Seorak Waterpia, run by Hanwha Hotel & Resort (CEO Kim Hyung-jo), announced on the 24th that it has launched a new Night Spa where you can heal your body and mind in an exotic atmosphere.
Seorak Waterpia Spa Valley, which was damaged by forest fires on the east coast of Gangwon Province, was further upgraded after remodeling. Designed with the motif of eight famous hot spring tourist attractions in the world, the 18 baths provide a feeling of traveling to hot springs around the world. In particular, more than 100 Milky Way lights and moods were installed for the Night Spa, creating a differentiated feeling at night.
Blue Lagoon’ creates a dreamy atmosphere with a combination of blue paint and basalt. In the case of “Posovianco,” a bath agent was added to express the feeling that the rock turned white where the hot spring water passed. “Mornington” features a cozy and private atmosphere by collecting small-scale baths in the innermost part of Spa Valley.
Hanwha Resort Launches ‘Night Spa’ for Seorak Waterpia Night Opening “Michukolts” boasts the largest scale in Spa Valley and places waterfalls and bedrock around it, giving it a feeling of being located in the middle of nature. After passing the “Mammoth” in the shape distributed along the river, “Hangsondeung,” which has an attractive mysterious and cozy atmosphere in the cave, awaits. “Tolang Tongo” and “Rotottoa” reproduce the hot spring waterfall falling from the mountain, giving off an exotic atmosphere.
Seorak Waterpia “Night Spa” is open from 19:00 to 22:00, and the price is 25,000 won for adults and 20,000 won for children during the week. Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano sells a package that includes one night in a room and two tickets to Seorak Waterpia’s Night Spa. Reservations and details can be found on the Hanwha Resort website.
Hanwha Resort’s Seorak Sorano marketing official said, “As social distancing was lifted and demand for outdoor activities increased, the number of visitors to Seorak Waterpia nearly tripled as of May compared to the previous year.”
In addition to Hanwha Resort Seorak, “Oh!” which combines one night of rooms and two tickets for Sokcho child Ferris wheel in line with the increasing demand for outdoor activities Happy MAY! Happy May’ package will be introduced temporarily in May. Sokcho Ai Ferris wheel is a Ferris wheel located on the beach and is considered a representative tourist attraction in Sokcho as it offers a panoramic view of the blue sea.
Summer, the full-fledged holiday season, is approaching. Although it is a recurring summer every year, this summer is perfect for travelers and the travel industry. This is because the sky road, which has been blocked by the pandemic for two years, will be opened quite a lot from this summer. Those who have decided to travel freely at home and abroad are now excited to visit global online travel agency (OTA) sites such as Expedia, Hotels Dotcom, Orbitz, and Tribago. Travelers compare prices on sites and book the lowest-priced flights, hotels, and rental cars. It is now a rite of passage for free travel preparation that has become natural for us.
It was the first generation of OTA and Expedia Group listed on the NASDAQ market that settled this free travel preparation process for travelers. Expedia Group is the world’s largest OTA company with the previous sites and has entered more than 70 countries around the world. Expedia Group also has a platform to book more than 3 million hotels and 500 airlines around the world. It also entered South Korea in 2011 and led the domestic OTA market. “Economy Chosun” held a written interview on May 18 with Catherine So, executive director of the Asia-Pacific region of Expedia Group, which marks the 14th anniversary of its entry into Korea this year. The following is excerpts from the interview with Alperovitch.
The long pandemic is coming to an end. How did you overcome the pandemic?
The pandemic was an opportunity to practice the ever-changing emotions of travel. It quickly responded to the needs of travelers by adapting quickly. Overseas travel was greatly restricted during the pandemic, but instead we focused on domestic travel. As part of these activities, Hotel Dotcom launched a workation campaign in December last year that combines work and vacation. As such, we tried to make ‘travel’ a priority for consumers during the pandemic. This is also a factor that allowed the travel industry to win and win each other.”
Korea and other Asian countries are gradually easing quarantine. The opportunity is coming.
