FreshLook® FreshFaces ColorGirl Search 2015 winner - Katrina Kayora Ong

Congrats to the winner of FreshLook® FreshFaces ColorGirl Search 2015,  Katrina Kayora Ong. The search, initiated by Alcon’s FreshLook® color contact lenses, which provides a natural tint to the windows of our soul, aims to support young women in their choice to lead an interesting and expressive lifestyle. 
  

The FreshLook® FreshFaces ColorGirl Search 2015 was conducted in collaboration with the Malaysian Youth Community (MYC!) in conjunction with their annual FreshFaces Cover Girl search. The Search was also supported by Zalora, GoPro, Kiss Me, and Amber Chia Studios. 100 participants were selected and from these 100, 30 young women were then shortlisted and groomed holistically with a mission to make a colorful impact on their generation. The grooming for the event Finale included a rigorous workshop that covered Color Etiquette and Grooming by Michelle Lim, Corporate Grooming Consultant; Poise & Posture by Amber Chia, International Celebrity Model, and Social Media Etiquette by Jason Ko, Chief Executive Officer of MYC!. The screening process did not stop there. The girls were required to demonstrate the application of the ‘colors’ into their everyday life and post those stories in their respective social media platforms. 

The Search culminated at the grand Finale with the finalists vying for the top 12 spots as the 12 monthly university spokespersons of MYC! magazine for 2016; with one being lucky enough to attend a photoshoot in New York sponsored by MYC! Katrina will also represent FreshLook® as the official ColorGirl for the year in their consumer engagements.The Finale unveiled the top 12 cover girls, who are Nicole Sheila Nagalingam, Lydia Charmaine Lourdes, Kho Foong Ling (Jasmine), Chee Yuen Chi (Bella), Tan Yan Rong (Tyra), Arinna Erin binti Wira Izran, Tai Shi Kin, Heng Jing Wen, Cheah Sook Peng (Candace), Afiqah Syazana, Tan Lii Cin (Michelle), and 19 year-old Katrina Kayora Ong from Sandakan, Sabah, who was announced as the grand prize winner. 

FreshLook® color contact lenses is Alcon’s most established range of color contact lenses, boasting a unique 3-in-1 Color Technology, which helps the lenses to blend with the user’s natural eye colors, resulting in a stunning natural eye color change. FreshLook® ColorBlends® is available as a monthly disposable lens in a range of twelve colors – gray, green, blue, brown, honey, turquoise, amethyst, true sapphire, pure hazel, gemstone green, sterling gray and brilliant blue - providing plenty of options for the color-savvy people. For users who prefer a daily disposable option, you can select from the FreshLook® One-Day® or FreshLook® Illuminate range of color contact lenses. 

Rowena Lau Siew Lin, Malaysia's First-Ever Veet Mega Model 2015

Veet, one of the world's leading names of depilatory products kicked off its first-ever Veet Mega Model Search 2015 for girls who dreamed of becoming the next 'face' of the modelling industry. Despite being in its first year, Veet Mega Model Search 2015 received an overwhelming response from Malaysian girls who dreamed of making it big as a supermodel. Entries coming from almost 800 hopeful contestants were then shortlisted to Top 10 finalists. 

The 'Grand Finale' was held in Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur recently with judging panel made up of  Matias Caride(Marketing Director, RB Malaysia & Singapore), Karin Chan (Marketing Manager, Veet Malaysia & Singapore) Izara Aishah (Veet ambassador), Amber Chia (Malaysian supermodel and founder of Amber Chia Academy) and Benjamin Toong (Catwalk Guru of Amber Chia Academy). In preparation for the Grand Finale, the 10 finalists or models-in-training went through a 2 day workshop and makeover session with Amber Chia Academy, which equipped them with the essential skills they needed to command the runaway.

Razors are for men.
Veet, for girls.

Amber Chia hoped that the winner would make full use of the opportunities given to her. She said "I remembered my first big break, when I was named the winner of Guess Timeless Beauty Model Search in 2004. Winning the competition has opened so many doors for me, and I am truly grateful for what I've been able to achieve. That's why I think Veet Mega Model Search is a great opportunity for girls who dream of becoming a model, like what I used to wish for when I was their age."
In terms of what makes the winner in this search, Amber said "I'm looking for a model who has it all - height, bone structure, poise, a good sense of style and most importantly confidence that exudes from within."

Known for her flawless smooth skin, Izara Aishah vouched for the effectiveness of the all-new Veet Brightening Hair Removal Cream. "I need to make sure I look my best at all times, but I don't like to spend too much time on beauty maintenance. The Brightening Hair Removal Cream is the perfect product for me as it does two things at once, it removes all traces of hair while making sure my skin looks fairer and smoother! I don't have to worry about uneven skin tone of discolouration, and because of this, I feel so much more confident and feminine when I'm working or making public appearances," she commented.

The Top 10 Finalists :

1) Andrea Tan Wan Ying

2) Crystal Tung Lu Yie

3) Selvarani A/P Paramsivam

4) Amy Nur Tinie Binti Abdul Aziz
5) Monica Picca Binti Johari Picca
6) Emy Farrah Elena Binti Mohd Johari

7) Leanne Asha Vijiarungam
8) Goai Xin Yi
9) Nurul Fazura Binti Gamal Abdul Nasser

10) Rowena Lau Siew Lin (WINNER)

Rowena Lau won an opportunity to be featured in a magazine with actress and face of Veet, Izara Aishah and supermodel Amber Chia, RM8,500 worth of modelling courses at Amber Chia Academy, RM10,000 cash prize and RM1000 worth of Reckitt Benckiser products.

The Top 10 finalists would also stand a chance to be selected by Amber Chia Academy for a direct entry into the audition of Malaysia Supermodel Search 2015.

Thanks to Veet, we can feel confident in our own skin now. For many women, confidence stems from knowing that you are taking care of your appearance. Veet's latest products, Brightening Hair Removal Cream for 'Normal to Dry Skin' and 'Sensitive Skin' allows you to stay true to your feminine side by brightening skin while removing unwanted hair. It not only removes short, stubborn hairs, but also gently removes dead skin cells for a smoother, visibly brighter skin with every depilation. Enriched with microbeads, it also exfoliates skin gently yet effectively for a brightened effect.

Ending this with a selfie with gorgeous Amber Chia. XOXO