knowing Michiko that is not a consideration. She is working hard to get herself back into shape, and is looking into other opportunities in her career. Is anybody at Saben Entertainment listening.. we've got the ultimate villain for the new 'Power Rangers' right here. Finally, my own thank you to all of you that took the time to write and send in your good wishes. Thanks and God Bless all of you.
*June. 2000:*	Terrible, terrible news!! Your prayers and support are needed. On June 1st. while performing a high fall, Michiko severally injured herself. According to the early reports, it looks as if she has torn the muscle in her left arm. I am currently waiting (with the rest of her family and friends) to hear the exact extent of the injury. The stunt was performed without the assistance of Woo Ping and his team, and no fault to being placed on any group or individual. This is just one of the hazards of stunt work. Please send in you good wishes and I will make certain that Michiko receives them. I know that she appreciates all the support that her friends and fans have given her over the years, and she continually strives to perfect her craft. Now it's time to let her know how much we care and respect her. Michiko, our prayers are with you. Get well.. soon.
*Jan. 2000:*	Well, it has been a marvelously exciting year. And this new year looks to be even more so. Michiko is currently working on the film version/ remake of "CHARLIE'S ANGELS", as Lucy Liu's stunt double. This is some sort of a reunion for Michiko, as she is now reunited with some of the same friends she worked with on "In the Line of Duty 3". Of course you all know that Yuen Cheung-Yan, Yuen Woo-Ping's brother and his team are training Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Ms. Liu and are also handling the fight choreography. Michiko has promised that photos from the shoot (behind the scenes stuff), will be forthcoming as soon as we can get past some of the legal stuff.
*Dec* *1999:*	Michiko has been very busy this past year (as has been this Editor). With her continued duties on CBS' "MARTIAL LAW", Michiko has been working on a workout video with famed martial artist Cung Le (click on the name to visit TC Media's web site if you'd like to purchase the video.
*Oct. 1999:*	Tai Seng Video Marketing has imported/ released the famed "In the Line of Duty" series on DVD. This is possibly one of Michiko's best and most ruthless performances. The film is nothing if not action packed, and of course Michiko's numerous fight scenes are nothing but a joy to behold. You can order the title from Tai Seng directly or visit FIVE STAR LASER's web site. The DVD is also available at most Video / DVD outlets.
*Dec. 1998:*	Michiko Is currently in Orlando, Florida filming an episode of the TNT series "MORTAL KOMBAT". Kung Lau had better watch his butt on this one, cause if anyone could kick him into the netherworld.. It's got to be the Maiden of Mayhem. Oh, and those dummies over at "V.I.P." (the Pamela Anderson series) and asking Michiko to return to the set. Seems as if they forgot to finish her scenes and they need her back for the big climatic fight sequence. ha, ha. The finished episode should air (?) sometime in January. I'll keep you all posted.
*Oct. 1998:*	Michiko has just flown off to Hawaii to film an episode of ABC's new series 'FANTASY ISLAND'. She is to play a Japanese soldier in a fantasy segment of an upcoming episode. Michiko is looking forward to the part as it gives her several nice action scenes (nothing too drastic though) but affords her an opportunity to act.
*Sept. 1998:*	Michiko has just finished filming her scenes with Jim Carrey in the Andy Kaufman Bio pic. Michiko plays one of several female wrestlers that Kaufman fought with during his infamous wrestling period. All reports are saying that the producers (Danny DeVito especially) and Director Milos Foreman were very pleased with Michiko's performance.
*July 1998:*	Michiko has been signed to be the stunt double of Kelly Hu on the upcoming TV series "MARTIAL LAW" for CBS. Stanley Tong is the producer of the series along with Carlton Cruse, and Andre Morgan. The series is the American premiere of martial art and action star SAMMO HUNG KAM-PO. With Michiko's history with Sammo, there's hope that she may well be given more to do than just stunt work. But being the kind of person Michiko is, she won't ask for favors. So okay fans, Let's start that letter campaign.
*June 1998*	Tai Seng Video Marketing has released the videos "HARD TO DIE" (Dragon Fighter) and "THUNDER MISSION" (Losing Treasures) on VHS. In "Hard to Die', Michiko is featured as a terrorist bent on revenge. Watch for the battle on the dock, as Michiko received numerous bruises and trauma during this sequence. By the way, she refers to the wading suit she wears in this scene as "The Barney Costume" as it was a size too big for her. 'Thunder Mission' is being released as part of Tai Seng's "Les Femmes Fatale" which will also include the Moon Lee / Yukari Oshima actioner "KICKBOXER'S TEARS and Cynthia Khan's 'LADY HUNTER'. As for Michiko's film, she rather likes her acting in this film as it was the first opportunity for her to show a range of emotion. She also got to show off some of her acrobatic skills. Unfortunately, due to an unfortunate budget cut, Michiko was obliged to supply her own wardrobe. The perils of Hong Kong film making!