Angie Ng - The Model

NewTide January 2012

2012-01-30T09:28:00.000+08:00

Ketchup Beauty

2012-01-22T23:58:00.000+08:00

Me Magazine- 6 Jan 2012

2012-01-22T23:55:00.000+08:00

TVB Weekly Magazine

2012-01-11T17:14:00.000+08:00

Next Magazine HK [21 Dec 2011]

2012-01-07T17:19:00.000+08:00

Zadig & Voltaire- Ketchup 20 Dec 2011

2012-01-05T11:58:00.000+08:00

Weekend Weekly HK November 2011

2011-12-25T11:51:00.000+08:00

Fujifilm Beauty Jelly Aquarista TVC

2011-12-22T09:20:00.000+08:00

Ketchup- Comme Des Garcon PLAY

2011-12-20T18:32:00.000+08:00

Elle Wedding November 2011

2011-12-15T21:26:00.000+08:00

Me Magazine Beauty Awards 2

2011-12-14T10:04:00.000+08:00

Trendson November 2012- Versace for H&m

2011-12-11T22:26:00.000+08:00

Judging JessicaCode model competition in Hong Kong

2011-12-10T11:41:00.000+08:00

My heartiest congratulations to Myra, Venus and Debbie :)

ME Beauty Awards 2011

2011-11-05T16:06:00.000+08:00

Cosmopolitan HK Nov 2011

2011-10-29T17:05:00.000+08:00

Baccarat HK x Alivenotdead [OCTOBER 2011]

2011-10-25T16:56:00.000+08:00

It was great fun chatting with Cara about modelling and everything in between and beyond :)

TVB magazine

2011-10-19T22:45:00.000+08:00

Tao Magazine

2011-10-16T22:47:00.000+08:00

Under my skin

2011-10-07T18:59:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Tommi Hui

Art Direction, Makeup & Hair: Marian Woo

HSBC PRINT AD

2011-10-07T18:44:00.001+08:00

Elle Hong Kong - October 2011

2011-10-03T20:00:00.000+08:00

Me Magazine - Issue 249

2011-09-29T20:09:00.001+08:00

Here is the video of the shoot :)

Fujifilm Beauty Astaxanthin -Print AD & TVC

2011-09-26T13:09:00.001+08:00

http://you.tube/D4wKsfv59044

Me Magazine- Issue 248

2011-09-24T22:25:00.000+08:00

Here are some of the pics from the mag and a little more...

Comme Des Garcon - Apple Daily

2011-09-22T11:48:00.001+08:00

shows in HK & more...

2011-09-21T10:38:00.000+08:00

Here are some of the shows I did recently...

Hermes

Lanvin

MAC

Salvatore Ferragamo

Mugler (was super excited to open the show)

Moiselle

Leonard

Prestige Spetember 2011

2011-09-16T11:20:00.000+08:00

Here with my fellow Model One peeps! Incase you are not too sure where I am...

I am the one in white :)

Fhm September 2011

2011-09-15T18:20:00.000+08:00

Third cover for FHM! Hope you all will like it :)

feel sexy... :)

East Week 金牌飯局

2011-08-29T00:29:00.000+08:00

Junya Watanabe Shoot for Oriental Daily HK

2011-08-23T17:21:00.001+08:00

Hair by: Cedric Tsang @Nova
Makeup by: Chris Lam

Y's Shoot for Oriental Daily HK

2011-08-17T17:25:00.000+08:00

Yohji Yamamoto!

FUJIFILM ASTALIFT COLLAGEN DRINK - TVC and PRINT AD

2011-08-07T14:41:00.001+08:00

Here are some behind the scene shots :)

The balls will drop from the top boxes when i am drinking :p

Print Ad:

Miu Miu shoot for Oriental Daily HK

2011-08-03T16:35:00.001+08:00

Three Broadband Home TVC with Rubberband

2011-07-27T09:52:00.002+08:00

Here are some behind the scene photos of this Three TVC I was featured in.

ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE CITY- Are you Central? Magazine

2011-07-26T19:31:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Gareth Brown
Stylist: Syreeta Sik
makeup and Hair: Wendy Lee
Text by: Mathew Scott

A.M. 730 for I.T.

