Miss Singapore World 2006

As you know, charity has a somewhat tarnished reputation in Singapore at the moment, due to the fact that one of the largest charities has been very publicly exposed, for a number of wrongdoings.

Because of this I found it very difficult to find enthusiasm for my ideas around charity events. Previously I have volunteered my time through my business, The Cupcake Boutique to a personal favourite charity of mine ASD (Association of Singapore Dogs). But this time I was drawing a blank.

So I decided to take the matter firmly into my own hands, and instead of simply lending my name and title to a cause, I'd do everything myself, and organize my charity event. First I found the perfect venue for my charity fashion show, Q Bar on the Boat Quay at the old parliament house. I secured the date and then approached the charity of my choice, The Singapore Children's Society.

I called all of my model friends and had ten agree to partake in my show. I then persuaded a well known choreographer, Nixem, one of Singapore's leading hairstylists, Anthony, and a make-up sponsor Make up Forever. Two local fashion houses agreed to let me use their gowns, Irene's Creations and Perfect in Black. Then I needed sponsors for the evening, first I called The Singapore Shawl, and not only did they give me a piece for the event, they have also given me a shawl for the Miss World Children's Charity Auction.

I then called Fiji Water and they were happy to help. A photographer I knew named Thomas also agreed to take and print that night photographs of the guests. I then produced my own invitations and had a banner made. I emailed everyone I knew and ended up with nearly 90 guests and media, including a TV crew from MTV and two local magazines! We held a lucky drawer and had prizes donated by Oohtique, Prestat chocolates, Irene's Creations, Perfumes, The Singapore Shawl and some of my very own spa products.

The evening went well, but more importantly I learned a lot. As I made my welcome speech I indicated that this would be the first of many events, and I know that the next one will be better. In the end we raised over $5000, I now know I have sponsors and people to support my next event!

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Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.On the night of the 1st of July 2006, my dream of winning the Miss Singapore World title was realized. And thus begins my magical journey and all are invited. Dress code: Dress for extreme weather. It’s going to be one hell of a ride!

It has been over a month since I was crowned but I must admit that only now is it beginning to sink in. You wouldn’t blame me would you? But what I’d like to highlight here is my appreciation of the strong support given by the organizers, ERM and the Sponsors. I would also like to clarify and put straight a rumor that has been going around. I did not bribe the judges and sponsors with Cupcakes but I did try to fatten my fellow contestants by providing boxes of mini Cupcakes throughout the pageant which lead to binging sessions where they would all stuff their faces backstage. Apparently, it didn’t work. Well at least I tried. Moving on, not many people know that it is not entirely up to me to try to get into the semi finals of the Miss World Contest.