Dinna Yap

Cheerleader for New England Patriots 2007-2010, and for the Chicago Bulls before that.
Nick Name: : Di, DinDin
Marital Status : Single
Birth State : Sakaeo, Thailand Hometown : Wheeling, IL High School : Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove, IL School : University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign Major : Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering, Minor in Mathematics, December 2002 Team Seasons : 2 Current Occupation : SAP Consultant Community Service : Junior Achievement Accenture Community Service, Circus of the Senses, Brother's Keeper Performance Background : Dance 2XS International Hip hop troupe- Dancer/Director/Choreographer (9 years); Chicago Bulls Luvabulls – Dancer/Jr Instructor (2003-2006); Back-up dancer/choreographer for various artists; Static Noyze dance troupe - Boston Hobbies : Dancing, working out, traveling the world, watching movies, reading, and eating out with friends Pets : None Favorite TV Shows : CSI, Will & Grace, 24, Entourage Favorite Movies : Crash Favorite Actor / Actress : Nicholas Cage, Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock Favorite Animated Character : Mulan Favorite Band / Musician : Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys Favorite Song : Changes too often...anything I can sing loudly to or dance to - "No One," by Alicia Keys Favorite Book : The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini Favorite Quote : "I'd rather have a moment of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special." Favorite Foods : My mom's Cambodian food, sushi, chocolate Favorite Dessert : Anything chocolate with nuts! Favorite Restaurant : Too many!! Tango Sur, Sushi X, Elephant Walk, Cheesecake Factory, Finale, Blue Ginger, Fogo De Chau Favorite Color : Red Favorite Guilty Pleasure : Chocolate and coffee with creamer Favorite Season in New England : Summer What is your dream job? : Right now, performing on tour with a big artist, in the future, having my own TV show where I get to travel the world showcasing performers, food and culture What is your most prized possession? : My family and friends, or my ability to dance What is the best gift you ever received? : Surprise birthday parties What is your favorite sport, other than football? : Basketball If you could be anyone in the world for a day, who would it be? : Jesus If stuck on a deserted island, what three items would you want to have with you? : Based on my survivor watching! ... a fire starter, fishing gear, and my boyfriend Do you have any hidden talents? : I am semi-fluent in five languages - though my abilities are fading without practice!