Antonio Sureshot
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Antonio Alvendia
- Los Angeles | Tokyo, California, US
- Last Login: 6/30/2009
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Latest Blog Entries
- Jun 30, 2007 12:25 PM Just got back from our Japan tour... Pics from Tokyo, Ebisu, Suzuka, Fuji!
- Apr 4, 2007 5:22 AM Right now I'm chillin in South Beach... Miami is fresssh.
- Dec 9, 2006 11:59 AM Check out my interview on ABC News Now!
- Jul 12, 2006 8:05 AM Just got back from Hawaii! Damn I love that place! Pics inside!
- Jun 5, 2006 5:03 PM Attending the Red Carpet World Premiere of NBC Universal's Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift Movie!
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Interests
General
I am constantly traveling and taking photos! I love to see new and different places! It opens your mind and gives you new ideas. Experiencing new things and meeting new people when you travel not only expands your horizons, but it broadens your options and opportunities in life. This being said, I've made it my mission to travel the world with my friends, so I can take cool photos of all the interesting stuff I get to see and experience.
The places I'm most in love with are TOKYO, SAN FRANCISCO, and HONOLULU. I do love being in Hollywood, Miami South Beach, Vancouver, Chicago, and Athens Greece, but Japan, Hawaii and SF are my heart.
I love cars. I have a collection of classic Japanese cars and racing memorabilia from all over the world. People think I'm crazy because I'm absolutely convinced that the rare nostalgic Japanese musclecars in my collection (my AE86s and TE27s) are cooler than the brand new cars they've built up. I have hella cars... 7 vintage Toyotas in the collection, and a Lexus LS for daily rockin. Life is too short to drive a car that sucks. Enjoy life with your favorite car!
I love the fact that I have a good group of really close friends. Most of my best friends are very determined and entrepreneurial in nature. I respect that in people, because I'm like that too. If I really want to do something, I don't take no for an answer.
I am very loyal to my friends. Trust and loyalty are a big thing to me. I dislike two-faced or fake people. I do not have room in my life for them.
I HATE WASTING TIME! You can always earn back lost money, but you can never regain lost time... Wordup.Music
I am all about listening to good music. The music you listen to is the soundtrack to your life. So listen to quality music! No doubt.
Listen To KERO ONE!
Plug Label Fam is keeping hiphop alive in the Bay Area!
I'm usually boppin my head to:
HIP HOP JOINTS: Mos Def, The Roots, De La Soul, Nas (Illmatic), Niamaj, Johnson and Jonson (Clockwork), K-os, Gangstarr, Common Sense, Atmosphere, Eyedea, Biggie, Bootcamp Clik, Show & AG, Jeru...
FUNK & SOUL JOINTS: Rick James, Bobby Caldwell, old school Michael Jackson, Roy Ayers, Sade, Goapele, Jaguar Wright, Jill Scott, Bobby Caldwell, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Keni Burke, Gap Band, Mary Jane Girls, Marlena Shaw, Destruments...
REGGAE: Bob Marley, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Nancy, Junior Reid, Cutty Ranks, Mighty Crown...
BOSSANOVA: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto...
70s/80s BREAKS & SOUL mixtapes and CDs from DJ Paul Nice, Vinroc, Kero One, King Most, DJ Muro, Shortkut, Mitsu the Beats, DJ Kon and Amir, Bobbito & Spinna, Drez, DJ A1, Analog, Concise and others... and misc other stuff like Ozomatli and Santana... but damn. I love 80s and 90s hiphop.Movies
Watch SPIKE TV to see me and my friends on the "Birth of Pro Street" documentary film about illegal street racers who graduated to a career in professional motorsports!
This visually striking film was sponsored by Electronic Arts (EA Games) to promote their new Need for Speed PRO STREET game, so the producer, director, and cinematographers were all top notch!
Our documentary film has been aired on cable TV networks all over the world. I am so honored that EA Games chose ME to work as a consultant on this project!
Other than that, some of my favorite movies include Superbad, Hitch, Click, The Pursuit of Happyness, Swingers, Wedding Crashers, Boiler Room, Last Samurai, Gone In 60 Seconds, Brown Sugar, Happy Gilmore, Eddie Murphy RAW, Godfather, Empire, Blow, Scarface, Carlito's Way, City of God, Lords of Dogtown.
And Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift because NBC Universal hired me to shoot the drifting/car action sequences in the film. =)
Television
Antonio Sureshot on ABC NEWS?!??
Click on this link to check out the interview featuring me talking about DRIFTING on ABC NEWS NOW! Don't be alarmed by my nonstop rapid eye blinking and ridiculous overuse of the word "absolutely," haha! Don't worry, I was NOT drugged out or anything! I was trippin cause I drank 2 huge cans of Rockstar juice right before the interview, and it got me all shook n stuff! Embarrassing, I know, but it's the truth! LOL
Also check out the REDLINE TV episode featuring me, my book, and my photography on SPEED CHANNEL!