2011-07-20T10:36:00.000+08:00

Uniqlo KLCC

2011-07-13T23:34:00.000+08:00

Uniqlo invited me back to Malaysia to celebrate their launch in KLCC. Thank You All! Especially Jac for giving me this opportunity!!! :) x

Elle shopping Mag July 2011

2011-07-11T19:31:00.000+08:00

love is the drug

2011-07-03T17:18:00.000+08:00

Loreal Professional Shoot

2011-07-02T23:57:00.000+08:00

bad x evil

2011-06-19T22:38:00.000+08:00

Photographer : Rraay Lai
Stylist : Marco Chan
Make up : Alexa Lorraine Bui

Asia Spa Magazine

2011-06-17T23:28:00.000+08:00

Next Magazine HK [1 June 2011]

2011-06-02T23:54:00.001+08:00

girls just wanna have fun...

2011-05-30T14:11:00.000+08:00

D MAG #12 (Cover and Spread)

2011-05-10T21:29:00.000+08:00

Photo by: Nyco Dyszel www.nycodyszel.com
Stylist: Claudia Behnke - www.claudiabehnke.co.uk
Make-Up and Hair by: Jay Pinxie Turnbull con productos MACwww.jayturnbull.com
Models: Angie Ng from Bookings and Ellen Rose

DMAG es una plataforma multimedia para las disciplinas audiovisuales más importantes de hoy «Moda, Música y Arte Contemporáneo» a la vez que innova en diseño y fotografía; conecta la sofisticación con el mundo intelectual y el del underground.

http://dmagazine.com.ar/

This spread comes with a fashion video: MIMOTO DIESEL ( Nyco did a great job in editing the video!)

Citabella May 2011: Swing into Spring

2011-04-27T22:35:00.000+08:00

Photography : Ian Wong @ Yipieyaya Studio
Styling : Colin Sim
Makeup : Wong Ping
Hairdo : Kay Tuan @ Centro Salon
Model : Angie Ng, Ygor Silvatti @ Andrewsmodels, Samir @ Faces Models

STYLO FASHION GRAND PRIX 2011- hosting, acting and modelling!

2011-04-23T16:04:00.123+08:00

Stylo this year was a great platform for me... I was thought how to host and at the same time I acted as the ford models mentor. The days of the fashion festival were hectic but oh so fun! I played so many characters through out the week. Indeed my catwalk, hosting and acting skills were all put to a test! I loved the challenge and I can't be more thankful enough to Stylo for giving me this opportunity!

1ST DAY: EMERGING DESIGNERS AND MODA

I was hosting the emerging designer competition and I was shaking through out... It was my virgin hosting gig! I tried my best :) I hope I wasn't that horrible...

During the first part of the day, I was wearing Alexis Saw's new collection! A short recyclable leather dress with amazing details! Alexis Saw is a young and super talented Malaysian designer... GO MALAYSIA!

In the evening, I was also wearing Alexis Saw's dress but a very chic cocktail dress to attend MODA in support of MAMA G :) So many local fashion designers showcased their collection that evening! We have OOmmmPh!

2ND DAY: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

On the second day I was acting as the Mistress of the Chateau! Yes I was the Mistress! I was the opening act. Wearing a dark cloak, I walk on stage in pain with the cloak covering me and at centre stage i start to speak... "Welcome to my Chateau of : Blood Thirsty Men! (evil laughter)"

I was wearing a gorgeous blue dress be Michael Ong

My Makeup! Obviously it is a "I DEMAND RESPECT" makeup! I am after all the Mistress of the Chateau!

The draculas and the vampires!

With none other then IDAN at the after party!

3RD DAY: STYLO FASHION BALL

My biggest reward of the night was to be introduced up on stage by none other then Bernie Chan... I went on stage, strutting (yes catwalk style) and stopped at the top of the catwalk to introduce the fashion part of the evening! That night, we were showing Zang Toi's collection, and also a hair showcase by none other then the celebrated Winnie Loo from A Cut Above.

Self Imaging! I was wearing a gorgeous bright orange long two piece dress by Michael Ong! I loved the dress and how the silk drape my body without me looking too uncomfortable. It is modern and very comfortable to be in. I couldn't ask for more for a 'Fashion Ball'!

