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'''Jeannie Mai''' is an experienced Vietnamese-Chinese American makeup artist, fashion expert, actress, and TV personality. She is most known for being a host on various shows including [[Style Network|Style Network's]] ''"[[How Do I Look?]]"''<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/howdoilook/castbios/|title = Style Network's How Do I Look?}}</ref>, [[Usa network|USA's]] "Character Fantasy"<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.usanetwork.com/movies/characterfantasy/theshow/characterprofiles/jeannie/index.html|title = USA Networks's Character Fantasy}}</ref>, and ''[[Today (NBC program)|NBC's Today Show]]'' on the "Fashion Tips Today" segment<ref name="Mai">{{cite news |last=Weisman |first=Jon |title='Today' to give lifestyle tips |publisher =Variety |date=August 5, 2009 |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006957.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562}}</ref><ref name="Mai2">{{cite news |last=Weprin |first=Alex |title=Style Network Repurposing Segments From NBC's ‘Today' |publisher =Broadcasting & Cable |date=August 5, 2009 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/326564-Style_Network_Repurposing_Segments_From_NBC_s_Today_.php?rssid=20065}}</ref> |
'''Jeannie Mai''' is an experienced Vietnamese-Chinese American makeup artist, fashion expert, actress, and TV personality. She is most known for being a host on various shows including [[Style Network|Style Network's]] ''"[[How Do I Look?]]"''<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/howdoilook/castbios/|title = Style Network's How Do I Look?}}</ref>, [[Usa network|USA's]] "Character Fantasy"<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.usanetwork.com/movies/characterfantasy/theshow/characterprofiles/jeannie/index.html|title = USA Networks's Character Fantasy}}</ref>, and ''[[Today (NBC program)|NBC's Today Show]]'' on the "Fashion Tips Today" segment<ref name="Mai">{{cite news |last=Weisman |first=Jon |title='Today' to give lifestyle tips |publisher =Variety |date=August 5, 2009 |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006957.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562}}</ref><ref name="Mai2">{{cite news |last=Weprin |first=Alex |title=Style Network Repurposing Segments From NBC's ‘Today' |publisher =Broadcasting & Cable |date=August 5, 2009 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/326564-Style_Network_Repurposing_Segments_From_NBC_s_Today_.php?rssid=20065}}</ref> |
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==Early Life== |
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Born to a Vietnam immigrant father and Chinese mother, Mai grew up in [[San_Jose,_California | San Jose,CA]]. Taking after her mother, a local celebrity, Jeannie began entertaining at an early age, using her mother's makeup to glitter herself up before leaping out to "interview" one of the 16 family members living in her three bedroom home. |
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:::"I've always loved celebrating people and making them stand out. I'll never forget when my parents brought my relatives over from Vietnam—my parents wanted to give them a better American life, I wanted to give them a better makeover first." |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Early Career (1998-2007)=== |
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Jeannie Mai launched her career as a makeup artist for [[MAC cosmetics|MAC]] in her hometown [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] after graduating from [[Milpitas High School]] and majoring in Communications at [[De Anza College]]. She also worked as a TV co-host on the Asian American television show, "Stir" (also known as "StirTV"). She worked her way from face to face and began working with various different celebrities including [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Alicia keys|Alicia Keys]], and [[Rosario Dawson]]<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.usanetwork.com/movies/characterfantasy/theshow/characterprofiles/jeannie/index.html|title = USA Network's Hosts Bio}}</ref>. It wasn't long before the entertainment industry noticed her spunky, fashionable personality and landed her first position in front of the camera as a host on [[Stir television show|Stir]]. Soon after that, [[California Music Channel|CMC]] invited her on as the first female veejay to host her own music countdown. Then she took on a position at WB's [[KOFY-TV#The_Daily_Mixx|Daily Mixx]] as an entertainment reporter/producer. Then she was cast as a co-host with [[Frankie Muniz]] in the [[MTV]] pilot, "Granted." |
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At 18, Mai launched her career as a makeup artist for [[MAC_Cosmetics | MAC Cosmetics]] while still living in San Jose. As a trainer, she worked her way from face to face until she was eventually traveling the world to dress the face of celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Rosario Dawson. She has served as a celebrity makeup stylist for MTV’s TRL, KCL Los Angeles, and Good Morning Sacramento. |
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In 2003, Mai began auditioning for local television networks with self-written scripts to demonstrate her unique hosting talents. She landed a gig co-hosting the Emmy-nominated Asian American Magazine-Style show Stir, on International Channel Networks. Soon after, the San Francisco local music channel, CMC, invited her to become the first female VJ to host her own music countdown. After gaining attention for her spunky personality and knack for style, Mai became an entertainment reporter and producer of the WB’s Daily Mixx. |
