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006 06/15
DR TIFFINY YANG SPECIAL

MAKE
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TIFFINY YANG.

HER SMILE
“Does this dress make me look fat?” It’s the dreaded
question every man has faced at some point in their
relationship and, as a gender, we’re still no closer to
the “correct” answer. Avoid the drama by learning how
to point out your woman’s efforts and strengths without
any prompting. Drawing from her wealth of experience,
Dr Tiffiny Yang (photo on left), who focuses on medical
aesthetics, tells FHM what the ladies really want their men
to notice — so you can praise her the way she deserves.

GLOWING REVIEW
You're probably vaguely aware that your girlfriend goes
for beauty treatments every month or so. Instead of telling
her not to waste money, praise the fact that after each
session, her skin is glowing, clear and super-smooth
when you kiss it.

TIGHT SKIN
From rigorous workouts on the elliptical to Thermage skin-
tightening procedures to remove stretch marks and loose
skin, women work hard to reverse the effects of gravity on
their skin. This makes their bodies slimmer and more taut
so they look great and feel even better in your arms.

FOREVER YOUNG
We live in a society obsessed with eternal youth, so it’s no
surprise women spend a lot on anti-ageing creams, facial
fillers and even Botox to remove wrinkles. If she’s
always being told she looks younger than she is, consider
yourself a lucky man, and start appreciating her efforts.

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Women yearn for a V-shaped face and a sharp nose. Dr
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When your woman puts in the effort to look good, never
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hard work — it is, after all, to your advantage. At the end
of the day, when she feels good, you’ll feel good, too.

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Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery degree from the National University
of Singapore. She runs her own medical aesthetic clinic somewhere
in Orchard Road.
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Eduardo Saverin are


lighting cigars with 50
dollar notes, but more the
sort where something goes
catastrophically wrong with
an Excel spreadsheet. And
09 TELLTALE SIGNS YOU NEED TO QUIT YOUR JOB then your boss yells at you.
And then your pants fall
down and everyone laughs
and calls you “pencil dick”.

03
Someone puts up a “Keep
Calm and Carry On” poster
We can’t all work at Fun
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mentality. No one really
loves their job but it’s at
least necessary to avoid
talking about hating it. If
your workmates are flying
quasi-ironic posters just to
get them through, it’s a
sign you need to jump ship.

You post between four and nine


Facebook status updates per day
02
People joke about how
Notice how you’ve been refreshing the long you’ve been there
browser every 3.5 minutes to see if “Ha-ha, this legend’s part of
anyone’s retweeted your “Why don’t you the furniture” they jape.
ever see Kaka biscuits anymore?!” tweet? “Ooh, seven years? You get
Or how you’re constantly following those less for murder!” goes the
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idiots you went to school with? smells of lup cheong and
we think he might sleep
here sometimes...”, you

08
You have a few beers
Partly because of that
impression you did at the
Christmas party. HR
05
Management begin
overhear them say. Time to
browse the job ads, eh?

on the way home


Train beers can be a great
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professionals are like
Dementors from Harry
Potter. They’ll eventually
using posh words
“We’re reimagining the core
brand vales…” [No one is
01
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deal-making. Yippee! Let’s unless you leave first. “…and will be streamlining is employed
drink to your success, the team for greater inter- Remember that office party
go-getter! But sipping a can
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06
You begin taking
departmental synergy…”
[We’re sacking loads of
people] “…so will now be
when you were voted “Most
Pert Bottom Cheeks 2012?”
Yeah? Well no one else does.
drinking to forget. Next tactical poos consulting on…” [And That’s because since then,
stop? Destitution. Away from the hum of your you’re next, pal]. someone with less wrinkles
desk is a special place where Get out. Now. and more Instagram

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everything’s done on your
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you. Hail the sanctuary of 04
followers has started
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little clean-shirted shit. Ah
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WORDS: SI CUNNINGHAM

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Am I big enough? What
is big enough? It has
been the throbbing

WEIGHS IN ON
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ancestors first painted massive

THE ISSUE…
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There, now you know

BETTER?
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“I first realised my penis was conceptualisation of something
above average size when I more than twice normal
measured myself at the age of stretching them wide is more
10. I was 8-inch hard and didn’t arousing than the actual
think anything of it to be quite penetration; it’s basically mental
honest. My schoolmates were, of foreplay during intercourse,
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saw it in the changing rooms. stimulation. Women who prefer
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it’ll dip into the toilet water, which discreet member entering them.
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THE
SLEEK

THE
GEEK

FROM GEEK TO SLEEK Why do we need our hit makers to look like Adonis?
And is it possible to buy the perfect body?

I
t was almost certainly a first in the history compilation of club classics, stick out one or In part, it’s a symptom of the wider cultural
of celebrity underwear endorsements. two singles with a bunch of sexy ladies in the rise of the “spornosexual” (a term coined by
As Calvin Harris stripped to his skivvies video, do the odd Essential Mix series for prolific term coiner and writer Mark
for Emporio Armani recently, barely a bit their own labels. That was it. That was all that Simpson). “Sporno” is a combination of
of public attention was directed at his was expected of them. “sport” and “porno” — pinpointing two of the
bulge. Instead, the world’s collective eye In the last five years, though, things have biggest influences on the modern-male
fixed itself about five inches higher — changed. Where Jive Bunny and Fatboy Slim ideal: The lean-yet-shredded physiques of
somewhere around those thick bands of paved the way, knob twiddlers like Mark athletes and adult entertainers [Fig.1].
muscle that bisect his belly button — as we Ronson, David Guetta, Skrillex and Avicii have From magazines and movies to the music
whispered, “Shit. When did Calvin Harris get all stepped out from behind the decks to charts, many men in the public eye have been
so ripped?” become fully fledged global popstars in their attempting to bulk up in line with those who
Muscle-bound men in pop are by no means own right. play professional sports for a living, or those
a new phenomenon. We’ve had them for Calvin Harris has always been the poster who hump on camera. (Or, in a few specific
decades now — be they tough-guy gangsta boy of the producer-popstar crossovers. He cases, do both) [Fig.2].
rappers (50 Cent), smooth R&B sex sang his own songs, starred in his own videos This trend has trickled down to us laymen,
machines (Usher) or Chippendales who can — so it does make sense that he would be too. According to surveyed figures, 2014 saw
just about hold a tune (Peter Andre). the first to make the transition from record numbers of men in countries like
But, up until recently, no-one really knew, or bedroom-dwelling music maker to blonde England getting their schlubby butts into gear
cared, what DJ-producer types looked like. beefcake cover star. But why has this only and signing up at gyms and fitness clubs,
They would put their name to a bi-annual just happened? with memberships exceeding 8 million for the
ALTHOUGH A WASHBOARD STOMACH WON’T album that the members really started to beef
up (interestingly, the same time frame as
NECESSARILY GUARANTEE [MUSIC ARTISTS] Calvin Harris), even though they already had
their multi-million fanbase locked down
A GOLD DISC, IT WILL, AT THE VERY LEAST, long before.

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Still, it would be disingenuous to suggest
that a six-pack is not helpful in any way to
your modern celebrity. It most definitely is.
first time ever. Combined with huge surges in Because although a washboard stomach
downloads of fitness apps for smartphones won’t necessarily guarantee you a gold disc, it
(Google claims that Health and Fitness was will, at the very least, guarantee you some
the fastest-growing app category last year) actual gold.
and the new fashion for wearable fitness To an advertiser, a popstar with pecs you
trackers [Fig.3], it is clear that we, as a people, could bounce a coin off is dynamite. Agencies
are trying harder to look harder. can’t sign them up fast enough. Calvin Harris
It’s no surprise then, that we’re seeing more landed Armani, Justin Bieber got Calvin
buff bods in the charts. But does it actually Klein, Peter Andre is still raking in that sweet,
help a popstar to be ripped? sweet Icelandic dollar. Even Iggy Pop — who
Taking a look at the UK’s top-20-selling looks like a Californian Halloween decoration
singles of 2014, we see that Calvin Harris just Fig.1 — flogs car insurance with his leathery old
crept into the final count with Summer, which A lot of personal trainers abs out.
say that most of their male clients
was the 19th-best-selling single of the year. still ask for a “T ” physique. In days gone by, this would have been
Above him? Sam Smith — a man who looks called selling out. Sure, you can dress it up
(and sounds) like he is perpetually desperate however you like; justify it by talking about
to pop the top button of his shirt. He had the how you “feel an affinity to the brand ethos”
18th and 17th-best-selling singles of the year. (Harris), or are “honoured to be part of the
And above him? Ed Sheeran — someone legacy” (Bieber). Essentially though, it’s about
who can’t seem to conduct a single interview the money. And while lucrative endorsements
without turning the conversation to his love of might not improve their sales, or get them
burgers. He got the 11th and fifth. booked at South By South West festival, the
The evidence therefore suggests that being paydays are huge and it boosts their profile
stacked is no real shortcut to success. So, immeasurably.
perhaps, success is a shortcut to getting So what can we expect next from our
stacked? multi-talented superstars? What brave new
A study conducted by UK’s Nuffield Health Fig.2 worlds are there for the singer-producer-DJ-
in 2012 showed that people who earned less This was going to be a picture of a model to conquer? Like fellow producer-
world-famous footballer. But our
than $40k a year would spend an hour a lawyers have advised against it. So performer hybrids Dr Dre and will.i.am, a
week in the gym on average, whereas here’s a photo of a chimera — a natural extension for Calvin Harris: The Brand
someone earning over $200k would spend at mythical two-headed fire-breathing would be delving into the world of tech. But if
beast said to have lived in Anatolia
least three hours. (modern-day Turkey). he’s truly serious about maximising his brand
It’s fairly safe to say that Calvin Harris’s potential long-term (and we have no cause to
earning potential and his personal-training doubt it, given the ease at which he started
regimen would fit that same curve pretty talking corporate gibberish the second
neatly — even if Nuffield Health doesn’t have Armani opened their wallets), he’s going to
the exact stats for DJs who earn $46 million a want to move into philanthropy.
year. Finishing off the “package” with It might not seem a natural step for him —
Colgate-white perfect teeth, a geometrically celebrities don’t usually start doing the heavy
sound haircut and a never-ending supply of charity work until they’re well into their forties.
understated yet immaculately tailored But given that Scotland’s much-reported
garments is just a matter of spending the “obesity time-bomb” is currently costing the
money on a team of people whose sole country an estimated $9 billion, and with two
purpose in life is to make you look fantastic. thirds of the population considered to be
PHOTOS: TPG IMAGES/CLICK PHOTOS

