Sandra Oh on Awkward Fan Encounters At Korean Spas

Here's more from the Q&A from the Grey's benefit where Sandra Oh talks about fan encounters at Korean Spas:

Sandra Oh: "I love going to Korean spas and sometimes it gets a little uncomfortable when... you're naked, and someone comes up to you and says 'I just love your work' and you're just like 'Great, thanks!' and try to be really cool about the nakedness."

Update: We've already posted all the Sandra parts from the Q&A, but a kind user on YouTube has now uploaded the Q&A in its entirety which you can watch here: Part 1 & part 2.

Sandra Oh: Three Things About Kevin McKidd

There was a Q&A with the Grey cast after the benefit, and Sandra Oh received a question about what's  her favourite thing about working with Kevin McKidd. Listen to her hilarious response in the video below:

Video credit: colettevalois

Sandra Oh: "I can’t talk enough about Kevin McKidd. Yes, talented, blah blah blah blah blah blah, that sort of thing. 

Okay, more than one thing. One, he’s a great kisser. Two, he has amazing skin. I get to touch it sometimes. [To Kevin] Yeah, it’s your skin and your lips, babe. [To audience] He is a happily married man!"

Scream by a fan from the audience: "Save them [Cristina/Owen], Shonda!"

Kevin has also said quite a few nice things about working with Sandra Oh over the years that we've posted here, so browse this category for a refresher.

More from the Q&A with other cast members here and here.

And for instant goosebumps, Justin Chambers with his daughters singing Young Folks.

Sandra Oh and Eric Dane Take On Emcee Duties At Grey's Benefit [Update]

Sandra Oh and co-star Eric Dane were the only cast members who didn't sing at the Grey's Anatomy benefit last night, so instead they served as emcees at the event. Reporters from TV Guide and The Hollywood Reporter were at the event and here are their recaps regarding Sandra's participation in the show:

UPDATE - Mar 21: Buddy TV recap added.

Update Mar 21 - Buddy TV

First up? Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang) who acted as the emcee of the festivities. It turns out that Sandra shares Cristina's blazing intelligence but her warmth and effervescence are the complete opposite of Dr. Yang. She had me charmed in seconds. Eric Dane (Mark Sloan) was Sandra's comedic foil for the evening as the two non-singers triumphed in an extended gag that centered around Eric wanting to sing in the show and Sandra trying to make sure that was never going to happen. The high point of that farce came somewhere in the second act as Eric tried to slip the Grey's Anatomy Music Supervisor his demo CD. Classic.

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Daily Bruin

Despite the fact that most of the cast performed, the evening was not without its timely moments of wit and humor provided by the hosts Eric Dane and Sandra Oh, whose comedic relief smoothly transitioned the show between the emotional ballads and off-beat pieces.

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TV Guide:

Sandra Oh and Eric Dane acted as emcees for the night, though Dane desperately wanted to join in on the action. Apparently, he can't sing a lick, but that didn't stop him from trying to jam out on a guitar and even slipping Grey's music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas his demo, which she promptly tossed.

Following a special performance by Ingrid Michaelson, Oh then asked the crowd if Grey's should do another musical. Though the rowdy crowd begged for more, the cast decided to read fan comments that both praised and panned the show's previous effort. The cast decided it would be a while before they'd try it again. "Maybe Season 13," they joked.

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The Hollywood Reporter:

During the light-hearted show, a spirited Oh (Cristina) acted as a de-facto emcee and introduced segments of the evening that served not only to entertain but also shed light on how the medical drama came to feature a musical episode as well as how music serves as a character on the Shonda Rhimes show.

Co-star Dane (Mark), meanwhile, provided a comedic injection, taking nearly every opportunity he could to make a play to sing during the fundraiser. (Neither he, nor Oh performed.)

Acknowledging that the musical endeavor wasn't exactly a critical (and sometimes fan) favorite, the cast took turns reading feedback about the episode that was both positive and negative in a playful round that culminated with Pickens (Richard) playfully suggesting the series make a second attempt at a musical episode -- in Season 13.