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===Television Host and Personality (2005-present)=== |
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In 2005, Mai landed her first primetime hosting role on Character Fantasy on the USA Network, where she inspired guests each week to live their fantasies. Following this, she appeared on MTV’s Granted alongside Frankie Muniz and hosted various segments related to fashion and entertainment news on networks such as E!, Lifetime, TLC, and NBC. |
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In 2008, Mai took part in TV history’s first ever attempt to revamp Miss America’s 52 hopefuls on TLC’s “Miss America Reality Check.” She also starred in “Dude, Where’s Your Style” a Style special turning men from cute to couture, and toured the world as the official spokesperson of Never Accept Ordinary, a line of cosmetics that promotes individuality through color. |
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In 2009, Mai took over as the host of the Style Network’s popular and Emmy-nominated show How Do I Look. More than just a “makeover show,” Jeannie empowers women to discover their true beauty, overcome their insecurities, and employ fashion to achieve their career goals. She also serves as a correspondent and weekend host on NBC’s Extra TV with Mario Lopez. |
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==Philanthropy== |
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Mai frequently takes annual mission trips annually to Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. While abroad she works with Heartbeat Vietnam, a nonprofit devoted to improving health care for impoverished children, and NightLight International, an organization committed to rescuing women and children from sex trafficking and prostitution rings by providing employment and vocational opportunities. |
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Mai is also deeply committed to supporting females who face obstacles in their careers. She is a supporter of Seven Bar, Dress for Success, Sister To Sister, P.A.T.H, Respect RX, and The Good Shepherd. As a popular stylist and fashionista, Jeannie also uses her recognition as a platform to promote fledgling female designers and entrepreneurs from around the world by wearing their designs on the red carpet and How Do I Look. |
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==Personal Life== |
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On August 11, 2007, Mai married Freddy Harteis, host of The Hollywood Hunter airing on The Sportsman Channel. |
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In 2010 Jeannie created a Prayer Box that she placed on Runyon Canyon, a popular hiking spot in Los Angeles. Hikers are asked to leave a personal prayer and take another that has been left in the box. Using the term “pray it forward,” the box encourages visitors to open their eyes to the prayers of others and share their own, displaying the power of faith in action. The box has received much attention and has become a popular destination for residents of the city as well as tourists. |
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Mai currently live in Los Angeles. |
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==Trivia== |
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*Mai is a self-proclaimed foodie and often documents her culinary experiences on her blog www.iheartjeanniemai.com. Mai is quoted often to have dreams of hosting a show about food and travel. |
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*Mai has a goal of traveling nationwide to middle schools and high schools to speak to young women between the ages of 11-18 and encourage them to transpire natural passions into a career to serve others. |
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Since then Mai has been a popular reappearing host for several networks including [[E!]], [[Style Network|Style]], [[MTV]], [[TLC (TV channel)|TLC]], [[Usa network|USA]], and [[Lifetime Television|Lifetime]]. In 2008 she participated in [[TLC (TV channel)|TLC]]'s [[Miss America 2008#Miss_America_Reality_Check|Miss America: Reality Check]] critiquing the contestant's style. Jeannie is now the host of Style Network's popular show, "How Do I Look?". |
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*Harteis’ show, The Hollywood Hunter, depicts the humorous pairing of Jeannie and Freddy, a fashionista and hunter living in Los Angeles. |
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Mai brought a prayer box to the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles in 2009. The box is used by hikers of Runyon Canyon. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Jeannie Mai is an experienced Vietnamese-Chinese American makeup artist, fashion expert, actress, and TV personality. She is most known for being a host on various shows including Style Network's "How Do I Look?"[1], USA's "Character Fantasy"[2], and NBC's Today Show on the "Fashion Tips Today" segment[3][4]
Early Life
Born to a Vietnam immigrant father and Chinese mother, Mai grew up in San Jose,CA. Taking after her mother, a local celebrity, Jeannie began entertaining at an early age, using her mother's makeup to glitter herself up before leaping out to "interview" one of the 16 family members living in her three bedroom home.