Harris isn’t the only one either. Justin Bieber overweight, there has never been a better
first became a global megastar as a mop- time for a Scot who went from pasty little
topped little muppet with a body like Morph. Fig.3 spod to bona-fide beefcake to show us all
One of the selling points of Apple’s
Now the money’s rolling in, he’s got pumped. smartwatch is its potential as a how we can achieve a beach-ready bod.
One Direction, too. It wasn’t until its third health and fitness gadget. Calvin Harris, your people need you. FHM

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The road to the Final was
paved with seriously well-
equipped photographers, as
we unveiled Top 10 Finalists
at Bugis Junction on 19
and 20 April. Here is what
you’ve missed. Visit our
Singapore FHM Facebook
page for updates on the
FHM Models search.
POWERLIFTING CHAMP,
DERRICK KIM, SHOWS US
HOW IT’S DONE.

ELITE 2015
On top of CrossFit WODs, Cheah put
himself on a powerlifting programme for
two years. He then joined a CrossFit box
and is now the head coach of CrossFit
Team EPN (Elite Pro Statera, one of 11 boxes in Singapore.
Nutrition) athlete John Under the tutelage of national
Cheah wins opening weightlifter Lewis Chua, Cheah’s progress
round of the inaugural escalated quickly. He is now able to move
competition that searches some very impressive numbers; the 80kg
for Singapore’s fitness. six-footer can squat 170kg, deadlift
200kg, snatch 100kg and clean and jerk
John Cheah’s fitness journey began in 130kg. He’s also one of the top local
2011 when he started working out at the CrossFitters, winning regionally in CrossFit
gym. He wanted to become stronger so he and weightlifting.
could perform better on stage. The In his quest to bring out the best of his
24-year-old undergraduate is a movement body, Cheah joined the inaugural Elite
performer, physical-theatre actor and 2015, presented by Elite Pro Nutrition,
contemporary dance. He followed the The competition kicked off its first of three
“300 Spartan Workout” and drills from a rounds on 19 April at Bugis Junction,
functional-exercise book. testing the endurance of 60 athletes
A year later, Cheah discovered CrossFit across three categories: Men’s Open,
and followed the WODs (Workout of the Women’s Open and Team.
Day) on its website. “I was ‘smoked’ on my Athletes were put through two
first WOD but I fell in love with it. I liked metabolic-conditioning events; one in the
how my body was being pushed to my morning and the other in the afternoon.
limits,” he said. During lunch break, Team EPN athlete and
national powerlifting champion, Derrick
JOHN CHEAH Kim, gave a powerlifting demo where he
(CENTRE).
did a deadlift ladder of up to 220kg.
Sports host Kelly Latimer then led a
#GetSweat high-intensity interval training.
Unsurprisingly, Cheah dominated the
Men’s Open to take top spot going into
the second round on 19 July, which will
test their pure strength. The overall Top 10
from each category will advance to the
Grand Finals on 18 October.

Singapore FHM is the official magazine


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at www.elitesgfittest.com or @elitesgfittest.

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WOMAN

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FHM CELEBRATES OUR 200TH ISSUE
WITH THE INIMITABLE JEAN DANKER,
RADIO’S DEFINITIVE BABE.

ON TOP
Words Janine Lee Art Direction Alvin Leow & Pyron Tan Photography Ealbert Ho Styling Arthur Tan
FROM 98.7FM'S SAY IT WITH MUSIC TO 95FM’S CARTUNES , OUR
GENERATION HAS LITERALLY GROWN UP WITH THIS RADIO DJ’S INSTANTLY
RECOGNISABLE VOICE. AND WHILE WE DON’T PROFESS TO UNDERSTAND

C
WHAT MAKES AN ICON, CHANCES ARE IF YOU ASK THE MAN ON THE STREET
TO NAME A LOCAL FEMALE DJ, IT’S GOING TO BE JEAN DANKER. EVERY TIME.
Companion, buddy and confidante the office; all of us take turns to flip
— it’s strange how a person you’ve through it. I enjoy FHM Upgrade; the
never met in the flesh can take on all articles are very interesting.
these roles. It’s this innate ability to How would your colleagues react to
connect; to relate to a silent, unseen this latest shoot?
audience through music, inflection I think the girls would be proud of
and sound waves, that’s allowed Jean me. As for the guys… Well, guys will
to develop a relationship with her be guys!
listeners. People don’t only think of What’s a typical day like for you?
her as some far-flung celebrity; they The one constant I have on weekdays,
think of her as a friend. And that’s a 5pm to 8pm, is Cartunes; everything
sure sign that this DJ has been doing else works around it. My first
it right all this time. appointment usually starts at noon
Currently in her 20th year in (meetings, voice-overs, production,
radio, Jean has become a woman who events). If I have night events, I’ll
knows exactly what she wants, is scoot right off after my radio show,
comfortable in her own skin and at have supper at 11pm, then head home.
the very top of her game. It was only I’m not a morning person because I
fitting that FHM invited the lovely have to stay fresh for my evening
lady to luxury resort Sri Panwa show; I need to be very coherent in my
Phuket for our shoot — to hang out, thoughts to entertain.
celebrate milestones and bask in the How would you react if you were
glory of being all grown up. transferred to the morning show?
Let me tell you a secret: I was actually
It’s been nine years since you supposed to do the morning show
appeared on our cover. What has with The Muttons. But I couldn’t see
been the biggest change in your life? myself waking up that early or
Being in a real, stable and happy penetrating that 10-year bromance!
relationship. I’m also more I’ve been doing my evening show for
comfortable in my own skin. Looking
back on that shoot, I probably had a
lot of insecurities, as you would have
when you’re in your 20s. But I feel I WAS SUPPOSED TO
DO THE MORNING
great now.
So 30s has been kind to you?
Definitely, I know who I am and what
I want in life. I’m not afraid to be
myself and I’m not apologetic about SHOW WITH THE
that. It comes with age and wisdom.
Has your impression of FHM MUTTONS, BUT I
COULDN’T SEE MYSELF
changed over the years?
I feel like FHM has grown up. The
direction of this shoot is very stylish
and I love it.
When was the last time you picked PENETRATING THAT
up a copy of FHM?
We have a lot of copies lying around 10-YEAR BROMANCE!
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JEAN DANKER

BLOCK PARTY HIGH-NECK ONE-


PIECE MAILOT, BY SEAFOLLY.
BANGLES, BY COLETTE.

024 06/15
nine years; listeners are familiar
with me whether I’ve had co-hosts
(I’m that sentimental) and still meet
people in their 30s who had written
IF I’M HAVING A
or not. And looking at it from the
station’s point of view, it was better
in to Say it with Music. An entire
generation of listeners grew up BAD DAY, CHANCES
ARE PEOPLE WON’T
to utilise my strengths separately with it — and with me. I love that.
at different times of the day than It makes me feel like I made a
just focus everything on the difference and I made people happy.
morning timeslot.
Is it difficult to sound chirpy on
You’re pretty much the last
woman standing in radio from the
KNOW ABOUT IT.
air when you’re having a bad day? “old days”…
If I’m having a bad day, chances are It’s hard to find purists who are Has there ever been a song that
people won’t know about it. I just obsessed with radio nowadays, you refuse to play on air?
naturally present in a way that’s which is what I was back when I Our music director programs all
positive. Most DJs have a genuinely realised I wanted to work in radio. I the music; sometimes he puts a
positive disposition. listened to Perfect 10 religiously little extra in case we run out of
Was the connection with listeners and, at 14 years old, I was very songs. But the ones I’ll delete if I
stronger “back in the day”? single-minded about being on ever see them are trashy ’90s stuff
Of course. Back then, you didn’t Perfect 10. I knew it was going to like Mambo No 5 or Macarena,
have the Internet or other happen at some point; I just didn’t which we don’t really play a lot of
distractions. Now we’re competing think it’d happen so quickly. I anyway. I love happy, upbeat songs,
with a thousand things and people’s started part-timing with 98.7FM at so even anything too depressing, I
attention spans are so short. Back 16 and joined full-time when I might not play. Summertime
then, I had listeners who’d sent in turned 19. Sadness is a beautiful and popular
very detailed, elaborate dedications Do you always get what you want track, but if I spotted it and had a
just to be spotted. In fact, I’ve kept a in life? choice, sorry Lana Del Rey, but you
little box of stuff from that period If anybody really wants something got to go.
and there’s no other alternative,
you’ll get it. Of course, you have to
work for it. It’s good to be slightly
obsessive and passionate about
things you’re so drawn to.
JEAN DANKER

You’d rather listen to Mambo No 5


on repeat mode than…
Be stuck in a room with a bunch of
lizards. I’m so afraid of them that we
had a segment called The Lizard Tales
on the show. People would call in and
tell us about their encounters.
Someone once wrote a hilarious song
called Goodbye Cicak and we played it.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve
done in the radio booth?
I change behind the radio booth quite
often when I have to attend events
after the show. We also have bar stools
with wheels in the studio. One time,
Mike and I were bored, so we grabbed
a stool each, laid on our bellies on
them and had a race within the small
confines of the radio booth.
How different are you on and off air?
I’m pretty much the same person,
except you won’t catch me cursing
and swearing on air! I’m a bit
introverted but because of the nature
of my job, I have to be more
extroverted. Off air, I love my quiet
time, sitting in a room with the lights
dimmed and just enjoying time alone.
That’s a side people don’t know.
You’ve been in radio for two decades.
Ever felt bored?
It’s incredible; it doesn’t feel like it’s
been 20 years. I’m still having fun,
passionate about it and enjoying

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myself. I still want to give. There’s so
much more I feel I can do.
Like the back end of things?

