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The Doctors
Sundays 9.00am SIN/HK
Dr.TravisStork, M.D.
Dr. Travis Stork is an emergency room physician, who practices at a trauma center in his native Colorado when he is not in front of the cameras for The Doctors. His credentials include graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke University and earning his M.D. with Honors from the University of Virginia. He completed his three-year residency as an emergency room doctor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
A fervent believer in good health, Dr. Stork practices what he preaches and likes to teach by example. With his role on The Doctors, he hopes to enlighten viewers on how to attain and maintain good health. "People don't realize how much control they have over their own health," he said. "Oftentimes, when people come to the ER, it's already too late. There's nothing I'd be more proud of as a doctor than reducing the work load for America's hospitals by teaching viewers how to avoid preventable illnesses."
The self-described "adrenalin junkie" greatly enjoys his work in the ER. "You never know what's going to be coming through the door," he said. "I'm most passionate about taking care of patients. It's an honor for me to apply the skills I've learned to help people in their time of crisis."
Dr. Stork is perhaps best known to television audiences from his starring title role in the series, "The Bachelor," during the series' eighth season set in Paris, France. It was his appearance on that series that brought him to the attention of Dr. Phil McGraw and executive producer, Jay McGraw. What sold Dr. Stork on being involved in the new daytime show was when Dr. Phil told him that he could educate more people in a one-hour episode than during his entire life in the ER.
Dr. Stork has been a regular guest expert on "Dr. Phil" since 2007. He has also appeared on the syndicated talk show, "Rachael Ray." Drawing on his personal and professional experiences, he wrote his first book, Don't Be That Girl: A Guide to Finding the Confident, Rational Girl Within. In the book, Dr. Stork reveals why women must first believe in themselves if they hope to find the type of relationship that will bring them the fulfillment and happiness they deserve.
An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Stork is a devotee of mountain and road biking, kayaking and hiking in the Rocky Mountains with his dog Nala. He has participated in numerous fund-raisers for organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and, in 1998, he bicycled solo cross-country for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The Doctors
Sundays 9.00am SIN/HK
Dr. Lisa M. Masterson, M.D.
Dr. Lisa M. Masterson, M.D., is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning. She is on staff at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and maintains a private office in Santa Monica.
Dr. Masterson is also founder and medical director of the Ocean Oasis Medical Spa also in Santa Monica, which offers spa treatments, exercise and nutrition programs tailored specifically for women.
She attended The Bishop's School, a private school in La Jolla, Calif., and upon graduation, Dr. Masterson entered Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school at the University of Southern California.
"I am extremely passionate about improving and saving people's lives," said Dr. Masterson. "Through my charity, Maternal Fetal Care International (MFCI), we go to poor regions in the world to help save the lives of pregnant women and improve the standards of their healthcare. I am currently creating the first OB/GYN residency program in Eritrea, Africa, and I have started birthing clinics in Kenya and India."
As a child, Dr. Masterson was inspired by both her mother and grandmother. Her maternal grandmother was the eldest in a family of 12 who became a schoolteacher at segregated black schools in the south. Dr. Masterson's mother was a professor at the University of Washington who went on to serve in the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Dr. Masterson is familiar to television audiences from her numerous appearances on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Dr. Phil" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show," as well as on "Strictly Dr. Drew" and "What Should You Do?"
She and her husband have a 17-year-old son, and the family lives in Southern California. In her spare time, she enjoys surfing and learning French.
The Doctors
Sundays 9.00am SIN/HK
Dr. Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S, is an acclaimed plastic and reconstructive surgeon with private practices in New York City; Beverly Hills, Calif.; and Rancho Mirage, Calif.
He earned his medical degree from USC School of Medicine with Honors in Medicine. His General Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery training were completed at USC, UCLA and Loma Linda University School of Medicine, respectively. He then completed his training program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital/Manhattan Eye and Ear Infirmary Program in New York City. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Dartmouth Medical College and the UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr. Ordon regards himself as an artist, as well as a physician/surgeon. "My craft allows me to make an impact and change the quality of life for my patients, whether it's reconstructive surgery or changing something that people don't like about themselves with cosmetic surgery," said Dr. Ordon.
"For me, THE DOCTORS is a new challenge that I embrace with the same passion and energy that I have had for 25 years in private practice. I am very excited about sharing my expertise and giving viewers a glimpse into what is possible through reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, as well as telling them about the latest trends in skin care, anti-aging and well-being."