Me strutting down the catwalk with the mic :)

4TH DAY: F&F SPRING SUMMER 2011

I was asked to walk for F&F as their celebrity model. It was indeed my pleasure to do so!

Love the hair and makeup for this night!

For the after party, I was wearing Michael Ong's long yellow plain dress with a black patent bow belt! My favourite dress through out the whole week! It is simple and cute!

5TH DAY: THE GLASS SLIPPER GALA

This gala night is influenced by Cinderella. I was in the opening act, playing poor Cinderella, being bullied by my Step Sisters and my Step Mother. I was also to close the show in a 30 feet x 30 feet rattan dress made out of shoes; like a princess just like the fairy tale. It is so heavy that I have little rolls at the bottom of the dress for me to move it :P

The set up for the night!

backstage: with a bottle of water and some chilling music!

The show!

Ooops! Step Mum is here...

Me and the two step sisters and step mother. Amazing actors!

My closing outfit!

My dress is as wide as the catwalk!

6TH DAY: VISA PRESENTS: ALLADIN'S HAREM

I was hosting a short bit this day :) I had two hunks carry me out as the opening act!

Makeup and hair! :)

M I bringing back 'sexy back' or what? :p (oops...my tattoo peaking through)

7TH DAY: THE MERCEDES BENZ FASHION AWARDS

This night, I was modelling a 3.8 million USD purse. Yes, you read right! It is the most expensive purse in the world and has gone into the Guinness Book of Records! The gimmick for the night was that I would be in this human size cage made by Jovian Mandagie under a white clothe...They will then pull the clothe off and BANG; you'll see me with the purse. :)

My hair and makeup! I love!

In Jovian Mandagie's dress

Unveiling me with the purse.

With Antoine Bakache of Mouawad Malaysia that made the purse.

RUPTURE

2011-03-25T16:32:00.001+08:00

I'm in some of these amazing photographic prints by Laurent Segretier. He creates amazing images!!

Spot me if you can! :)

Romance X

2011-02-25T13:43:00.000+08:00

Lullaby me

2011-02-23T10:47:00.000+08:00

Adversus feature and Gleek Out!

2011-02-16T10:13:00.000+08:00

It has been a month of travelling me for me and finally I have gotten back to HK to settle a bit before my next adventure! This pass month I was feature in Adversus and also Gleek-OUT.com! Check it out!

As for aspiring asian talents, have a look at Gleek-OUT.com. It is a great new platform for you to show your talents!

x
A

Interrogation

2011-02-08T05:42:00.000+08:00

Photos By: Kii Studios Photography
Styling by: Angie and Papertz Fung
Makeup and Hair: Gemma Sutton

Clean

2011-01-30T20:46:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Ike Eichenser @ Ike Photography
Makeup by: Max Lam
Hair by: Mike

Stuff Singapore January 2011

2011-01-24T10:29:00.001+08:00

Glass Magazine I4 - Secret (Winter 2010)

2011-01-17T20:37:00.000+08:00

Photo by: Garri Frischer

Bleached Beauty

2011-01-14T01:27:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Quistography

Makeup by: Angel Mok

Edelweiss Magazine (Switzerland)

2011-01-11T14:41:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Anoush Abrar and Aimee Hoving
Styist: Pascale Hug
Asst. Stylist: Celia Bing
Hair and Makeup by: Francis Ases

extra photos:

Runway Compilation

2011-01-06T02:10:00.002+08:00

Being pressured by time to quickly come up with a video of me on the catwalk, I did this simple compilation.. My first amateur attempt on video editing :p

I had only an hour or 2 so I did nothing too fancy and did not really look into details... oops.. Hope i did not do too horrid of a job...

flight attempt #1

2011-01-04T22:36:00.000+08:00

Photos By: Kii Studios Photography
Styling by: Angie and Papertz Fung
Makeup and Hair: Gemma Sutton

'masque'

2010-12-23T10:30:00.002+08:00

Meow!

Photos By: Kii Studios Photography
Styling by: Angie and Papertz Fung
Makeup and Hair: Gemma Sutton

Guardian UK: All ages shoot!