SHENANIGANS
I’ve thought about it but I don’t fancy
it. Maybe I could give back in a
different way, by helping new people
Jean contemplates our number of the month. who are coming into radio, or offering
mentorship. I’ve learnt an immense
I want 200 doing our jobs. And might have listened amount and I want to give back. If
vacations like this we’ll all be chilling to it 200 times anybody asks me anything about
one in Sri Panwa. If I and having a already. I’d drive radio, I’m very willing to sit down
could live till 200 margarita. I put 200km for Teck Kee with them and talk about it.
years old, I’d buy a 200% effort into Pau at Killiney Road. In 2006, you mentioned the future of
big house and chill my radio show I’d spend $200 right radio was going to be sexy, and this
out since I’m going to every single day, now on a nice shoot confirms that. Where will
be around for a long working out my arms massage. My radio go from here?
time. But how would at Pilates and 200-year time You’ll be seeing a lot more of us radio
I look like? I’d indulge perfecting my capsule would DJs if you haven’t already; we’re
in 200 days of eyeliner. I could listen include my acting on TV, hosting events and
Pilates. I love it! The to Love Me Like headphones, a Say It doing photo shoots. We’re becoming
world in 200 years You Do by Ellie With Music letter that multi-hyphenates. Which means all of
time will see cars Goulding 200 I’ve kept and a copy us will be working even harder than
flying and robots times. But I think I of this FHM issue. we already are. It’s a good thing,
really, that I love what I do. FHM

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IT’S HARD TO FIND PURISTS


WHO ARE OBSESSED WITH
RADIO, WHICH IS WHAT I WAS
BACK WHEN I REALISED THAT I
WANTED TO WORK IN RADIO.
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AKEMI
KATSUKI
# ISSUE 159 (JAN 2012)

“A TALKATIVE GUY WOULD BE IDEAL


BECAUSE I’M A SHY PERSON… HE
ALSO HAS TO RESPECT ME. I DON’T
REALLY CARE ABOUT APPEARANCE.”
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DOMINIQUE
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NEXT DOOR
WINNERS
# ISSUE 150 (APR 2011)

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CELESTINA TIEW,


NORAINE IDRIS, EILEEN TAN, MANDY SOONG,
LUCINDA LEONG.

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JESSICA
CAMBENSY
# ISSUE 185 (MAR 2014)

“TO BE A UFC OCTAGON GIRL,


PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW

YOU NEED TO HAVE ENTHUSIASM


— AND BOOBS!”
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WENDY 022 AMANDA 023 LI 024 MAYNE 025


SEEN TOH PEISHUAN LIM
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NANG ACE
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AYLNA
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# ISSUE 193 (NOV 2014)
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HUANG XUAN CHU LONG
# ISSUE 194 (DEC 2014) # ISSUE 186 (APR 2014) # ISSUE 192 (OCT 2014) # ISSUE 197 (MAR 2015)

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POH
XIANG YU
# ISSUE 190 (AUG 2014)

“AMBITION IS IMPORTANT
TO ME. I CAN’T BE WITH A
GUY WHO DOESN’T KNOW
WHERE HE’S GOING IN LIFE.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: KELVIN CHIA
200
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036

CHUA
HUIRONG
# ISSUE 189 (JUL 2014)

“MOST WOMEN DON’T LIKE


GUYS THROWING
THEMSELVES AT US… THE
BEST WAY IS TO JUST BE
COOL AND FRIENDLY.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: HONG CHEE YAN
MEL 038 NICOLE 039
TAN NG
# ISSUE 193 (NOV 2014) # ISSUE 198 (APR 2015)

ARA
KIM
# ISSUE 185 (MAR 2014)
037 MIKUNI
MAISAKI
040 PRAYA
LUNDBERG
041
# ISSUE 194 (DEC 2014) # ISSUE 196 (FEB 2015)

PHOTOGRAPHY: AIK CHEN, EALBERT HO, EJAY LEUNG, HONG CHEE YAN, JOEL LOW, KELVIN CHIA, MARK LEE, TADA VARICH

CHERYL 042 EILEEN 043 SHERYL LIM 044 045


WEE CHEW & MELISSA LIM
# ISSUE 199 (MAY 2015) # ISSUE 193 (NOV 2014) # ISSUE 195 (JAN 2015)

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046 SONYA
DAVISON
# ISSUE 191 (SEP 2014)

“MY BEST DATING ADVICE: BECOME HER FRIEND


FIRST. LET HER SEE YOU FOR WHO YOU REALLY ARE,
THEN SHE WILL REALLY LOVE YOU — NOT JUST A
SHALLOW ATTRACTION.”
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AIMEE
CHENG-
BRADSHAW
# ISSUE 197 (MAR 2015)

“I SHOT A LOOK BOOK FOR AN


UNDERWEAR BRAND AND THEY
ASKED ME TO POSE WITH A
WATERMELON BECAUSE THE
PHOTOGRAPHY: NICKY LOH

UNDERWEAR HAD WATERMELON


MOTIFS ON IT. I ALSO HAD TO DO
LUNGES WITH PINEAPPLES!”
ALICE 048 CORDELIA 049
MA LOW
# ISSUE 187 (MAY 2014) # ISSUE 188 (JUN 2014)

YUMIKA
ANGELINE
YAP
050 OPHELIA
WAN
051 HOSKIN
# ISSUE 189 (JUL 2014)
052
# ISSUE 196 (FEB 2015) # ISSUE 182 (DEC 2013)

PHOTOGRAPHY: AIK CHEN, EALBERT HO, EJAY LEUNG, HONG CHEE YAN, JOEL LOW, KELVIN CHIA, MARK LEE, NICKY LOH

JESSLYN 053 GABY 054 JOJO 055 AKI 056


TAN TAN LAI LEE
# ISSUE 171 (JAN 2013 ) # ISSUE 181 (NOV 2013) # ISSUE 188 (JUN 2014) # ISSUE 178 (AUG 2013)

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CRYSTAL Q QIAO
# ISSUE 167 (SEP 2012) # ISSUE 150 (APR 2011)

VENICE
MIN
# ISSUE 178 (AUG 2013)
057 MAYA
SANO
060 YUNN
YEE
061
# ISSUE 177 (JUL 2013) # ISSUE 172 (FEB 2013)
PHOTOGRAPHY: DAVID CHEN, JOEL LOW, NICKY LOH, RICKY

WAN 062 NITA 063 KYELLE 064 NIKATE 065


ZHUO LEI ONG KUNLAYANAN
# ISSUE 179 (SEP 2013) # ISSUE 199 (MAY 2015) # ISSUE 173 (MAR 2013) # ISSUE 175 (MAY 2013)

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JACQUI
THIBODEAUX
# ISSUE 152 (JUN 2011)

“WHEN I WAS YOUNG, I HAD ALWAYS


WANTED TO BE A VET… LATER ON,
WHEN I WATCHED DOCUMENTARIES
OF PEOPLE PERFORMING SURGERIES
ON ANIMALS, I CHANGED MY MIND."
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
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TAN TEMPREECHA
# ISSUE 176 (JUN 2013) # ISSUE 175 (MAY 2013)

LINDA
CYNTHIA
KUANG
069 SAKI
TACHIBANA
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# ISSUE 182 (DEC 2013)
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EMMA 072 NATALIE 073 YANEEKANT 074 NICOLE 075


KURNIA YEO BOONTA CHEN
# ISSUE 160 (FEB 2012) # ISSUE 199 (MAY 2015) # ISSUE 166 (AUG 2012) # ISSUE 167 (SEP 2012)

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LYNN
TAN
# ISSUE 171 (JAN 2011)

“THE WORST CRITICISM


I’VE HEARD [AFTER BEING
CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE
SINGAPORE] WAS THAT MY
BOOBS WERE FAKE. I WON THE
FHM MODELS CONTEST WITH
THIS SAME PAIR!”

PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW


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WANG
# ISSUE 184 (FEB 2014)

“I HAVE THIS THING FOR


ASIAN BOYS… THEY DON’T
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW

HAVE TO BE TALL, BUT HAVE


TO BE AMBITIOUS.”
CHRISTINE 078 MELODY 079
HALLAUER LOW
# ISSUE 176 (JUN 2013) # ISSUE 167 (SEP 2012)

CHONTIDA
SHARON
B TAN
080 JAMIE
ANG
081 CHATSIRICHAI
# ISSUE 175 (MAY 2013)
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RETNO 083 VAUNE 084 URI SUNG- 085 KAORU 086


DWI ASTUTI PHAN VARANUSAK KIKUCHI
# ISSUE 169 (NOV 2012) # ISSUE 180 (OCT 2013) # ISSUE 162 (APR 2012) # ISSUE 163 (MAY 2012)

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087 KIM LEE
# ISSUE 157 (NOV 2011)

“I HAVE MY OWN SIGNATURE


MILKSHAKE BACK IN LA AT
MILLIONS OF MILKSHAKES — IT’S
NAMED AFTER ME AND APPARENTLY
IT’S A CURE FOR HANGOVERS.”
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TEO LULU
# ISSUE 157 (NOV 2011) # ISSUE 179 (SEP 2013)

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ESTHER
LEE
090 JANICE
GOH
091 SYA
# ISSUE 181 (NOV 2013)
092
# ISSUE 180 (OCT 2013) # ISSUE 170 (DEC 2012)
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW, NICKY LOH

CLOVIE 093 CHEN 094 LENG 095 MIAO 096


PECK WEI YEIN PREMIER
# ISSUE 164 (JUN 2012) # ISSUE 176 (JUN 2013) # ISSUE 162 (APR 2012) # ISSUE 163 (MAY 2012)

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LIUZ
HSINYA
# ISSUE 171 (JAN 2011)

“I LOVE THE [TAIWANESE] FOOD,


ESPECIALLY THE STREET FOOD.
MY FAVOURITE IS YAN SU JI.
IT’S A SORT OF FRIED CHICKEN.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
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MONICA
YIN
# ISSUE 180 (OCT 2013)

“IF MY PARTNER WAS A CAR,


HE WOULD PROBABLY BE
SOMETHING SAFE AND STEADY.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
NUCH 099 CELESTINE 100
POLWARATTANA TAN
# ISSUE 182 (DEC 2013) # ISSUE 159 (JAN 2012)

JAYNE
JEAN TAN
& PEARLYN KOH
101 102 CHEN
# ISSUE 169 (NOV 2012)
103
# ISSUE 173 (MAR 2013)

PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW, NICKY LOH

JUNE 104 JVNNE 105 SARAH 106 AUNCHANOK 107


WEE ZHENG BALL HUNCHAN
# ISSUE 148 (FEB 2011) # ISSUE 170 (DEC 2012) # ISSUE 175 (MAY 2013) # ISSUE 162 (APR 2012)

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LYDIA 108 TANYA 109


ANG CHU
# ISSUE 148 (FEB 2011) # ISSUE 164 (JUN 2012)

DJ
ELLIE
JUNG
110 ANGEL
CHONG
111 TENASHAR
# ISSUE 194 (DEC 2014)
112
# ISSUE 174 (APR 2013) # ISSUE 165 (JUL 2012)
PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO, JOEL LOW, NICKY LOH, ROY LIM

RACHAEL 113 CHEN 114 CHLOE 115 SHIELLA 116


SIA YU TAI LEE
# ISSUE 160 (FEB 2012) # ISSUE 172 (FEB 2013) # ISSUE 159 (JAN 2012) # ISSUE 152 (JUN 2011)

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CYNTHIA
KOH
# ISSUE 169 (NOV 2012)

“WITH MY FRIENDS, YOU SEE


A DIFFERENT SIDE OF ME —
I CAN BE A BIT CRAZY.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
200
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118

MAGIC
BABE NING
# ISSUE 172 (FEB 2013)

“NEVER EVER, EVER, SHOW ME


A MAGIC TRICK IF YOU WANT
TO IMPRESS ME.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW


CHRISSIE 119 SERENE 120
CHAU SOO
# ISSUE 149 (MAR 2011) # ISSUE 168 (OCT 2012)

KIM HA YUL
LARA
ZIZ
121 XIAO
XIAN
122 & YEE AH RIN
# ISSUE 194 (DEC 2014)
123 124
# ISSUE 161 (MAR 2012) # ISSUE 153 (JUL 2011)

PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW, HO KUO HUEI, HONG CHEE YAN

ERINA 125 AI 126 AMY 127 CHRISTINA 128


LIN YAMAGUCHI KAO TAN
# ISSUE 174 (APR 2013) # ISSUE 188 (JUN 2014) # ISSUE 170 (DEC 2012) # ISSUE 149 (MAR 2011)

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129 MAGGIE
TAN
# ISSUE 148 (FEB 2011)

“I USED TO BELIEVE WOMEN SHOULD


BE TREATED LIKE PRINCESSES; WE
SHOULD JUST TAKE AND NOT GIVE.
HOWEVER, AS I GOT MORE MATURE,
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW

I DISCOVERED A RELATIONSHIP
SHOULD WORK BOTH WAYS.”
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KAREN 130 CHANNELLE 131


BORDADOR YEO
# ISSUE 153 (JUL 2011) # ISSUE 145 (NOV 2010)

NADINE
HELEN
SU
132 MERETE
NOER
133 ANN THOMAS
# ISSUE 149 (MAR 2011)
134
# ISSUE 125 (MAR 2009) # ISSUE 149 (MAR 2011)
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHING, EALBERT HO, JOEL LOW

PLOY 135 RIS 136 DAWN 137 KAROLYN 138


JINDACHOTE LOW HO VANICEK
# ISSUE 160 (FEB 2012) # ISSUE 134 (DEC 2009) # ISSUE 139 (MAY 2010) # ISSUE 137 (MAR 2010)

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JASMINE
LI
# ISSUE 131 (SEP 2009)

“I PREFER MY GUY IN BOXERS


[OVER BRIEFS]. I’D RATHER ‘IT’
BREATHE THAN HAVE ‘IT’
CONTAINED.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO
200
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SARAH
TAN
# ISSUE 144 (OCT 2010)

“I DIDN’T LIKE THAT FOR THE


MAJORITY OF MY CAREER [ AS A
VJ ], THE ONLY REASON I HAD
THAT JOB WAS BECAUSE OF THE
WAY I LOOK.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
SHARMAINE 141 UCHIMIYA 142
TOH ARI
# ISSUE 143 (SEP 2010) # ISSUE 103 (MAY 2007)

KAY
HANNAH
TAN
143 SINDY
ANG
144 KAY
# ISSUE 130 (AUG 2009)
145
# ISSUE 111 (JAN 2009) # ISSUE 122 (DEC 2008)

PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW, KELVIN CHIA

VANESSA 146 ALESSANDRA 147 RACHAEL 148 GERMAINE 149


GOH RENOVAH OLIVERO CHOW
# ISSUE 119 (SEP 2008) # ISSUE 158 (DEC 2011) # ISSUE 138 (APR 2010) # ISSUE 118 (AUG 2008)

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EVELYN 150 LISA KIM 151


MARIA NG FLEMING
# ISSUE 118 (AUG 2008) # ISSUE 116 (JUN 2008)

KUEK
MAY
WU
152 ALICIA
PAN
153 ZI YI
# ISSUE 179 (044 2010)
154
# ISSUE 134 (DEC 2009) # ISSUE 127 (MAY 2009)
PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO, JOEL LOW, KELVIN CHIA, SIMON SIM

JESSICA 155 LYNN 156 CYNTHIA 157 WANG 158


TAN POH LEE LIYA
# ISSUE 108 (OCT 2007) # ISSUE 133 (NOV 2009) # ISSUE 149 (MAR 2011) # ISSUE 101 (MAR 2007)

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KELLY
POON
# ISSUE 112 (FEB 2008)

“IT FEELS WEIRD TO BE


SOMEONE’S OBJECT OF DESIRE.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOEL LOW
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ANDREA
FONSEKA
# ISSUE 128 (JUN 2009)

“ACHIEVEMENTS ARE HARD TO


QUANTIFY. THERE ARE MANY
PEOPLE OUT THERE DOING
AMAZING THINGS WITH
THEIR LIVES.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: KELVIN CHIA
MELODY 161 KRISLYNN 162
CHEN NG
# ISSUE 138 (APR 2010) # ISSUE 146 (DEC 2010)

DENISE
GWENDOLYN
WAN
163 FLORA
CHEUNG
164 KELLER
# ISSUE 131 (SEP 2009)
165
# ISSUE 111 (JAN 2008) # ISSUE 156 (OCT 2011)

PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO, JOEL LOW

AZUSA 166 EVA 167 GISELLE 168 HIRUMA 169


HIGA ANG CHIA AKI
# ISSUE 126 (APR 2009) # ISSUE 118 (AUG 2008) # ISSUE 135 (JAN 2010) # ISSUE 103 (MAY 2005)

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170 LINDA
LIAO
# ISSUE 094 (SEP 2006)

“I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY GUYS ALWAYS


DRAW AN EQUIVALENT BETWEEN CARS
AND WOMEN.”
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CARRIE CHONG 171 172


& JEAN DANKER
# ISSUE 096 (OCT 2006)

JAIME
DAWN
YEO
173 DEBBIE
WONG
174 TEO
# ISSUE 082 (AUG 2005)
175
# ISSUE 087 (JAN 2006) # ISSUE 094 (SEP 2006)
PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO, JOEL LOW, RAYMOND TOH, SIMON SIM

ELIZABETH 176 PAMELA 177 CHLOE 178 SOPHIA 179


MOULTON CHONG TAI LIM
# ISSUE 158 (DEC 2011) # ISSUE 138 (APR 2010) # ISSUE 092 (JUN 2006) # ISSUE 156 (OCT 2011)

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WONG
LI-LIN
# ISSUE 084 (OCT 2005)

“ADVERSITY HAS SHAPED MY


VALUES AND GOOD FORTUNE HAS
MADE ME WANT TO BE A BETTER
PERSON AND NOT TO BE
POSSESSIVE IN LIFE.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: SIMON SIM

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CHRISTY
YOW
# ISSUE 122 (DEC 2008)

“I DON’T OWN ANY SEXY


LINGERIE. COMFORT IS
MORE IMPORTANT
THAN LACE.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: EALBERT HO
MELISSA 182 LIM 183
FAITH YEO PEIFEN
# ISSUE 146 (DEC 2010) # ISSUE 096 (OCT 2006)

ONG
CHEN
BREE YANG
184 ANNIE
YANG
185 AI LENG
# ISSUE 135 (JAN 2010)
186
# ISSUE 092 (JUN 2006) # ISSUE 086 (DEC 2005)

PHOTOGRAPHY: ELIZA PHUA, JOEL LOW, HO KUO HUEI, HONG CHEE YAN, RAYMOND TOH

EILEEN 187 FELICIA 188 JOEY 189 MAIA 190


TAN CHIN SWEE LEE
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COCO 191 ADELE 192


