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Your cheat-sheet to DOND’s models
May 3, 2007, 10:33am
Low Lai Chow
There was The Man with the Golden Gun. Now, there are The Mods with the Silver Cases. We didn’t think you’d have had enough of Deal Or No Deal’s 26 models who were revealed in a press conference last Friday — and whom you’ll happily soon be seeing a lot of on television from May 13. Now you can be the expert Know-It-All on them with our cheat-sheet while we splash out some behind-the-scenes pictures from their FHM magazine shoot (yes, keep your eyes peeled for the next issue).
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Julia
a.k.a. No 1
Know this, and repeat after us: “Now, this gem of a beauty is truly exotic — with Russian, Latvian, German and Ukrainian blood.”
What NOT to say: “She looks Malay what.”
Straight from the model’s mouth... “As a child I could never decide what I wanted to be when I grow up. My parents wanted me to choose a career that had more obvious prospects than modeling or acting. They were very surprised when they saw me in my first magazine. But they supported me in my decision and I have to say: my family are my biggest fans!”
Andrea Savage
a.k.a. No 2
Know this, and repeat after us: “She’s one of two Andreas amongst the 26 models. There’s also Andrea Fonseka. Don’t confuse them!”
What NOT to say: “That’s Alanis Morissette!”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I have sponsored a baby elephant in Kenya with the Daphne Sheldrick Foundation (and) worked closely with AMREF in Kenya.”
Natalie
a.k.a. No 3
Know this, and repeat after us: “Talk about starting young. This model was just eight years old when she landed her first television commercial job — with Pizza Hut.”
What NOT to say: “Hey, do you think I can get pizza discounts through her?”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “Two friends and I went to Jakarta (then, Natalie was in college) and helped with a social service group there that gives out food and supplies to the kampong villages. We also spoke with the children there and it was so touching because many of them wanted to grow up to be doctors so they could help look after the people in their villages.”
Maggie
a.k.a. No 4
Know this, and repeat after us: “Bet you didn’t know she starred in a Carlsberg telly commercial with Michelle Chia before!”
What NOT to say: “OMG, Fiona Xie over there!!!” Even though she’s got the same arresting peepers.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I’m very firm of what I’m doing. Once I decide to do something, I will do it. No waiting. I hate people who are hypocrities.”
Nataliya
a.k.a. No 5
Know this, and repeat after us: “She looks fearless, doesn’t she? But it wasn’t very long ago that she had a lifelong phobia of water until she took up swimming recently.”
What NOT to say: “How come she doesn’t move? Oh sorry, that’s a picture.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I’m very firm of what I’m doing. Once I decide to do something, I will do it. No waiting. I hate people who are hypocrities.”
Vanessa
a.k.a. No 6
Know this, and repeat after us: “I’ve seen her from Singapore Big Bike Festival 2006! There I was feeling like such a bad boy on my Harley, rooting for her to win the Biker Babe competition. And she did!”
What NOT to say: “I’m thinking of trading my Harley for a Vespa.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I like to chill out with my friends. I think it’s not what activities you get yourself in, it’s who you do it with. The company I am in matters a lot to me.”
Angela
a.k.a. No 7
Know this, and repeat after us: “No wonder she’s got such a good figure. She studies figures — I mean accountancy — in a local university here.”
What NOT to say: “I thought lians don’t go for thin eyebrows anymore.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I’ve got ‘split personality’. The clothes I wear depend largely on my mood for the day.”
Ana
a.k.a. No 8
Know this, and repeat after us: “Stop trying to guess where she’s from already. This classical beauty — doesn’t she look like a wiser version of Scarlett Johanson? — has got Eastern European roots, being born in Moldova.”
What NOT to say: “How come she’s wearing the same dress as everyone else?” It’s a show, my friend.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “Just as everyone else in Singapore, I flip though magazines at Borders, wahahahahah!”
Jamie
a.k.a. No 9
Know this, and repeat after us: “The youngest one here. She’s only 17.”
What NOT to say: “Shouldn’t she be in school?” She is in school already. Besides modeling for a long list of clients like Everlast, L’oreal, Well, DBS, Sony, Nina Ricci, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, F&N and Singtel as a sideline, that is.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “My parents wanted me to learn Chinese, so my granny brought me over to Singapore. She’s absolute fun and was really patient with me as we could not communicate at all then… I never wanted to leave Singapore since.”
Andrea Fonseka
a.k.a. No 10
Know this, and repeat after us: “She’s got a way with dogs as a professional dog handler. What’s more, this hot mama was Miss Malaysia Universe 2004.”
What NOT to say: “What’s she doing in Singapore?” Andrea studies law at a university here, if you must know. Yes, she’s also smart. Get over yourself already.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I won’t stop till I know I’ve reached the point that I know I’ve done everything in my power to achieve my dreams.”
Claire
a.k.a. No 11
Know this, and repeat after us: “Do you know 11 is the number of unpredictability? From digging aggressive inline skating to getting chills looking at pretty paper at stationary stores to being able to connect with cats… expect the unexpected from this babe, I tell you.”
What NOT to say: “She’s got a twin, right?” For starters, Claire’s sister is three years younger than her.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I just came back from a 2-month break in Europe after all these years of studying, so I’m on the lookout for a job that fits my criteria. So I’ve been sending loads of resumes out and going for interviews. In the mean time, I’m a DOND girl, which I think will be a new page of fun, friends and experiences!”