2010-12-21T10:27:00.000+08:00

Photos by David Newby for the Guardian
Stylist: Priscilla Kwateng

(the images here are quite low res but hopefully it'll still be clear enough for u to enjoy... the first image of the set is from the magazine and the other is taken from the website)

baby I'm yours...

2010-12-17T10:36:00.004+08:00

Photos By: Kii Studios Photography
Styling by: Angie and Papertz Fung
Makeup and Hair: Gemma Sutton

Sexy X-MAS

2010-12-12T07:05:00.002+08:00

In this wonderful holiday month.. I want to wish everyone a very merry merry Christmas!

I love the holiday season. This is the season where we reflect and appreciate all the wonderful joys in our life. When you sit and cuddle with your family and friends, listen and joke whilst drinking a cup of cinnamon dusted hot chocolate. These are what that completes and ground me as a person, making me feel a whole again from all the craziness of what I do.

Be it a white christmas or simply an air conditioned room. Having your family there to share a meal , to lean on and to give and share love is the best gift anyone can receive.

Come on everyone, lets share some love! x A

Photos By: Kii Studios Photography
Styling by: Angie and Papertz Fung
Makeup and Hair: Gemma Sutton

Seductive Red

2010-11-29T20:03:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Uzo Oleh

Black, white and blonde

2010-11-18T16:40:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Tian Xing
Stylist: Calvin Cheong

Silver pot of Gold

2010-11-13T07:31:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Maureen Barrymore
Makeup Artist: Simon Vankova

new hair + new polaroids

2010-11-09T20:28:00.000+08:00

Just went in to the agency to get some new polaroids done...

What do u all think?

Citabella: Beauty on the Go- Nov 2010

2010-11-04T23:25:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Chin Too
Stylist: Wee Chee
Makeup Artist: Geraldine Loy
Hair stylist: Lois Lee

Indeed my honour to be given a chance to work with such a great team... I absolutely love the photos! This set of photos comes with a short interview. Do catch it in the November Issue of Citabella Magazine!

x

FHM Malaysia: November 2010

2010-11-02T03:50:00.001+08:00

Modelesque?

2010-10-24T17:05:00.000+08:00

Photos by: Michele Yong

Art Direction: Jonathan Liang

Hair & Makeup: Chris Acai & Chichi

Interview with Prestige Mag Oct 2010

2010-10-21T21:24:00.000+08:00

Citabella Fashion Spread- Oct 2010

2010-10-15T00:36:00.002+08:00

Stylist: Shawn Ong
Photographer: Ai Yin
Makeup: Cat Yong
Hair: Tuan Kay @ Centro Salon

Farah Khan S/S 2011

2010-10-12T19:45:00.001+08:00

Creative Director: Cheah Wei Chun
Photographer: Bustamam Mokhtar
Makeup: Sheng Saw
Hair: Olivia Ooi

...and here are some of the pictures from the look book of this gorgeous collection!

When I was in Paris for fashion week, I visited Farah Khan at Tranoi! :)

Breathe You

2010-10-08T00:41:00.003+08:00

Shot in Paris in my room with my PJs :p

Photos by: Michele Yong

Shu Uemura: Tokyo Lash Bar 2010

2010-10-03T22:38:00.002+08:00

Approximately 3-4 months ago I was back in Malaysia to shoot for the 2010 yearly Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar event featuring their black book artists. I did two looks for the book ; 1 commercial and 1 avant garde. A couple of weeks later I return back to Malaysia again for the show. My makeup artist, Deric lim was a delight to work with. Enjoy his creation (the one with me in bright Sun colors) :)

with Deric Lim

With Ling Tan and Gillian Hung (both personalities that I respect and admire.)