Confidence in travel demand is growing in the travel industry. We see the possibility that future travel demand can grow. According to a recent global travel trend survey conducted by Expedia Group, many travelers in the Asia-Pacific region are willing to go on a “big trip” on their next trip. Seventy-nine percent of South Korean travelers agreed. According to hotel dotcom data, overseas travel searches among Korean travelers in May this year increased by 455% compared to last year. The top five most searched travel destinations were the United States, France, Thailand, Guam, and Vietnam.
In addition, we paid attention to the phenomenon of ‘social exchange drought’. In a survey conducted in December last year, 71 percent of the respondents said that “social exchanges have decreased significantly compared to before the pandemic,” and 40 percent of the respondents said they were “willing to travel to make new friends.” In fact, hotels in the form of providing public spaces for social exchanges are gaining popularity. Among the various accommodations in Korea, the guest house seems to be a suitable place to make new friends.”
It has been 14 years since Expedia landed in Korea. What is the characteristic of the Korean market?
I am very happy that this year marks the 14th anniversary of Hotel Dotcom’s landing in Korea. Korea is a really unique market that has grown with us. Korean tourists are always looking for something fun, interesting, and different. According to a survey on Expedia’s global travel trends in September last year, Korean travelers cited “experience new things and places” as the top priority (42%) when asked about their most anticipated travel experiences. In the same question, only 34% of travelers from Japan, a neighboring country in the Asia-Pacific region, responded like this. It was also followed by “Trying new dishes or visiting restaurants (38% of Koreans, 29% of Japanese), “Trying things you never do (21% of Koreans, 19% of Japanese),” and “Exchanging with people with different cultures or backgrounds” (19% of Koreans and 12% of Japanese).
In addition, we found that Korean travelers have a sophisticated eye. Korean travelers prefer luxury and luxury hotels the most. According to an in-group survey, Korean travelers are lavish in spending at luxury accommodations such as hotels with spa or hot spring facilities or five-star hotels. This was also confirmed in the results of Hotel Dotcom’s search for “five-star hotels” filters in May this year, up 93% from the previous month.”
What is the possibility of Korean market growth after the pandemic?
Koreans are always passionate about traveling. We expect the Korean market to grow further after the pandemic. The demand for travel, especially overseas travel, will grow due to the pent-up travel desire. According to a recent global travel trend survey conducted by us, 61 percent of Korean respondents said they reduced the number of trips by at least 50 percent, and 27 percent said they had never traveled since the country since the pandemic. Seventy-nine percent of Korean respondents said their next trip will be “big,” predicting that the wave of retaliatory travel will fluctuate. On the other hand, about 59 percent of Japanese travelers answered the same question. In addition, 30% of Korean respondents said they wanted to go on a long-term trip to experience and enjoy the travel destination as much as possible. Only 21% of the respondents expressed similar intentions.”
What is the travel trend in the post-COVID-19 era?
First of all, as travel restrictions are gradually eased, we are looking at the overseas travel sector positively. However, as the data on post-COVID-19 overseas travel is not yet sufficient, four trends have been prominent from the perspective of domestic travel. It’s a wellness trip and a work trip. And luxury travel is also noteworthy. We believe that travelers’ pent-up desire to travel will be expressed as a phenomenon of willingness to pay more. According to the actual internal data, demand for 4-5 star hotels increased by 5% in the first quarter of this year compared to the first quarter of last year. Impromptu travel is also a major trend. It was found that consumers go on short-term and voluntary trips more often in the past year or two than before the pandemic. One of the most popular services the travel industry could offer at this time was ‘cancellation of free accommodation.'”
Recently, there have been many promising OTA’s in each country. Is there a strategy to survive the competition?
“Expedia Group has one of the world’s largest royalty platforms, which I think will be competitive. It will introduce a new integrated loyalty program called One Key, which combines four different loyalty programs under our company (Expedia Reward, Hotel’s Dotcom Reward, Orbitz Reward, and eBookers Bonus). In addition, we announced ‘Expedia Group ™ Open World’ in early May in time for the post-COVID-19 period. It is a new technology platform designed specifically to enable all partners to configure the products and services needed to succeed in the travel ecosystem. It provides an e-commerce suite that includes components such as payments, conversations, and services. This allows anyone to enter the travel business. For example, if an airline wants to implement a service that provides rental cars to travelers, it can implement related services through Expedia Group’s Open World platform.”