- "I've always loved celebrating people and making them stand out. I'll never forget when my parents brought my relatives over from Vietnam—my parents wanted to give them a better American life, I wanted to give them a better makeover first."
Career
Early Career (1998-2007)
At 18, Mai launched her career as a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics while still living in San Jose. As a trainer, she worked her way from face to face until she was eventually traveling the world to dress the face of celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Rosario Dawson. She has served as a celebrity makeup stylist for MTV’s TRL, KCL Los Angeles, and Good Morning Sacramento.
In 2003, Mai began auditioning for local television networks with self-written scripts to demonstrate her unique hosting talents. She landed a gig co-hosting the Emmy-nominated Asian American Magazine-Style show Stir, on International Channel Networks. Soon after, the San Francisco local music channel, CMC, invited her to become the first female VJ to host her own music countdown. After gaining attention for her spunky personality and knack for style, Mai became an entertainment reporter and producer of the WB’s Daily Mixx.
Television Host and Personality (2005-present)
In 2005, Mai landed her first primetime hosting role on Character Fantasy on the USA Network, where she inspired guests each week to live their fantasies. Following this, she appeared on MTV’s Granted alongside Frankie Muniz and hosted various segments related to fashion and entertainment news on networks such as E!, Lifetime, TLC, and NBC.
In 2008, Mai took part in TV history’s first ever attempt to revamp Miss America’s 52 hopefuls on TLC’s “Miss America Reality Check.” She also starred in “Dude, Where’s Your Style” a Style special turning men from cute to couture, and toured the world as the official spokesperson of Never Accept Ordinary, a line of cosmetics that promotes individuality through color.
In 2009, Mai took over as the host of the Style Network’s popular and Emmy-nominated show How Do I Look. More than just a “makeover show,” Jeannie empowers women to discover their true beauty, overcome their insecurities, and employ fashion to achieve their career goals. She also serves as a correspondent and weekend host on NBC’s Extra TV with Mario Lopez.
Philanthropy
Mai frequently takes annual mission trips annually to Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. While abroad she works with Heartbeat Vietnam, a nonprofit devoted to improving health care for impoverished children, and NightLight International, an organization committed to rescuing women and children from sex trafficking and prostitution rings by providing employment and vocational opportunities.
Mai is also deeply committed to supporting females who face obstacles in their careers. She is a supporter of Seven Bar, Dress for Success, Sister To Sister, P.A.T.H, Respect RX, and The Good Shepherd. As a popular stylist and fashionista, Jeannie also uses her recognition as a platform to promote fledgling female designers and entrepreneurs from around the world by wearing their designs on the red carpet and How Do I Look.
Personal Life
On August 11, 2007, Mai married Freddy Harteis, host of The Hollywood Hunter airing on The Sportsman Channel.
In 2010 Jeannie created a Prayer Box that she placed on Runyon Canyon, a popular hiking spot in Los Angeles. Hikers are asked to leave a personal prayer and take another that has been left in the box. Using the term “pray it forward,” the box encourages visitors to open their eyes to the prayers of others and share their own, displaying the power of faith in action. The box has received much attention and has become a popular destination for residents of the city as well as tourists.
Mai currently live in Los Angeles.
Trivia
- Mai is a self-proclaimed foodie and often documents her culinary experiences on her blog www.iheartjeanniemai.com. Mai is quoted often to have dreams of hosting a show about food and travel.
- Mai has a goal of traveling nationwide to middle schools and high schools to speak to young women between the ages of 11-18 and encourage them to transpire natural passions into a career to serve others.
- Harteis’ show, The Hollywood Hunter, depicts the humorous pairing of Jeannie and Freddy, a fashionista and hunter living in Los Angeles.
References
- ^ "Style Network's How Do I Look?".
- ^ "USA Networks's Character Fantasy".
- ^ Weisman, Jon (August 5, 2009). "'Today' to give lifestyle tips". Variety.
- ^ Weprin, Alex (August 5, 2009). "Style Network Repurposing Segments From NBC's 'Today'". Broadcasting & Cable.