Harian Metro feature

2010-10-01T01:02:00.000+08:00

London Fashion Week S/S 2011

2010-09-29T03:40:00.001+08:00

Paul Costelloe

Alice Palmer

Lilee

Charlotte Taylor

Georgia Hardinge

Carlotta Actis Barone

and of course not to forget for our very young and talented Malaysian Designer;

Jonathan Liang

J. Maskrey Fashion Film Spring/Summer 2011 for London Fashion Week

2010-09-23T22:35:00.006+08:00

J Maskrey is well known for her intricate and beautiful crystal motifs and designs, the originator of Skin Jewellery and more recently her ready to wear collection of cashmere, silk pieces, printed silks, scarfs,hats, gloves, and footwear have all received the the J Maskrey magic that literally makes you shine in the spotlights. She has collaborated with some of the worlds biggest and best fashion houses, including, Sonia Rykiel, Kenzo, Ungaro, McQueen,Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Estee Lauder, MAC cosmetics, Red Bull, Vidal Sassoon, SKII cosmetics and Melissa shoes.

Her Designs are featured regularly in international magazines such as Vogue Italy, Vogue UK, Vogue USA, Vogue France, Vogue China, Vogue Japan, Harper Bazaar USA & UK, Elle USA,UK, & China, France, and many more. Her list of clients include some of the best boutiques and department stores around the world, her celebrity customers Rihanna,Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Bono, Kate Moss and many others, have all been pictured wearing J Maskrey pieces.

Kaprice Campaign

2010-09-18T16:16:00.002+08:00

Heard this will be seen in Tatler for Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong! :)

It was such a pleasure shooting this.. Just felt great moving around freely...

Asteliar Beaute Magazine- Angie Ng: In the Skinny

2010-09-15T15:38:00.001+08:00

New polaroids

2010-09-10T01:37:00.000+08:00

by Bookings Models, London

In Conversation with Business Radio Station BFM 89.9

2010-09-07T03:41:00.001+08:00

Listen to me talk about my career, stereotyping, family and my dreams...

Yes i know. I have a deep voice. It runs in the family :)

"HONG KONG CITY" Photo Exhibition at Shanghai Expo 2010

2010-08-31T01:17:00.002+08:00

For not being a Hongkie, I was privilleged enough to be involve in this exhibition of unique collection of photographs as part of the city’s participation at Expo 2010 Shanghai China. The exhibition, entitled “Hong Kong‧City”, is a HKSAR Programme for Expo 2010 Shanghai and will showcase the city’s vibrancy through images created by renowned HKIPP members. The HKIPP represents a prestigious pool of professional creative talent in the region. Its membership comprises industry specialists from many diverse fields, each holding a common belief in higher professional standards and the enhancement of artistic level in photography.

Photo by: Law Wher

DIGITAL ANALOG I/O

So was anyone at the exhibition and saw my image there? :)

Here is a link of the photo gallery for this exhibtion!

SeeThrough

2010-08-27T17:16:00.002+08:00

Photographer: Chin Too @ II Studio
Stylist: Calvin Cheong
Make up and Hair: Khir Khalid

Female Magazine August 2010

2010-08-19T15:00:00.003+08:00

Very honored to be given a chance to be on the cover of Female Magazine. :)

Catch a primary school picture of me in the interview pages...

...and also an interview with one of my favorite designer Marko Mitanovski who has made me his muse! :)

Razzle and Dazzle- Zip Magazine Hong Kong

2010-08-15T21:53:00.005+08:00

July Edition!

Style Magazine: Pick & Mix

2010-08-11T09:29:00.000+08:00

So Angie has a new hairstyle...

2010-08-06T22:11:00.000+08:00

What do you think?

Bare it all

2010-08-03T14:01:00.001+08:00

Photographer: Edmond Ho
Stylist: Bethany
Makeup and Hair by: Yumi

Interview with Madame Moi

2010-07-27T14:40:00.004+08:00

Here is the screen shot of the interview! Katy is such a sweetie pie.

Check her website out!!!

Read the Interview here: http://www.madamemoi.com/blog/?p=493

come get lost with me

2010-07-21T11:21:00.000+08:00

Photographer: Raymond Kam
Stylist: Shek Inggrad
Makeup Artist: Shek Inggrad
Hair Stylist: Frankie Tang

GIRLS OF FHM 2010 SPECIAL EDITION #10

2010-07-19T02:22:00.004+08:00

Found out I was in one of the latest special editions of FHM a few days ago from a friend in Singapore, she spotted my picture at a newsstand - How bizarre!

If you want to get a copy :), here is a link to buy one from eBay here.

