Christie Reads Her E-Mails
Private Residence in Tijuca forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
This time MartialArtsJunkie Magazine made a phone call for the Capoeirista, Professor Rank, Christie Monteiro to respond to her fans from around the world. Christie accepted the offer to answer her fans since she never knew about having a fan base. It is still unclear if Christie will reappear with the King of Iron Fist Tournament. For now she runs errands for a retired lawyer, attends social work classes, and teaches Capoeira at her part time job at an orphanage. Christie was aware that some questions would revolve around Eddy, who has yet to return home. However, it is possible that Eddy might be targeted by some assassins and Christie has no idea as to who they might be. With this in mind she begins to answer her fan base.
Christie: "Hi everyone! I'm here as promised! Thank you for the questions. I will answer them honestly and to the best of my knowledge. Okay, let's see what we have here!"
Email #1
Question: "Hey Christie, where are you now? Will you participate in the next tournament?"
Christie: "I've been back home since the last tournament was over. I did hear about this upcoming tournament, but I don't know if I'm willing to go this time around."
Email #2
Question: "Have you met any friends during these fighting tournaments?"
Christie: "Well it's not easy let me tell you. Some of them are very anti-social. I usually get along with the female fighters, except for the Williams sisters, they're creepy. I developed a friendly rivalry with Julia Chang. She even invited me to her country a few times."
Email #3
Question: "When was the last time you saw Eddy Gordo?"
Christie: "It was a month after the last tournament. I finally returned to Brazil, only to hear from Mr. Barros, the old lawyer who I work for, tell me that Eddy left his mansion and he was working at an orphanage. So in a hurry I rushed to the orphanage were Eddy was helping kids. Made it there, Eddy was gone. The children said he just left to fight some bad guys. So I ran to the train station hoping to spot him. Finally I spotted him! But he was so far away and I was too late to enter the train! I yelled and waived as much as I could and finally he looked at my direction. All he did was grin and shook his head telling me 'no'. I was so upset at him for leaving. Now I've heard that some people are after him, but I don't know if they are related to the Zaibatsu. I just hope he can stay alive."
Email #4
Question: "How do you Latin women get so hot?"
Christie: "Funny question. I'll give you a hint. It's something called pride."
Email #5
Question: "There is a new Brazilian fighter named Katarina Alves attending the next tournament. Do you know her?"
Christie: "Katarina Alves? Alves. The last name rings a bell. I wonder if she is related to Javier Alves, another famous politician. Mr. Barros used to be his lawyer years ago. Might have to ask him once I finish this session."
Email #6
Question: "Stupid question, but is Brazilian your language, or do you know Spanish?"
Christie (laughs.): "No Portuguese is our language. It's similar to Spanish though. My Spanish rough, but I can understand it. And don't call yourself stupid. : )."
Email #7
Question: "How many stares do you get every day?"
Christie: "I usually get two or three a day back home, but once I started traveling I get triple the amount of stares now. That I wasn't used to."
Email #8
Question: "Did Eddy teach you everything about Capoeira or not?"
Christie: "My grandfather was my first teacher before he went to prison. I was only nine years old when he was put in jail for attempted manslaughter. All I knew was the basics and how to sing the songs. Then one day, Eddy visited my aunt's house, and that is how we met for the first time. Back then I was little overweight, but I could still do some advance moves. Eddy pushed me hard to get back in shape and learn more about Capoeira. So in a sense, yes Eddy taught me a lot more about the style than my grandfather did since he was doing it on my grandfather's blessing."
Email #9
Question: "What are your hobbies?"
Christie: "Let's see. Other than Capoeira, I like to work, but I love to sleep more. Yes, beauty needs its sleep. Lol. Of course, I like to visit the beach. Love being in carnival. What else? Anywhere with good music is a good place for dancing."
Email #10
Question: "Where are your parents (Meaning mom and dad)?"
Christie: "My parents are long gone. I lost them in a car accident 8 years ago. I was so sad. Then I had to live with my aunt since then, until Eddy showed up. They are buried back in my hometown. I try to visit their graves every year on the day of the crash."
Email #11
Question: "Did you ever see your grandfather before he passed away?"
Christie: "Yes several times while he was sick. Right after he was released from prison, the time when I helped to bring him to the hospital, and after he died. He wasn't the man I once remembered who was so strong yet he always had wise words for me. I miss him all the time too. : ("
Email #12
Question: "Will you blow me a kiss? Even though I can't see you!"
Christie: "*KISSESS*. ; )."
Email #13
Question: "What is your typical day of training?"
Christie: "Well I keep my workouts around 2 hours, just so I can get other things done. I do lots of stretching, sometimes I run the hilly stairs or maybe jog. Then work on the basic moves of Capoeira mainly cartwheels, handstands, kicks, escapes, etc. Then it's more advanced sequences. Then it's working on acrobatics. I always need improvement on that. Some days I do this before I even head for the orphanage and teach the children. So I'm always active."
Email #14
Question: "Who is this Mr. Barros fellow?"
Christie: "He is an old friend of Eddy's late father. He was a lawyer. I met Mr. Barros through Eddy 3 years ago. He would always compliment me about my looks. It creeped me out at first, but he never did anything mischievous. One day he told me I looked like his wife who died young and he never remarried, so I guess that's why. Mr. Barros later asked me to run errands for him since he's becoming less mobile. He lives on Papqueta Island just outside Rio. Rich people live there. This house I'm living in now, used to be his before he moved to the island. He was nice enough to renovate it right before I moved him. I felt he was being too generous, but he insisted I move so I wouldn't keep living in small dwellings. He's such a great man."
