CHYNA: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Chyna is now 39 years old, but the former fitness competitor & professional wrestler is looking younger as each year passes. Chyna, a former WWE Intercontinental Champion & the only Undefeated Women's Champion has been in over a dozen feature films since leaving the WWE and recently released a very sexy fashion book in the spring of 2009. She is currently waiting on the release of yet another feature film with Highlander Films and book project with former Harpor Collins publisher, Judith Regan (WAM Studios).


Chyna has recently given herself a full body & mind make over. After overcoming several years of abuse and trauma brought on by a bad relationship with a former boyfriend. Since the make over Chyna has never seemed happier, looks years younger and has been having a lot more success over the past few years than she has in a quite a long time.


Hollywood's obsession with youth is growing more rapidly and to be successful in your 30's and 40's you must be able to look as good as your counter parts in their 20's and that's just what Chyna is doing.


Chyna's diet consists of mainly fruits and vegetables, along with health drinks and vitamins and of course rigid yoga and piliaties routines that would have even the most youthful celebrities throwing in the towel.


"My fitness regime is based on a strength building and cardio workout. I do not use weights anymore, even though sometimes I feel like I want to, however I have been using my own weight via Pilates, and Yoga which is so hard it’s unbelievable the different kind of strength you build." Chyna said on her official site 9thwonderoftheworld.com "I never use to do cardio and now I spin, dance, walk fast, I love all the stepmills, and machines and I definitely, definitely am building some cardio endurance and learning how to breathe, and my physique is “longer” more streamlined. It has been completely different from that explosive heavy armored strength, to an open vulnerable overall strength inside and out. It’s quite amazing."


Chyna's wrestling and dance background has also helped her keep up with Hollywood's youngest stars and has put her in the driver's seat for her new career in high fashion. Chyna's recently released fashion book "Paper Doll" showed off a side of Chyna that the world had never seen and showed she can be a heavy hitter in the world of editorial modeling.


In 2010 Chyna and fashion photographer/stylist to the stars Emillio O will be launching their own fashion line and in the world of high fashion being in shape is key. At 39 years old Chyna looks better now than she did in her mid 30's and she owes it all to hard work, healthy living and hours at the gym. Of course making it big in the world of modeling and acting isn't all about looks, it also requires talent and drive, two things Chyna defiantly has.


There is no doubt Chyna will probably always be best known as the number one female wrestling champion of the world. With that however Chyna has made a huge mark in the world of acting with dozens of feature film projects, guest television spots, reality TV shows and hosting gigs, with many more to come. As for modeling, Chyna, already a best selling author and Playboy model has a lot of talent, the right look and it's merely a matter of time before Chyna shoots to the top of the high fashion world the same way she did in professional wrestling.


As far as staying in shape goes Chyna has a very simple philosophy that can work for anyone of any age, "The message here is stay active, have fun." Chyna said on her official website. "If I want a day off, I take it, and I do not beat my body up! This feels like the right way to do it. Even without the wrestling, of which I excelled, the born athlete in me enjoys every workout and I have and will continue to give myself that gift of health for the rest of my life! You don’t have to be the best at it, just do it!"


QUOTES FROM ARTICLE WERE PROVIDED BY: www.9thwonderoftheworld.com

Chyna DVD News

Chyna's next movie A Night At the Silent Movie Theater, a comedy starring Phil LaMarr and Cherie Price will be available for pre-order at amazon.com on January 3,2010 before it's January 15 release to DVD.

A Night At the Silent Movie Theater is a raucous comedy of errors about a singer stuck in a dead-end job who sees his last, best shot at rock stardom threatened by freak accidents, movie theater politics, stressed-out relationships and a janitor who is much more than he seems.

NEWS CREDIT TO: movietome.com

GREATEST FEMALE WRESTLER OF ALL TIME

PWINSIDER.COM reports that Chyna was named Pro Wrestling Illustrated's "Greatest Female Wrestler of All Time" in the magazine's last issue. Chyna broke more barriers & records than any other female in wrestling history and her success outside of wrestling hasn't been matched by any other wrestler.

At the start of her career she dominated women's wrestling and is the only undefeated PGWA Women's Champion. She was also named the PGWA Rookie of the Year in 1996.

A short time after that Chyna entered the World Wrestling Federation and became the first woman to wrestle a man. She is also the only woman to enter the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring tournament. She is the only woman to hold the Intercontinental Championship, which she held on three occasions and is the only undefeated Woman's champion in WWF history.

After the WWF Chyna went on to become the only woman to wrestle men in NEW JAPAN, where she also became the only woman to hold number one contendership for the IWGP World title and Tag Team titles and is the only wrestler to ever hold two number one contenderships at the same time in NEW JAPAN.

Her accomplishments outside of the ring are so great that we can't list them all on this website, but in the past few years alone Chyna has starred in several feature films including, "Illegal Aliens", "Romantic Wrestling Comedy" and "The Cougar Club". She has appeared on VH1's "Fame Games" and "Celebrity Rehab". She was the special guest host on LA TALK RADIO, she has been on the cover of numerous magazines including, "Audience Magazine", "Paw Print" and she was featured in an issue of "Vanity Fare". She has recently been a guest on TV shows like "Chelsea Lately", "Star Treatment", "Reality Bites Back" and "Nancy Grace". She was featured as a star in a music video for the band "Lovechild" and recently released a 132 page fashion book with stylist and friend Emillio O. All within the past 2 years.

CHYNA'S JAPAN FAMILY

Chyna has battled through many fights in her life, including sexism and discrimination on her way to the top of the world!

