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August 27th 2010

The level of athletes competing at the Europa Ballte of Champion 2010 (Dallas, Texas) was quite high, the best on the planet were there trying to snitch a place for the Big O, as this was the last pro show. Unfortunately I didn't place very well, but it was a great experience. I talked with Shawn Ray for quite a while, Shawn being one of the pionners in American Bodybuilding. He told me to eat, eat and eat some more. "Stay hungry man, stay hungry". I liked his philosophy.

And he was spot on. In order for me to be noticed at those high levels, I should have gotten onstage bigger and heavier. On the day of the show, I was 295 pounds. Ideally, I should have been 300, or even 310 pounds, sliced and diced. I still have work to do! I'm still motivated and I'm not throwing the towel, I will one day qualify for that ultimate competition that is the Olympia.

I want to thank my dad who helps me tremendously, as well as my friends in my home country, namely Mike FLOHR, Igo LEONTIEFF and many more. Also, all my friends at the Mega Gym in Quebec. And of course, my wife who supports me during those grueling diets.

Thanks to you all!

Oscar

July 27th 2010

Results of the Europa Battle of champions 2010 show: 15th. Thank you all for your support.

The team from Samoa unfortunately had to deal with a tsunami but they proved to be very courageous and dedicated nonetheless.

The team from New Caledonia has been especially nice to me, and I was amazed at their devotion and passion for the sport. I hope to be one of the "to go to" guy for the Pacific Games in 2011. Many thanks to Patrick Mounier.

I also wish to give praise to Anne Marie VONGUE épse MOUX, a 52 years old fitness teacher, mother of 4 and also a grandmother, who decided for the first time to take a shot at Figure competition. She has followed my advice over the last year and became champion of Polynesia for 2009, runner up for the 2009 South Pacific Games and champion in the couples category at the South Pacific Games in 2009. She was the only one to have a flawless condition. Congratulation Anne-Marie!

I want to thank all those who have supported and helped me over the various preps for shows in 2009, namely my father, my mother, my friends, TAMARII PUNARUU, Christian POTHIER and his office, the Mayor and community council of the Punaauia community, as well as the minister of Youth and Sports.

Courtesy visit at the Minister of Youth and Sports TAUHITI NENA's office, along with his technical advisor KENJI CLAMES

Mauruuru maitai

Septemberl 24th 2009

My season ends with a 9th place at the Atlantic City Men's Pro. I must admit that the level was very high since many athletes are having their first try for the Olympia. Still, we're happy with the results, after 4 months of prep with guru Chris Aceto. I have gained 15 pounds of muscle compared to my last shows, the Australian Grand Prix and the Europa Orlando Show. I intend to make at least another prep with him. Everything seemed so easy for me since all I had to do was to follow his instructions to a T.

I have also had invaluable help from my wife Cynthia, which allowed me to finish this prep successfully. She has been very easy on me during this whole time, which is not always easy when following such a strict regiment. She also specialised herself in how to apply Tan so that everything showed as good as possible unde the stage lights. Thank You All. Mauruuru maitai.

April 23rd 2009

The week following the competition, I took a flight for Toronto in order to do a photo and video shoot for the company Iovate Health Science, which manages many supplement brands such as Muscle Tech, Six Star Muscle (which I represent), Muscle Asylum Project (represented by Paco Bautisa), Cytodine, etc.

It was a very cool experience as far as I am concerned, since it was the very first time I was being photographed by pro photographers. It was a lot of fun. It required a lot of attention and energy.

Long days spent doing muscle contractions that had to be held for 10 seconds or more when the pics were being shot. I also happened to meet a few of the company leaders for the first time.

I took advantage of breaks to relax a bit in order to recharge my batteries for next shooting session so that the pics would be as good as could be for the mags.

Every detail counts, lights, sometimes weird poses but necessary in order to get the most out of the picture, as well as my facial expressions that had to be as freakish as possible. I really had no clue that this is how it was done. I have learned something new yet again.

Here I pose with Paco Bautista who represents Muscle Asylum Project. He took 6th place at the Europa show. I can tell you that he's like an ice block, very impressive genetics but also very easy going personality. The pics were shot by Vasko Photography, of www.thephoto.ca, whom I thank very much. Hope to see you in the mags!