Dr. Ordon is no stranger to television. He has hosted the syndicated television show, "Plastic Surgery Today," and has been a featured guest on television shows such as "Dr. Phil," "Entertainment Tonight," "20/20," "NBC Nightly News" and "ABC World News." Dr. Ordon is also the author of Revealing the New You: A Guide to Plastic Surgery and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Plastic Surgery. He has contributed to one of the best known plastic surgery textbooks, Facial Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, has given lectures throughout the country and has contributed to articles to major beauty magazines.
Born and raised in Long Beach, Calif., Dr. Ordon and his wife live in Los Angeles and New York City. They have two children who are presently attending college. In his spare time, Dr. Ordon enjoys surfing, skiing, golf and tennis.
The Doctors
Sundays 9.00am SIN/HK
Dr. James M.Sears, M.D.
Dr. James ("Dr. Jim") M. Sears, M.D., is a board certified pediatrician who is part of a family practice that he shares with his father, William, and younger brother Robert, located in Capistrano Beach, Calif.
He earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed his pediatric residency at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine and Tod Children's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1999. During his residency, he received the honor of "Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year."
Dr. Sears loves working with children. It is not uncommon for him to see his patients outside of office hours by attending their birthday parties or graduations. He regards them as part of his extended family.
"My hope with The Doctors is to bring the same family feel of my office to all the families that don't have a personal relationship with their pediatrician," Dr. Sears said. "More than just treating illness, my desire is to help families make changes for the better."
He has been featured on "Dr. Phil" and "Help Me Grow," and dispenses medical advice on www.AskDrSears.com. He has co-authored several books, including The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood, Father's First Steps — Twenty-Five Things Every New Father Should Know, The Premature Baby Book, The Baby Sleep Book and the best selling The Baby Book.
He and his wife live in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., with their two children. His personal passions include endurance cycling, mountain biking, triathlons, sailboat racing, snow skiing, hiking and acting in musical theater with his daughter.
photo courtesy: Jonathan Cruz
Anna & Kristina
Mondays 11.00pm SIN/HK
Anna Wallner
A proud shopaholic, Anna Wallner is forever in search of the perfect find. "Shopping has always been a passion," says Anna, "and I get a real thrill out of uncovering a hidden gem."
Before becoming one of North America's favourite shopping gurus, Anna completed a BA at the University of British Columbia and the graduate journalism program at the University of King's College in Halifax.
A job brought her out west, and in 1994 Anna started her television career as a reporter with Global TV BC. She spent two years as bureau chief of Global's Fraser Valley News division before anchoring Global's Your Health news segment.
In 1999, Anna was voted Broadcaster of Tomorrow by the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters.
Kristina Matisic
A self-described bargain hunter, Kristina Matisic loves scouting out the best deal. "There's definitely the thrill of victory when you find a product somewhere for less. It can take some leg work, but it's worth it!" Kristina's journey began with an undergraduate arts degree from the University of British Columbia and a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California. Kristina spent six years with Global TV BC, first as an overnight news anchor and then as the anchor and producer of the 11:30 p.m. newscast. In 1997, the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters recognized her work when she was voted Broadcaster of Tomorrow.
In 1999, she teamed up with Anna Wallner to create The Shopping Bags, a show dedicated to product testing and shopping tips. Together with Anna, Kristina is owner and co-executive producer of the successful production company Worldwide Bag Media. The company is responsible for hits The Shopping Bags, Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag and Anna & Kristina's Beauty Call.
Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag focuses on testing cookbooks and kitchen products and is seen in more than 35 countries. Their widely successful shows have won the shopping gurus eight LEO Awards, five LEO Award nominations, four Gemini Award nominations and a devoted following. Later, the TV twosome branched out into the literary world with the publication of their first book, Tips, Tricks & Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper.
James Wong
Backyard Medicine
Thursdays 8.30pm SIN/HK
James Wong is an ethnobotanist – in simple terms, he is a scientist who studies how people use plants. James has 2 bestselling books Grow Your Own Drugs and A Year With James Wong.
His first prime time show Grow Your Own Drugs (also known as Backyard Medicine) aired on BBC2 last year with a second season completed. James has 2 best selling books Grow Your Own Drugs and A Year With James Wong. He joined BBC1's Countryfile team when the show moved to its new Sunday evening slot in April 2009 and has presented films on extreme tree hunting, guerilla gardening, and mistletoe auctions. In 2008, James was one of BBC4/2's Fossil Detectives when he travelled round the UK in search of plant fossils to help unlock the secrets of our past using Amber and Jet, as well as appearing on Gardeners' World, The Chelsea Flower Show, Channel 4's Richard & Judy, The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV and BBC Breakfast.