She broke all gender barriers and stereotypes as she rose to the top of professional wrestling, and became the only female Intercontinental Champion, only female number one contender for the WWF and European titles and only female to qualify in both the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring tournaments.

Her accomplishments inside of the ring lead her to become one of the most popular stars of any gender in professional wrestling history and allowed her to enjoy a lot of success outside of wrestling as well.

Now retired from professional wrestling she is working on an acting and modeling career. She has been in over 10 feature films since leaving wrestling, she has been a guest star on over 50 television shows and has been on the cover of over 100 magazines including Playboy. In April 2009, she released a high fashion modeling book, featuring over 100 pages of pictures, stories and poems from Chyna.

Chyna has accomplished more in under 40 years than most people do in a lifetime. Some of her proudest accomplishments come from her work in the New Japan Professional Wrestling organization, created by wrestling hall of fame legend, Antoni Inoki.

"A person who I cherish more in this life is Mr. Antoni Inoki." Chyna told director Michael Moody. "He's just, without words spoke at all he has an incredible presence."

Chyna met Antoni Inoki at his LA Dojo in Santa Monica. Shortly after meeting him, he offered Chyna a job in his wrestling organization, NEW JAPAN (now known as Inoki Genome).

Chyna was trained in Mixed Martial Arts and what she described as "shoot style fighting" by Inoki.

"I would spend hours training, working out and learning how to wrestle in a whole new style." Chyna told director/reporter Michael Moody. "I would go in [to the dojo] at 6 in the morning and sometimes wouldn't finish training until 2 or 3 the following morning. It was a lot of work, but something I was very proud and happy to do."

Chyna made her New Japan debut in May 2002 as a referee and by September she became the first and only female to fight men in New Japan.

Her battles with Jushin "Thunder" Liger, Tanashi and Mashiro Chono were some of the most highly publicized matches in the world today.

Her match against Chono in the Tokyo Dome in front of 68,000 people drew more publicity than Andre "The Giant" vs. Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania.

Never before had anyone seen a woman do what Chyna was doing. Not only was she making history, she was breaking down hundred year old gender barriers in the sporting world. Quickly Chyna became a legend and one of wrestling's most wanted, and talked about superstars of all time.

In addition to becoming the only woman to hold number one contendership status for the IWGP Tag Team and World titles she also became a friend to the Inoki family and today is a frequent "guest of honor" at Mr. Inoki's IGF shows.

"He [Antoni Inoki] is a man who I say I was touch by greatness when he trained me and taught me a great amount of respect and confidence in myself, skill, knowledge, opportunity." Chyna told director/reporter Michael Moody.

In 2003 Chyna decided to hang up the wrestling boots for good, but that has not stopped her from making special guest appearances at several Inoki shows. In 2008 Chyna appeared in several of Antoni Inoki's IGF Show in non physical roles.

"I have the most love for him, he is the king and truly an amazing person and I will remember working with him for the rest of my life."

Chyna's acting career is currently being managed by Antoni Inoki's son, Mr. Simon Inoki of "Inoki Sports Management."

CHYNA ON TBS

The Inoki Genome Federation will be airing a syndicated IGF special on the TBS network, January 4,2010 from 8:00 - 11:00pm, featuring footage from past IGF shows, including footage of Chyna at the "Genome 6" and "Genome 7" events in 2007 and 2008. Details available below!

January 4th, 2010
TBS Japan Network (Syndicated in USA)
8 PM - 11:00 PM (Check your local listings)

Source: IGF Myspace & igf.jp

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CHYNA: 2010 PREVIEW

2009 was one of the most successful years for Chyna in nearly half a decade. From movies to music videos, radio shows to a fashion book Chyna had a year full of successful projects. Already 2010 is looking like it's going to be another big year for Chyna as she prepares to embark on a new career as a fashion designer, while continuing her career in modeling and acting.

In early 2010 a new movie from Highlander Films called A Night At the Silent Movie Theater featuring Chyna is set to be released on to DVD. By the summer Chyna and stylist Emillio O plan on launching their own fashion line, shortly there after it is expected that Chyna's 3rd book, a project she has been working on along side Judith Regan and Denis Hoff will be released around the nation.

Chyna's accomplishments since leaving the WWE have exceeded anyone's expectations. Although several years ago Chyna's life was spinning out of control and her career was being quieted by depression, Chyna managed to take life by the reigns and re-gain focus of her life and career. Now Chyna is happier and healthier than she's ever been and is enjoying the success that goes along with it..

"If on little abandoned abused girl, can rise to grow up and do so many great things, imagine what the future could hold" Chyna said in a recent blog entry on her official website. "I will continue, always to reach for the stars and wish, wish wish for myself, and all of us."

While life comes with no guarantees and no promises, one thing that holds true is hard work and dedication will lead everyone to their dreams. Just look at Chyna if you need proof.

From the first female Intercontinental Champion to Playboy model, actress up and coming fashion designer and model. Chyna -The 9th Wonder of the World.

DESIGNER SPEAKS ON CHYNA

Chris Taylor, the layout designer of Chyna's last fashion book which came out in April 2009 spoke about Chyna in a recent blog entry on his website...

"... A book I put together and helped design a few months back is a must for Chyna fans. Chyna definitely has a big following across the world today in acting and modeling and I did remember her as a wrestler so I was very pleased to be involved with this book. It has beautiful photography from Emillio Ortiz who has worked with some of the worlds biggest names..."

Chyna is currently waiting on the release of yet another book project with book publisher Judith Regan (Regan Books) and Dennis Hoff. More details to follow soon.