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MLB player Yu Chang and wife Ling
Japanese NBA player Yuta Watanabe and TV reporter Akiko Kuji
NBA player Johnny Juzang and model Emma Smith
S.Korea baseball player Tommy Edman and Kristin Shiotani
NFL Safety Kyle Hamilton and Reese Damm
Golfer Collin Morikawa and Katherine Zhu

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MLB player Yu Chang and wife Ling welcomed 2nd child

Yu Chang returned from paternity leave with a two-run shot off Jorge Alcala, extending Boston’s lead to 10-1 in the fifth inning. Chang went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 11-5 victory over the Twins. Chang has two homeruns through 30 at-bats so far this season.

Yu Chang and wife Ling, welcomed their first child, Winston, in September 2020 and welcomed their second child, a baby girl, in April 2023. The couple announced their engagement on December 31, 2017.

Yu Chang and Ling Chang made their relationship Instagram official in 2016.

On her Instagram handle, where Ling has shared several photos of her having a fun time with friends and posing for the camera like a model, one picture from 2016 stands out. It is a screenshot of her face timing with Yu.

Currently, Ling does lots of back and forth between the States and Taiwan. In 2018, she shared that she had returned to the States to live full-time to support Yu. But in her recent posts, Ling has shared photos of her living few months in the States and few months in their homeland in Taiwan.

Ling Chang

Nationality: Taiwanese
Ethnicity: Asian

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Japanese NBA Yuta Watanabe and TV host Akiko Kuji

“We hope to continue to support each other and have a lot of fun together,” Watanabe and Kuji said (translated from Japanese). “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved and those who continue to support us with their warm support, and we look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement as we strive to do even more to earn your support in the future.”

Yuta Watanabe is a professional basketball player from Japan. He currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA. Watanabe began his professional career with the Tokyo Apache in Japan’s B.League before signing with the Memphis Grizzlies and then Toronto Raptors. Watanabe has represented the Japanese national team in international competition. It’s during his time with the Japanese national team where he met his future wife Akiko Kuji.

Akiko Kuji is from Iwate, but now calls Tokyo home. She is a Japanese actress, model and former Fuji TV host. She was the one to broke the news. Hosting a show at the time, and then in front of the guests, she announced for the first time that she was engaged to Watanabe Yuta. There was a burst of cheers. She’s well known in her home country, with over 465K followers on Instagram — nearly double Watanabe’s 235K. She announced the news on live television in Japan, thanking Watanabe for his “continued support.”

Akiko Kuji Profile

Nationality: Japanese
Ethnicity: Asian
Born: July 13, 1994 (Iwate, Japan)
Age: 28 (as of 2023)
Height: 5’5″
Profession: Actress, Model, Freelance TV Host
Languages: Japanese, English
College: Aoyama Gakuin University

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NBA Shooting Guard Johnny Juzang and Emma Smith

Utah Jazz rookie shooting guard, Johnny Juzang, was a star basketball player at UCLA, and Emma Smith was his girlfriend. They had been together since high school, and their love had only grown stronger over the years.

Emma was always there to support Johnny, cheering him on from the sidelines at every game. Johnny Juzang started the season on the Utah Jazz G-League team, Salt Lake City Jazz, averaging 20+ points per game before being called up to play in the Feb 28th Utah Jazz game.

In his 3rd NBA game, Juzang scores 11 points on 4-7 shooting (3/6 from 3-point). Juzang became the 2nd player of Vietnamese heritage to ever play in the NBA. Jaylin Williams of the OKC Thunder was the first earlier this season.

Emma Smith is a model and social media star who has gained popularity for her https://www.tiktok.com/@emma.smithy emma.smithy TikTok account where she posts dance, lip-syncing, and behind the scenes modeling content. Her videos have earned her over 700,000 followers on the app.

Her first TikTok video to receive over 1 million views is a comedy lip-sync about her brother’s friend. Her YouTube channel features videos detailing what its like to live in Los Angeles, and to be a model. As a model, she has worked with Viral Nation, a talent agency out of North America.

Emma Smith profile

Born: May 24, 2001 (Indianapolis)
Residency: Los Angeles
Sports: Volleyball
Occupation: Model

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S.Korea baseball player Tommy Edman and wife Kristen Shiotani

Tommy Edman is a professional baseball player who currently plays as an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 9, 1995, in San Diego, California, and played college baseball at Stanford University. Edman was drafted by the Cardinals in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB Draft and made his debut for the team in 2019. He quickly established himself as a versatile player who could play multiple positions, including second base, third base, and outfield. In his rookie season, he batted .304 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, and 15 stolen bases in 92 games. And has been putting up similar numbers since.

Tommy and Kristen met through a mutual friend, Kristen’s family friend was his Stanford teammate. His friend and Kristen grew up together as their parents were in the same Bible study group.