Email #15
Question: "Will you please marry me Christie?"
Christie: "Huh? I don't even know you. So desperate. (laughs.)"
Email #16
Question: "How would you describe your ethnic makeup?"
Christie: "I'm multiracial. Mom was half asian because of grandfather. Grandfather was born in Korea. My dad was half black/half white."
Email #17
Question: "Do you plan to enter the tournament if Eddy is there?"
Christie: "If I know he is there, then I will reconsider and enter."
Email #18
Question: "Did you know Nina Williams is getting married?"
Christie: "Wow! No I didn't! To who I wonder?"
Email #19
Question: "What rank are you in your martial art? How does the rank system work?"
Christie: "I have a custom made cord. It's purple. But I'm a professor rank. It's usually blue for those who still attend academies. When I started I was a green cord. All beginners are green cord. Then there is the yellow cord. Yellow cord is not easy to get because you have to be a good with your moves and you need learn how sing and play the instruments. Next is the blue cord. Blue cord gives a person teaching privileges. I made it to blue and haven't gone up since I'm not part of any academy. The highest color is white, where my grandfather and Eddy are. They are considered masters in the art."
Email #20
Question: "What is your favorite and least favorite animal?"
Christie: "I keep a pet monkey. I called him Kiwi like the fruit. Also love butterflies. The ones I hate are spiders though, and Brazil has big scary ones!"
Email #21
Question: "Can you tell us your measurements please?"
Christie: "90-68-98 (centimeters)."
Email #22
Question: "What disease did your grandfather die from?"
Christie: "A rare incurable illness called Goodpasture's Syndrome. It shuts down the immune system so he ended up dying with a case of bronchitis."
Email #23
Question: "Have you thought about doing modeling?"
Christie: "I have done some shoots before, but I don't want to make a career out of it. I wasn't always pretty. I used to be overweight as a teen until Eddy change my eating habits."
Email #24
Question: "Are you good at other sports?"
Christie: "I played soccer as a kid since it's the number one sport in my country. Also like volleyball, basketball, handball, and roller blading."
Email #25
Question: "Do you feel the Zaibatsu could have saved your grandfather?"
Christie: "I'm sure they could have! Eddy was sure too, but nothing was done! I have so many questions for Eddy as to why did he let grandfather die without treatment. The Zaibatsu is a crooked organization! I will always hate them!"
Email #26
Question: "Julia Chang stated you were one of her tougher opponents. Do you agree? Which fights did you enjoy the most?"
Christie: "Yeah, facing Julia was great! Her rhythm is excellent! A very sweet person through and through! I also enjoyed facing Xiaoyu, Asuka, Steve, Hwoarang, Lei Wulong, the fat blonde guy, and that funny kangaroo! The kangaroo was weird, but it was cool to fight him. Lol."
Email #27
Question: "What kind of car do you drive?"
Christie: "Just a Kia. Nothing special really."
Email #28
Question: "I wanna see your ass on the webcam! Show it please? Pretty please with whip cream?"
Christie: "Huh? Now I know I did a semi nude photoshoot last year. My ass was everywhere in that session. Just look in a search engine online. It's there somewhere. You can do it! : )."
Email #29
Question: "Speaking of ass do you feel you have the biggest one in the King of Iron Fist Tournament?"
Christie: "I dunno. I never bothered to look."
Email #30
Question: "Do you ever get dizzy doing those flips and spin kicks?"
Christie: "Only if I go too fast. It's fun to move!"
Email #31
Question: "What's your take on Ling Xiaoyu obsession with Jin Kazama?"
Christie: "Is she trying to date Jin or something? Not a wise move if you ask me."
Email #32
Question: "Did Lei Wulong really ask you out after the last tournament?"
Christie: "No. Me and Lei worked together to find Eddy, only to have no luck. That is until I briefly spotted Eddy back home."
Email #33
Question: "Do you like your sausages extra large or small?"
Christie: "Makes no difference to me."
Email #34
Question: "Admit it. You are in love with your master aren't you?"
Christie: "I don't know. I can't say."
Email #35
Question: "Miguel says you remind him of his sister. Can you confirm this?"
Christie: "In the last tournament after I fought him. He told me I looked like his late sister. I told him I was flattered by it. Very sad to hear about his sibling dying. If he enters the upcoming tournament then I will cheer for him."
Email #36
Question: "Have you heard of Lucky Chloe?"
Christie: "No. Never heard of her. Who is that?"
Email #37
Question: "What's your all time record at the King of Iron Fist Tournament?"
Christie: "7 wins. 10 losses."
Email #38
Question: "You're teaching kids? On what subjects?"
Christie: "Yeah I do, but I'm teaching them Capoeira, for exercise and self defense. I took over the role after Eddy left there. The kids respect him a great deal, but I do the best I can while he is away."
Email #39
Question: "You're into social work? Why did you get into that?"
Christie: "People go through so many things in life whether its family issues, poverty, crime, or depression. After going through struggles (and still going through them), I felt like it was time I should do my part for those who haven't been as fortunate as me. Besides, I can't keep putting myself in danger forever as far as fighting goes."
Email #40
Question: "What is your sign?"
Christie: "Sagittarius. Oh I forgot I'm supposed to meet Mr. Barros at city hall this afternoon. I'll see you all later. Ciao!"
It is unknown if Christie will enter the next tournament. If she does so, then we wish her the best of luck in her semi-retired life.