Lucinda
a.k.a. No 12
Know this, and repeat after us: “She’s on my wall, man. That’s the winner of FHM Girl Next Door 2007. She could be my Shawshank redemption”
What NOT to say: “Hey, she looks just like my neighbour San Mui!”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I shop a lot, but when I get sick of it, I like to light candles in my bathroom, and chill with jazz playing in the background. Books also help to lighten me up.”
Farhana
a.k.a. No 13
Know this, and repeat after us: “That’s a real chick on speed for you — she won the Red Bull La Formula Una!”
What NOT to say: “Wah, of all numbers she kena 13. So unlucky hor.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “One person I look up to is my mother. I have so much to say about this woman but a lifetime is not enough to fill you in on it.”
Roslin
a.k.a. No 14
Know this, and repeat after us: “She’s one-eighth Japanese.”
What NOT to say: “I can impress her with my Miyagi karate kicks.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I am a homely person and enjoy reading very much. I am currently reading ‘The 9 steps to Financial Freedom’ by Suze Orman. I also swim to stay trim as I am a foodie!”
Indra
a.k.a. No 15
Know this, and repeat after us: “This fresh face was discovered when she joined and won the Miss Vasantham pageant last year.”
What NOT to say: “No chance already. She’s got a ring on her left ring finger.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I am the only child in my family. My mother pampered me a lot. My father pampered me too but he was always afraid of spoiling me so he will always make sure he taught me values important in life.”
Gwendolyn
a.k.a. No 16
Know this, and repeat after us: “The hot pin-up who’s been on the cover of Maxim Singapore.”
What NOT to say: “Eh, Ezann Lee grew taller?”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “Proudly, I was a gymnast since primary 4. In secondary 2, I was in trampoline but my boobs were in the way. It was pain... imagine the jumping up and down.”
Melissa Yeo
a.k.a. No 17
Know this, and repeat after us: “She was in this pretty good Channel 5 drama series last year. Life Story. You watched?”
What NOT to say: “Nowadays must match lipstick colour to hair colour.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “(What’s my) fashion style? Depends on my mood and the agenda actually… and the seasons of course! Usually if my bags and shoes go well together, I’m fine.”
Lutfiah
a.k.a. No 18
Know this, and repeat after us: “Better don’t mess with her. She does this poi thing and spins fire balls on chains. Dangerous.”
What NOT to say: “Call 995! FIRE!”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I love my family to death. They’re the reason why I came back to Singapore. My dad is the sweetest, kindest and most loving dad and he spoils us sometimes. My mum is an incredibly smart, driven and beautiful woman and she is a strong role-model for me and my little sister. My younger sister and I are so tight we even share a birthday.”
Annie
a.k.a. No 19
Know this, and repeat after us: “She has appeared in Sunshine Bread and OSIM television commercials before.”
What NOT to say: “Wah, if she was in Prison Break, no fight. Just walk through the bars can already.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I had good grades in school, played tennis and was part of the swimming team in school.”
Hannah Lau
a.k.a. No 20
Know this, and repeat after us: “Has confidence man, she’s not your typical skinny model. The first runner up of FHM Girl Next Door 2007. Don’t mix her up with Hana (or Farhana), also one of the models here.”
What NOT to say: “What’s she got in her cheeks?”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I never fail to take up different course of difficulties in any aspect which groom my personality to be mentally stronger each day.”
Melissa Sailla
a.k.a. No 21
Know this, and repeat after us: “She’s got stage presence, man. I voted for her like crazy in the wildcard round of The Dance Floor and was heartbroken when she went out looking like an Egyptian queen of my dreams.”
What NOT to say: “Blackjack!”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “Me and my sister Natasha, we are both easy-going and we get along really well. I love my mom a lot but like any teenager, we sometimes argue but I know she loves me a lot.”
Denise Watt
a.k.a. No 22
Know this, and repeat after us: “Looks exotic from some angles.”
What NOT to say: “One watt only?” Seriously lame.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I love meeting new people, I talk too much, laugh too much over absolutely nothing and am also pretty annoying after awhile...in a good way. I also think that I've a great sense of humour, at least I can make people laugh at the things I say and not me!”
Danielle
a.k.a. No 23
Know this, and repeat after us: “Remember Gayle Nerva from last year’s Singapore Idol? They’re pals.”
What NOT to say: “She looks under-aged.” Not really. She’s 18.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “(I volunteer) with Southeast CDC. We visit children homes and we bring them out for outings to watch movies or on picnics whenever we see them.”
Jasmine Paul
a.k.a. No 24
Know this, and repeat after us: “Better don’t say anything mean around her. She does Communications and New Media at NUS and she loves what she’s studying.”
What NOT to say: “Bad hair day?”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I was always the goody-two-shoes, never late and no misbehaving. I liked school! I was more involved in cultural activities than anything else.”
Rachel
a.k.a. No 25
Know this, and repeat after us: “As good behind the camera as she is in front of it — she’s a pretty good sharpshooter who loves the camera as much as it loves her.”
What NOT to say: “What’s her sister’s number?” Claire (a.k.a. No 11) is her equally-hot sister in the competition.
Straight from the model’s mouth… “Without happiness how do you achieve anything else? What is the point of being in a job you don’t like with lots of money but so little happiness? Why would life be worth living if you don’t know how to enjoy the little things around you?”
Elynn
a.k.a. No 26
Know this, and repeat after us: “Looks good, does good. This model has been doing voluntary work with an elderly care centre for the past few years.”
What NOT to say: “I feel an immense craving to pig out at a buffet now.”
Straight from the model’s mouth… “I am a simple girl who derives pleasure from the simple things in life. Like a walk on the beach or catching a movie.”
Deal Or No Deal premieres on May 13, Sun, 8.30pm
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