Michiko Nishiwaki

Michiko Nishiwaki (Nishiwaki Michiko) , was born on November 21, 1957 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan.
She is a former female bodybuilder, powerlifter, actress, fitness trainer, stunt woman, martial artist and fight choreographer.
Michiko started out, as a lot of fitness stars did, in gymnastics.
She looked into bodybuilding when she noticed how large her legs were when compared to her upper body, hoping that weightlifting would give her better symmetry.
Michiko became a powerlifter, Japan's first female powerlifting champion and eventually Japan's first female bodybuilding champion.
This was very unusual for a woman in Japanese society at that time.
She also opened three fitness clubs with her brother.
Michiko began her acting career in 1985 when she caught the eye of Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. (How many careers has Jackie Chan launched?)
She appeared in his film "My Lucky Stars" a Hong Kong martial arts/comedy film as a Japanese fighter.
Michiko landed several roles in Hong Kong movies after that, usually playing a villain or a femme fatale.
After that, she returned to Japan, but then went to Thailand and made a few more films.
Eventually she landed in the US and began a career as a stunt woman appearing in a lot of movies you may have seen, but had no idea that she was in.
As a stunt woman she appeared in Blade, Man on the Moon, Charlie's Angels, Rush Hour 2, The Scorpion King, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Memoirs of a Geisha and Resident Evil: Extinction.
She also worked on 2009's Afro Ninja as Yuko.
Michiko has stunt doubled for Lucy Liu in four films and Kelly Hu in one.

Here she is in a clip from her first movie, "My Lucky Stars"...



You can find out even more about Michiko at her website here:
http://www.geocities.com/michikonishiwaki/index.html

Ankle Tattoo Ideas

5 Ways to Decorate Your Ankle Tattoos
Author: David Morin

Highlight your pretty ankle with ankle tattoos. You can choose from small and delicate designs which are just visible or if you want to be funky you can go in for more elaborate designs. There are quite a few varieties on offer.



1. Floral ankle tattoos

Flower ankle tattoo design.

Floral designs are very eye catching. Colorful, pastel shades or bright and beautiful floral designs make for wonderful ankle tattoos giving an ethereal look. With floral designs you have the option of extending the tattoo on a later date.

2. Tribal bands/bracelets

Tribal dragon ankle band tattoo.

Tribal bands ankle tattoos look great on ankles too. Some of these designs are quite feminine and attractive. Tribal band ankle tattoos are designed to wrap neatly around your ankle giving it a dainty appearance. Depending on choice one can go for the intricate ones or the thick and full ones.

3. Vine bracelets

Vine tattoo designs

Vine stem designs on ankle tattoos are very attractive. The winding nature of a vine stem makes this ankle tattoo design very alluring. Adding flowers to the vine stem is always optional or you could go in for just the natural vine look.

4. Butterfly tattoos

Purple butterfly tattoo.

Butterfly ankle tattoos are decidedly colorful and eye catching. They give an entirely feminine look. Especially those who want to go in for larger ankle tattoos should opt for butterfly ankle tattoos. These designs are big yet bright as a butterfly and as beautiful.

5. Dolphin tattoos

Dolphin tattoo

Dolphin ankle tattoos can work wonders for your ankle. If you are a swimmer or a nature lover then this ankle tattoo could be very symbolic too. You can either adorn your ankle with a single large dolphin tattoo or two small dolphin ankle tattoos wrapped around your ankle.

Find out more about the creative foot tattoos at this special tattoo blog.
Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_730470_34.html
About the Author: David Morin is the tattoo fan who collects various unique tattoo designs from all around the world. And he is continuously putting his new tattoo collections, experiences and tips on his personal tattoo blog.
http://www.cooltattoofinder.com