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Dec 18, 2009
Ris among most influential
CNNGo credited Ris Low with giving Singapore its catchphrase of the year - her infamous 'boomz'. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
FORMER Miss Singapore Ris Low has been ranked as one of the 25 most influential people or groups in Asia this year, a division of United States news network CNN said on Tuesday.
In the list Who Mattered Most In Asia 2009, Low was dubbed 'Catchphrase queen' by CNNGo, a lifestyle and city guide website.
Low shares the list with entertainers such as Taiwan pop idol Jay Chou, Hong Kong's Andy Lau and Japanese actress Noriko Sakai, who was recently convicted on drug charges. CNNGo credited Low, who gave up her Miss Singapore crown after her credit card conviction was revealed, with giving Singapore its catchphrase of the year - her infamous 'boomz', which she used to describe her fashion sense in an interview.
The women involved in this year's leadership tussle of the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) also have a place on the list, under the heading 'Drama mamas'.
The website says Singaporeans became more aware of the organisation's activities as a result of the dispute.
Dec 18, 2009
Ris among most influential
CNNGo credited Ris Low with giving Singapore its catchphrase of the year - her infamous 'boomz'. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
FORMER Miss Singapore Ris Low has been ranked as one of the 25 most influential people or groups in Asia this year, a division of United States news network CNN said on Tuesday.
In the list Who Mattered Most In Asia 2009, Low was dubbed 'Catchphrase queen' by CNNGo, a lifestyle and city guide website.
Low shares the list with entertainers such as Taiwan pop idol Jay Chou, Hong Kong's Andy Lau and Japanese actress Noriko Sakai, who was recently convicted on drug charges. CNNGo credited Low, who gave up her Miss Singapore crown after her credit card conviction was revealed, with giving Singapore its catchphrase of the year - her infamous 'boomz', which she used to describe her fashion sense in an interview.
The women involved in this year's leadership tussle of the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) also have a place on the list, under the heading 'Drama mamas'.
The website says Singaporeans became more aware of the organisation's activities as a result of the dispute.
