The return of Olivia Pope and Cookie Lyon
on our domestic screens was celebrated with much glamour. FOX International
Channels (FIC) drew inspiration from hit series Scandal and Empire to celebrate
women at the posh Le Meridian Pool side. Not only women were invited to the
event, supportive men and die hard fans of the series attended the event themed
corporate chic or luxe and glam. Beautiful people dressed up to the nines in
heels, shimmering in diamonds and sequins graced the event.
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| Woman of Worth by Fox International Channels on Star World |
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| Evy and I |
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| Paula Malai Ali and I |
The elegant evening, aiming to empower
women, applauded three inspiring women in their own light- Low Ngai Yuen,
famously known as a host at a local women’s show and a current director behind
Kaki Seni, Choo Mei Sze, a blogger and owner of a social media management firm
who has battled the Big C and Paula Malai Ai a former MTV VJ and current
presenter for FOX Sports. They were invited to share their struggles, joys of
being successful.
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| Low Ngai Yuen juggles multiple important roles in her life |
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| Choo Mei Sze speaking about turbulence battling the Big C |
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| I enjoyed Paula's frank sharing |
We were treated to a sit-down three-course meal as Sufiah Noor (Malaysian Idol finalist) serenaded us through the dinner. Each table is brilliantly labeled with a quality of the empowered
woman. My table was “Courageous”
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| Elegant table setting |
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| Sufiah Noor crooning |
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| Assorted Mushroom Timbale |
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| Fish and herbs risotto cake by Le Meridian |
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| Sumptuous dessert |
Penny Tan, Marketing Director of FIC said, “Woman
of Worth Celebration is an extension to our programming where we hope to see
women encourage and empower each other as a community in general. At least our
viewers could find a common ground and draw inspiration from the 2 female lead
characters Olivia Pope and Cookie Lyon as they return in Scandal Season 5 and
Empire Season 2 respectively.”
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| My sister and I enjoying the classy ambiance |
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| The down-to-earth and friendly Low Ngai Yuen |
After meaningful sharing session by Low Ngai
Yuen who awed the audience with her slim physique after giving birth to 4
children, Choo Mei Sze told us her struggle with colon cancer. Pastry Chef Loh
Mee Fong was invited to demonstrate her finesse in making tiramisu in front of the
guests while sharing her experience being a female in the industrial kitchen. Paula
Malai Ali then took the stage, winning the crown with humour-filled elocution
of how she switched from the superficial world of VJ-ing to the technical world
of sports.
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| It is not easy being a woman in the industrial kitchen |
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| Sharing session with these triumphant ladies |
We privileged to be treated to the special
premiere of Scandal Season 5, ahead of the global premier. Scandal Season 5,
part of Star World’s Same Day as US programming, is a high-powered drama
centered on Olivia Pope who dedicates her life to protecting public images by
keeping secrets under wraps. She also battles her conscience compass during her
ongoing Scandal with a big cheese. Scandal
premiered on Star World (Channel 711) and Star World HD (Channel 722) on 25th
September 2015, Friday at 9.00pm
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| Credits to Star World Asia |
Another female-driven series, Empire
returns as a sexy and powerful drama about a music mogul whose 3 sons and
ex-wife all battle for his throne. Lives and loves will be lost as the
complicated family come together and fall apart over the elusive throne.
Scandal shows on Star World (Channel 711)
and Star World HD (Channel 722) on 24th September 2015, Thursday at
9.00pm
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| Credits to Star World Asia |
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