————

JUST GOT WORD THAT THE RSVP LINES WERE FULL WITHIN 20MINS OF ITS OPENING!

IF YOU STILL WANT TO ATTEND THIS PARTY,

OPEN A BOTTLE OF HENNESSY (ADMITS 2) OR OPEN 2 BOTTLES OF HENNESSY (ADMITS 5).

Hurrryyy!!

————–

One of the most awesome parties of the year is back in style! After attending numerous Hennessy Artistry installments throughout the past year, I'm definitely looking forward to the 1st showdown of the Artistry series of 2010!

Party hard – the world is your dancefloor 😀

For those not in the know, the Hennessy Artistry series is a global music phenomenon blending the East & West talents of music. Malaysia's not the only one celebrating it! We'll be partying with Hennessy Artistry in Shanghai, New York, Taipei, London & Berlin – albeit not co-currently 🙂 A pretty damn huge scale of a party yo!

Check out some of the piccies of the previous installments of Hennessy Artistry in various locations and clubs with ma party people 😀

Music powerhouses like Fatman Scoop, The Ying Yang Twins, Caprice, Starz Angels Flo Rida, Joe Flizzow, Boys Like Girls, Lap Sap,  and more, they brought down the house and whipped the crowd into raptures! Like c'mon… who wouldn't be partying their arses off with talents like these?

i.e : Fat Man Scoop & Starz Angels

So this time, book your dates for 19th March 2010 and make your way to The Opera located in Sunway. It's adjacent to Sunway Pyramid and standing very conspicuously along the main road 🙂 Ya won't miss it! Lemme prove it to ya

Told ya you wont 🙂 Ya gotta be visually challenged to miss an impressive club like this

Oh and since we're on the topic of the club itself, lemme show you around The Opera so you can get a better idea of how it is inside. This was when I was there on the launch of this new club. It's pretty damn awesome if I'd say so myself 🙂

Don't ask about the reindeer horns – I went there during Christmas 🙂

Oh and, It's not called The OPERA for nothing. Check out the similar interior design you would normally see in a real opera house

View from the bottom

On each of the bar tables

Pristine royal-like armchairs!

The mainroom

Some shots of the ground floor and the crowd 🙂

As you go upstairs to the next floor, you will be greeted with a really cool (pun intended!) ice bar! 😀

Love the relaxing blue theme.

Oh and.. hunky foreign bartenders served me on my last visit *cough*

Another section of this floor would be this red hawt area with balconies over looking the ground floor. Ya know how traditional opera houses will have artistic performances and such? Likewise in The Opera, expect to see artsy performances too 😀

Yup, that's what the balconies are for

Anyways, as I was saying about the 2nd floor ….

Check out the bar 😀

On the highest floor is the Conservatory, it's open aired too! Hows that for al-fresco chillaxing over some ice-cold Hennessy on the rocks 🙂

Love the lights! Pretty sight of Sunway city from up above 😀

Promising a colourful blend of music right in that very club which you visually toured, delectable Hennessy VSOP long drinks and an expected crowd of 2,000 sophisticated clubbers, the astral party will raise the bar once again this year to provide fans with more interactivity and fun.

Psst.. there will be 2 brand new cocktails in addition to their 3 popular ones

We welcome the new Hennessy Citrus & Hennessy Berry!

Setting the tone for the party at The Opera is the Hennessy Mixing Zone which gets a facelift and will feature 4 new and improved zones – the Hennessy Mix Master, Hennessy Mixing Bar, the Hennessy Digital Light Art Effects, and a Hennessy Live Twitting Zone. Heard that?

This means you can tweet live from the event itself and your tweet will be broadcasted throughout the evening!

This time round, the stellar line-up includes musical talents from Malaysia and Japan. Highlighting the party is Tokyo based DJ Sarasa (also known as Silverboombox) whose one of the most acclaimed Japanese DJs. This turntable kitten will bring the house down with her blend of highly-energetic Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, Soul, Breakbeats and House music.

