Not Just T & A-Pin-up model Varga makes waves at CNN with her foundation “The Tibetan Photo Project"

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 11, 2008 -- We have all seen the Playboy Photos, Sexy Calendars, Books, & Posters but now Sazzy Lee Varga branches out into a new direction proving she is much more then just a beautiful face (and body). The Tibetan Photo Project co-founded by Varga received a series of emails initiated by producer Jessica Ellis of CNN, indicating the news giants' interest in featuring the Tibetan Photo Project on their new program on CNN & CNN International News titled "iReport For CNN". Premier air date is set for May 20th. 2008, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET.

“iReport For CNN" is the world as YOU see it. CNN’s website calls these reports, " a fast-paced, first person news show. “Unedited, Unfiltered, News”. It is the first cable news program comprised entirely of user-generated video, pictures & stories showcased in an original, fast-paced and interactive show on CNN. Award-winning anchor Michael Holmes hosts the show.

Asked how she feels about being one of the 10 percent of video/news events selected to be on “iReport" and the even smaller percentage asked to be featured on the CNN International broadcast, Varga says, “I am absolutely thrilled we are being features on CNN. Joe my co-founder & I started the project in 2000 out of desire to do something right for a people in need. To show their (The Tibetans) world to others & educate about the Tibetans who live in exile so that they can simply be Tibetans. It was our hope that we could make even a small deference, & we are proving that every small step can help, we can make a difference if we have the courage to take action.” “iReport has also been a real eye opener as to the negative side of humanity as I have had Chinese radicals post death threats as well as make up news reports that I have been involved in road side bombings in Tibet and buried alive. This tell me my voice & the voice of The Tibetan Photo Project are hitting a nerve.”

Breif history of the Project; The Tibetan Photo Project started in 2000 at the Mendocino Music Festival when Joe Mickey, a professional photographer, teacher & photojournalist, was introduced to a sponsorship program for monks in exile in southern India. Mickey sent a disposable camera & was provided a glimpse into the everyday lives of the monks. This was the first time the monks used photography in their efforts to preserve their culture, which has been systematically destroyed by the Chinese over the last 54 years.

Varga, who has a long list of acting, directing & modeling credits offered to build & support a website & the Tibetan Photo Project was introduced to a worldwide audience.

The Tibetan Photo Project features two traveling museum shows as well as a slide & lecture series which Mickey or Varga host. Varga says, “We are currently looking for a new home for the shows so please let us know if you can help.”

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