That's me on the top left. More pictures can be found inside..

What's in this special collectors edition?

120 Pages of Smokin' Hot Girls from around the world!

United Kingdom
Nikki Theobold
Tal Bercovich
Holly Croft
Ella
Hannah
Lauren

Germany
Collien Fernands
Lena Dietz
Tessa Bergmeier

Thailand
Saithong Thaiying
Kessarin Ektawatkul
Pui

Czech Republic
Lenka Holakova

Philippines
Jackie Rice

Norway
Camilla Fors
Helene Rask
Lisa Marie Winther

Singapore
Li Meng De Bakker

Malaysia
Angie Ng

Italy
Martina Stella

Turkey
Natalin Avci

Yummy!

danseur de guerrier

2010-07-15T01:20:00.001+08:00

Photographer: Dan Ho
Stylist: Gordan Chan
Makeup: Terence
Hair Stylist: Ziggie Lo

Glam July 2010 - Interview

2010-07-12T23:05:00.000+08:00

Special thanks to Aizat.

Check out his informative blog : the goddess says. I personally follow his blog as well!

snap me not

2010-07-09T01:24:00.005+08:00

Photos by: Simon Ng

Louis Vuitton Pre Fall 2010 for Dewi Magazine, Indonesia

2010-07-06T21:34:00.001+08:00

Photographer: Robin Alfian

Assistant Photographer : Andreas Djajalie

Stylist: Dany David

Makeup: Jessie

Hair: Dylan Boon

New Tide Magazine Interview - July 2010

2010-07-05T02:08:00.001+08:00

Many thanks to Shim and Sasa from NewTide.

Interview with Star Two

2010-07-01T13:41:00.007+08:00

Firstly . I would like to thank Choon, Yoga, Ibnu, Bibo, Jac and everybody else involved in this for the opportunity. Appreciation is something important to me. So Thank You and Thank You again.... You guys made the start of my July a great one!

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=%2F2010%2F7%2F1%2Flifefocus%2F6552072&sec=lifefocus

Not just a pretty face

By S.S. YOGA
yoga@thestar.com.my

Angie Ng reveals that it takes courage and gumption to make it in the modelling scene.
EVERY so often, a Malaysian lass makes it beyond the local modelling scene and do us proud. Supermodels Ling and Amber Chia, for example, have made quite a name for themselves in the international circuit, while a slew of other models have had a measure of success regionally, most of whom are based in Hong Kong.
The latest model to follow their runway path of fame is Angie Ng, who’s also making waves in Hong Kong.

“I wouldn’t say I am based in Hong Kong. I am never in a country for more than two months anyway. I am here more often these days as I want to push my career further as a model. It’s also because my boyfriend is working here as well,” says Ng via e-mail.

Head over heels: Angie Ng went from crawling stage as a model to a full-fledged one in a very short period.

She knows well that she’s a newbie on the scene there and it’s basically a survival of the fittest, but “you will never improve if everything is handed to you on a silver platter.”
Ng burst into prominence in Malaysia last April, when she appeared on the runway for STYLO Fashion Grand Prix (and clinched the Model of the Year award).
But, it wasn’t just any ordinary show as she was the model for Marko Mitanovski, the much talked about London-based avant garde designer of the moment (who has designed outfits for Lady Gaga). The designer has gone as far as to say that Ng was not just his “clothes hanger”, but also his muse. Since then, the two of them have become great friends who often work together and her picture can be seen on his business card.

The story of how a Penang girl ended up in London is one of fate and decisions.
Ng had tanned skin (as she was involved in the Girl Guides), and was a tall and “big” girl back in school. She took up ballet, modern, tap and jazz dance classes from the age of five.
“I was not always as slender as I am now. In fact, I was the laughing stock on many occasions when I was young. Sometimes, I could hear people calling me ‘giant’ or even ‘Godzilla’ behind my back,” says the 1.82m lanky beauty, whose competitive edge helped her clinch 9As in Form Five.

Scissorhands: There might be lots of obstacles on the path to be a top model, but Angie Ng relishes them.