The couple got engaged on December 24, 2018. Kristen flaunted her diamond ring on her social media sites. Tommy Edman and Kristen Edman married on November 23, 2019. The marriage ceremony was held in the presence of both families. The marriage ceremony was supposed to be held in October, but the Cardinals were in the middle of the NLDS against the Braves, so it got postponed.

Tommy Edman is half Korean on his mother’s side. He represented Team South Korea in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Kirsten Shiotani Edman Profile

Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Japanese/Pinay
Born: San Diego
Profession: Teacher, Real Estate Agent
Sports: Softball Player at Concordia University Irvine
Schools: Cal State San Marcos, Concordia University Irvine
Instagram: @kristenedman

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NFL safety Kyle Hamilton and girlfriend Reese Damm

Kyle Hamilton with former Notre Dame kicker Justin Yoon

Kyle Hamilton with his girlfriend at the 2022 NFL draft

Kyle Hamilton is a safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL) who was drafted in the first round (14th overall) in the 2022 draft. He played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a three-year starter at safety. He played 14 games in his rookie season and accumlated 51 tackles, 2 sacks and 4 passes defended.

Hamilton has known his girlfriend, Reese Damm, since high school. The happy couple has shared traditional American events, like attending their high school homecoming dance back in 2016.

Damm is also a student in South Carolina and a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Hamilton’s girlfriend Damm is a musician. She has released one EP called “Prosperous”, one ablum called “The Collection” and a single called “Two Sides”. You can listen to her songs on Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL.

Hamilton was born in Greece where his father was playing professional basketball. His father, Derrick Hamilton, was a 3rd round NBA draft pick by the New Jersey Nets. Kyle’s mother was born in South Korea and was a professional painter who now works in human resources. How Kyle explains his background,
“My mom is Korean, my dad is Black, my mom is from South Korea. My dad is from Mobile, Alabama. I grew up in Atlanta. I was born in Greece. And then I went to school in Indiana. I’m a chameleon and I can fit in with a lot of cultures. But I think it gives you a different perspective and opens your eyes a little bit to different cultures and being respectful of whether that be other beliefs, or religions, or foods, just whatever it may be,”

Kyle Hamilton’s viral handshake with girlfriend. Hamilton’s girlfriend and their handshake have received a lot of attention. And the video of the couple shaking hands went viral in April 2022.
In the video, fans expected Hamilton to hug or kiss his girlfriend, but instead, the couple exchanged a handshake, which surprised the fans because they expected a hug or kiss.

Reese Damm Profile

Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Born: Atlanta
Profession: Student, Musician
College: Southern Carolina

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Golfer Collin Morikawa marries Katherine Zhu

Collin Morikawa is a professional golfer who has had a successful career on the PGA Tour. Morikawa attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he won the NCAA Division I Championship and was named the Pac-12 Conference Golfer of the Year.

After turning professional in 2019, Morikawa quickly made a name for himself on the PGA Tour. In just his second start as a professional, he won the Barracuda Championship, and he has since won several other tournaments, including the 2020 PGA Championship.

In addition to his success on the golf course, Morikawa is known for his calm and composed demeanor. He is considered one of the top young players in the game and has a bright future ahead of him.

Collin Morikawa and his long-time girlfriend Katherine Zhu had been planning their wedding for months. It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony, surrounded by their closest friends and family.

On the day of the wedding, Collin and Katherine woke up early to get ready. Collin put on his tuxedo and Katherine slipped into her stunning white dress. They looked at each other and knew that this was the start of the rest of their lives together.

As the ceremony began, Collin and Katherine exchanged vows under a beautiful archway decorated with flowers. The sun shone down on them as they exchanged rings and kissed to seal their commitment to each other.

After the ceremony, the reception was held at a luxurious hotel. The guests enjoyed delicious food and danced the night away. Collin and Katherine were surrounded by love and joy as they celebrated their new marriage.

Who is Collin Morikawa’s girlfriend? Her real name is Katherine Zhu. She is a well-known Canadian tennis player, entrepreneur, and model.

Katherine is a tennis player and an amateur golfer from Canada and China. In 2013, she won a tennis tournament and was honoured with the WGCA American and WCC All-academic scholarship. She also won the World Ladies Championship in 2020.

Profile summary

Date of birth: 13 January 1996
Age: 26 years (as of 2022)
Place of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Current residence: Malibu, California, USA
Nationality: Canadian and Chinese
Ethnicity: Asian
Height in feet: 5′ 7″ Height in centimetres: 170
Weight in pounds: 114 Weight in kilograms: 51
School: Zhuji Hailiang Private High School
University: Pepperdine University
Profession: Tennis player, golfer

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Dec 22, 2022AsianPlayers