Age: 17
Occupation: Year 2 Student at Raffles Junior College
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Favourite singers: Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, BoA.
When did you first start to sing?
Since I could cry.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Talent in science- so that I could be a brilliant scientist.
How do you maintain your voice?
Drink warm honey water before and after I sing.
What album are you listening to right now?
Pussycat Dolls
Which album would your friends be surprised you own?
Gregorian Chants
What is your favourite food?
Steamboat
What is the dish that would best describe your personality, and why?
Yam paste dessert. It seems cool and dull on the outside but is actually warm and pleasant. Just like how some may think that I’m aloof and cold, but if you get to know me better, you’ll find out that I’m a nice person who really is genuine.
What are the things you’ve got in your bag?
Wallet, cell phone, pen, notebook, lip balm, mascara, eye drops, medicine, mp3 player, lip gloss, blotting powder, eyebrow pencil, eyelash clipper, jacket
Name one body part you are proud of and tell us why.
My shoulders, they’re broad. I got my broad shoulders from swimming competitively when I was young, so it looks nice when I put on tops that require broader straighter shoulders. Also it reminds me that there is nothing too hard to achieve if you want it enough, as I was taught when I was swimming.
Tell us 3 things that we don’t know about you.
1) I have many hats that I buy on impulse and sometimes don’t dare to wear.
2) I get horrendous sinus attacks once a month, it’s so bad that my nose keeps leaking, my eyes keep watering, and I use up more than 1 whole tissue box.
3) I did the first Fruitips Advertisement in Singapore when I was young.
Tell us one thing about you that people are always surprised to learn about.
That I’m not image conscious. I can get very unglamorous and rough.
What is your fondest childhood memory?
Carrying my dirty, stinky favourite panda bear soft-toy (ban ban) around with me.
What is your worst childhood memory?
Nearly drowning in Hyatt Hotel.
What are the 5 things you want to do before reaching 30?
Get Double degree. Get a PHD. Have a good career. Own a BMW. Experience overseas culture.
What makes you nervous? Why?
Waiting for any kind of results. It’s clearly nerve wracking.
If you were granted three wishes, what would you wish for? Why?
To be happy, rich, and grateful. You need all 3 to have a healthy lifestyle.
If you were stranded on an island, what are the 3 things you would bring with you?
A Bible, a portable desalination kit, photo album of loved ones.
Tell us why you deserve to be the next Singapore Idol.
I’ve been wanting it for 2 years since the first Singapore Idol didn’t allow me to join as I was 15 then. I love singing, and want to inspire with my songs. Being an Idol is not just about singing but also about setting an example. I know I can do that.
Tell us about a lucky charm that has been with you throughout the competition.
I don’t believe in lucky charms.
What are some things you have learnt from this competition?
That everything is unpredictable.