To be honest, I don't waste much time watching TV... but I like shows like The Apprentice, BBC's Japanorama, Travel Channel's No Reservations, BBC Top Gear, Fastlane (G4TV), Chapelle's Show, Punk'd & Ya Mama on MTV, Cedric The Entertainer Show, Wild on E, and Travel shows!Books
During the last few years, my life has been dedicated to traveling and shooting photos of drifting. Drifting has changed my life. I've put all my effort and my whole heart into this project, and it means a lot to me.
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DRIFTING
by Antonio Alvendia of Cipher Garage. ..
The First Book of DRIFTING in America!
GET IT NOW at www.DRIFTINGBOOK.com!..
Also available at all major book retailers worldwide.
Experience the captivating world of Drifting, from Japan to the West Coast to its emergence as the hottest new international action sport.
Professional photographer and drifting authority Antonio Alvendia gives you the inside scoop on the people, teams, techniques, and culture that have made Drifting the ultimate youth automotive phenomenon.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF DRIFTING!.. Other than that, I mainly read photography and business magazines...
Help us spread the word to other drifting enthusiasts by adding "DRIFTING Book by Antonio Alvendia" to your "Favorite Books" section of your MySpace page! Just copy the code below and paste it into your profile!
Heroes
I admire those who have come from humble beginnings and made something of themselves.
Making something out of nothing. That's real talent.
Details
- Status: Single
- Here for: Networking, Friends
- Hometown: Bay Area
- Orientation: Straight
- Body type: 6' 1" / More to love!
- Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
- Religion: Catholic
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Children: Someday
- Occupation: Author, Photographer, Media/Marketing Consultant
Networking
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EA's Birth of Pro Street documentary film (SpikeTV), RedlineTV and XDL Show (Speed Channel), Money Matters (ABC), Fashion ICONS Show Hollywood! Drift Showoff Series, GT Live's JGTC USA, Motoring J Style.
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President of Cipher Media Group. Editorial& commercial photography, brand management, and international consulting. Focused expertise in youth automotive market, music, fashion and DRIFTING!
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Clients include: EA Games, NBC Universal, ABC, ESPN, MTV, FHM, SpikeTV, Nissan North America, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, G4 Television, Super Street, Modified Magazine, 0-60, Rides, C16, GRM, and International clients- Livedoor, Daytona Magazi
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About me:
I love DRIFTING! I even wrote a book about it.www.DRIFTINGBOOK.com
I'm a frequent buyer of Japanese magazines that I can't read, an entrepreneur chasing my dreams, cool luggage having experienced traveler, professional collector of rare steering wheels, fresh Kangols, fly kicks, and Japanese automobilia. Low budget philosopher, loyal friend, addicted to text messaging and cellphones, hater of rush hour traffic and fake people, lover of waterfront big cities (I <3 Tokyo, SF & Honolulu), fast driver and a great-taste-but-low-price restaurant enthusiast who can't stop bopping his head when funky 70s soul, reggae, bossa, 80s/90s hip hop and other good quality music is playing.
I believe in living life to the fullest, and every day as if it were your last. I have a different outlook on life. I went into business for myself and made the necessary changes so that I could build a career around something I was passionate about. Of course it is difficult at times, but nothing worthwhile comes without a struggle.
Chase your dreams NOW! Seize the moment. And never stop pushing forward.
Basically...Don't waste any opportunities to do something that drives you. That's what life is all about.
Word to that. ..
Who I'd like to meet:
Old friends, new friends, people who can inspire me or help me achieve my goals... People who are sincere, motivated, and have passion for what they're doing. If you don't have that, you missed the whole point.Check out some of my LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY on the slideshow below!
Some people might recognize my AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY work. My photography has been printed in media outlets all over the world - they have appeared in print magazines (in several different languages and countries: USA, Canada, UK, Japan, Greece, South Africa, South America, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Middle East), hardcover books, globally distributed calendars, television, documentary films, advertisements, dealer brochures, trading cards, die cast toy packaging, posters, flyers, tradeshow booths, race trailers, cellphone screensavers, album covers, catalogs and more. Check out samples of my youth automotive photography on the slideshow below:
You know how we roll! We had massive crew at the 2007 Fashion Icons Show at Hollywood&Highland. But I'm looking the wrong way in all the photos!
The Family at Formula D Seattle! We roll with the coolest folks, the hottest chicks, the freshest cars, and travel together all over the world.
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Dec 30 2008 7:04 PM
Great christmas is the last thing some people are thinking about ... but things are ok now ...
So whats your plans for the holidays ? Also i would like to send you some dvds to check out WOT dvd mag !!! i believe you know it ... so send me a private message on how i should send them !
Take care ! nice hearing you are well ...
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Merry Christmas!!