James is half Malaysian, grew up in Singapore to an indigenous Foochow Father and English Mother. He spent most of his childhood growing up in the jungles of Borneo and other parts of South East Asia. His Grandmother, an eccentric indigenous woman used to teach him about traditional medicines and this is where James's passion for plants originated – a passion that would see him travel the world in search of new plants and their fascinating uses. From incredible edibles to medicinal marvels, how harnessing the power of plants could help overcome civilizations great threats and lessons to be learnt from the diet of stone age man, James sees plants as much more that greenery for your garden.
James was trained to Masters level at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and graduated with distinction. He went on to work at BGCI the world's largest plant conservation network. His work involved education and awareness-raising by transforming information from botanical journals into engaging and relevant stories for the press, education projects and conferences as well as contributing to scientific journals. He has also worked as a freelance ethnobotanical consultant advising companies and organizations about useful plants and their applications.
James co-designed his 4th RHS Flower Show garden at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show. His Tourism Malaysia Garden - the first full size tropical garden in the show's history - bagged a Gold Medal at the show. This rainforest-inspired garden will give visitors a taste of the stunning landscapes, bizarre flora and vibrant culture of the Malaysian Archipelago.
BBC2's Gardeners' World is following the story of this garden build in a 1hr documentary which will be on screen later this year. Last year he co-designed the silver medal winning Canary Islands Tourist Board Garden, ingeniously planned as a thermal spa set within the collapsed crater of an extinct island volcano. He has also designed 2 gardens at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show that both won medals.
James lives in London and speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin. Destined to bring new life to an old genre, his raw passion and untamable sense of adventure are infectious. James is a unique blend of explorer, anthropologist, gardener, and always, ethnobotanical adventurer.
Edward Kwon
Edward's Live Kitchen
Tuesday 7pm SIN/HK
Edward Kwon is a world-renowned chef, who was formerly the senior executive sous chef of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, known as the world's only 'seven star' hotel. Born in Gangwon-do Province in Korea in 1970.
An internship at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul led to him to full-time employment there and in 2001; he was transferred to The Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco. It was a breakthrough for Kwon the next year as he was appointed Sous Chef a feat which under normal circumstance takes other chefs ten years to achieve.
Kwon always believed that extensive knowledge is needed in order to become a true chef so he went to other parts of the world such as China and Dubai to gain a deeper understanding of Asian Cuisine. In China, Kwon worked as an executive chef at the Sheraton Grand Tianjin Hotel for a year before moving to Dubai where he was appointed as Senior Executive Sous Chef at the Fairmont Dubai Hotel in 2006.
In 2007, he seized the opportunity to become the executive chef at Burj Al Arab after several rounds of fierce competition with four other internationally acclaimed chefs. He supervised more than 400 staff, including three top deputy chefs and 260 specialized chefs from around the world. They made more than 1,000 dishes for six restaurants serving French, Italian, contemporary European, seafood and Asian cuisines.
Kwon has opened a several restaurants and even wrote a book, conveying his culinary passion, life story and the burdens he had to face and overcome as a chef. The book became a best seller in Korea in November 2009. In addition, it expresses his intentions to globalize Korean food and to foster new young talent.
Be sure to watch this devoted, inspirational and visionary chef as he shares his love for cooking with all by tuning in to Edward's Live Kitchen, every Tuesday 7pm SIN/HK!
Yumi Lee
My Workout
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7am SIN/HK
Weekends at 8am SIN/HK
Yumi Lee, who has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years, has an elite clientele ranging from celebrities to top business professionals. She has worked with Brad Pitt, Julianna Margulies, Demi Moore, Peter Kraus, Sporty Spice of the Spice Girls and Pink.
Yumi has traveled nationally and internationally as a Master Trainer teacher and presenter for Reebok University since 2001. She was a trainer on VH-1's "From Flab to Fab” and has also been seen on several news and entertainment shows such as "Extra". Recently, she appeared in several spots on a national Reebok commercial with Missy Elliot and has also been a fitness expert on several fitness videos and infomercials.
Yumi's unique fitness style and philosophy have been featured in many top magazines including Glamour, Shape, Self, Women's Heath and Fitness, US Magazine, and IDEA Source Magazine. She was featured as one of America's Top 100 Trainers by Men's Journal. Yumi also competed in the National Sportaerobics Competition from 1995 to 2001, where she won three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze.