Clinique La Prairie Esthetic, which operates only in a few six-star hotels in Zurich, Switzerland, France, Germany, Monaco, Beverly Hills, USA, New York and Sydney, Australia, is making its debut in Bangkok with world-class medical services. The name is Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa.
The Swiss La Prairie Institute, which originated in Switzerland’s world-renowned clinic La Prairie and has been studying anti-aging cell therapy and cells for more than half a century, has a global reputation as the home of skin-aging spa and cosmetics independent of the clinic La Prairie in 1982.
Attention seeking to lead Bangkok’s wellness sector, it offers state-of-the-art beauty and wellness solutions, including signature healing therapy and cellular high-tech face & body treatments, as well as physician-managed personal wellness and treatments.
Before visiting Bangkok, the experience of receiving a spa and simple medical service after hearing the news of the opening and making a difficult reservation feels like “two birds with one stone.” First, apply oil to the back of the spa and massage it with warm stones for about 10 minutes. It’s the same way in La Prairie Spa around the world. Then, massage your face and body for 90 minutes with about 20 La Prairie products. Because customized treatment is carried out, the process of checking the physical condition before receiving the spa is meticulously carried out. The dressing room, decorated like a hotel lounge, has a wet space with a rain shower and facilities for receiving Thai herb steamers, Twilight Lasul, Vitality Pool and foot pressure. Soon after the spa is over, you can get the medical services you want. There are various medical services for the skin, from vitamin injections to laser treatment for whitening, and treatment begins after careful consultation with a doctor.
Clinique La Prairie Aesthetic Medical Spa_Treatment
A team of Swiss-trained nurses and therapists, led by Dr. Athip Nilkaeo from Bumrungrat International Hospital, provides careful and effective treatment with intravenous therapy, mesotherapy and non-invasive solutions and injections. The medical-grade therapy program consists of select treatments using scientific research and innovative technologies, including laser therapy for elastic skin or thermage using high-frequency energy, cryopolysis using cool technology to remove accumulated fat, and mesotherapy, an anti-cellulite solution for face and body contouring.
Clinique La Prairie Bangkok is located on the 15th floor of St Regis Bangkok and features 10 spa treatment rooms and 6 esthetic and medical suites. Although it has become an essential course for traveling to Thailand, Clinique La Prairie Esthetic offers a different spa experience. If you want to experience the world’s most luxurious spa experience, go to Bangkok.
Jimin, who left the group AOA and retired from the entertainment industry, showed his talent that he could not hide with hip fashion.
Jimin posted a picture on his Instagram on the 13th, saying, “I closed the toast.”
In the picture, Jimin visited the store late at night because he wanted to eat toast. However, the store closed, and looked at the camera with a look of regret.
Jimin revealed his left arm full of tattoos. Big and small tattoos cover Jimin’s left arm. Jimin also showed hip charm with ripped jeans on his thighs and knees.
Meanwhile, Jimin withdrew from AOA due to Kwon Min-ah’s bullying revelation and retired from the entertainment industry.
Ahn Geun-young, called the “fashion on the field” model, competed in the first round of the 10th E1 Charity Open (total prize money of 800 million won and prize money of 144 million won) held at South Springs (par 72, 6,546 yards) in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province on the 27th.
Ahn Geun-young started at the 10th hole at 12:45 in a group with Kang Dan-ah 2 and Kim Ji-young 2. Ahn Geun-young’s appearance on the tee box caught the eyes of the galleries.
Ahn Geun-young, who appeared with an unrivaled tall height and superior ratio, gave a strong point with a fluorescent top, and prepared a fluorescent ball as well. Before the tee shot, Ahn Geun-young warmed up by stretching lightly.
Ahn Geun-young, who joined the KLPGA in 2009, has been interacting with fans through tours, broadcasting, and SNS. Since 2022, he has newly joined SBS golf lesson program “Lesson Factory” as a sprout wrestler.