CHIANG WONG
# ISSUE 090 (APR 2006) # ISSUE 158 (DEC 2011)

BETTY
CARLA
DELAROSA
193 SIAU
JIAHUI
194 ZHOU
# ISSUE 155 (SEP 2011)
195
# ISSUE 142 (AUG 2010) # ISSUE 096 (OCT 2006)
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HANNAH 196 KATHRYN 197 JACQUELINE 198 DESIREE 199


TAN LIM HOW SIAHAAH
# ISSUE 160 (FEB 2012) # ISSUE 092 (JUN 2006) # ISSUE 145 (NOV 2010) # ISSUE 085 (NOV 2005)

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STEPH
SONG
# ISSUE 083 (SEP 2005)

“THE WORLD NEEDS DATE


MOVIES. NO GIRL WANTS TO SEE
YELLOW TESTICLES RIPPED OFF
(LIKE IN SIN CITY) ON THE FIRST
DATE… I THINK.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: AIK CHEN
FHM MODELS 2015

LAST
STANDING
In the famous ’70s TV action series Charlie’s Angels, detective-agency honcho
Charlie Townsend had three gorgeous girls to call his own. But he’s got
nothing on us, as we roll out our top 10 FHM Models 2015 finalists. All decked out in
lingerie and swimwear, they have earned the right to be labelled as the city’s sexiest girls.
Words Janine Lee & Timothy Wee Art direction Pyron Tan Photography Mark Lee Styling Arthur Tan

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W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 22
Occupation:
Student
Instagram:
coco_zyon

KOKO
Why should you be our FHM Models
2015 winner?
I’m sexy and as real as any Asian girl
out there.
What is your most valuable asset?
Me, myself and I — I consider being
an independent woman my most
valuable asset.
Tell us something not many people
know about you.
I’m quite a seasoned poker player.
What’s the biggest criticism you’ve
received from an ex?
My ex called me skinny; he said I
looked just like a bamboo stick! But I
took it in my stride and smiled.
Everybody knows it’s easier to gain
weight than to lose it, so I don’t know
why he kicked up such a fuss.
If a genie granted you three wishes,
what would you wish for?
I’d wish for a successful long career.
Then, I’d ask to be Asia’s top model…
and probably save “world peace”
for last.
W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 25
Occupation:
Auditor

What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?


It might sound weird but I really
enjoy telling white lies.
What’s your best feature?
My smile; it brings joy and warmth
to others.
Why should you be our FHM Models
2015 winner?
I have all the traits of a winner. In all
my dealings, I have proven to be
confident, versatile and professional.
Besides, I’d be honoured to be the
face of such an established
men’s magazine.
What should we do to impress you
on a first date?
It’s very important to be gentlemanly
on a first date. I like a down-to-earth
guy who is friendly and has a sense of
romance.
Where can we find you on a

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Saturday night?
I enjoy “live” band music,so you can
find me chilling at a bar, listening to
great tunes.

SHERINE
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W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 20
Occupation:
Cheerleading coach
and model
Instagram:
lpeishi_cheryl

CHERYL
Describe yourself in one word.
Brave. Everyone has been through
tough times but it is in my personality
to always fight instead of run away.
What’s your most valuable asset?
My values. Having participated in
competitive sport since 10 years
old, I understand the importance
of values for success — a fact
lost on most people.
Tell us something not many
people know about you.
Not only is rope skipping
my forte, I’ve competed in
international rope-skipping
competitions. I’m also an active
cheerleader who has been
performing since 2013.
Where can we find you on a
Saturday night?
Practicing my gymnastic moves at
the gym.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done
at a party?
Does dancing on a podium at a
club count?
W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 19
Occupation:
A-level graduate
Instagram:
itsnoreenrachz

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Tell us something not many
people know about you.
It has always been my dream to be
cast in a TV drama series. Besides
a love for acting, I was also in my
secondary-school drama club.
What’s your biggest
guilty pleasure?
I love to blast my music and
dance alone.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve
done at a party?
I kissed a girl.
Describe yourself in one word.
Introvert. I don’t really like to
initiate conversations with others,
as I’m quite self-conscious.
What is your most
valuable asset?
My thick luscious eyelashes; they
are so dark I can practically save
on eyeliner.

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W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 26
Occupation:
Self-Employed
Instagram:
reena_yeo

REENA Describe yourself in one word.


Straightforward. I never like to hide
anything from people. No matter how
much it may hurt others, I prefer to
be honest.
What’s your most valuable asset?
I consider creative thinking an
important part of life. Hence,
I’m going to go with my
brain.
Why should you be our

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FHM Models 2015
winner?
It took a lot of
courage for me to
take part in this
competition. Since I
have already achieved
that personal goal, I
feel proud of myself; no
matter the result.
What’s the craziest thing
you’ve done at a party?
Once when I was really drunk,
I went around squeezing and
pinching people’s faces.
What should we do to impress you
on a first date?
I love a guy who knows how to create
a romantic atmosphere; bonus points
if he serenades me over dinner.
6 W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 21
Occupation:
Student
Instagram:
helloqing

Describe yourself in one word.


Bubbly. I love to laugh and adopt a
happy-go-lucky approach to life.
What’s the biggest criticism you’ve
received from an ex?
I’ve been told that I’m way too playful.
I have acknowledged the fact and tried
to dial my playfulness down, but I just
can’t control myself.
If a genie granted you three wishes,
what would you wish for?
I’d wish for my family to have a
comfortable retirement. Secondly, I’d
want an extra set of arms so that I
could be better at multitasking. Lastly,
I’d want the face and body of a
Victoria’s Secret model.
What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
Watching comedy flicks repeatedly. I
love re-watching favourites such as 21
Jump Street, The Hangover and Harold
& Kumar. I’m also a Star Wars geek.
Why should you be our FHM
Singapore Models 2015 winner?
I’m a fireball of energy that’ll
definitely bring something new to the
FHM table.

QING YU
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W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 20
Occupation:
Model
Instagram: xiaomxx

Describe yourself in one word.


Fierce. Whenever I meet people for
the first time, they think that I’m
fierce because of my tattoo. But deep
inside, I’m actually rather girlie.
Tell us something not many people
know about you.
In my younger days, I was very
rebellious and involved with some bad
company. Looking back, I realise it
was stupid of me.
Where can we find you on a
Saturday night?
While I used to love clubbing, I seldom
hang out at night these days. Usually,
I’d be home playing video games on
my PS3.
What’s your most valuable asset?
My face; I possess strong facial
features. And with makeup, I feel my
pretty face is probably my best
feature. Besides, people are partial to
girls with pretty faces.
Why should you be our FHM Models
2015 winner?
Besides five years of modelling
experience, I have the looks and sex
appeal to be this year’s winner.

MICHELLE
8 W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 30
Occupation:
HR professional
Instagram:
sharontan18

What’s your most valuable asset?


My slim, long legs; I’ve always
received compliments from others
about them. They are almost as long
as a guy’s!
Why should you be our FHM Models
2015 winner?
I want to use the winning photo shoot
to showcase my dazzling smile and
warm heart. By doing so, I hope I will
be able to spread happiness and

SHARON
positivity to all.

What’s the biggest criticism you’ve


received from an ex?
My ex once told me that I’m actually
wife material but he didn’t know if he
was ready for marriage. Though it
was hard to take, I’ve accepted it and
moved on. After all, I believe every
woman deserves someone who loves
her wholeheartedly.
Tell us something not many people
know about you.
I’m an independent person. Not many
people know that I single-handedly
brought an apartment unit three years
back and supported myself from a
young age.
If a genie granted you three wishes,
what would you wish for?
I’d ask the genie to make me happy
forever, before wishing for a clean bill
of health for everyone in the world.
Last but not least, I’d want the genie
to freeze my youthful face and body so
I could enjoy it forever!
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W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 27
Occupation:
Model

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Why should you be our FHM Model
2015 winner?
I’m a fresh face, and believe my looks
and personality would bring a
refreshing change. Besides being a
classy, curvy and confident woman, I
bring with me a wealth of experience
from my days as an air stewardess. It
will be an honour to grace the cover of
such a reputable magazine like FHM.
What’s your most valuable asset?
My eloquence; I’m seldom tongue-tied.
Being able to express myself well adds
to my confidence. Communication is
key to everything we do and getting
your message across prevents
misunderstandings.
What should we do to impress you on
a first date?
I don’t like to watch a movie on a first
date. I prefer to have a real
conversation to determine if we are
compatible. Hence, you’re better off
bringing me for a posh dinner and
drinks. A real gentleman turns me on
— that means picking me up and
dropping me off after the date,
opening any doors and keeping your
hands to yourself.

CARMEN Where can we find you on a


Saturday night?
When I’m not working, I’m either
sleeping at home or at the mall
running errands.
What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
I love to eat! I eat anything I want at
any given time. That’s probably why
I make it a ritual to have ice cream
and chocolates every single night.
W H O ’S
SHE?
Age: 23
Occupation:
Model
Instagram:
mayneluna

MAYNE
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done
at a party?
Once, I went up on stage to sing with
a “live” band. But I was so drunk I
only succeeded in messing up the
instruments.
Why should you be our FHM Models
2015 winner?
I’m not your average girl-next-door; if
you’re looking for a “crazy fun” girl,
I’m your best bet.
What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
I’m into skinny-dipping.
What’s your most valuable asset?
My eyes; there is a real depth to
them. In fact, if you look at my eyes,
you might find yourself drowning
in them.
Tell us something not many people
know about you.
Beneath my bad-girl image, I’m
actually an angel in disguise. Come a
little closer and I’ll show you a piece
of heaven. FHM

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American talk shows are constantly entertaining,


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ERIC
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Comedians sometimes get described as
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It’s like simultaneously watching a breakdown, a
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through a talk-show format and edited by a lotion on the FHM Models finalists after
madman. Each 15-minute episode of the show showers, after a flick through this book, you’ll
(most of which are on YouTube) is stranger than want to pack it all in and start your own
WORDS: FHM UK; PHOTOS: TPG IMAGES/CLICK PHOTOS

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TWEAKS THE KNOBS.