The 23-year-old Ng says even now, she still hangs out with a bunch of girlfriends from school (she rattles off seven names easily) whom she treasures and is in touch with. The model has two older siblings (a brother and a sister) whom she’s very close to. Her father passed away when she was 15 and she credits her mother, who works as a consulting director in a training centre, for making it possible for all the three of them to further their studies abroad (her siblings studied in Australia while she went to Britain).

A penchant for modelling runs in the family as her sister Mabel, Miss Malaysia World 2002, was also a model. Ng was spotted by well-known local designer Michael Ong who saw the then gawky 16-year-old at a mall in Penang. He introduced her to (established modelling agency owner) Cilla Foong who became her teacher, mentor and friend. Ng appeared in her first runway show for Ong at the Malaysian International Fashion Week in 2006.

Her family fully supported her decision to model on the side while pursuing her studies in Kuala Lumpur, on the condition that her studies came first. It certainly all worked out because she later received a place to study law at Reading, Berkshire in Britain.

Ng however, still harboured hopes of being a model and went around knocking on doors there.
“I was turned away many times and it made me feel down at times but then, I stumbled upon Bookings Models (in London), which is now my agency till today. They are like my family.”
The first booking she had was for a show for the London College of Fashion, which she found exhilarating. Despite the challenges of hierarchy and (slight) discrimination in London, Ng says she had more diversity in the type of bookings that came her way. “I was given the chance to experience different kinds of castings that ranged from acting jobs to catwalk shows. It helped me grow as a model,” she adds.

Grow she did, as Mitanovski and his team went to her agency looking for a model for his campaign shoot outside of Covent Garden in London, and chose her. Initially, she was reluctant to take on the job as she had to pass up her law assignment the next day.Missing classes was something she soon learnt that she would have to get used to. She made up for it though by working extra hard and ended up with an upper second-class honours degree!

There have been many other highlights in her relatively short career thus far. She was in the Halston New York Spring/Summer 2008 video and look book; DJ Ironik’s remix of Elton John’s Tiny Dancer’s music video; renowned London milliner Phillip Treacy’s ad campaign; and her images were splashed on big canvasses displayed in galleries in Beijing and Hong Kong for a charity auction event. She has also appeared in shows in Germany for Brigitte, a popular German woman’s magazine; L’oreal’s 100th anniversary celebration show in Paris; London Fashion Week and was the face of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur when it first opened.

She also found out the hard way that the modelling world is not all glamour as it involves a lot of hard work and some assignments can be quite difficult. A job for Agent Provocateur in London during Fashion Week proved to be extra tough as she had to stand outside their store dressed only in a skimpy lingerie in the freezing cold weather. Ng’s agency was apparently unaware of the exact nature of the assignment.“There were cars stopping and people taking photos of me. A policeman even moved me to the other side of the road as I was causing a traffic jam. I felt really degraded as a model but I told myself I had to complete my job and be a professional,” she says.

The hardest part about being a model, Ng adds, is fighting stereotypes. She feels that sometimes, people see her as just a model and not as a person.“The public thinks we’re in it to be popular. On top of that, they think models get into modelling because we can’t do anything else as we’re not very intelligent anyway. I’ve even met people who think models are on the brink of being a whore. These misconceptions really sadden me,” she exclaims.

As she doesn’t have her licence to practise law yet, Ng plans to stick to modelling to see where it takes her. With that in mind, she has been working closely with French photographer Laurent Segretiger on “arty” projects. She is also excited to be the face of a new collection by a New York vintage designer/stylist that will be launched soon. (Ng declined to reveal more details.)
Ultimately, she wants “a successful little yoghurt shop (simply because I love yoghurt ice cream with fruit topping as it’s healthy and indulgent!), a comfortable home in a simple neighbourhood, and a happy and healthy family.”

This girl, who recently became an aunt for the third time, hopes to have two healthy children of her own. When she’s not modelling or spending time with her boyfriend, she’s at home playing the guitar, dancing while doing housework; dabbling in Photoshop on the computer or playing games on her Xbox (Modern Warfare 2 is her game of choice); or listening to music while reading a book and enjoying a cup of good coffee!

Photography: Bibo Aswan
Styling and Art Direction: Choon and Ibnu Aswan
Jacket: Anizam Yusof