Wednesday, November 11, 2009
I send my name and photo to the above organised by The New Paper JUST FOR FUN and I was surprised that I got shortlisted. When I saw my photo with the rest of the contestants who got shortlisted, I was the only non-chinese. Hmm, does the organisers think that I am a non-malay? Hah. Here's an email from the TNP correspondent of the above. Hi AmyRia, I am WT from TNP, and I'm the coordinator of The New Paper Dating Challenge.Congrats! You've been shortlisted for TNP Dating Challenge contest, organised by Social Development Network! This Sunday, we'll run your photo along with the other shortlisted players, and our readers will vote for the final 4 women and 4 men to take part.The contest will run from Sunday till Wednesday. I'm writing to you early for a few things. 1. Should you be chosen as the final 8, there are several things to note: There is a makeover photoshoot session on Monday 16 Nov, 7pm. Hair, makeup and wardrobe will be provided for the shoot.We'll have experts to tell us how best to enhance your look, so you'll look the best in every situation. But before that, we would need you to head down to The Body Shop to meet with their expert, so we can speak to her about the type of makeup and skincare routine that'll suit you. This is LIKELY to happen Friday 13 Nov, 7pm. We'll be sending your photos to the hairdresser too and he'll be giving his opinion too. He might want to trim your hair or color it (but we've stressed that it has to be natural and not alter your appearance too radically, unless you permit it). If you're required to trim your hair, this is likely to happen on Thurs 12 Nov, around 7pm too. Both times, there will be a The New Paper (TNP) photographer present to capture the behind the scenes moment too. Then I'll need your sizes (chest, waist, hips, height) so our stylist ZH (who has styled The New Paper New Face since 2003, and celebrities such as Zoe Tay, Huang Biren, Joanne Peh, Jesseca Lui, Dawn Yeoh, Pierre Png and Christopher Lee, just to name a few) can selected the appropriate selection from Topman (for guys) or Dorothy Perkins (for girls). 2. The final 8 will be going through 4 fun-filled activities, and these will happen over a course of two weeks. For now, the first activity is on 21 Nov morning, 28 or 29 Nov and the morning of 6 Dec. Could you please hit reply all to confirm if you can make it during those dates?3. In the end, when the match has or has not been made, there will be gathering to conclude the series. This activity would be held on the week of 13 Dec. So again, thank you for taking the step and congratulations! Should you require more information, please call me. My mobile number is listed below. How do I fair? Well, the voting has ended today. Maybe tomorrow or Friday, I will know the results. *smiles*
THE NEW PAPER, SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2009 