Joining her on the H-Artistry stage is local rock quartet, Bunkface whose catchy tunes coupled with their addictive energy and fun filled performances have captured the attention of everyone tuned in to the local music scene. Their hit 'Silly Lily 'ranked #1 on Hitz.FM’s Malaysian Top Ten for 8 weeks. Their latest single, ‘Through My Window’ garnered much attention of the online realm

Revelers can also expect to be blown away by DVJ G Mix, one of the few individuals in the country with the ability to ‘visualize sounds’ and to provide audiences with hypnotic, head-turning visuals. He has performed as the closing act for the Bangkok Invaders and most memorably, as the guest DVJ at Korean superstar Rain’s concert VIP after party in Kuala Lumpur.

I'm also glad that a friend of mine, Beatboxer Shawn Lee will be pumping up the crowd as well! He's the small boy with big sounds that you will definitely want to throw your hands up in the air to. No joke at all – take it from me. He's ranked #9 in the entire world in the recent international Beatbox Battle World Championships in Berlin! Ya gotta see him in action to believe his vocal boombox amplifiying from the speakers!

Don't be fooled by his innocent looks – every crowd he performed at  jawdrops at his performance

To know more about past events or to receive updates on the upcoming party, visit the official Facebook fan page: www.h-artistry.com.my/facebook or follow H-Artistry on Twitter: www.h-artistry.com.my/twitter. The party is strictly opened to non-Muslim guests aged 21 years and above only. ID verifications will be carried out at the door.

Log-on to www.-h-artistry.com.my to obtain your invites and passes to the Hennessy Artistry event!

You can check out photos of the artistes and even download exclusive desktop wallpapers and tunes too 😀  Go go go get ready to parrtayyyyy!

If you spot me amongst the crowd, do say hi! 😀

At The Opera, Hennessy Artistry 2010 will leave you seeing stars – oh how I anticipate!

Heyyoo! Weekend’s here again and sore, aching limbs from Thursday’s session isn’t really a good way to end a weekend. Sniff.

Anyway! Today, Imma share with you one of the most prestigious and exclusive events in 2009. Hmmm.. it doesn’t sound right if I were to say “LAST YEAR”! Because it was only held in December, which was technically less than a month ago.

They feature 10 rising stars from various fields – only one of which will be entitled the Martell Rising Personality Award. Who could it be this year? I only personally know 1 of them, which is Will Quah. So I was already rooting for him since the public voting season!

Yes I’m bias towards a friend, why not? You would too, fo shure!

Hence, the Martell Rising Personalities Awards is recognizing these 10 aspiring young individuals who have risen above the competition to achieve a certain measure of success in life, while embodying the spirit and values of the Martell VSOP brand.

1. Cecilia Yong, Dancer
I remember her as the winner from the reality TV show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

2. Chelsia Ng, Singer & Actress
A veteran in the entertainment industry, I recognized her since the sitcom ‘Kopitiam’

3. Chin Yew, Artist
5. Douglas Lim, Comedian & Actor
Both of them very the funnay. People from the creative industry are like that 🙂 ‘Nuff said.

4. Chow Hon Lam, Illustrator & T-Shirt Designer
He said he’s embarking on a project whereby he designs a Tshirt design a day! Whoa. Creative juices flowing like nobody’s business. Cool.

6. Nick Chia, DJ
He was addressed as DJ Guru-Guru (for corporate purposes) that evening but in the club scene, we all know him as DJ Ganja Guru! Just saw him spinning in Barsonic, Zouk last night

7. Nychole Leong, DJ
She was one of the winners of the JUICE DJ Talent Quest! 🙂 Now who says ladies don’t excel in the male dominant industry? DJ Nikki shows we can

8. Tan Sze Yoong, Jewelry Designer
That explains the embellishments on her dress! And check out those beauties hanging from here ears. Pretty!

9. Teresa Thian, Fashion Designer
Her boutique is at Bangsar Baru, it’s called GallobyThian. Funky name!

10. Will Quah, TV Host
The very fun and amicable NTV7 Breakfast Show host. I can vouch for that! 🙂

Moving on, the 10 personalities were selected based on their career achievements, potential for greater success, and a certain level of recognition within their own field and beyond. This year’s personalities, who have all embraced opportunities to rise above life’s challenges and more importantly, their own expectations.

All of them at the photowall

For those not in the know, Lara Bangsar is actually a huge bungalow located along Jalan Maarof. It’s really spacious with a nice rooftop floor with a jacuzzi! One by one, the guests arrived in limos and dashing cars parked at the valet.

