Felicia Tang
Encyclopedia
Felicia Tang Lee was an American model known for her work with Playboy TV
, calendars, internet site, and import car shows.
, Western Australia
, where she attended a girl's private Catholic school for two years. When she was 13, she moved with her family to Los Angeles
, California
. She started modeling for fashion catalogs and bikini calendars at the age of 19, while pursuing a course in marketing and business administration in college.
, she appeared on Playboy TV multiple times, and made appearances on other adult cable programs. Her mainstream film appearances include uncredited roles in Rush Hour 2
(2001), Cradle 2 the Grave
, and The Fast and the Furious
(also 2001).
Tang started her own web site, FeliciaTang.com, in 2002. The site featured erotic material such as nude images, webcam, and film stills. Tang blogged and chatted with members of the site, cultivating a friendly atmosphere with her readers. A model who worked with Tang described her as "a bright, bubbly, kind, beautiful woman." Tang's site was popular in the adult genre throughout its run. In 2003, she appeared in an erotic online video with Singapore-born television personality Tila Tequila. The video featured the two nude models fondling each other in a swimming pool. Tang closed the site in October 2008, announcing that she was retiring from modeling to pursue a career in real estate. All of the content on her website went offline shortly thereafter.
Following her death, Tang's family released a statement reading, "Felicia loved life and lived it to its fullest. However, she was more than just a public figure. Felicia was above all a human being, a daughter, a sister, a friend to many who continue to love and honor her, as much in life and in her passing."
Randone's trial began November 16, 2011. The medical examiner stated that Lee was found with 320 wounds from blunt force trauma, and with high doses of the drug GHB
in her system, together with trace amounts of cocaine
. A witness testified that Lee had been a regular user of GHB for years, and also cocaine or and crystal methamphetamine. The prosecution argues that Lee was forcibly smothered, while the defense argues that she died from a GHB overdose, and that the wounds were caused by falls and seizures related to GHB consumption.
Playboy TV
Playboy TV is a premium monthly subscription television channel. Since its launch in 1982 in partnership with Cablevision which eventually sold their share back to Playboy, Playboy TV has become a leading entertainment channel for adult entertainment...
, calendars, internet site, and import car shows.
Early life
Felicia Tang was born October 22, 1977 in Singapore. She moved to PerthPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, where she attended a girl's private Catholic school for two years. When she was 13, she moved with her family to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She started modeling for fashion catalogs and bikini calendars at the age of 19, while pursuing a course in marketing and business administration in college.
Career
Tang made softcore appearances in adult videos for Peach DVD, including the titles Asian Fever, Hotel Decadence, Sugar Daddy Wanted, and Peach Ultra Vixens: Asians. Following a brief stint as one of the Boom-boom girls on Sacha Baron Cohen's Da Ali G ShowDa Ali G Show
Da Ali G Show is the name of two related satirical TV series created by and starring British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and featuring the character Ali G....
, she appeared on Playboy TV multiple times, and made appearances on other adult cable programs. Her mainstream film appearances include uncredited roles in Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2 is a 2001 martial arts action comedy film. This is the second installment in the Rush Hour film series. A sequel to the 1998 film Rush Hour, the film stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker who respectively reprise their roles as Inspector Lee and Los Angeles police detective James Carter...
(2001), Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring martial artist Jet Li and rapper DMX.-Plot:...
, and The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious (2001 film)
The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 street racing action film starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster. Directed by Rob Cohen, The Fast and the Furious was the first mainstream film to feature the Asian automotive import scene in North America. It is the first film...
(also 2001).
Tang started her own web site, FeliciaTang.com, in 2002. The site featured erotic material such as nude images, webcam, and film stills. Tang blogged and chatted with members of the site, cultivating a friendly atmosphere with her readers. A model who worked with Tang described her as "a bright, bubbly, kind, beautiful woman." Tang's site was popular in the adult genre throughout its run. In 2003, she appeared in an erotic online video with Singapore-born television personality Tila Tequila. The video featured the two nude models fondling each other in a swimming pool. Tang closed the site in October 2008, announcing that she was retiring from modeling to pursue a career in real estate. All of the content on her website went offline shortly thereafter.
Death
In April 2009, she met Brian Lee Randone in Las Vegas. He was a former pastor and reality show contestant, and they started dating. They had been living together for four months when Felicia was found dead on September 11 at their house, beaten and suffocated. Randone was charged with murder and torture and held under a $2 million bail.Following her death, Tang's family released a statement reading, "Felicia loved life and lived it to its fullest. However, she was more than just a public figure. Felicia was above all a human being, a daughter, a sister, a friend to many who continue to love and honor her, as much in life and in her passing."
Randone's trial began November 16, 2011. The medical examiner stated that Lee was found with 320 wounds from blunt force trauma, and with high doses of the drug GHB
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
γ-Hydroxybutyric acid , also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid and sodium oxybate when used for medicinal purposes, is a naturally occurring substance found in the central nervous system, wine, beef, small citrus fruits, and almost all animals in small amounts. It is also categorized as an illegal...
in her system, together with trace amounts of cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
. A witness testified that Lee had been a regular user of GHB for years, and also cocaine or and crystal methamphetamine. The prosecution argues that Lee was forcibly smothered, while the defense argues that she died from a GHB overdose, and that the wounds were caused by falls and seizures related to GHB consumption.
External links
- FeliciaTang.com archived 2002-08-02
- FeliciaTang.com archived 2007-01-01