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Post by rose on Mar 27, 2006 23:36:54 GMT -5
In Apolo's book he mentioned that he considers himself to be Asian (vs Caucasian). I also heard somewhere (I can't remember where) that he either has been or will soon be going to Japan. That is all I know about Apolo's Japanese heritage but I would love to know more, if any of you have anything to share about this. Has he been to Japan yet? Does he know his Dad's side of the family very well? Does he speak Japanese? Oh, and slightly off topic, are Apolo's eyes green or brown. At times they look green to me but other times they look brown. Thanks so anyone who can give me more info.  |
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Post by Ruffian of Old on Mar 28, 2006 0:04:27 GMT -5
I think he went to Japan after the 2002 olympics and met with his father's family and spent some time checkin' out japan. I think he said he really enjoyed it. This is just stuff I picked up from snippets of info from other people, tho, so not very informative I know. Sorry 'bout that, lol. Intrestingly, on ohnozone someone posted a video from meeting Apolo at roots and a woman speaks to him in japanese and he replies in japanese. I heard from the people who commented over there he used to speak it when he was younger, but doesn't much anymore. About the eyes...I think hazel. My sister's eyes will go from brown to green sometimes too and she calls her's hazel...So I'm gonna go with that. |
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Post by rose on Mar 28, 2006 0:07:42 GMT -5
Thanks, Ruffian. That is certainly more information than I knew so I really appreciate it. Yes, hazel makes sense. I bet that is the color they are. |
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Post by Ruffian of Old on Mar 28, 2006 0:12:20 GMT -5
Glad to help! Tho, I kinda feel like a stalker for having that info so readily. lol, Oh well!  |
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Post by rose on Mar 28, 2006 0:14:13 GMT -5
Not at all. You are just a well informed fan.  |
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Post by Ruffian of Old on Mar 28, 2006 0:53:43 GMT -5
That's right, lol! That sounds much better, . |
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Post by August on Mar 28, 2006 6:18:42 GMT -5
I've noticed his eye color change with the different colors he wears. In a black shirt they appeared a very light brown, but with a turquoise bandana they showed up a pretty sea green. This guy is so many kinds of beautiful! And I'd love to hear him speak Japanese. He may not have day to day use for it, but he should hold on to it. It's his heritage.
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Post by Lindsey on Mar 28, 2006 8:56:20 GMT -5
I have Japanese in me and my eyes also change colors (I wonder if that's the mix of things!). I've read posts on the OhnoZone and places where girls describe his eyes as deep brown. But I agree, hazel seems to be best, since I've seen them in photos to be much lighter.
I'm glad Apolo embraces his culture. It's something I myself wish I knew more about. I imagine because his father is full Japanese, his home life was much more Japanese centered (especially b/c of his mother's absence). I wouldn't be surprised if he spoke a fair amount of Japanese. Yuki's English is very good, but I would think he would still use household Japanese when the moment called for it when Apolo was growing up.
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Post by lauramj on Mar 28, 2006 10:09:08 GMT -5
I saw an interveiw with yuki on nbcolympics.com and he was very hard to understand...I was wondering if anyone else had seen it??
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Post by rose on Mar 28, 2006 10:10:14 GMT -5
That is really neat that his eyes "change" colors with what he wears. I wonder if it is, as Lindsey says, if it is the mix. Yes, I agree, it is really neat that Apolo embraces his Japanese culture.
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Post by lauramj on Mar 28, 2006 10:15:33 GMT -5
I also think they are hazel,,they are gorgeous and expressive
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Post by sintha on Mar 28, 2006 10:16:12 GMT -5
Lauramj----yeah i saw that interview of Yuki....well i think he just couldn't formulate a good response....his english is pretty good. sometimes i can't understand either.
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Post by lauramj on Mar 28, 2006 14:38:29 GMT -5
This is just my opinion he certainly looks asian but really more caucasian than japanese... I ndid not do well in high school..to much time on boys...but I thought dads genes are more prevalent...any opinions?  |
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Post by Lindsey on Mar 28, 2006 16:11:37 GMT -5
I can definitely see the Japanese in him. I recently met a guy who is around Apolo's age and actually looked a lot like him, though darker in complexion. He even had the wavy hair I knew right off the bat that he was Asian, and when I asked him what nationality he was, he said he was half-Japanese. So I guess I disagreeessment is, I can definitely tell Apolo is Asian. And of the Asian nationalities, I would say he resembles the Japanese accurately. But, I agree, Lauramj... the caucasian definitely comes through... I would be very interested in knowing what nationalities his mother has... |
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Post by lauramj on Mar 28, 2006 16:25:39 GMT -5
I mostly see the Japanese in his eyes...the color and shape..the wavy hair...and also I think the haircolor..
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