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The Date
Who says Singaporean singles are too shy to say they want to date? Certainly not these 16 eligible singles
November 09, 2009
 
 

When the call went out for the unattached to take part in The New Paper’s Dating Challenge – organised by the Social Development Network – singles e-mailed us in droves.

From this pool, these are the shortlisted 16.

Eight men, eight women, all excited to try something new.

You, the readers of The New Paper, will help us narrow the list to the final eight.

Along the way, these singles will be in for a fun ride.

It begins with a makeover and photoshoot, with experts from The Body Shop, Monsoon Hair House, Dorothy Perkins and Topman lending a stylish hand.

Then, they will be sent off on a series of activities designed to see if chemistry develops between any of them.

Who knows? Cupid might strike.

Here are the 16 singles.Remember, you have their fate in your hands.

1 Shawn Seow, 28, testing & commissioning technician

‘I deserve to be picked because I love making friends from all walks of life, and I feel that this could be one of the avenues for me to meet that somebody special.’

2 Jackie Goh, 23, air traffic controller

‘I have the ability to make people smile. Ican detect a person’s emotion just with a few glances and I believe that I belong to a special group of people in Singapore.’

3 Lanx Goh, 29, trainee lawyer, post-graduate PhD student

‘I can provide fun and gossip to the dating game with my super huge confidence, spontaneous wit, street smart character, frank approach towards people and my belief in true love.’

4 William Tan, 27, social worker assistant

‘What makes me special? I have a heart of gold! And I can cook delicious yummy food!’

5 Alan Lai, 28, SAF regular

‘I should be picked because everyone needs to be given a chance. A chance to have the opportunity to be loved. A chance to meet more people in life. A chance to meet me!’

6 Bernard Yong, 30, technical support executive

‘I’m friendly and a good listener to whoever is with me. My confidence will allow me to make sure the whole dating experience is not boring.’

7 Daniel Chang, 26, medical doctor

‘My secret ambition is to form a rockband, to be the drummer! But the Good Lord clearly had other plans for me, so that plan is on the shelf … for now!’

8 Jason Low, 29, civil servant

‘I should be picked because only when I am picked can I truly show what kind of a person I truly am. I believe I deserve that chance to do so.’

9 Joanne Ng, 25, IT associate consultant

‘I would like to date someone witty, outgoing, humorous, adventurous and who is able to sweep me off my feet!’

10 Petrina Ow, 21, teacher

‘I should be picked because I have everything that it takes to complete this challenge and this would be a great opportunity for me to meet and make new friends.’

11 Trina Lui, 31, senior sales representative

‘I should be picked as I would think this would rock my world and I would remember this for my entire life.’

12 Claressa Sim, 23, recruitment consultant

‘I am very independent and strong headed but at the same time, loving, understanding and forgiving. I am hard to understand, yet if you spend time knowing me, you would want to know me more.’

13 Amyria Maria, 26, junior secretary

‘I want to date anyone regardless of race and age, just anyone who feels comfortable with me. I am friendly and would like to make new friends.’

14 Mint , 23, polytechnic student, part-time tutor and pub waitress ‘I should be picked simply because I love company, and I return this favour to those who really make an effort to spend time with me.’

15 Carolyn Yap, 25, nurse

‘Meeting new people is something that I always look forward to!’

16 Kathy Xu, 27, teacher

‘I am special because I still believe in love. And I believe my sense of humour makes me special.’

Want to vote? Here’s how

HERE’S how you can be part of The Dating Challenge.

Vote for the guy or girl you think will make the best date.

Remember though: Never judge a book by its cover.

Get a sense of their personality and trust your intuition.

Based on your votes, the final eight will emerge.

And you’ll be rewarded for helping out.

Regardless of who you vote for, you’ll be eligible to take part in a special draw to win $100 cash.

Five voters will be selected.

Voting is by SMS.

So who do you think makes a great date?

Send your vote to 77877 in this format TNPDC Answer NRIC E-mail Name.

(For example: TNPDC 01 S1234567A aa@gmail.com Alice Ang)

You can vote as many times as you want.

Each SMS costs 20 cents.

The voting ends on Wednesday.

 

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