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Yoi Tanabe is a true citizen of the world.  Raised in Zambia while a resident of Japan, she traveled the continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe throughout her childhood with an adventurous family.  Acquiring perspectives and tastes unique to each region, Yoi sensed early on that her personal beliefs and style would be broadly influenced by many different cultures, each offering valuable insight to the surrounding world.  Upon her return to Japan, Yoi was an instant hit amongst the modeling community who were eager to adopt fresh styles into the traditionally homogeneous market.  Yoi fulfilled the demand superbly, and was soon encouraged to move beyond modeling and critique the industry a manner befitting an increasingly global community.  Growing restless in one world, Yoi again decided to move abroad, this time seeking a university education in the United States.  She settled in Houston, Texas, a stark change from the Tokyo megatropolis, but vowed to use her new environment to influence the community for the better.  Yoi became an active member of the regional SPCA, championing the rights of animals and educating people about the issues.  She is a devoted member, and their cause remains close to Yoi’s heart.  After experiencing all the Tex-Mex, barbecue, and cowboy fashion she could handle, Yoi again sought an international audience and moved to Los Angeles to continue her fashion career.  Invigorated by the scene, Yoi joined Music Plus TV in the summer of 2005 to continue her passion with global style and cause.  She most recently appeared on NBC’s hit show “Deal or No Deal” as a series regular suitcase model and continues her career in Film and Television.

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December 13, 2008 @ 3:20pm

Karczmarz Studios

hi from london
hopely you feel great
enjoy your creativity

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October 11, 2007 @ 7:40am

E.Crimsin

Sorry Home-Girl. You got "7 Days."

~?~

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September 25, 2007 @ 6:04am

jazproduction





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June 27, 2007 @ 7:56pm

The Golden Era Lives On

yO aRe u gOnNa tO rOcK tHe bELLs?

cAn u GeT mE tICkEtZ????

One Love...

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May 19, 2007 @ 8:42am

Babyface Fensta

CAUTION WARNING DANGER...RED ALERT!! reply to this

April 18, 2007 @ 6:13pm

MDA

Yoi!!!!!!

M+'s resident Fashionista!

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May 11, 2007 @ 7:13pm

TRACY

i thought you were reply to this

April 17, 2007 @ 4:53am

Sum-in-1

Greetings, Check out my Show the -Mindset Connect- Every Friday 2-3pm (PST) Live ON: http://www.musicplustv.com (Specializing in all elements of the Hip Hop Culture) Music, Dance, Art, Fashion, and much more... Looking forward to hearing your feedback and finding ways to network and cross promote. Peace, (Sum-in-1) PS: Also, check out my Hip Hop group the -Metamorphs- and My clothing line -Temple Effectives- GM/CO -Temple Effectives Clothing MC/Producer -Metamorphs- L.A. /Hip-Hop reply to this

April 15, 2007 @ 6:44pm

Marc Anthony Cubas

Happy Sunday! reply to this

April 8, 2007 @ 9:10am

Ronnie Jr Media

Miss Ya Yoi...... reply to this

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