Venue: Sheltered area between UOB Plaza Towers 1 & 2, 80 Raffles Place
I tweeted some time ago that I salute the pivotal back guy performing the lion dance. That is because I’ve seen the immaculate coordination of these two guys. The front guy is quick and nimble, and the back guy is strong and stable. I enjoy watching them perform because of the way they make the lion come to life. You’d want one as a pet!
If you’d like to catch them and the main cast of the Telemovie Series, do take note of our filming date, time and venue and see you there!
Stay tuned to the Carlsberg Telemovie Series, beginning tomorrow, 17 January, 8-10pm on Channel 8.
First episode featuring Zoe Tay as one of our guest stars.
Dai Yang Tian and I are best friends in the show.
Seriously on the job...
...yes, don't mess with me.
My maiden journey in a real limousine! Pornsak was supposed to be the driver, but because he doesn't have a drivers' license, production got a stand-in for him instead.
There are even LED lights on the ceiling. This is first class treatment!
Oh, was it something embarrassing?
I have a lot of fighting sequences in the show, most of which are done on my own, stay tuned for them in Episode 1.
My father is the instructor of our lion dance troupe and his character is played by Ye Shi Pin. He is here with his body double Joseph, and our director, discussing the lion's movement.
Someone made me take a photo with this lion's head without telling me why...
Then I discovered a cockroach in one of the lion's eye...
... it was the grossest thing ever!!
My father and I don't have a good relationship in the show...
...but outside of it, we love to goof around!
Basking in the glow of the afternoon sun.
My father and his all-in-one camera mobile phone.
This is our house. Why is he standing there all alone, you got to watch to find out!
This looks silly, but it's funny when you watch the video below. This is how we keep ourselves awake after a long day of filming!
I’m one of those people who get high on shoes, especially heels! There’s something delectable about stilettos that I can’t describe without sounding obsessed. It’s the way it’s made, and the way it makes me feel when I put them on.
What is it about expensive shoes that make them worth so much more?
I think it’s the ergonomics of the shoe. Expensive heels elongate your legs and adorn your feet so that they blend into your silhouette.
I am not a guru yet, but here’s my two cents worth based on my limited experience with Louboutins and Zanottis.
My pair of Christian Louboutin has a hidden platform so it’s very comfortable even at towering heights. So much so that I feel like I can prance around in them the whole day.
Giuseppe Zanotti on the other hand, forces my feet into an arch, so my calves are leaner, my butt is perkier and my back is slightly arched. Their shoes makes me feel sexy!
Giuseppe Zanotti heels galore! I'm so thrilled! Which ones do you like?
I like this pair...
...and this pair!
My ensemble for the 8DAYS event at Iluma. BCBG dress with Giuseppe heels.
Jade and I posing at the wall, with our covers behind us!
….and Cherie Lim and Zoe Tay for the 1000th 8DAYS cover issue! It’s such a huge honour so thank you!!
Grab your copy now!
Looking at past 8DAYS covers, I realise how much things have changed over the years.
When I walk into every shoot and interview, I’m always at a point in my life where certain things have happened, are happening or are about to happen. These experiences shape the way I speak, I carry myself and the way I’ll look eventually on the newsstands. It’s quite bizarre looking back and remembering those moments with every cover, however nostalgic, sad, traumatic or blissful.
I do hope to keep 8DAYS company as they move on to another 1000 issues, it’s going to be exciting!!
The good thing about shopping online is that you can do it anytime, in my case, in the comfort of my room and pjs. Since I usually do my research online (and spend a long time on that too), it complements my shopping! After getting friends to check out some camera shops in Singapore and also in Hong Kong (where apparently cameras and camera equipment are cheaper), I finally found the best deal for the D-Lux 4 on Amazon.
At US$899.99, I received a camera, a carrying case and an 8GB traveler’s package which includes a tripod, an 8GB SD card, flashcard reader, screen protector, adapter tubes and camera/video filter set.
