SMM Q & A for Her World Magazine

by Fiona on May 28, 2009

  1. What preconceptions about models have you found to be true? I had a lot of preconceptions about models coming into this competition (bitchy, judgmental, unfriendly, arrogant) but I think this experience has proved every one of them to be wrong. I think the idea of stereotyping and categorizing all models as the same is very difficult because we all come from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Models vary in personality, education and attitude as much as any given group of people.
  2. Describe your experience doing the Her World “cover” shoot. I found the shoot to be quite challenging because being a headshot there was no room for error in the facial expressions. I wanted to achieve the desired “intelligently beautiful” look without making it too obvious in my face that I was trying so hard, the hardest part was coming across naturally I think.
  3. Beauty, brains, wealth. Rank these in order of importance to you. Why?I would rank these as (1) brains (2) beauty (3) wealth. I think these are all very important in their own right but without brains I don’t think you can get very far in life and particularly in the modeling world it is too easy to be taken advantage of without a good head on your shoulders. Beauty is something that can provide a lot of perks and rewards in life and if used correctly can also get you quite far. Wealth I think is something that a person can live a happy and fulfilling life without and though it can definitely help you excel in life money can also corrupt a persons true self.
  4. Who do you think is your strongest rival in the competition? I think my strongest rival in the competition would be Anna, , I think she has a very strong look and has a great catwalk.
  5. What do you think are the responsibilities of a supermodel, if any? I think the title “supermodel” does carry certain responsibilities with it. In particular I think it’s important for a supermodel to portray a healthy image and represent something that girls can look up to and aspire to be.
  6. If you could turn back time, how do you wish you could have better prepared for the competition? I would definitely do a lot more research on high fashion posing and would also have taken a few acting classes to help me loosen up and break out of my shell a little more.
  7. Name one thing that you can’t live without, and have brought with you to the house in Bukit Timah.The one thing I can’t live without is my photographs – I find it’s the best way to capture memories of precious moments. I took photos of my loved ones with me into the house as a constant reminder of home.
  8. Which to you is scarier, a spider or a snake? I am actually quite scared of both but I think snakes terrify me more than spiders do.
  9. Will you do a photoshoot assignment that requires you to go naked? Why? I’ve always held the position that I would not do nude photo shoots but I think depending on the cause or situation (eg Miranda Kerr for Koalas, Celebrities against fur)  I may consider it if it is done in a tasteful manner. I certainly would never consider doing Playboy style nudes under any circumstances simply because that is not the modeling style I am working towards. My reasons for not doing nudes are mainly cultural, I don’t think it’s something my family as Asians would be comfortable with me doing and my naked body is something I would prefer to keep private and for the eyes of only those I choose. I think it’s possible to pursue a modeling career without having to do nudes.
  10. Will you ever consider going under the knife to enhance your physical features? Why? At the moment I don’t think plastic surgery is something I would consider, not because I think I’m perfect the way I am – I have as many insecurities as the next girl and have a long list of things I wish were different about me physically but with age I’ve come to terms with the fact that I am the way I am and I have to work with what I’ve been given. I think the danger with plastic surgery is drawing the line at where to stop, for every one thing you change there will be 10 more changes you want to replace it. It may however be something I could consider in the future so I would never rule it out as circumstances always change.

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