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Jason Wong

Born:

June 22, 1986

Birthplace:

Newton, Mass.

Height:

5' 10"

Level:

Senior

Hometown:

Lexington, Mass.

Training Town:

Boston, Mass.

Club:

Skating Club of Boston

Coach:

Peter Johansson, Bobby Martin

Choreographer:

Scott Brown, Jamie Isley, Jason Wong

Wong is a two-time U.S. Collegiate champion, the 2004 U.S. junior silver medalist and the 2002 U.S. novice silver medalist.

Started skating at age 6 after watching Kristi Yamaguchi perform her free program at the 1992 Olympics ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 1992-94 ... Earned a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design and technology from Emmanuel College in 2009 ... Works as a figure skating coach at the Skating Club of Boston ... Through skating in shows, supports The Jimmy Fund, The Salvation Army and Paul Newman's The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp ... Serves as an athlete delegate on the U.S. Figure Skating Athletes Advisory Committee ... Hobbies include designing, biking, rollerblading and playing with his dog, Rufus ... Enjoys playing Scrabble ... Would like to watch figure skating and eat concessions with Dick Button ... Lists Kristi Yamaguchi as his great inspiration "for capturing my attention and then my heart, and for my undying love and passion for figure skating." ... Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JWo1986.

JASON'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figures: Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle Kwan
Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite cities: Boston, Hong Kong
Favorite vacation spot: Hong Kong
Favorite place where he has skated: Lake Placid
Favorite book: Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students by Ellen Lupton
Favorite magazines: SKATING, People
Favorite reality shows: The Real Housewives, Top Chef
Favorite TV shows: Bones, Family Guy, The Nanny
Favorite TV character: Karen Walker from "Will & Grace"
Favorite movies: Moulin Rouge, X-Men trilogy
Favorite gadget: iPhone
Favorite foods: Chicken fingers and fries, strawberry ice cream
Favorite drinks: Coke, San Pellegrino Aranciata, McDonald's Caramel Frappe
Favorite time of year: When it's 75 and sunny outside
Favorite websites: Facebook, USFigureSkating.org, dafont.com, Google
Favorite quote: "I really do live for the future, because when I'm eating a box of candy, I can't wait to taste the last piece." - Andy Warhol

2011 Season Notes
SP Music: "Sweet Remembrance of You" by William Joseph
FS Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Truman Show by Burkhard Dalkowitz and Phillip Glass

Costumes designed by Frieda B.
2010 Season Notes
SP Music: "Sweet Remembrance of You" by William Joseph
FS Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Mission by Ennio Morricone
2009 Season Notes
SP Music: "Romanza" by Salvador Bacarisse
FS Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Mission by Ennio Morricone
2007 Season Notes
SP Music: "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones
FS Music: Music from Harry Connick, Jr.
2006 Season Notes
SP Music: "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones
FS Music: Romeo and Juliet
2005 Season Notes
SP Music: "Besame Mucho" written by Consuelo Velazquez
FS Music: Romeo and Juliet
2004 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from DJ Latino
FS Music: "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo
2003 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from DJ Latino
FS Music: "Land of Make Believe" by Chuck Mangione
2002 Season Notes
SP Music: Music by DJ Latino
FS Music: Selections from Cirque du Soleil
2001 Season Notes
SP Music: Kodo drum music
FS Music: "Dragnet" theme by Walter Schumann
2000 Season Notes
SP Music: Selections from Grease
FS Music: "Dragnet" theme by Walter Schumann