Zoe Tay Aims To Raise S$60k For Charity With Personalised Stamps
October 3, 2008
SINGAPORE: Christmas may be more than two months away, but those wishing to add a personalised touch when mailing out their Christmas cards can do so with special stamps and for a good cause.
Called “Kidz 4 Kidz MyStamp”, these limited-edition personalised stamps by SingPost feature a variety of themes, including popular movies, television shows and cartoon characters.
All proceeds from the sale of these stamps will go to the Community Chest in support of the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children by the AWWA Early Years Centre.
Launching this charity initiative was MediaCorp artiste Zoe Tay, who hopes to raise some S$60,000.
The stamps, which cost S$20, will be available at 62 post offices till December 31 and they can also be ordered online at
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To Stay In Top Form, Celebrity Mums Turn To Nature’s Offerings
May 10, 2008
Zoe Tay will soon be seen in a drama series in which she acts as a frumpy housewife.
But in reality, the 40-year-old mother of two looked radiant and stylish at Thursday’s Garnier media conference where she was unveiled as the new spokesperson for the beauty brand’s Age Lift range.
The key ingredient used in the anti-ageing range is Pro-Xylane from beech tree extract, proven to plump up skin, boost collagen production and fill out fine lines. Other ingredients include ginger concentrate, cherry and blueberry – all of which help to smoothen skin, improve skin elasticity and fight fine lines and wrinkles.
Said the MediaCorp artiste candidly: “I’m not shy about being 40 and it’s time that I choose a skincare range suitable for my age.” The nature-lover was also drawn to the use of natural ingredients in Garnier skincare products.
On staying attractive as a mother, Zoe told TODAY: “I’ve a job, my own social life and personal successes so I can still keep my mind going. My husband always tells me it’s okay if I don’t lose weight or if I don’t look that good, but I tell him it’s bulls***! You know how husbands are – they may say one thing but mean another. Anyway, I always tell my husband that I look good for myself and not for him!”
The veteran actress admits that being a mother of two young boys – one aged three, the other seven months – has left her with less time for her beauty regimen.
Zoe now relies more on home treatments: She applies a face mask when her sons are asleep, so she can enjoy her family’s company while maintaining her looks.
Ironically, Zoe only started paying more attention to her complexion after she became a mother.
Calling herself a late bloomer, she said she only started using skincare products after the age of 20 and recalled how she used to be a skincare klutz. “I’d use the wrong kind of eye serum and my skin would peel. And I used to think that a facial scrub was a face mask and would leave my scrub on my face for hours!”
Although she’s savvier nowadays, Zoe still believes in going back to basics – drinking lots of water. When she’s out filming on location, for example, she takes two large bottles of water with her.
She’s also a staunch believer in sunblock, not only for herself but the three men in her life, too. She nags her pilot husband to use more sunblock as he flies close to the sun. And she slathers it on her sons when they go out.
What she will steer clear of is plastic surgery because of her fear of needles and pain, although she did come close to partaking of, um, herself.
“Some believe that consuming one’s placenta has substantial skin benefits. So, after my elder son was born, I kept the placenta in the fridge for a few years, but I forgot all about it! In fact, I just threw it out the other day. So, yes, I came close to eating it,” said Zoe.
But now, the Queen of Caldecott need only head to her dressing table to find the anti-ageing solution – her Garnier Age Lift products.
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SpongeBob SquarePants Performs Musical World Premiere In S’pore
May 31, 2007
SINGAPORE: You may have seen him on television but for the first time, popular cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants has come alive on stage.
SpongeBob on Thursday performed his musical world premiere in Singapore.
The musical combines live acting with puppetry and costumes.
SpongeBob SquarePants Live! takes audiences under-the-sea.
The musical is set in the make-believe, subterranean city of Bikini Bottom.
And SpongeBob is joined by all his friends from his TV show.
Also joining in the fun was actress Zoe Tay who was in the audience with other celebrities.
The show is in town from 31 May until 6 June at Singapore Expo Hall 3.
Tickets range from S$38 to S$68. – CNA/yy
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