Source: www.mydaily.co.kr
Unfortunately, Ahn Geun-young gave up in the second round due to poor condition.
Meanwhile, Jung Yoon-ji won her first championship in three years since her professional debut.
Jung Yoon-ji entered extra time with Lee So-young, Ha Min-song, and Ji Han-sol with a total of 8-under 208, and won her first dramatic victory with a birdie in the game going to Game 4 of extra time with Ji Han-sol.
Jung Yoon-ji said, “It’s my first win since my debut on the regular tour, and I was very nervous because I went to extra time. I was nervous even before the tournament, but I was more nervous when I heard that I could go to extra time while waiting for the award ceremony. I feel good to finish with the result of winning like this,” he said.
The pandemic of COVID-19 has dramatically changed our world over the past two years. The fashion industry has become more diverse and inclusive, and the industry has opened its doors wide to diverse people and more people of color. Most importantly, men and women of all ages are appearing in the fashion industry, regardless of body size or age.
New Zealand is one of the most diverse cultures in the world. Because of this, New Zealand fashion styles influence fashion based on various races, body shapes, skin colors and historical grounds, and focus more on having one’s own unique personality and style.
Three New Zealand Fashion Weeks have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on New Zealand government regulations, and many people are thirsty for fashion and various cultural content events.
The first fashion club, “Ink Art,” hosted by fashion designer Cecilia Kang and New Zealand entertainer Alan Myers, was the first networking event in New Zealand where individuals can dress up and express their individuality, passion, and desire for clothing, including many New Zealand celebrities, film directors, fashion icons, models, and networking musicians.
Regardless of age, it is an event that anyone can enjoy if they have passion for fashion and love fashion. Fashion has great advantages of uniting and inspiring people.
Photo left: Model Taisha Kumar. Photo right: Model Tyasha Kumar, Model Elliott O’Brien, Model Courtney Armour Photo Source = Jono Ong.
Alan Myers, a New Zealand entertainer, is a ten-year beta auctioneer in New Zealand. Allen said, “I found that fashion is very important in combining and mixing my own styles. I also gained a lot of confidence in styling and completing the overall look. I usually wear vintage or military items and dress neatly according to the situation.” He said, “Dressing neatly and stylishly is polite and polite to the other person, and I want to inspire many people through his fashion philosophy.”
Tyasha Kumar is a 16-year-old New Zealand model. She said the word “fashion” contains not only trends but also various stories. Just as there is a story behind every picture or image, every design contains a variety of stories.”
Taisha Kumar said, “Diversity is more respected in the fashion industry and I think it’s a value now. The fashion industry recognizes diversity, and all races and religions are not discriminated against, and the passion for fashion has given me greater confidence than anything else. But sometimes I couldn’t accept enough diversity, and I had to keep it in frustration and silence when evaluating the standards of the fashion industry,” she said, adding that as a model, she has to join with many people to bring true diversity together.
Monique Bradley is a New Zealand guide-to-better living television presenter and producer. Monique said, “When I was young, my mother was a sewing teacher. So I had a lot of opportunities to see the fabric at home. My mother created a unique identity as ‘a work of art that we all are beautiful’ and gave me a great boost to be the right person. I thought it was more important than anything else to be confident in the way we share our identity with the world while discovering ourselves through fashion. For me, appearance and dress are energy-like things and I think I’m the best representative of who I am.” She also told herself that two days are never the same.
It is because it comes from the background of the New Zealand TV and film industry. Her fashion philosophy said she thought it was a real opportunity to show off her fashion on stage in a costume she chose, and said it was one of the important reasons for the diversity of fashion. The reason is that he can appeal his diversity to many people in many ways.
Monique Bradley said, “I firmly believe that in order to create a truly beautiful world, there must be space for many fashion artists.”
Hannah Fang is a New Zealand violinist. She began her musical journey at the age of three and wrote her first song at the age of five. He made his name known when he began traveling to Asia and Europe at the age of 14, and also performed for the Thai royal family and the Belgian crown prince.