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(Full recaps available at the source.)

Check out the cast reading the fan comments on the musical episode in the video below:

Credit: @beckysue_22

Speaking of fan reactions, this is our favourite by comedy writer Sara Schaefer.

Sandra Oh Attends The Grey's Benefit After Party - Photos

The Grey's Anatomy benefit was last night, and first out are some red carpet pics of Sandra Oh and co-star Chandra Wilson at the after party:

Updates On The Grey's Anatomy Benefit and Cast Contracts

A few updates from Grey's boss Shonda Rhimes who had a chat with TV Guide regarding the Grey's Anatomy benefit and cast contracts...

As you may know, Sandra Oh and a majority of her cast members are putting together a benefit for The Actors Fund where they'll be performing songs from the musical episode of Grey's as well as other songs from the show. Singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson who's had a few of her songs featured on the show - like the one in this epic Cristina scene - will be joining the cast on stage.

Sandra Oh did not sing in the musical episode, but according to Grey's boss she'll be participating in the benefit by doing "a couple of special things" instead. No further details on what that might be, but a few years ago the cast did another benefit where the non-singing cast members introduced the performers and performed readings of fan mail and fan fiction.

There are still plenty of tickets left for the benefit which will take place on March 18th in LA, so get yours here.

In the interview Shonda Rhimes also commented on the current contract status of the original cast members, saying that everybody wants to come back, but that there's "money stuff" to be resolved. This is what she said about that:

TV Guide Magazine: You must know by now if Patrick and Ellen will be back next season. 

Rhimes: I have no idea. I have my fingers crossed. What I think is really lovely is that everybody wants to come back. There's [money] stuff happening. I am [confident], but I have a plan in place for the finale that can occur regardless of who is staying. Our goal is to have Derek and Meredith move in to the completed dream house. [A real L.A. home will be used.] And our residents will be interviewing for jobs all around the country.

Grey's Anatomy Cast To Perform In 'The Songs Beneath the Show' on March 18 - Event [Update]

Sandra Oh and a majority of her Grey's Anatomy cast members are joining forces on March 18 to perform in a special benefit called Grey's Anatomy: The Songs Beneath the Show - a live musical celebration - where they will perform songs from the show to raise funds for The Actors Fund.

This is a great and rare opportunity to see (and meet) the Grey's cast if you have a few bucks to spare and happen to be in the LA area on the day. The tickets go on sale on Wed, Feb 15 and they start at $50. More information in the press release below:


UPDATE: New info regarding ticket sales.

E-mail mthomas@actorsfund.org ASAP to reserve your tickets. Include name, address, phone, number of tickets and price level, and you'll get a confirmation for your order. - Source

You can now also purchase the tickets via Ticketmaster.

The Actors Fund presents a special benefit with

Grey's Anatomy 

The Songs Beneath the Show 

Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 8:00 PM 

Royce Hall, Los Angeles

Tickets: $55/75/95/250

On Sunday evening March 18th at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, the cast of ABC's hit drama GREY'S ANATOMY will gather to perform Grey's Anatomy: The Songs Beneath the Show, a live musical celebration to benefit The Actors Fund. Come see the cast perform selected songs from last season's Musical Event, as well as additional music from the Grey's Anatomy songbook. This evening of song and story will examine the way music has always been an integral part of the storytelling on Grey's, and will provide fans with a rare behind the scenes glimpse at how the show is put together. Scheduled to appear are: 

Jessica Capshaw
Justin Chambers
Eric Dane
Sarah Drew
Chyler Leigh
Kevin McKidd
Sandra Oh
Jim Pickins Jr.
Sara Ramirez
Kim Raver
Chandra Wilson 

$250 VIP ticket includes a Q&A with the cast, premium seating, preferred parking location, VIP concierge check-in, and special Grey's Anatomy gift. 

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. Purchase tickets by calling or visiting the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101 or online at Ticketmaster.

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The event also has an official Facebook page which you can follow here