March 28th 2009

Back from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne with a 6th place, 2 steps from qualifying for the Mr Olympia show, I am slowly getting back to my good ol' self. I must admit that I am a little disappointed with my placing but I am satisfied with the package I brought to the stage. It's really not easy to make a name for yourself in this close knit community. But this motivates me even more to keep going for it and facing all those obstacles. Thanks to my family, my friends, my fans who encourage me, I am sure that one day I will qualify for this presitgious Big O Show.

Knowing that Christian Pothier, President of the Polynesian Bodybuilding Federation, was there has helped me quite a bit. His expertise in bodybuilding, his moral and technical support has helped me put the finishing touch to my prep. I really wanted to thank him for his involvment in this show. I also thank all those who support me to treach the top, even those who are far away.

I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with one of the best name in the sport, Tony Freeman, who tried to impress me by posing in front of the mirror in my prep room. He was telling me about his last show, the Arnold Classic 2009, saying that he was in a better condition now. "Look" he said, "I'm full."

Unfortunately, I was in no way comparable that day. Still, it was a great pleasure for me to be with him during this competition.

« Mauruuru Peretiteni, e te mau hoa e »

November 30th 2008

This is my first appearance at the Mr Olympia show for Six Star Muscle, my new sponsor, from September 25th to September 28th, along with Lionel Brown and Leo Ingram. It was a really great week-end, people came to see the biggest and best developped athletes in the world. Those people are very easygoing and nice. I never, ever would hav imagined being part of this very closely-knit community one day.

Fans came from everywhere in the world to see their idols. I was lucky enough to see people from my homeland, Tahiti, as well as my new home now, Quebec, in Canada.

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9 Juillet 2008

Dave Mitchell wins the overall title at the Provincial Show in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec) on July 5th 2008. He is my training partner. Only 24 years old, 226 pounds, he beats all his opponents with his perfect condition. Vincent Comtois (right) manages his nutrition and supplementation plan.

Here is the Shock Team from Nitro Gym, everyone from this hardcore gym was there of course to witness the victory of their 2 heavyweights, Antoine Vaillant, twice Canadian Junior Champion, and Dave Mitchell who won the Provincial Overall. Congratulations to all!

I have met a woman bodybuilder, Julie Bourassa. She will take part in the National Championships in August 2008. Keep it up Julie!

Our 2 Figure athletes, Mélanie and Maggi, prepared by Vincent Comtois, also did very well. Check out their shape! Years of training to reach that level of development. Bravo girls, keep it up! Sincerely Oscar Tua Dexter

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July 3rd 2008

My last guest posing done at 325lbs at St-Jean-sur-Richelieu at the Québec de l’Ouest show on June 29th 2008, which was the highlight of the evening. Simon Voyer was also part of the whole thing. He was disguised as a devil. The audience really liked our little act. The acting and bodypaint was directed by Eric Lesieur who did a great job and whom I wish to thank enormously. Many thanks also to Jocelyn Cadieux and Daniel Fontaine for allowing me to experience this. It is now time for me to gain some weight back for my future competitions. I wish to thank you all who follow my career, closely or not, and who can appreciate the hard work we athletes do to get in such a great shape. Good vibes to those who, like me, decide to live the lifestyle, which is no easy task. Sincerely Oscar Tua dexter

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June 19th 2008

On June 7th 2008, in Gatineau-Quebec, I guest posed at a regional show promoted by André Maillé, Canadian champion and pro bodybuilder of yesterday. The audience was impressed by my presence onstage. Many people came to see me to have signed pictures as well as for training info.

I weighted 325 pounds on a 6 feet 2 frame. I was posing to the music score of the movie “300”. I want to thank Francis Moniz, manager of the stand for the day, as well as his whole family for the support they give me in pursuing my career. I don’t know what I would have done without them.

We also had the luck to meet Dominic Filiou, actually the strongest man in the province of Quebec, who will be going to the World Championships in Russia this month.

The next weekend, I guest posed at the Quebec de l’Est show, only this time I wasn’t supposed to, so I had to purchase a posing trunk mere hours before going onstage! It is Daniel Bérubé, promoter of the show, who asked me to do this guest posing, for which I thank him personally since it was yet another occasion for me to put my face up there. I weighted then 320lbs.

My next guest pose is at the Quebec de l’Ouest show, with Simon Voyer, pro bodybuilder. Stay tuned for a heck of a surprise!

