SUKKI SINGAPORA: Asian burlesque

Sunday, 21 June 2015

Burlesque legend Barbara Yung has given my tribute act her blessing!

A moment I shall never forget - speaking to 96 year old living Asian burlesque legend Barbara Yung, telling her how much she inspired me, and letting her know about my tribute act which I performed at this year's burlesque hall of fame. I wasn't sure how she was going to react, and if she'd have said "do your own thing" I'd have stopped in an instant!, but instead - and overwhelmingly - she thanked me for remembering her, and not letting her performances be forgotten, and I'm so emotional to be able to say that..... she has given my act her blessing.

So here I am, at Hubba Hubba's Monday night revue in San Francisco, the home where you burned so brightly (and still do!) on the stages in the 1940s, performing for the first time my tribute to you, Barbara Yung, with your blessing. With an intro featuring one of your favourite pieces, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, followed by my own bump and grind, and named "The China Darling Showgirl" after your China Darlings of 1950” Revue at Fong’s Club Shanghai in San Francisco. You will never, ever, be forgotten. Thank you x x x

(Special thanks to Korene, Dale and Helen who allowed me to meet my maker)

Sunday, 14 June 2015

Burlesque Hall of Fame Sukki Singapora

Safely on to my next city, and the #BHoF wristband is removed! Just wanted do say a huge thank you to everyone who helped me on the night, to the incredible team behind the scenes, and to you lovely, lovely people who have welcomed me so warmly into your tribe! Thursday night's Burlesque Hall of Fame representing Singapore was the best performance of my life, and quite possibly one of the best days of my life too!!!! I will never forget this moment - so thank you! And til next year!! Goodbye Las Vegas, and goodnight! x x x @burlesquehall

#burlesque #burlesquehalloffame

Friday, 12 June 2015

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Sold out! Our Asian Burlesque Spectacular Show!!

My Asian Burlesque Spectacular performance, shot by Zen Tygrezz :) I am still on cloud 9 from such a wonderful showcase of #asianburlesque talent... We couldn't have asked for more, and I am so proud of each and every one of our performers - this is what it's all about - and here's to Asian women - all women! - having the right to express themselves and be and feel sexy if they darn well wish!! #daretodream #BringOnBHOF @burlesquehall

Why do I co-produce the Asian Burlesque Festival?

So this Saturday 30th in New York was the 3rd year of our #AsianBurlesqueSpectacular, an event which celebrates and remembers Asian burlesque legends and present performers. Not only is it important to me because it's a realisation of my campaign to fight for our right to express ourselves as Asian women, but it's also important because it remembers and celebrates forgotten #SouthAsian burlesque trailblazers like the #Indianburlesque performer Wah Wah Taysee (Taysie). Our shows truly celebrate all Asian performers from all over the globe representing a strong unity of unsung Asian heroines! So if you want to be part of #woc burlesque history, come support us next year!