Name: Chermaine Poo

Citizenship: Malaysia (Chinese)

Religion: Christian

Date of Birth: 1st of October

Height: 5’4 ½”

Weight: 45kg

Vital Statistics: 34” 23” 34”

Dress Size: Small

Shoe Size: 6

Colour

Skin complexion: Fair

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Dark Brown

Occupation

Chartered Accountant

Corporate Finance (Formerly attached to the largest investment bank in Malaysia)

involved in corporate advisory and fund raising projects including:

  • the largest initial public offers;
  • mergers and acquisitions; and
  • restructuring.

also involved in the setting up of a billion ringgit investment fund and in identifying viable projects to invest as well as suitable partners.

Actress

Emcee / TV Host

Commercial Talent

Highest academic qualifications

  • Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants;
  • Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK);
  • BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (UK);

Other qualifications

  • Diploma in Ballet (UK);
  • Piano (Grade 7);
  • Advance Acting with Joe Hasham (KL Performing Arts Centre);
  • Advance Course in Foreign Language – Japanese;

Languages spoken & written

  • English;
  • Bahasa Melayu;
  • Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien);
  • Japanese;
  • Thai;

Special talents

  • Dancing;
  • Acting;
  • Playing musical instruments (piano, electronic organ, drums);
  • Singing;
  • Horse riding;
  • Snow-boarding;

Hobbies

  • Rock climbing;
  • Travelling;
  • Cooking and Baking;
  • Reading;
  • Watching movies and TV;

Life Ambition

To contribute to the economic, emotional and spiritual well-being of the people I know.

Titles

Miss Malaysia/Universe 2005 Runner-Up Title Subsidiary Titles:

  • Miss Beautiful
  • Miss Natural Beauty
  • Miss Crowning Glory

The FHM Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006.

Experience in Commercials Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea

TVC

  • Tourism Malaysia – Visit Malaysia Year 2007
  • Singapore Tourism Board
  • AXA
  • Naturel
  • Ministry of Health
  • Toyota
  • Kodak

Billboards & Prints

  • Swissvernice
  • Finalist Award at the London Festival Award Show 2006 (Single Print)
  • Finalist Award at the London Festival Award Show 2006 (Campaign Poster)
  • Finalist Award at the New York Festival 2006 (Single Print)
  • HSBC
  • Sunway Pyramid
  • Genting

Covers, Features and Interviews in Media / Press

Magazines

  • New Man (Sept ’06)
  • FHM (May ’06 & 2007 Calendar)
  • FHM Indonesia
  • Female
  • Her World
  • Nu You
  • Klue (Dec ’06)
  • Traffic
  • Torque (May ’06)
  • Asian Auto (Dec ’06)
  • Celebrities’ Secrets (Nov ’06)
  • T-Mag
  • Citta Bella
  • Urban Health
  • Style (Jan ’08)
  • New Tide (Jan ’08)
  • Harper’s Bazaar (Jan ’09)
  • Tatler
  • Cleo

Newspapers

  • Malay Mail
  • New Straits Times
  • Star
  • The Sun
  • Sin Chew Jit Poh
  • Oriental Daily
  • Utusan Melayu

Emcee & Appearances in

Hong Kong

  • Movie Premier of The Exodus (Starring Simon Yam)
  • Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair

Thailand

  • Axe for Men (Spoke in Thai & English)
  • 888 Jewellery 2008 New Year’s Special & Grand Opening (Spoke in Thai & English)

Singapore

  • Martel
  • Singapore Tourism Board
  • Launch of Gillette Champions - Tiger Woods, Roger Federer & Thierry Henry

Malaysia

  • Ferrari Victory Lunch for Dato’ Seri Jean Todt & Dato’ Michelle Yeoh (Spoke in Italian, French & English)
  • Aeon Red Hot Visa Card Launch (Spoke in Japanese)
  • Launch of Burberry’s Flagship Boutique
  • All-Stars Manager Roadshow – UEFA Champions League
  • Grand Opening of Fitness First 12th Club
  • MSC Malaysia Innotech.my Event
  • Official Opening of 2201 Fashion Avenue, The Gardens
  • Orphans Skate Day Christmas Charity
  • Official Opening of Dexion Asia in Malaysia. (Dexion is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange)
  • Opening of Malaysia’s 1st Nokia Concept Store
  • Opening of 1st Flagship Salon of Raymond Choon
  • Fitness First Rock Climbing Spiderman Challenge
  • Launch of Fiorucci
  • Eversoft Total Defence Road Show
  • Official Opening of A Cut Above Salons
  • Celebrity Top Picks for Spring Summer 2007 at MAPO Fair
  • Celebrity Appearance for the opening of Sothys 128 Faubourg
  • MCA Chinese New Year Special
  • Opening of Gallo Boutique
  • Press Conference for TA Properties
  • Launch of Damansara Idaman Bungalows by TA Properties
  • Launch of various Nokia Mobile Phone Models
  • Launch of CIMB’s Advance Profit
  • Launch of Fitness First’s Les Mills Suite of Group Fit Formula
  • Fitness First
  • Press Conference for Sunway Pyramid Chinese New Year Specials
  • Preliminary Round - Miss Sunway Princess 2007 Pageant
  • Miss Photogenic - Miss Sunway Princess 2007 Pageant
  • Grand Finals - Miss Sunway Princess 2007 Pageant

Movies

  • Lust, Caution - Award Winner of Golden Lion for Best Film at 64th Venice Film Festival (Directed by Oscar Winning Director Ang Lee & acted alongside Wang Lee Hom)
  • Dukun
  • Orange for Mama

Drama

  • The Beginning (Media Corp)
  • Anak Pontianak
  • Malaysian Talents.Com (Popiah Pictures)

Theatre

  • The Odd Couple (Biggest Blockbuster and Sold-out Play)

TV Programmes

  • Tourism Singapore (aired throughout Asia) - Host
  • Nokia Wireless Adventure - Celebrity Guest
  • Travelling Show to Marina Tioman - Host
  • What Women Want - Celebrity Guest
  • Absolute Female - Celebrity Guest
  • The Breakfast Show - Celebrity Guest
  • Youth Malaysia 2008 - Special Guest

Guest DJ

  • Reds FM

Sponsors

  • Friends of Fitness First – 2006 to Current

Coming Up

TV Hosting Programmes

  • Business Programme
  • Reality Show

Movies - Lead Actress & Producer

  • Taiko (Action packed movie with an estimated budget of over RM3.5 million)
  • London Calling (Movie scenes shot in Malaysia and England)
  • Horror Movie (Title to be released)