Filming Black Sea almost entirely Sounds like you’re a closet nerd…
on a submarine can’t have been the There’s a lot to be said for being a
easiest thing you’ve done… f**king nerd. The nerd is the secret
Look, you’ve got nine guys in a metal winner in life. It’s all well and good
tube, half of them Russian, half being flashy and all that shit, but
English-speaking, so yeah, it was very sticking around, not causing drama,
DVD
tight in there. I love a submarine knowing shit… f**king forget about
it. They win. It’s good to look like

BLACK
movie, but you’ve probably only got
one of them in you. Doing one is like you’re not a nerd, but being a secret
going into a cave containing a nasty nerd has a lot of power. You certainly
beast. You’ve heard about this beast so don’t need a lot of muscle to be an

SEA
you armour up with a sword and what alpha male. FHM
not, but when you go in it still kicks
the shit out of you. Do you go in
again? I dunno. I’ve done it. I can
Ben Mendelsohn never check it off my list.
fails to own the screen You’ve got zero Twitter and zero
from the comfort of a Facebook. That must be liberating.
supporting role... The reason I don’t have social media is
WORDS: FHM UK; PHOTOS: TPG IMAGES/CLICK PHOTOS

I’ll just get distracted by them. I’m not


saying that in some puritanical monk
way, don’t get me wrong, it’s not that. I
already have great ways to waste time. Black Sea
Such as? is out on
Video games — they keep me very Blu-ray
busy. I also listen to loads of podcasts. and DVD.

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BOOKS

THE BURIED
GIANT
2015’s most talked-about book.

THE GREAT SPY


EXPERIMENT.

INCH CHUA.

MUSIC

HOUSE
OF RIOTS CHARLIE LIM. “Lost memories, love, revenge and war.”
As themes for a novel go, every man can
relate to Kazuo Ishiguro’s latest book.
Local record label hosts its Centred around a couple’s quest to find their
first concert. son in war-torn medieval times — complete
with dragons, ogres and giants — it’s like
2015 is a special year for everything made in Finding Nemo meets Game of Thrones. Yeah,
Singapore. Local music, too, gets the sounds epic, doesn’t it? So much so, that it’s
attention it deserves with events such as a the literature event of 2015, mainly because
retrospective photography exhibition, So it has taken the The Remains of the Day
Happy: 50 Years of Singapore Rock, and the writer a decade to finish it. Why so long?
opening of the Museum of Independent Enjoy the “durian” Because Ishiguro’s missus told him the first
Music (MOIMSG), filling our SG50 calendar. We don’t know about you, but after suffering draft was crap. Four Booker Prize
This June, music fans can get another the indignity of sweating like a beast at Fort nominations, one
chance to show their love for local artists, as Canning and stomaching the abysmal sound win and an Order
music label House of Riot presents its first system at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, of the British
“live” showcase. Here is why you should not we’re just happy to sit our butts down on the Empire award
miss this triple-bill concert: comfortable seats of the Esplanade Concert — it all means
Class acts Hall. Plus, it never hurts to have a world-class squat if your
WORDS: FHM UK; PHOTOS: TPG IMAGES/CLICK PHOTOS

This isn’t just about backing random sound system and air conditioning while novel fails the
performers. Rather, we’re talking established, kicking back to sick beats. wife test.
quality musicians — crooner Charlie Lim,
spunky rock princess Inch Chua and indie House of Riot takes place 6 Jun at the
WORDS: TIMOTHY WEE

giants The Great Spy Experiment. Expect Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets $50 from
to hear both familiar tunes and fresh- Sistic.com. For more information, visit A GOOD BOOK IS HARD
TO PUT DOWN.
new material. www.facebook.com/houseofriot.

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Unless Top Gear’s creators are in the red,


we’re unlikely to see the trio of Clarkson,
Hammond and May hosting the world’s
greatest motoring show anytime soon. In the
meantime, we’ll have to content with its
KIX international versions such as Top Gear USA.
And it doesn’t disappoint.

TOP
Hosted by comedian and actor Adam
Ferrera, champion rally and drift racer Tanner
Foust, and racing analyst Rutledge Wood,
Season 4 features all the thrills and spills Top

GEAR
Gear fans have been accustomed to — from a
high-speed race between a jet boat, rally car
and super-car, to a review of the brand-new
Corvette Stingray.

USA
Below are other highlights to look out for in
the coming episodes:
• Coast to coast
The three hosts race from New York City to

SEASON 4 Los Angeles on a 4,800km road trip in a fleet


of sexy supercars — a SRT Viper, a
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Stradale and a
•Foust
Off-road racing
takes the other two hosts to try out
extreme off-road racing in rally cars, which
With the original cast from McLaren 12C Spider. involves driving at high speeds through the
the original show done for, • Alaskan adventure woods on narrow dirt roads with hairpin turns.
it’s time to look to its global
offspring for all things fast
The trio constructs homemade vehicles tough
enough to survive Alaska and road test them
• America's biggest cars
Find out which classic automobile behemoth
and furious. in various challenges. is the best, as the threesome selects their
favourite and compete in a series of
challenges along the Mississippi.

The first and exclusive


premiere of Top Gear USA
Season 4 airs 2 Jun, every
Tue, 9pm, on KIX (StarHub
PHOTOS: KIX AND KIX HD

Cable TV Channel 518)


and KIX HD (SingTel TV
Channel 309).

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Local documentary photographer
Edwin Koo captures the story of
everyday MRT commuters in his
new photo book.

“There are many ways to tell a story.


My style is along the lines of
traditional documentative
photography — much like National
Geographic. It’s about capturing life
as it is, candidness and all.
“Having spent 26 years at the same
station have left a mark on me. I’ve
been living in front of Kembangan
MRT station since I was 10 years old.
Whenever a train rolled into the “When the a girl got in touch. Her friends were W H O ’S
HE?
station, I’d go to my window to look at train doors making fun of her to a point where
it. So when the MRT started to “shout” she felt hurt by their comments. I
close, a lot of apologised and took down her picture.
at me in 2011 (when it got crowded), I
responded through photography.
things are Yet she wrote back saying she feels
“I focused on train doors, as that happening. Transit is a meaningful project. It’s a
was the first thing I noticed when I But because case of “it can be anyone but not me”;
started photographing the MRT. It was we are it’s a very human reaction.
so crowded behind the doors and the distracted, “A photograph and an Instagram
commuters’ expressions left an imprint we fail to see snap are very different. The latter is
Name: Edwin Koo
in my mind. something taken on a whim; a well-
this daily Age: 36
Nationality:
“The response to my photo series taken photograph condenses the
suprised me. People were giving
theatre in photographer’s life and efforts into
Singaporean
Likes: Photography.
positive feedback, telling me they’ve front of us.” that one frame. Dislikes: Patronising
feedback and
never seen anything like this. It’s the “No selfie is good — it destroys the camera-tech
sort of validation an artist needs. romantic notion of asking a stranger questions.
Instagram:
WORDS: TIMOTHY WEE

“Some feel their lives have turned to take a picture of you.” FHM @singaporeson
for the worse due to my pictures. Twitter:
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EXHIBITION MUSIC

GUNDAM
DOCKS AT TIDAL
There’s a new music-
SINGAPORE streaming service and it’s not
afraid of making a big splash.
The Star Wars of Japan has
landed on our city-state… By the time you read this, you’d have probably
heard about or even used the newest kid on
the music-streaming block, Tidal. Besides a
diamond-studded co-owners list (Jay Z,
Beyoncé, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Jack
White, Madonna, Daft Punk, Chris Martin,
Calvin Harris et al), Tidal promises to deliver
high-quality music “just as the artists
intended”, as well as exclusive audio and
video content. All these come at a price, of
course: US$9.99 (basic) or US$19.90
(premium) monthly.
Imagine 6m-tall robots in the heart of the city, The main thrust of Tidal’s sales pitch is to
towering over Orchard Road. No, we’re not usher in a transparent business model that
PLAY THAT FUNKY
under attack by mechanised aliens. Rather, it’s MUSIC… FOR ONLY means bigger paychecks for musicians. While
something all Japanese animation, particularly US$9.99! Taylor Swift (who has no love lost for Spotify)
Gundam, fans have been eagerly waiting for. was among the first to get all excited over
Touted as one of the largest Gundam this musician-centric service, there are other
exhibitions outside Japan, Gundam Docks at artists who are less than enthusiastic…
Singapore celebrates its 35th anniversary,
with 4,000sqm dedicated to over 200 intricate
models from the pioneering mecha (robots)
anime series. Exclusive merchandise are also
on sale.
As for the 6m-tall robots, one of the main
highlights is a nightly light-and-sound show
that stars the crown jewels of the exhibition
— a pair of life-sized Gundams that stand
guard over the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. LILY ALLEN BEN GIBBARD MARCUS
Two words: Selfie stick! “I love Jay-Z so (DEATH CAB MUMFORD
much, but Tidal is FOR CUTIE) (MUMFORD
Gundam Docks at Singapore happens (so) expensive “They totally blew it & SONS)
4 to 28 Jun at Ngee Ann City compared to other by bringing out a “What I’m not into is
Civic Plaza. Admission is free. perfectly good bunch of millionaires the tribalistic aspect
For more information, visit streaming services… and billionaires, prop of it — people trying
www.gundamdocks.sg. People are going to them up onstage and to corner bits of the
swarm back to pirate have them all market and put their
sites in droves.” complain about not face on it. That’s just
WORDS: TIMOTHY WEE; PHOTOS: TPG IMAGES/CLICK PHOTOS

being paid…” commercial bullshit.”