Henna Fang said, “The Fashion Club Ink Art Fashion Club Inc. ART event was great and fun. As a versatile violinist who mixes violin classical and modern big sound, I think it is important to create various styles and visual effects of stage costumes depending on the genre of music. So the diversity of fashion is always a part of me on the stage.”
Subidhi Ahuja is a New Zealand content creator and fashion influencer. She described fashion as an art. He said that the type of clothes he wears shows what kind of personality he is, and fashion diversity is very important.
Subidhi said, “Diversity is more important than anything else to understand the interdependence of human cultures and therefore to acknowledge each individual’s individuality and difference. I think it’s great that many brands and designers in the fashion world these days are very diverse and comprehensive, and we can access various models on the runway.”
She also said it was even more interesting that various designers featured plus-size models (over the standard size of gisaengsuits) and senior female models in shows and commercials. It is said that this is not just tolerance, but understanding and getting to know each other.
Finally, through this fashion gathering, we were able to encounter people from various backgrounds and classes, and as the fashion industry is becoming more diverse and inclusive, we felt it with our bodies.
I suddenly thought that our society, which is greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, could provide a space for many people to be interested in and participate in fashion through more corporate marketing or collaboration in the future.
I think it is also the future of fashion to reduce people’s distance with one word, feel the need to listen to people of various types, races, and genders, and create a place of positive culture and active communication together.
■ Fashion designer Cecilia Kang is the first Korean fashion designer at New Zealand Fashion Week. While living in New Zealand, he is always doing his best to promote the excellence of the Korean people there without losing the identity of Koreans. When he debuted at New Zealand Fashion Week in 2018, he drew huge attention and is working as a creative director of the Cecilia Kang Couture brand.
Will “Under Boop” be popular in Korea? Jennie and Hyuna appear in Under Boob fashion “Excessive exposure” vs. “Fashion freedom” controversy Even in the Joseon Dynasty, “short jeogori” was popular and controversial. Why is “Women’s Fashion” a big issue?
Underboob fashion, which reveals its bottom, is controversial as it shows signs of a trend. Excessive physical exposure of famous celebrities with great media influence was a problem, and a similar controversy occurred in the late Joseon Dynasty. At that time, among Joseon women, wearing a rich skirt and a tight jacket was popular, and the chest was exposed with a short jacket, which was criticized by the four masters. Experts diagnosed that there is a patriarchal view that does not view women as the subject of decision on the phenomenon in which women’s fashion is controversial.
◆ “Under Boop” is gaining popularity among Korean celebrities following overseas…”Excessive exposure” vs. “Interference with fashion criticism”
Korean women’s tops are getting shorter. Cropped top fashion that slightly revealed the waistline or belly was popular for a while, but now “underboop,” which even reveals the bottom line, is at the center of the trend.
Underboop fashion began in 2017 when foreign stars were introduced it. Previously, it was used for filming such as music videos and magazines, but recently, more and more people wear it as daily clothes. In Korea, the K-pop star group BLACKPINK Jenny and singer Hyun-ah have become the talk of the town with their underboop fashion, showing signs of becoming popular in Korea.
The problem is that the form of clothing that reveals the bottom line of the woman’s chest is quite sensational. In Korea, it was pointed out that excessive exposure is not appropriate as there is a strong tendency to imitate the fashion of famous celebrities. This is because teenagers with strong celebrity aspirations can imitate exposure fashion.
On the other hand, criticism has been raised that underboop fashion is a symbol of female identity and freedom, and fashion criticism can be excessive interference. Some argue that underboop fashion is part of the “Free the Nipple” movement. This is a movement that claims women’s right to take off their tops freely, and a fashion magazine interpreted underboop fashion in 2017 as an extension of “Free the Nipple.”
Recently, “Underboob” fashion, which revealed the underline of the chest, is showing signs of a trend./Picture = Group BLACKPINK Jennie Instagram Capture (left), Singer Hyuna Instagram Capture (right)
◆ A short jeogori similar to an underboop appeared even in the Joseon Dynasty…I can’t blame him for “yobok”
The controversy over women’s fashion also existed during the Joseon Dynasty. The hanbok, separated from the top and bottom, had a good body-recognizing clothing structure, and the length of the jeogori of Joseon women began to be noticeably shortened from the late 17th century to the 18th century, and narrowed down to the arms. By 1920, the length of the women’s jacket reached about 19 centimeters, smaller than that of an adult male.
