Shibutanis thread 3: Evolution

[Spun Silver]

Interview with the Shibs "Maia and Alex Shibutani: Marina listens us and we listen her:

http://fs-gossips.com/maia-and-alex-shibutani-marina-listens-us-and-we-listen-her/

@chapis, you may need to put Marina back in your avatar.

 

[chapis]

@chapis, you may need to put Marina back in your avatar.

I am thinking alternate it weekly . It is great read that they are so comfortable working with her. And I love how it was Maia who inspired to Alex to become in figure skater . Russian interviews are the best.

 

[VGThuy]

Maia (and Ashley Wagner) were named one of TeamUSA's Women to Watch in preparation for Pyeongchang:

http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/Ma...Stars-Next-Winter-At-The-PyeongChang-Olympics

 

[VGThuy]

The Shibs are featured in a lengthy lunch break interview with Wong Fu Productions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgfXk9SMS1I

I loved this interview. We get to see more of their personalities here.

 

[chapis]

I was reading in the comments of the video that Alex looks like a guy called Yeo Jin Goo, I googled his name and wow, he looks like the 3rd ShibSib, he is only 19 yo, korean actor. https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=...AUIBigB&biw=1366&bih=602#imgrc=G2fcQ1vOoj4_1M:

 

[VGThuy]

I was reading in the comments of the video that Alex looks like a guy called Yeo Jin Goo, I googled his name and wow, he looks like the 3rd ShibSib, he is only 19 yo, korean actor. https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=...AUIBigB&biw=1366&bih=602#imgrc=G2fcQ1vOoj4_1M:

Alex has gained a lot of female fans throughout the years, and he's been compared to a lot of Asian drama actors, but the Yeo Jin Goo comparison does look like a Shib sib. I'm glad to see both Alex and Maia gain a huge following with many of them being admirers...as hard as it is for some on FSU to believe judging from the Porny Skater of the Year thread.

 

[Sylvia]

Here's the audio of the Shibutanis' pre-Worlds media call yesterday: http://web.icenetwork.com/video/topic/220125674/v1246395283

 

[VGThuy]

Maia and Alex have a small appearance in Ryan Higa's behind-the-scenes video of making their K-Pop parody group BgA's (Boys Generally Asian) music video "Who's it Gonna Be":

https://youtu.be/mutAQh9lJPE?t=213

It looks like they were visiting the set with Teen Wolf actress Arden Cho.

Arden Cho also released her own BTS video today where the Shibs are featured throughout the whole thing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SkQ77vITAg

The actual song is actually charting number 1 in the iTunes K-Pop charts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw6WIU5AF7k&feature=youtu.be

 

[livetoskate]

Very entertaining. I never would have found these videos otherwise. The Shibs are everywhere! Thanks for the links.

Maia and Alex have a small appearance in Ryan Higa's behind-the-scenes video of making their K-Pop parody group BgA's (Boys Generally Asian) music video "Who's it Gonna Be":

https://youtu.be/mutAQh9lJPE?t=213

It looks like they were visiting the set with Teen Wolf actress Arden Cho.

Arden Cho also released her own BTS video today where the Shibs are featured throughout the whole thing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SkQ77vITAg

The actual song is actually charting number 1 in the iTunes K-Pop charts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw6WIU5AF7k&feature=youtu.be

 

[DDNatalia]

The embrace that Maia and Alex are getting from outside the skating world is so exciting. My Asian American millennial friends especially are pretty much freaking out that their "favorite people!" "worlds are colliding!" that they all know each other and hang out!

Wongfu and Ryan Higa are bonafide Youtube stars with millions of fans and viewers. Arden Cho is an actress with a huge fan base as well from her TV roles. All seem to be very popular internationally as well.

So cool watching Maia and Alex continue to build bridges, bringing worlds together!

 

[chapis]

The embrace that Maia and Alex are getting from outside the skating world is so exciting. My Asian American millennial friends especially are pretty much freaking out that their "favorite people!" "worlds are colliding!" that they all know each other and hang out!

Wongfu and Ryan Higa are bonafide Youtube stars with millions of fans and viewers. Arden Cho is an actress with a huge fan base as well from her TV roles. All seem to be very popular internationally as well.

So cool watching Maia and Alex continue to build bridges, bringing worlds together!

I had no idea that Asian american were so supportive to each other, it is impressive and wonderful. And the promotion is mutual because I did not know them at all, and yesterday I spent too many hours watching their videos, really interesting, intelligent and funny stuff . I already subscribed to their YT channels .

 

[VGThuy]

The Shibs posted their 4CC vlog:

https://youtu.be/ueoTmhdlExc

They also posted that there's more footage from Korea during their U.S. Envoy duties forthcoming.