So before you decide for yourself whether


to try Tidal, we leave you with this tweet from
majority shareholder Jay Z: “The Tides They
Are-A Changing.”
By the way, did we mention Tidal comes
with a 30-day free trial?

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After hosting our water-sports athletes in the last issue,
FHM puts both feet firmly back on the ground, as we
speak to four land-based sportsmen in preparation for
the Southeast Asian (Sea) Games.
Words Janine Lee & Timothy Wee Art direction Pyron Tan Photography Hong Chee Yan

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SEA GAMES LAND-SPORTS EDITION

MOHD
The
Knockout

RIDHWAN
and I found it very to get too involved because
amusing. To retaliate was it affects my judgement
not even an option; I’d just when I compete. When I
walk away. coach, I think about how to
How do you plan to develop my students more
translate your current than I think about myself.

AHMAD
form to the Sea Games? Sometimes, I need to be a bit
In Hong Kong, I was selfish, otherwise I’d be
practising to be more thinking about boxing 24/7.
mentally focused. I’m used What does the future hold
to high-pressured for the local boxing scene?
environments with hostile Boxing has always been
crowds; remaining focused around but with the Sea
Fresh from his gold medal is key. I also concentrated Games and more local
victory in the Hong Kong City on using the strategies and tournaments, we’ve seen a
Cup, this boxing gym owner and tactics I’ve been working on. rise in interest among
third-time Sea Games competitor It worked in Hong Kong youths. I don’t think we’ll
teaches FHM a thing or two about and the Sea Games have a problem finding
determination, hard work and how qualifiers. Hopefully that’ll talents, but supporting and
to take a hit like a man. keep pushing me forward. encouraging them will be
Do you have a different crucial in taking the sport
strategy for each fight? to the next level.
Why take up boxing? Mentally, I’m always the What’s your take on MMA?
When I was a cook 10 years same. I stay focused and Mixed martial arts is a cool
ago, there was a TV in the never think of losing. sport. I tried Brazilian
kitchen that always played Strategy changes with each jiujitsu once and like that
classic boxing matches. One fight based on the opponent. it’s very scientific and
day, it started playing the I take 30 seconds in the first detailed. But you need to
Rocky movies. That inspired round to figure them out; love the sport to understand
me to try boxing. then I try to capitalise on it. For casual fans, it’s hard
What is the sport’s their mistakes. If they miss, to know what’s going on
biggest misconception? I try to make them pay. If I because you see two people
That the sport is for miss, I try not to get hit on the ground for three
gangsters… Many that much. minutes and then it’s over.
interviewers like to ask if You run your own boxing It’s a tough sport; I’m not
I’ve gotten into a brawl gym, Legends Fight Sport. taking anything away from
before. I’ve never fought Do you prefer coaching or it. But it’s not my thing.
anyone outside of the ring. competing? The eye of the tiger is…
I’ve been confronted once by Competing; I’m still getting Something I’ve never looked
a group of boys at a park used to coaching. I try not into before.

“WE’VE SEEN A RISE


IN INTEREST FOR
HARD FACTS
Hardest punch received: “It was from a Japanese boxer; I
didn’t even know what happened. He hit my chin, my knees
BOXING AMONG A look back at
buckled but I was somehow still standing. Luckily. I didn’t get
knocked out and managed to finish the fight.”
YOUTHS. I DON’T Ridhwan’s decade- Hardest punch landed: “The left hook to the body (liver shot).

THINK WE’LL long boxing career. If I hit the right spot at the right time, the opponent will drop to his
knees; it will hurt like a really bad stomach cramp.”
HAVE A PROBLEM Hardest injury suffered: “Boxing isn’t that painful; stepping on
Lego is more painful.”
FINDING TALENTS.”
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W H O ’S
HE?
Age: 27
Achievement: Gold,
2015 Hong Kong
City Cup International
Boxing Tournament.
Likes: Egg prata;
reading; watching
movies.
Dislikes: Ants;
dishonesty; losing.
Instagram:
@legendsfightsport
SEA GAMES LAND-SPORTS EDITION

W H O ’S
HE?
Age: 29
Achievement:
Champion, 2014
Men’s Open Title
Singapore.
Likes: Squash; kids;
movies; music;
dancing; food; peace.
Dislikes: Rush;
being fake.
Instagram:
@Vivian49ers
VIVIAN
RHAMANAN
After an eight-year hiatus, squash finally returns to the Sea
Games’ roster. And there is no one happier than top seed Vivian
The
Racketeer

Rhamanan. FHM goes courtside to find out more about the silky-
smooth squash player.

How did you take up own training. It’s tough but play. Plus, he’s practicing
squash as a sport? I’m mentally strong. the national anthem. So he
I started playing squash You won the 2014 Men’s serves as motivation for me
when I was 11. My dad was Open Singapore title. How to produce my best at the
coaching at the Singapore do you plan to translate Sea Games.
Chinese Swimming Club. He your winning form to the What does the future hold
made me pick up squash Sea Games? for the local squash team?
because he played the sport, Last year was a good year I see a lot of potential in my
too. Before that, I was for me. Besides winning the juniors in the national
playing football daily. I won Men’s Open Singapore, I team. Sadly, some of these
my first squash tournament also managed to win a kids from top local
at 12. I’m still very proud of couple of international institutions use squash as a
that achievement as it made tournaments. Ultimately, way to get into elite schools
me realise that squash is what’s important is I carry or universities abroad. It
the sport for me. my hard work all the way has happened before and it
What is it about the ball through to the Sea Games. is still happening. My
game that made you As long as I perform my vision is to introduce
devote over 18 years to it? best, I’ll let the outcome squash to the heartlands
Initially, I wanted to take speak for itself. simply because I am a
over my dad’s legacy. He Walk us through a typical neighbourhood kid myself.
was known as Singapore’s week of training. And heartland kids have
fittest squash player. I was I have six squash sessions, the passion and drive — I
trying to match up to my two gym sessions and two know I did. If Singapore is
father’s achievements. But track sessions weekly. They looking to develop local
as I was growing up, I lost can get really intense. I try squash talents, they’ll have
some interest. The death of my utmost to push myself to target the neighbourhood
a close friend made me so that when the Sea Games school kids.
“IF I HAD ADEQUATE realise that life is short and come around, I’ll not have to If money was no object,

BACKING, I’D BUILD I should make the best of it


by doing what I’m good at.
worry about my fitness,
strength or game.
what would you do to
endear locals to squash?

SQUASH COURTS So I ventured into coaching.


When Sea Games came
Do you miss spending time
with family and friends?
If I had adequate backing,
I’d build squash courts just
JUST LIKE HOW calling two years ago, that
was when I stepped up my
I do, particularly with my
children. Though I’m
like how the government is
building street-soccer
THE GOVERNMENT training. missing their formative courts around the island.

IS BUILDING Still feel the pressure of


having to continue your
years, I learn new things
about them through my
Then, I’d promote squash as
the go-to sport for all

STREET-SOCCER dad’s legacy?


No, I’m my own man now.
wife. I wish I was a part of
my kids’ childhood. But my
Singaporeans. Squash can
be a platform for kids to be
COURTS AROUND As assistant coach for the
national squash team, I try
two-year-old son supports
me wholeheartedly. He loves
involved in something
positive. Hopefully, I’d be
THE ISLAND.” to juggle coaching and my squash and watching me able to be a part of it.

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How did you get into


sprinting? “TEAM SINGAPORE HAS ALWAYS BEEN
It started out as playing
“catching” at the ABOUT TOGETHERNESS; IT IS THE
playground, followed by an
inter-class run in primary
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND THAT IS BIGGER
one. I took up track and
field as my first co-
THAN ONE PERSON.”
curricular activity (CCA) in this year, I’ve experienced What does it mean to be in
primary four. It turned out the differences between Team Singapore?
to be my first and last CCA. Asian- and Western- Team Singapore has always
What is it about sprinting coaching styles. For been about togetherness; it
that drew you in? instance, there’s more focus is the community spirit and
It was the most efficient on volume training now. I’m that is bigger than one
sport around. With minimal still adapting to the new person. This doesn’t just
effort, I was already making training plan, but so far so extend to athletes, but to
significant progress. Plus, good. I broke my personal everyone supporting the
I’m a speed freak. best at the Singapore Open country. In light of this
Has sprinting come in (Sea Games trials), clocking year’s events, especially
handy in your daily life? in at 10.48 secs and ended with Lee Kuan Yew’s
It helps when running for up with a podium finish. passing, it has helped to
the bus or MRT. Even when How do you juggle bring all Singaporeans
the doors are closing, I training, school and time together. And that is exactly
know I can make it. I’m with your loved ones? what sports do — create
savouring the chance to one I consider the track my solidarity.
day chase down a snatch second home; I’ve made
thief. I want to see how fast friends there and it has

SPEED
I am on the road because it’s shaped my life. I’m grateful
a different experience on to my family who has been
the track. supportive of my dream. I
What’s a typical week of
training like?
We train six days a week.
don’t get much personal
time but as any sportsman
will tell you, post-training
RECORD
Having changed from a hours are just as, if not Who were
local to a Portuguese coach more, important as Singapore’s
training. This is when your original
body recovers from the speedsters?
strains and pains of

CALVIN
training. Canagasabai Kunalan
You bagged silver at past Set a 33-year-old national
Sea Games. Going for gold record when he ran 100m
this year, we assume? in 10.38 secs at the 1968
Having previously missed Mexico City Olympics.
out on the win (by the width Chee Swee Lee

KANG
of a hair), the national track Smashed the Asian
team really wants to bring Games record in Tehran
The home the gold this year. with a 400m timing of
Runner On a personal note, I hope 55.08 secs to bag gold.
to secure a podium finish Ng Liang Chiang
and break the national Snagged a gold and silver
record of 10.37 secs. But I’ll in the 110m and 400m
After racing to two silver medals be facing stiff competition hurdles events at the first
in the last two Sea Games, the from the Thais and Asian Games in 1951.
national sprinter is ready to burn Indonesians. We might have UK Shyam
the track up for the gold. FHM been lagging behind them Current national record
catches up with the sports science five years ago, but now I’m holder for the 100m sprint
and management student to find confident we have closed the at 10.37 secs.
out what makes him a trailblazer. gap significantly.