This trend is related to the upheaval of society as a whole, such as the development of commerce and industry and art in the late 17th and 18th centuries of Joseon. As he pursued a new doubles beauty, the style of “Hahu Sang-bak” appeared. At that time, the trend of hahu Sang-bak fashion was led by gisaeng, which began to attract the attention of men of the four masters, but was also popular in the palace and the upper class. Hahu Sang-bak was chosen by Korean women because his style itself was attractive. Some view it as a means of expressing individuality in a male-centered society at the time when silence was forced.
The short jacket, which reveals the chest, was the target of criticism among the aristocrats. Yi Deok-mu (1741-1893), a scholar of practical affairs in the late Joseon Dynasty, called the short jacket “Yobok” with the meaning of magical. In his book Cheongjangjeonseo, he wrote, “Everything that is called a trend in Daejeo’s attire comes from the flattering appearance of the changgi, and the secular men are fascinated by the figure and do not realize the sensuality and recommend it to their wives to emulate it.”
Some people accepted the change in clothing as a fashion. Seongho Ik said in “Seongho editorial,” “As we are at the end of our lives, the wife’s clothes have narrow sleeves and short hem, like putting them on a ghost,” but added, “We can’t help it in the custom of Daedong.”
◆ ‘Controversial’ Women’s Fashion…Why?
Women’s attire has always been on the lips of the people and is a controversial figure. Experts analyzed that there are complex causes, such as the view that women are still viewed as objects of admonition, especially for the phenomenon in which controversy over women’s clothes is prominent.
Heo Min-sook, a female scholar, said, “In fact, even if it is less active and uncomfortable clothes, it is individual freedom to choose clothes,” adding, “The repeated debate on women’s clothes is because women are considered to be the subject of advice and admonition.” It is a patriarchal view that does not recognize women as subjects with complete decision-making power,” he pointed out. In our society, there are cases where women are interpreted as excessively sexual intention when they expose their bodies, he said. “The cultural context that has been evaluating women’s bodies for a long time has worked.”
Regarding the criticism that excessive physical exposure will have a bad effect on teenagers, he said, “What is really a threat to teenagers is sexual objectification through webtoons and games,” adding, “I wonder why they are only enthusiastic about fashion debates while not actively participating in improving sexual crimes.”
Meta Fashion, which uses metaverse, a three-dimensional (3D) virtual space, to produce fashion that is difficult to implement in reality, will be released for the first time in Korea.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held a meta-fashion production presentation at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 30th of last month and announced that it will release 30 meta-fashion works in November. Metafashion means that in reality, fashion products that are difficult to produce due to restrictions on the material and color of the fabric are created using digital technology.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, using meta-fashion, you can purchase digital clothing and actually wear clothes without going directly to stores with AR (a technology that adds virtual objects or environments to real objects or environments). It is also helpful for the environment because it does not make clothes indiscriminately using actual fabric. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said, “Meta Fashion is a representative ‘serviceization of manufacturing’ of textile fashion,” adding, “If you preoccupy the meta-fashion industry, you can enter advanced countries in fashion.”
The 30 meta-fashion works, which will be released in November, will be made in collaboration with three domestic designers. △A work that contains messages such as education, equality, and health under the theme of “Beautiful People and the World” △ A work that captures the dynamics of traditional folk paintings under the theme of “Meeting Folk Painting and Classic” △ A modern reinterpretation of past costumes will be released. Clover Virtual Fashion, which developed 3D virtual clothing production software, will be in charge of technical support, while KT Group will produce meta-fashion distribution platforms.
[One more] Meta-fashion industry is getting bigger
As the size of the metaverse increases, the meta-fashion industry is also expected to grow significantly. According to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, the meta-fashion market is expected to reach 55 billion dollars by 2030.