Yumi Lee's tips on a balanced lifestyle
Vern Yip
Deserving Design
Tuesdays 10pm SIN/HK
Renowned interior designer Vern Yip, host of inspirational makeover series Deserving Design, has transformed countless homes and restaurants with beautiful makeovers on several design television shows and through his private practice. In addition to Deserving Design, Vern also returns as a judge on the exciting HGTV Design Star, where he will help discover America's next great design talent. Vern also has written a book for Regan Books/Harper Collins titled Designing Spaces and has designed a home-product line with a nationally known company. Whatever he does, Vern's award-winning work has a distinct flair that reflects his expertise as both an architectural and interior designer.
Vern runs his own design company in Atlanta, where design tips are dispensed and top-quality products, designed by Vern with consumer value in mind, can be purchased. With a bachelor of arts in economics and a bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. and master of architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology, he has used his varied educational background to build a distinguished business. His creations and room transformations range in budget from the notoriously frugal showcased on television to eight-figure projects for high-end clients nationwide, including special event design for one of 2006's highest-profile Oscar parties. Regardless of the budget, his design calling card is his attention to detail married with precise, clean-lined interiors balanced with a sense of warmth. Many elements of his creations and eclectic style demonstrate an influence from childhood travels throughout Asia, Latin America and Europe. Often with his designs, less is more and something in the room always "pops" because of its graphic nature.
Having characterized himself as the classic overachiever, Vern and his projects have amassed an impressive list of design awards including the 2003 Distinguished Southerner Award, Southern Living magazine; 2000 Southeast Designer of the Year; Fusebox Restaurant, Atlanta, 1999 Best New Restaurant; and DeuxPlex Bistro and Night Club, Atlanta, 1999 Best New Night Club. In addition, he has been prominently featured in various publications such as Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times and USA Today. He is frequently seen on television shows such as Today, The Early Show, Oprah, CNN and Live! With Regis and Kelly.
Ron Matthews
My Workout
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7am SIN/HK
Weekends at 8am SIN/HK
Ron Mathews is an internationally renowned fitness expert and model who has spent over a decade training celebrities, business professionals and athletes. He has spent time sculpting the bodies of Jennifer Garner, Eva Mendez, Jim Belushi, Sara Chalke, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Vartan as well as many other top Hollywood bodies.
Ron appeared in VH-1's “Flab to Fab” fitness reality show, where he designed and implemented workout routines that produced jaw-dropping results. He was also a trainer for Discovery Channel's "Swim Suit Slim Down", where Ron's contestants lost the most weight and inches in the competition. He has been featured in US Weekly, In Touch, and Glamour and has graced the covers of Physical and Men's Health magazines. Ron holds certifications from ISSA and ACE and spent time as a Division 1 athlete in football and track when he was in college.
He was also an instructor at some of New York's most elite fitness facilities, including Equinox and the Madison Square Club. Ron pioneered a cutting edge training technique called Anaerobic Cardiovascular Training (ACT) that incorporates his unique styles of training to produce maximum gains in a minimal amount of time.
Ron Mathews' tips on a balanced lifestyle
Daniel Green
Healthy Eating with Daniel Green, The Model Cook
Sundays, 9pm SIN/HK
Healthy-eating Expert and world renowned Television Celebrity Cook of London and America focused on fine fusion culinary that's high on health and low on anything that might be bad about great food. Since the beginning of his Celebrity career, Daniel is a strong advocate on healthy-eating.
"There's no point being thin and unhealthy. Nor is there any need to eat boring food. I love food so I have taught myself to adapt the foods I love to be both low fat and tasty. I don't describe what I did as a diet. I'd just changed the way I eat - and I've never gone back", Daniel says. "All I want is the opportunity to show other people how easy it is."
Daniel Green was originally an overweight teenager who, at the age of 18, started a three-year 'diet' which transformed his life and left him four stones lighter. He was then spotted by a top model agency and his career took off. Daniel spent the next few years modeling for some of the top fashion and lifestyle brands.
However, Daniel decided to turn his back on the lucrative modeling world to help others change their lives in the way he had changed his - through healthy-eating. He developed a passion for cooking and for making gourmet meals using fresh and healthy alternatives to cream, butter and other fattening products. In a competition organized by Good Food magazine to find “TV Chef of the Future”, Daniel impressed the judges with his healthy-eating recipes so much that they declared him the outright winner.
Daniel has co-hosted programmes in the UK such as Weight Matters, Good Food Live, Saturday Kitchen and Weekend Kitchen. Since 2004, Daniel is based in US and presents for Shop NBC. He is also the Kitchen Takeover Chef for a regional Television station – Twin Cities Live.
Daniel has authored four books sold worldwide – Green's Cuisine, Green's Green, Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol and World Dining for Life. Two more books – Modern Dining for Life and Healthy Dining for Life – are scheduled to be launched first quarter of 2010.
Daniel Green's tips for the festive season 1