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W H O ’S
HE?
Age: 25
Achievement:
Silver, 2011 and
2013 Sea Games,
4 x 100m relay.
Likes: Chocolates;
movies.
Dislikes:
Cockroaches; flying
insects.
Instagram &
Twitter:
@frappecai
Website:
calvinkang.co
SEA GAMES WATER-SPORTS EDITION

W H O ’S
HE?
Age: 22
Achievement:
6th place, 2014
Sevens Series.
Likes: Sleeping.
Dislikes: Noise.
NICHOLAS YAU
As a national rugby player, Nicholas Yau is not afraid to get his
hands and legs dirty to improve on last year’s 6th place showing at
the Sevens Series. The former St Andrews boy sits down with FHM
The
Bulldozer

to tackle rugby war cries, his alma mater and Sea Games dreams.

How did you get into the the opposition, while week. On top of that, we
sport of rugby? smaller guys tend to be have two field training
I was a St Andrews boy for more skilful on the ball and sessions, and end off with a
12 years. In primary school, evading opponents. It is like track training session on
most of my friends were a game of chess. weekends.
involved in sports. A close You are a Saints through Your team was 6th at the
friend invited me to join and through. How does 2014 Sevens Series. How
them for a rugby game. The that translate over as a is it planning to up its
rest was history. national rugby player? form for the Sea Games?
What is it about rugby Rugby has a special place in Besides training, the
that drew you in? the St Andrews’ culture. It national team has been
It was the sport’s adopts a holistic approach taking part in overseas
physicality; I get a kick to rugby; the school didn’t tournaments. We try to up
whenever I’m sizing up an just teach us about the our standards by playing
opponent on the field. sport, it made it a point to against quality teams. We
Moreover, I’ve also been able inculcate values in its might not be winning all
to make a lot of good players. For one, it taught the time, but it’s the
friends through rugby. me the importance of experience that counts.
Which rugby players do
you look up to?
Back in school, I used to
look up to my seniors in the
“IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE SPORT, YOU’LL
rugby squad. Now, I just KNOW THERE ARE GUIDING TACTICS
BEHIND THE BIG KICKS AND CONTACT. IF
have a general respect for
all professional players. It’s
crazy considering the
amount of work they put in PEOPLE KNOW THE RULES, THEY’LL BE
day in and day out. Let’s not
forget the strict daily diet ABLE TO APPRECIATE RUGBY BETTER.”
and training regime.
What’s one misconception commitment — once I’ve What does the future hold
about rugby? made a commitment to for the local rugby scene?
That rugby is all about rugby, I’ll stick with it till With the World Rugby
smashing and bashing. If the very end. Sevens coming to town next
you understand the sport, What does it mean to be year, I hope there’ll be more
The 28th Sea Games you’ll know there are part of Team Singapore? exposure to the sport and
takes place 5 to 16 guiding tactics behind the It means a lot to me. And more Singaporeans will
June 2015, with big kicks and contact. If with the Sea Games being come to love rugby.
Singapore Sports Hub people know the rules, held in Singapore this year, The Kiwi rugby team
as the main venue for they’ll be able to appreciate every SG athlete wants to do performs the haka
the Games. Tickets rugby better. their best. I’m no exception; (ancestral war cry) to
available form What do you look out for I want to be the best that I intimidate opponents.
www.seagames2015. when you watch a game? can be. What would be a suitable
com, official hotline I appreciate the different What’s training like in war cry for the SG team?
3158-8080, types of players and their preparation for the The All Blacks do it because
SingPost outlets and skills. For example, bigger Sea Games? it’s part of their culture. For
the Singapore players tend to use their The rugby team has three us, we are good with just
Indoor Stadium. size advantage to take on morning gym sessions in a walking onto the field. FHM

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PULSE

WARRIOR'S
WAY
Blood, sweat and tears — things fighters sacrifice for glory.
But what motivates them to step into the ring? FHM finds out
from two martial artists with very different backgrounds.

Words Timothy Wee

RAFAEL
First street fight Secret weapon
I was 10 and it was the Easter weekend; Five years ago, I broke my jaw. I thought I’d
there was a lorry giving away free chocolate. never fight again. I had a titanium plate

DOS ANJOS
As I picked up a piece of chocolate on the inserted into my jaw after the incident. When
road, these street kids appeared. One of I got home, a doctor friend recommended
them insisted the chocolate was his. My dad adding three more plates. Though it was
left me to make my own decision, so I painful then, my jaw is really strong now.
30, UFC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD defended my prize. I fought them off as my
CHAMPION dad looked on. It was an important lesson.
My dad taught me to stand up for myself and
Title-winning experience
When I was given the title shot, I turned to
I’ll teach my son the same thing. God for direction. He gave me the
confidence to go and win the title even

F
or mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, dos Starting out though I had torn my MCL a few weeks
Anjos needs no introduction. Standing When I was younger, I used to rent a before. Once the fight started, my knee felt
head and shoulders over his peers, the particular videotape featuring Rickson all right. I couldn’t kick as much but
30-year-old Brazilian jiujitsu Gracie’s fights. I rented it so often the staff everything else was perfect.
practitioner wrapped himself in glory offered to sell it to me. Apparently, I was the
following his March title win against hot only one renting it. Eventually, I saved enough Fight motivation
favourite Anthony Pettis despite nursing an money to buy it. I’d invite friends over to I fight for my family. Plus, fighting has given
injured knee. Currently training in Singapore watch it and “fight” in the living room. One me everything in life. I hope to open a gym
with Evolve, we seized the opportunity to day, my mum came back early from work and and pass on my skills; I want to help others
break words — not bones — with the caught us in the act. She broke the tape; it learn about the fighter’s lifestyle.
champion fighter. felt like she was shattering my dream.
Nothing to prove
Being a fighter Pre-fight ritual I already have over 30 fights in my UFC
When I first started training, I knew I was I like to be surrounded by people in the career. As a champ, I just want to keep my
onto something special. Even when I was locker room; I don’t like to be alone. I also belt for a long time. It’s a long, hard road to
broke, I was always thinking about Brazilian pray; I dedicate my fights to God. I always the top and when you lose one fight, people
PHOTO: EVOLVE MMA

jiujitsu. My vocation is my life and it runs 365 ask Him to keep my opponent and myself judge you based on that loss. These haters
days a year. It has brought me my family and safe. There are ways to win a fight without have never put a on glove or taken a punch.
a means of living. seriously injuring your opponent. They don’t know what they’re talking about.

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I HAD A TITANIUM PLATE
INSERTED INTO MY JAW
AFTER I BROKE IT IN A
FIGHT… A DOCTOR FRIEND
RECOMMENDED ADDING
THREE MORE PLATES.
PULSE

WUSHU SANDA HAS TAUGHT ME


TO RESPECT ALL BUT FEAR NONE.
COMBATIVE ARTS IS A SKILL
EVERYONE SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH.
PHOTO: STEINWAY GALLERY
IVAN LIN
Fight motivation
Wushu sanda is a fair game between two
competitors; I’m able to express myself freely

YI QIANG
and honestly. Although it only comprises of
three basic aspects (kicks, punches and
wrestling), it requires you to think, reflect and
react within seconds based on real-time
26, TWO-TIME NATIONAL WUSHU situations. Besides the physical aspects,
AND SANDA CHAMPION you’re required to use your brain to adapt and
react within the blink of an eye. It also instils
discipline. The beauty of the sport cannot be
expressed by words but rather through the

B
ased on his day job as a marcomm techniques and movements. The sport has
specialist for Steinway Gallery, you taught me to respect all but fear none.
wouldn’t have guessed that 26-year- Combative arts is a skill everyone should be
old Lin is someone who delivers a equipped with.
hard kick. Having spent two months
training with the Shandong Provincial Sanda Going the extra mile
Team, the captain of our national wushu I’ve undergone two months of intensive
squad is ready to take on the region’s best in training with one of the best professional
the the upcoming Sea Games. squads in China, the Shandong Provincial
Sanda Team. They are well informed of our
Being a fighter training objectives, as well as our individual
I prefer the term “martial artist”. Martial arts strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, the
develops not only a person’s physical self but training is targeted to boost our fitness,
also the mind, soul, emotion and character. techniques and fight strategies for the
Through martial arts, I’m able to express upcoming Sea Games.
myself honestly as a human being. As Bruce
Lee said, “Art calls for complete mastery of Pre-match ritual
techniques, developed by reflection within I make it a point to be alone with my
the soul.” headphones on and focus on a mental
visualisation of what will go down in the ring.
First street fight
I don’t remember having any scuffles with Secret weapon
anyone growing up; perhaps some shoving It’s a mixture of discipline, focus, love
and quarrelling while playing basketball. I’m a and dreams.
rather peaceful individual.
Something to prove
Starting out To be able to represent my country is the
I began with wushu (forms/routines) at the highest honour. The Singapore flag that any
age of 13. I competed as part of my school’s athlete bears on their chest represents not
CCA. After a few years, I wanted to try only you as an individual, but your family,
something more exhilarating and moved on friends, fellow countrymen and the very
to wushu sanda (kickboxing) at 16. nation that you were born and raised in —
and one that you call home. My accolades
are nothing compared to others who have
made it to international levels. There are still
many goals that I’ve yet to achieve. FHM

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I
f the idea of a beach getaway with For For
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Him Her
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