Meta-fashion is in the spotlight because MZ generation (a word that encompasses millennials (M) and Z-generation born in the early 1980s and early 2000s) see meta-fashion as an eco-friendly fashion and an “extended reality (XR) experience. XR is a concept that encompasses virtual reality (VR) and AR, and refers to an environment in which virtual reality and reality are closely connected. It’s also an extended reality to post pictures of people wearing meta-fashion products on social networking sites
A famous American rapper reported the death of his daughter.
Rapper Master P said on his SNS on the 29th (local time), “Titana, my 29-year-old daughter, passed away. My family is in great sorrow. I respectfully ask for privacy so that my family can be sad. Thank you for all your love and support.”
In particular, he said, “It’s a scary thing for us to talk about mental illness and drug abuse. “We will overcome this sadness with God,” he said, cautioning against reckless speculation about his daughter’s death.
Romeo Miller, the son of Master P and Titiana’s brother, also said, “My family is suffering a great deal of grief over the loss of my brother Titiana. Although it is a sad time, I will remember the memories with my younger brother forever. Life is short. May God be with you.”
Meanwhile, Master P is a rapper, actor, and private tutor. He made his debut in 1991 with “GHETTO IS TRYING TO KILL ME” and was active until 2018.
While Hollywood actor Ray Riota, who impressed him as the lead actor in Martin Scorsese’s movie “Goodfellas,” passed away, his colleagues in the film industry, including Martin Scorsese, expressed their condolences on his death.
According to Variety and other foreign media on the 26th (local time), Lei Riota died in the Dominican Republic, where he was staying to film “Dangerous Waters.” He reportedly died while sleeping. He is 68 years old.
“I was devastated and heartbroken by Reyriota’s sudden and unexpected death, he had a special talent as an actor, he was very adventurous and brave,” said Martin Scorsage, director of “The Good Friends” (1990), one of Reyriota’s representative films.
“It was difficult to play Henry Hill in “Good Friends,” because the character had various aspects and complex layers, Ray appeared in most of the long and difficult scenes and perfectly surprised me,” he said. “I will always be proud of what we’ve done together in the movie, and I’m sad that it’s gone too early.”
“It’s so heavy and unexpected, I’ve been a fan of his films since Something Wild,” said David Chase, producer of Rey Liotta’s film The Manic Saints of Newark. “I was so happy to be with him, I believed he could play two characters deep down.
In addition, David Chase praised the deceased, saying, “Rayiota was a very warm and humorous man, a very good actor, and we felt very lucky to have him in our film.”
Kevin Costner, who co-starred in the movie “The Field of Dreams” (1989), lamented on his social networking account, “I was shocked to hear that Reiota died, he left a huge legacy but will always be remembered as Shoeless Joe Jackson in my heart, what happened was real.”
Rey Riota and Robert De Niro, who co-starred in “Good Friends,” also expressed regret. “I was very sad to hear that Ray had passed away, he was still too young to leave us behind, and I hope he would rest in peace,” he said.
Another fellow actor Lorraine Braco, who was with “Good Friends,” also expressed her condolences on social media, saying, “I was completely shocked to hear Ray’s terrible news, everyone came to me and said my favorite movie was “Good Friends,” wherever I went, and they always asked me what was the best movie.”
The mourning of the younger actors was also continued. “The first thing that comes to my mind is that Lei Riota was very kind to my children, Ray was the typical tough guy, but he was soft inside,” Jennifer Lopez, who starred with Lei Riota in the NBC series Shades of Blue, said.
Ray Riota, born in 1955 and from New Jersey, made his debut in the 1978 NBC television drama “Another World.” He first appeared in feature films with the movie “Lonely Court” (1983), and was recognized for his acting skills with films such as “Some Wild” (1986) and “Nicky and Gino” (1988). He rose to stardom by playing Henry Hill in Scorsese’s “Good Friends.”
He has been active until recently, appearing in director Noah Baumbeck’s “Marriage Story” (2019) and “Huby’s Halloween (2020). In particular, the release of the original Apple TV+ series “Black Bird” was scheduled in July.
