Asia Downunder - Series 13, Episode 17

This Asia Downunder episode touches on a sensitive subject for the Asian community: problem gambling. The segment showcases both stories of redemption and tragedy, including one person who lost $100,000. Next are profiles of Charlie ASH guitarist Mailee Mathews and comedian Jerome Chandrahasen — both pursuing their artistic dreams in Wellington. Asian films playing at the 2006 NZ Film Festival are previewed, and in the cooking tutorial it's chicken with dried fenugreek leaves. Finally in a touching tribute, Malaysian-born actor Yvonne Tan discusses her final battle with a brain tumour. 

Research shows 95 percent of New Zealanders gamble. Seventy percent of gamblers in Christchurch are Asians. In Auckland it's 80 percent. 

– Reporter Milda Emza, in part one

Key Cast & Crew

Melissa Lee

Producer, Presenter

Jerome Chandrahasen

Subject

Yvonne Tan

Subject

Stephen Chu

Director

Amy Wang

Reporter

Rob Harley

Director