3 storeys high + 1 rooftop floor

We were served Martell by many lovely usherettes dressed in scarlet red. They were the waitresses of the day, alongside many waiters in immaculate black and white uniforms with a bow tie.

Food was then served during the mini presentation and introduction session by each of the 10 finalists. More of what they do, their aspirations, dreams and what they’re really made of

Bumped into a few friends too! It’s camwhore time yo 🙂

Niki who rushed here after ‘The Swimming Instructor’ drama
Glad ya made it in time!

Schoolmate Marion Caunter who was the MC for today’s event!

and of course, the peeps who made my life colorful
in JUICE and CATCHA

Entertainment soon began and there was an adreanalin pumping dance group who busted moves from HipHop, Poppin’, Lockin’ and Dropin’

Coincidentally, my flashgun’s battery died on me
when I shot this photo T_T

But it was a relatively long dance routine with breakdancing with crazy stunts too!

Performances by the finalists themselves too! Chelsia Ng who sang many old time favorite songs with her deep and soulful voice. Multi-talented person yo! Not to mention a very svelte figure too 🙂

Cecilia Yong giving a breathtaking and tight dance choreography with her dance partner. Totally loved those twirls and flexible moves ya got there babe!

Douglas Lim who performed a stand-up comedy which had me in stiches throughout his whole performance! Simply hilarious! He sang a parody of Beyonce’s ‘Halo’ and incorporated Malaysian traits and typical kiasu Malaysian behavior.

Which made the entire floor crack up too!
I almost felt like telling the joke here but well, let’s make it exclusively for Douglas Lim shall we? 🙂 hehe. Besides, reading it wouldn’t bring much humour

But that’s not just it!

He even serenaded us with his guitar skills! 🙂

More mingling ensued and all of us had lots of fun chatting the night away and taking lots and lots of photos! We were all anticipating the moment everyone’s all waiting for, the announcement of the winner.

But it’s worth the wait! Let’s take a swig of our Martell’s now shall we? 🙂

Besides, there are plenty to go around! 🙂 Have it neat, on the rocks or made into a cocktail. Anything goes smoothly with that exquisite taste of a French cognac

Enjoyed by many, in all occasions! So much merry making all around, me likey!

Photographers for the night, me and Andy Kho also had lots of shots! Hmm.. let’s just hope our photos don’t go wonky for the crowning of Martell’s Rising Personality of 2009!

Still sober?
Check. 🙂

After a hearty meal and lotsa neat drinks, it was time to announce the winner. Everyone in the room was in suspense and so was I! Come on! Come on!

AND WHEN THE NAME WAS ANNOUNCED

Much love and congrats to Will! 🙂
yayyy!!

He “totally didn’t expect it!”
Well, that’s what they ALL say, ain’t it? =P

The winning personality, in addition to the award recognition, will receive a cash prize of RM20,000, an all expense paid trip to Cognac, France to visit the Martell facilities, and 10 bottles of Martell VSOP! *coughs* Chinese New Year coming yo!

But that’s not all

There was another category which was announced on the spot which was the ‘Rising Media Personality’ award. And it goes to none other than Niki Cheong! Yay! So proudda you Niki!

hahaha. I tweeted your win on the spot 🙂
Why you malu LOL

The after party soon began and everyone adjourned to the rooftop of Lara to party on down with finalists DJ Ganja Guru and DJ Nikki’s house/trance tracks!

There were rose decors on each of the tables at the rooftop!

Pretty red roses *sniffs*
I know I look a tad worn out after the entire day -_-
Eyebags FML

We all partied the night away till late hours with booming music and almost had the cops coming over!LOL Well, what’s a house party without those awesome elements? And of course, what’s a party without some naughty fun?

Muahahahaha
You were right Will! I did put it up on my blog after all!
🙂

This fantastic evening wouldn’t be made possible without the awesome people and team of Martell! Kudos to them! May these rising personalities rise further to greater heights

Now who would’ve thought the world and its latent energies were actually revved up by numbers, symbols and so on? Well, I kid you not! No it isn’t a new religion neither is it a strange propaganda.

It is a natural phenomenon which I have just learned today. Every being or soul owns some form of potential energy within it, and numbers are able to heighten one’s natural aura surrounding it.

Liberal splashes of red, gold and other metallic colours were in harmony in every nook and corner.