Sincerely, Tua

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May 12th 2008

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April 20th 2008

Meeting with Lionel Foissac, General Director of Nippon Automoto, whom I thank a lot for lending me a TOYOTA car during my stay in Tahiti. Lionel, my heartfelt gratitude for your support, generosity and consideration you give to high level Polynesian athletes. << Mauruuru maitai

Here are people to whom I owe a lot for my bodybuilding career, namely Christian Pothier, president of the club PUNARUU MUSCULATION for having followed my progress since the very beginning, as well as Ramon Gatien, president of AS TAMARII PUNARUU for the financial support for my professional international competitions. Mauruuru maitai e te mau Peretiteni >>

My last meeting with French Polynesia bodybuilding pioneers : Mike Flohr who has lived a while in the United States around the mythic Gold’s Gym, as well as Igor Leontieff who left his mark in history by winning many titles in Polynesia and the Pacific. I want to thank you all for your help and support that you gave me during my pro bodybuilding career. Thanks to you I can live my passion.

Sincerely,
Oscar DEXTER

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April 14th 2008

Meeting with Bruna Degage, director of the Polynesian Society for Touristic Development for a sponsoring package. I plan an appearance at the Vaima Center in Papeete as I get back to Canada in September 2008. Let’s thus meet again for this great event!

Courtesy visit at Minister Tauhiti Nena’s place to discuss upcoming international competitions that I’ll participate in. We have also talked about bursaries to be given to high level athletes as well as the pro show that will be organized by the country next year in March 2009, after New Zealand. He made it clear that he was behind me in this project. We wish to thank him for this warm welcome.

Jean Paul TUAIVA, of JP DONUTS, a big fan of the discipline of bodybuilding, helps me since my very first steps on the pro circuit. I appreciate his kindness, simplicity and support. We will be there for the grand opening of his great Donuts and Beard papa. Thanks to him and his family who always welcome me as one of them.

Thanks to Remy Lelay, I have met Bruno Charlon who was hiding in the most beautiful island of French Polynesia : Moorea island. Mr. Charlon is, hear this out, multiple times Champion of France and second in ther European Championships. He was very pleased to meet with me. He’s a master with ice cream and such stuff, I can tell you that he makes delicious sorbets. I thank him and his wife for their hospitality at their place. It was an honor for me. Thank you Bruno, and keep on training! You’re an inspiration to all of us!

Sincerely
Oscar DEXTER

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Avril 5th 2008

Back from Australia and New Zealand with pretty good results and good media coverage. I ended up 10th at the Melbourne Grand Prix and 9th in New Zealand, thanks to my good preparation.

This time, I was 131 Kg onstage, which is not that bad for a second and third pro show. It turns out I was the most massive if we take into account online reports on various bodybuilding websites. The top 5 was filled with, of course, very big names in the pro ranks, guys like Dexter Jackson, Tony Freeman, Melvin Anthony, Troy Alves and Moe El Moussawi, who was on the podium at the IFBB Ironman Pro in 2008. Those travels were beneficial for me since I placed 2 ranks higher in New Zealand and my name has started to circulate among athletes and judges.

During the week between the Australia and New Zealand show, I have met many great athletes who are very humble, very simple and very sociable. They found that I had great potential, which they won’t forget anytime soon, as well as great charisma. I was lucky to train with them at the Doherty’s Gym in Melbourne.

Training with Sergev Segeltov

Many bodybuilding fans were dropping by at this gym for the whole week I was there. Many had brought their cameras to take photos with the athletes. The walls of that gym were covered with posters and photos of great athletes from everywhere in the world. It was a real pleasure to be part of this cool crew of high level athletes. If you happen to come by this gym you’ll be able to see pictures of me on the wall.

I was very pleased to meet them again for a meeting, the kind of meeting where we chat and share everything. The rivalry is very friendly and this is so cool. HerE’s what I said during this meeting: “It’s an honor and an immense privilege for me to be part of this community and to be seating next to great names that you usually see only in magazines.”

After New Zealand, we met the president of the IFBB, South Pacific Division, Me Philip Hope, who has congratulated me on my posing and who wished for such a big event to be organized in Tahiti, after the New Zealand edition, next year. This would give Polynesia a chance to discover that kind of event. We’ll call it GRAND PRIX IFBB PRO EVENT IN TAHITI, which will be held after New Zealand.

So, let’s meet again next year at the Tahiti Grand Prix in March to see the world’s best bodybuilders. I heard that Ronnie Coleman was going to compete again next year and, by coincidence, at the Australian Grand Prix! So we’ll most certainly have the chance to see him on our island in great shape!

Sincerely,
Oscar Dexter

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