 

[gk_891]

I had no idea that Asian american were so supportive to each other, it is impressive and wonderful. And the promotion is mutual because I did not know them at all, and yesterday I spent too many hours watching their videos, really interesting, intelligent and funny stuff . I already subscribed to their YT channels .

I might be 100 percent wrong about this but it seems like Asian Americans are supportive of each other because they're kind of lumped together in our society. Most Asians who were not born and raised in North America that I've encountered will often talk about animosities between countries and the mistrust they hold for certain types of people although more so from people who are older than the younger generations.

 

[chapis]

The Shibs posted their 4CC vlog:

https://youtu.be/ueoTmhdlExc

They also posted that there's more footage from Korea during their U.S. Envoy duties forthcoming.

They say that Maia was sick during the SD, right? If they skated so well with Maia being sick I guess we will see a stellar SD this week .

 

[livetoskate]

The Shibs posted their 4CC vlog:

https://youtu.be/ueoTmhdlExc

They also posted that there's more footage from Korea during their U.S. Envoy duties forthcoming.

Love their vlog and all the behind the scenes shots. They really work hard to edit these videos! With so little skating coverage on network tv, I'm grateful for these videos made by the Shibutanis.

 

[chapis]

6 hours left for the first practice, but they just left today, I guess they will arrive for the second session .

 

[VGThuy]

I admit I'm a little worried for the Shibs' medal chances given the judging pool.

 

[princeton123]

I admit I'm a little worried for the Shibs' medal chances given the judging pool.

What's wrong with the tech panel?

 

[Spiralgraph]

I'm not going to worry about judges or tech panels. After what they've proven over the last year, the Shibs can overcome perceptions, perceived previous rankings and their fans' anxieties. Let them skate to the best of their abilities and I'll be satisfied. The rest is out of their control. Go Maia and Alex!

 

[sap5]

I'm not going to worry about judges or tech panels. After what they've proven over the last year, the Shibs can overcome perceptions, perceived previous rankings and their fans' anxieties. Let them skate to the best of their abilities and I'll be satisfied. The rest is out of their control. Go Maia and Alex!

I've also learned that if a skater or team is really robbed, people know it; which I find strangely comforting.

 

[Firedancer]

New icenetwork article on the Shibs:
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017...anis-hopeful-creative-journey-peaks-at-worlds

 

[VGThuy]

So that's why it was called "Evolution" because Alex and Maia felt the music would change as the season progressed.

 

[chapis]

By now I should be accustomed, but no, I am still so impressed with the amount of responsibilities they are taking about their career. This Worlds will be great!!!

I loved this part: Maia and Alex let Zoueva ponder points while they stick with their plan: Emphasize the work, not the medal. Take nothing for granted. Keep moving forward.

And "The programs feel like they're right where we need them to be," Maia said. "They make me feel completely in the moment, whether we are training at home or competing in front of an audience. I feel like we can share ourselves."

 

[chapis]

Article by NBC and a cute clip http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2017/...W @NBCOlympics&utm_tags=srm[olympics,article]
https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/846815511128223744

 

[DDNatalia]

PEOPLE magazine on Maia and Alex
http://people.com/sports/meet-the-s...sister-duo-taking-over-the-ice-skating-world/

TUMI Luggage. A perfect pairing! World class luxury brand with world class people.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSL0lHZAdHr/?taken-by=tumitravel&hl=en

 

[VGThuy]

So just like last year's Worlds, Maia and Alex will be skating first in the final group for the SD:

http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1617/wc2017/SEG007.HTM

At least Maia and Alex have a lot of experience skating right after the warm-up thanks to last year's Worlds, Skate America, and Cup of China

 

[VGThuy]

New Ice Network interview with the Shibs. This one is more about the creative process behind both of their programs:

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017...s-evolve-into-creative-forces-behind-programs

They're speaking with more conviction and confidence.

 

[chapis]

New Ice Network interview with the Shibs. This one is more about the creative process behind both of their programs:

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017...s-evolve-into-creative-forces-behind-programs

They're speaking with more conviction and confidence.

It is great that Marina has so much trust and respect for them to allow them that kind of independence. I am just worried that all this is a lot of time consuming and they need to rest too, but evidently they do it because they love it, and that motivates them. I am happy that they let us to know more about them through their programs /skating.

Did you see this picture? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSRWWn1jpLB/?taken-by=alexshibutani her ankles don´t look good . Precisely a few days ago, reading about Karen´s boots problems, I was wondering how skaters tolerate/bear the skates so many hours, I never wear professional skates but it looks so uncomfortable.

The ISU is streaming ice dance practices tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYUMGju0z8I

 

[Spun Silver]

^ Yikes, that does look painful. Could it be normal?

 

[Jessica]

I have 2 wishes for this Worlds. Number 1 is for the Shibs to make the podium and Number 2 was for S/H to win pairs. Please Maia and Alex--make me 2 for 2.