Thanks to Crescent Edge Consultants, I was invited to the Grand Launch of the Bible of Numbers, the first installment to many more books to come.

When I stepped into the al-fresco area and ballroom of Royal Chulan Hotel, I was simply impressed with the entire set up and interior decor!

To be very honest, the entire launch of the Bible of Numbers was magnificent! Such an event held on that grand a scale with hundreds and hundreds of invited guests, various overseas celebrities, VIPs, scrumptious food, performances, special effects with flames and mist, 3-Dimensional videos and so on.

Another special guest – Ti Ratana the monk
Charity is such love!

The food presentation itself was a class of its own! Very impressive indeed. We were served with a 6 course Chinese dinner throughout the night, alongside many mind-blowing performances

There was a dance group that caught my eye though. If I am not mistaken, they are a group of dramatized dancers from SMJK Sam Tet, Ipoh. When I first thought that it would be just another performance, I was thoroughly wrong.

This dance group kept my eyes fixated to the stage and at times, got me into fits of laughter! There was a cultural dance revolving around all types of eras around the world.

We feasted our eyes on the ancient Ming Dynasty, Shanghai Nightclub scenes, Charlie Chaplin’s silent era, Elvis Presley, the Jackson 5 Breakdancing HipHop styles and so much more!

Hands down! It’s the most energetic and eye-opening performance I’ve ever seen.

There was also a magician flown all the way from China!

She made our jaws drop as she effortlessly changed from one costume to another in a blink of an eye and whipped out decks and decks of cards from her bare wrists. The chinese fan was another prop that was seen deftly being thrown and flown in all directions resulting in huge roses appearing outta nowhere and more!

Visiber also showcased their jewelry products, whereby your number (calculated from your birthdate) will be made into forms of diamonds and paired with your colour (also demoninated by your birthdate). My number is 8 and I would need a 7 to make my combo.

My eyecandy!

Each number has a significant meaning and by wearing it around your neck, finger or wrist it will enhance your hidden energies. Get the Bible of Numbers if you want to see how the formulae and your number is being calculated, along with the meanings and how to enhance it.

Your eyecandy

After more performances by magicians and very talented people, the event came to its closure. All in all, I was very pleased to have witnessed the (very) grand launch of The Bible of Numbers and learnt so much from there!

with the Minister of Health

None of this would have been made possible without the founders of Visiber cum authors of the Bible of Numbers. I’ve already flipped through the very huge hardcovered book and its chapters, to find that I’ve taken quite an interest to know more!

It’s now available for sale, check out
www.thebibleofnumbers.com
for a really enigmatic website of theirs
(turn your speakers on)

Just got back from an extremely short trip to Penang for an appointment with Hard Rock Hotel’s Communication Manager Elisa Saw, over lunch. I had a Salmon Steak and Chocolate Ice Blended – which were my top faves in Hard Rock Cafe!

Can’t believe she only had Wild Mushroom Soup and a bowl of French Fries, like seriously babe, that’s all? Coolios. She kept yammering about needing to go on a diet, well the only person that needs dieting is certainly not her! It’s me LOL 🙂

Thanks for the awesome meal yo!
Cheers

Anyway, remember the BRANDs Generasi Hebat launch I attended with Jaclyn and Cheesie [here]? Well the video is finally out for us to see!

After seeing the vibrant, fresh and talented ambassadors in the flesh, I was more keen than ever to watch the entire MTV video of it! Once again ,they are Hafiz, Aril, Akim, Black and Choo Hou Ren who were performing on stage during that launch!

Happy to share it with you guys 🙂

It’s in Malay and Mandarin – love how it all jives so well together. Oh and, I simply adore Hou Ren’s popping, locking and dropping moves! Smooth criminal yo, especially with his Mandarin rap verses. Totally owns! 🙂

Heyyy did you also notice that the dudes in the video has something in common? No it’s not their gender duh, it’s THE GREEN TIE which I blogged about [here] !

So you know what to do if you’ve read my blogpost on The Green Tie. You’re just a Green Tie competition away from a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. For more info and to check out their Facebook App, clickety click [here]

Anyway folks, I’m back in KayElle already and I’m ready to rumble
Heading to a shoot for Martell for tonight. BRB! 🙂