MuHu: WoMen

MuHu~!

Elegance, class, brilliance.

What can possibly better describe the ideal contemporary lady that most of you can only dream of seeking? Forget about the sultry wanton imbeciles whose sole purpose to men can only serve to be 'ball'-istic seduction. Leave them to be discovered at the various night spots where they're in abundance every weekend, or flip through titillating men's magazines if you have to.

For today's agenda, MuHu: WoMen shall be focusing the limelight on three refined young celebrities in their 20s whom I think stands out in the aspects of beauty, brains and splendor. Why three you ask? That's because I can't help but notice certain uncanny similarities in them...

Julia Stiles
Bourne to Stardom
USA

Born in New York City on March 28 1981, Stiles, an English degree holder from Columbia University, began her acting career at age eleven. Most of us would probably remember her as the CIA operative Nicky in the film The Bourne Identity (2002) and its sequel The Bourne Supremacy (2004). She would be reprising her role as Nicky in the upcoming third installment The Bourne Ultimatum set to hit local theatres August 2007, which would conclude the Bourne Trilogy. Producer Lynda Obst had entrusted longer screen time for Stiles in the new movie accordingly to her belief that she would be 'the next Meryl Streep'. Looks like the public opinion of Stiles isn't just another pretty face.

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I'd started noticing Stiles when I caught Mona Lisa Smile (2003) in the theatres. I'd to admit I couldn't recognise her as Nicky in The Bourne Identity, for her role was simply too minor! Mona Lisa Smile was when I realised how much potential she held as an actress. Her serious acting talent that earned several critics' credibility aside, she never ceased to stun me with her image as the American brilliant beauty of youth. No, you don't compare her to Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan. Uh-uh, no way! The single thing about Stiles that amazed me: She appeals even without deliberate cosmetics, fashion and sexiness. She quoted Gotham magazine in 2005 saying that 'she'd never be in Playboy or anything close to that, not that anyone would ask'. Seems like she's a really good girl who cherishes herself, well, it's a good thing for her as it would not tarnish her classy brilliant image. She's the high-end natural beauty that men of matured age desired for.

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Mind you, she's only 26 this year!



Keira Knightley
Bend it Like Knightley
UK

An actress who's 'single-minded about acting' during her childhood, Knightley convinced her parents to allow her to pursue an acting career by acing her academic grades. Born in Teddington, Middlesex, England on 26 March 1985, the 22 year old owned a spectacular resume under her belt of fame. She was first cast as Padme Amidala's decoy in Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, her first feature in a major film that caught the attention of some due to her uncanny resemblance to Natalie Portman. Later on, her breakthrough role as an aspiring female English footballer in Bend It Like Beckham. Her major film casts followed soon after. Featured in Jerry Bruckheimer's blockbuster hit Pirates of The Carribbean Trilogy had greatly upheaved her rise in fame. In 2005, we saw 3 films with Knightley in them. The Jacket, Domino and Pride and Prejudice. Pride and Prejudice provided Knightley an opportunity for her talent to be recognised by her Acadmy Award nomination for Best Actress in 2006.

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If you were to ask me, I'd say this anorexic-figured actress had worked really hard to achieve her current status as the uprising serious actress in the UK. Just look at her filmography, nine films in five years! I compare her to a young Judi Dench, at least that's what I feel. This lady here owned some really versatile acting talent, as I noticed how she managed the different roles adaptly in the various movies. She's blessed with great looks and charm of feminine maturity, you can't really keep in mind her current age of 22, can you?

Be careful all you men out there, pursue Knightley's type at your own risks as her wits are on par with her glamorous looks. Don't get outwitted and not knowing what happened after she downright dumped you by the streets for your poorly chosen cheesy pick-up lines!

Joanne Peh
Peh your Respects to Her
Singapore

Joanne Peh, a Miss Singapore Universe 2002 Finalist who also took home the award of Miss Elegant and Mis Personality that year, graduated from NTU with a Bachelor in Communication Studies (second-upper honours). During her studies, she's an active actress with Mediacorp and had since been shot to fame with her multiple involvement in TV serials and variety show hosting. Born on 25 April 1983, the 24 year old had also cliched several endorsements such as the new Lux Girl together with Hong Kong star Karen Mok. Fujifilm, Citigems and Fancl were some of her other significant endorsements. Currently she's being appointed the new ambassador of True Yoga and had recently endorsed Bonia and Vagary.

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She's great in the Channel 5 English drama serial After Hours, proved that she's versatile in both English and Mandarin works. She's able to blend in with her other co-stars and impress. She's also taken interest in journalism, we could see how she is showcasing herself as a sophisticated beauty. If she's able to mark a successful double bill career as both an actress and a journalist, she's deemed to impress and appeal. Besides, her credentials during her Miss Singapore Universe 2002 pageant had already proved that she belongs in the 'classy sophisticated ladies of beauty' category.

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I guess it takes men of knowledge to be able to strike at the hearts of ladies like Peh.

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Gentlemen, what are you still waiting for?

I shall be posting again.
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Chenkuieh~!