Mr. Hyphen 2011: November 5 in San Francisco

Hey, Hyphenites! We're excited to announce our finalists for Mr. Hyphen 2011. You ready for one heck of a show?

Mark your calendars for our Nov 5 event, hosted by D'Lo, to celebrate 5 amazing APIA men. They'll showcase their talents for a chance to win $1000 for their causes.

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MEET THE FINAL FIVE

Eugene Canotal, Filipino Community Center

If you win the title of Mr. Hyphen, what do you hope to accomplish in your year-long reign? In my year-long reign as Mr. Hyphen, I hope to promote the destigmatization of mental health treatment and therapy in the API community by providing education about psychotherapy, and by organizing talks at API community centers.

Nate Cedilla, In The Mix

What’s the nature of your involvement with the organization? I first became involved with ITM after moving back to San Diego and quickly became involved with their weekly outreach efforts. For an hour at a time, I walked the streets of Hillcrest handing out condoms and educating others on safer sex and HIV transmission.

Colin Ehara, Juma Ventures

How are you Mr. Hyphen material? I am Mr. Hyphen material because when I am at my best I love people, and when I see myself or an ANY person suffering unjustly I am compelled to take action. I understand that I occupy this privileged, blessed, fortunate space because of my resilient roots, partner, family, and community.

Terry Park, Asian Prisoner Support Committee

Why did you choose to represent this organization? I believe in the mission because, as an instructor, teaching assistant, and study hall volunteer for the Prison University Project (PUP), I have seen the effects the prison-industrial complex has had on low-income people of color, including a growing number of Asian Americans.

Rattana Yeang, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center

What’s your least favorite AA stereotype and why? It's what is popularly referred to as the Model Minority myth. In reality, not all Asian Americans are high achievers in their educational or professional lives. The idea that Asian is the Model Minority masks the complexities that make up this community.

Congratulations to these amazing finalists and thank you to all of you who applied!

EVENT DETAILS

When?

November 5, 2011, 7-10pm, doors open at 6pm

Where?

Brava! Theater
2781 24th St
San Francisco, CA, 94110

Our esteemed panel of judges features:

Wajahat Ali, a noted blogger and writer from The Huffington Post
Jane Kim, San Francisco Supervisor
Maveric Vu a.k.a. Lychee Minnelli, Ms. GAPA 2011
Lanlian Szeto, Hyphen events manager emeritus (!)

Guest performances by:

Ground-shaking hip hop dance group Wildcard and SF choreographer Amber Divina
Belly-aching SF comedian, Mark Zhang, a.k.a. the American Zhangster

Designers and stylists to jazz up our finalists include:

Fresh casual streetwear by Bok Choy Apparel
Funky and fun retro stylings by Retrofit Republic
Vintage inspired deconstructed menswear by Estrella Tadeo

Stage management graciously provided by Rama

Questions about Mr. Hyphen 2011? Email us.

About Mr. Hyphen

Hosting a pageant like none other, Hyphen magazine planned the first Mr. Hyphen in 2005 to celebrate Asian American men who devote themselves to worthy community causes. Mr. Hyphen is an energy-filled evening of fun and charity. The man crowned Mr. Hyphen will win a cash donation of $1,000 for his chosen nonprofit organization.

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