Wow, what a great bundle deal!
This seller also offered free shipping in the US, so I figured I’d use vPOSTUSA to save on international shipping costs. Besides, the seller did not indicate that he ships to Singapore and it wasn’t easy to contact the seller because there was no email address or contact form to fill to find out (I had to call his store in the US to ask about the camera’s warranty), I chose the more familiar freight forwarding service offered by Singpost.
In total, I paid aboutS$1399.86 for the Leica D-Lux 4.
Shipping within US: Free
Shipping from US to Singapore (vPOSTUSA): S$60.56
Price of item: S$1250.91 (US$899.99)
7% GST (Singapore):S$88.31
Here is how shipping for vPOSTUSA is calculated:
There is a base charge of S$12.40 + $8.60 per kg (based on volumetric weight or actual weight whichever is higher, subject to a minimum charge of 0.5kg).
In the case of my camera set, the actual weight is 3.5 kg. the volumetric weight is 5.6Kg, so the chargeable weight will be the latter.
Therefore the shipping cost would be S$12.40 + (S$8.60 x 5.6) = S$60.56.
Once the value of the item exceeds S$400, there will be a GST charge based on the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the item plus all duties payable in Singapore dollars.
Will share more purchases when they arrive!
Doesn't it look delicious?
I have adored this old-school camera carrying case for the longest time!
How can the Prince of Dessert resist having a piece?
Xu Qiong Fang looks like she's endorsing it too!
I took a small bite, it's sort of springy and very milky. Not the usual dense cheesecake that we have. Thank you Ah Jie for the little treat and no, it's not her birthday cake!
In tonight's episode of YOUR HAND IN MINE (Episode 15), my character suffering from claustrophobia, bit into Yaodong's arm in a moment fear and panic. If you thought it was a fake bite, it wasn't, the director wanted me to do it for real. The marks are testimony to my "vicious attack". Actually, it's also because we had to do many takes.
Many people have been curious about my purse purchase from eBay. There’s no better way to find the answers to your questions by doing your own research. To find out what’s the average price people are paying for similar items, I suggest a search for the item on the completed listings.
Meanwhile I want to share with everyone my experience with a seller on eBay. There was one particular listing for a similar bag at around £700 (S$1608) that was in brand new condition and someone had already bidded on it. I wrote to the seller to enquire about combined shipping. The next day, the listing was gone. I was told by a friend who used to sell on eBay that some sellers are willing to close the deal outside of eBAY because that way they don’t have to pay eBay commission, so I thought this might be it. The bag was sold. Someone got it at a steal.
Several days later, I did another search and found a listing that was exactly the same, under a different seller’s name (both were power sellers with many many stars and ratings). Again I wrote to the seller and this time, he was willing to communicate with me. In the first email he wanted to close the deal immediately but I had some questions regarding the material of the purse. He answered me and even offered to send pictures of other purses available. He claimed that he had previous buyers from Singapore and that he is looking for an agent to sell the pre-owned purses. I wondered where he got his large stock from (since these are expensive purses we are talking about) but instead of answering my question regarding its origin and authenticity, he kept pushing me to close the deal and asked if I was still interested. When I repeated my question again, his response was “I guess you’re not interested anymore. Thank you for your time”. I never found out where he got his products from and if they were authentic.
Sounds like a scammer to me.
Unfortunately I’m not able to provide the seller’s listed name because on both occasions, they were different and once the listings are removed, they are nowhere to be found, even on my watchlist.
So buyers please beware. When something sounds too good to be true, it just might be. You want to follow a particular seller for a while before you commit to buying. It is best to communicate with him/her to find out where the product is from, why the seller is selling it and ask for additional pictures if you like, so you get an idea if the person is sincere or if it’s all just a fraud. Aside from the seller’s ratings, check their other items on sale and completed listings to see if they were legitimate sales.
