Kuala Lumpur, 21st August
2013 – Miss Astro
International Pageant Recruitment event has taken place a few days ago (17th
and 18th August 2013) in 7th Heaven, Pavillion KL. The
recruitment has attracted the participation of many pretty Chinese ladies
within the age range of 18 years old to 25 years old.
Famous professional panel members as
the judges of audition!
This recruitment
event has featured famous host presenters Chui
Ling and萧慧敏、International Model Amber
Chia、Founder of Diva Production Deric Lim、Famous Artist Jojo吴俐璇、Zero to Ten Fashion Designer YC
Yap、Winners and candidates from previous
Miss Astro International Pageant such as林家冰、陈楚寰、张佩晶 and 萧美婷 as the judges for the audition. Even popular HK artist Myolie Wu was also one of the guest
judge during 18th August 2013 audition.
Outstanding Appearances and Confidence are the criteria!
To become a Miss Astro Chinese
International Pageant finalist, both appearance and confidence are essential
criteria that each candidate must possess. Many candidates have pretty facial complexion
as well as sufficient confidence. However, the judges were only looking for the
cream out of the crop and they would only select the best few out of them. The
judges were strict but were all justifiable in making their selection decision.
One of the judge, winner from previous
Miss Astro International Pageant, Lenna has
mentioned that, “No candidates came in with complete package of what it takes to be
the Miss Astro Chinese International. However, the training throughout the
programme will eventually allow the candidates to learn, improve and become
someone more eligible to bear the title of Miss
Astro Chinese International.”
Another judge, Jojo said, “As a judge, we need to be strict on the candidates because it is
unfair for us to be lenient to those who came in last minute and were not
well-prepared. For those who are not ready yet, we would advise them to give
themselves some time for self-preparation and try again next time.”
Chui Ling on the other hand stated that, “It is not too hard for us to make our decision because some
candidates clearly have the qualities that we are looking for while some really
does not possess it.”
Throughout the audition session,
indeed, there were some candidates who came in without even knowing their own
directions. Some even enrolled at the eleventh hour, not dressed appropriately
or even presented talents which led the judges to a point of being speechless. However,
there were some better candidates too who were able to gain the positive
impressions from the judges.
By the way, the
candidates for the pageant were not supposed to have any cosmetic surgeries
done on them. So, depending on the situation, the authority has the rights to
decide whether or not to disqualify these candidates.
Self Introduction is very important!
Self introduction
may sounds like an easy task but it can turn out to be difficult for the
candidates too. All the contestants were expected to be wise in introducing
themselves in a way that can show the judges who you are as well as expressing
the good points of yourself. Some contestant came in with scripted
introduction. It was neat but a few judges might not like the scripted
dialogues and conversations. Some came in with introduction too short that the
judges need to ask more in order to know these candidates more.
Talent showing is crucial!
The candidates were
required to show the judges some of their talents during one of the station. A
lot of them came in with singing. Some of them came in with dances. Well, this
is an important part for the judges to like or dislike the candidates. So the
candidates who can perform spectacular and unique talents are likely to gain more
of the judges’ affection.
Myolie Wu, as the guest judge!
She was always
known as the TV Queen in TVB but some might not know that she was actually from
TVB Miss Hong Kong Pageant too. Throughout the audition, she has shared some of
her experience with some candidates who were lucky enough to meet her during
the audition.
Questions
commonly asked by Myolie were, “What do you plan to do after winning the contest?
Artists, model or host?” “Do you have a boyfriend? What will you do if your
boyfriend objects your decision to participate in the contest?”
Her questions mostly
were quite benign and she was quite friendly to the candidates.
Overall, Miss
Astro Chinese International Pageant is neither a game nor a child play. Candidates
who are planning to enroll in the contest should have something up their
sleeves before entering the contest. But undeniably, it will be a great
learning experience and stepping stones for those ladies who wanted to shine
and reach out for their dreams!
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