Alisa Gao on dieting and confidence.

Alisa Gao earned a reputation for her brilliant rendition of the English number "Hound Dog" in the recent Taiwanese singing competition show, A Million Stars.

During her visit to Singapore to promote her upcoming new album, Gao obviously lost some weight compared to her previous size during the competition then. She generously shared some tips on weight loss during an interview with her and claimed that it was a living hell having to abstain from her favourite food.

"It's really tough for every girl who wants to go on a diet, you can't eat anything," she said.

Vanity is in every lady, however, one's health should not be compromised in exchange for a slimmer body. Gao held on to this philosophy and shared her healthy way to dieting.

"I used a very healthy method, if you lose weight fast, the weight will also return fast. That is why I choose to eat less and exercise more, some yoga, also stop consuming carbohydrates after 3 or 4pm each day," she said.

After a few torturous months, Gao was rewarded with a slimmer body. Although she wanted to slim down, she does not want to become super thin, but have womanly body curves. At this stage, she will diet no more and will instead concentrate on maintaining her weight. Though it was a hard time spent dieting, Gao revealed that everything was worthwhile when she is able to wear pretty clothes to perform on stage.

Being a Eurasian who grew up in the United States, Gao surprisingly speaks fluent Mandarin. "Because my mum speaks Mandarin, she is a Chinese. Although my dad is a Caucasian, he speaks mandarin too, and real fluently as well. They forced us to speak Mandarin at home, we even got fined for wrong pronunciation or usage," she explained.

Gao may possess Western features and have awing confidence on stage, but she insists that she is in fact very "oriental", and all the confidence is just a fae. "I'm someone who doesn't really know how to present myself. It is music that gives me the courage to relax and put my usual self behind at back stage, and act confident on stage. When you act long enough, it becomes part of you naturally," she said.

Gao's strong showing in the Taiwanese variety show A Million Stars had caused many of the contestants to be kicked out of the competition. She claimed that there is no rivalry or hard feelings & it was just for effects on the show that people began to speculate if there is any form of rivalry between her and other contestants. "All of us are music lovers, there is no need to feel awkward. We do chat when we meet, we get along fine and it wasn't as awkward as expected," she said ?

With so many new singers emerging, it is not easy to stand out. However, Gao has her own way to reach the audience. On stage, Gao dances with such ease and confidence that appeals to people immediately. To her, the stage is like a playground, where she can use her songs and dance to connect with the audience as well as to thoroughly enjoy herself.


Kelly Chen goes home with baby.


Kelly Chen was discharged from hospital on Wednesday six days after giving birth to baby boy Chace Lau. According to Hong Kong media reports, Chen's personal assistant, Leo, & manager, loaded Chace's gifts onto the vehicle parked outside the hospital around 2pm on Wed. Chen then walked out of the hospital half an hour later with husband Alex Lau who was carrying the baby.

Cautious not to expose their baby's eyes to camera flashes, the new parents covered the baby with a layer of cloth. As a result, little Chace's face has yet to be exposed to the public.

When asked if she was feeling happy, Chen nodded with smiles. Though the singer said she has not considered having a second baby soon, her husband said they would try.

Somehow Protecting Baby, Chen Asked The Reporters To Keep Their Volume Down. While They Were Leaving. Chen Shouted For People To keep Away.

The couple has no plans to host a one-month or 100-day celebration for the baby, in fear of troubling too many friends and family.

Burger King sets up first independently run store in Singapore.

The world's second largest fast-food hamburger chain, Burger King, is opening its first-ever, independently run concept store in Singapore on July 21. Located At ION Orchard.

Plans Up Setup to open another three to five of such stores within the next six months.

Also, The store Itself will also feature a fresh new look, including personalised sound zones which will allow patrons to plug in their iPods and listen to music through individual speakers.

Alisa Gao on dieting and confidence.

Alisa Gao earned a reputation for her brilliant rendition of the English number "Hound Dog" in the recent Taiwanese singing competition show, A Million Stars.

During her visit to Singapore to promote her upcoming new album, Gao obviously lost some weight compared to her previous size during the competition then. She generously shared some tips on weight loss during an interview with her and claimed that it was a living hell having to abstain from her favourite food.

"It's really tough for every girl who wants to go on a diet, you can't eat anything," she said.

Vanity is in every lady, however, one's health should not be compromised in exchange for a slimmer body. Gao held on to this philosophy and shared her healthy way to dieting.

"I used a very healthy method, if you lose weight fast, the weight will also return fast. That is why I choose to eat less and exercise more, some yoga, also stop consuming carbohydrates after 3 or 4pm each day," she said.

After a few torturous months, Gao was rewarded with a slimmer body. Although she wanted to slim down, she does not want to become super thin, but have womanly body curves. At this stage, she will diet no more and will instead concentrate on maintaining her weight. Though it was a hard time spent dieting, Gao revealed that everything was worthwhile when she is able to wear pretty clothes to perform on stage.

Being a Eurasian who grew up in the United States, Gao surprisingly speaks fluent Mandarin. "Because my mum speaks Mandarin, she is a Chinese. Although my dad is a Caucasian, he speaks mandarin too, and real fluently as well. They forced us to speak Mandarin at home, we even got fined for wrong pronunciation or usage," she explained.

Gao may possess Western features and have awing confidence on stage, but she insists that she is in fact very "oriental", and all the confidence is just a fae. "I'm someone who doesn't really know how to present myself. It is music that gives me the courage to relax and put my usual self behind at back stage, and act confident on stage. When you act long enough, it becomes part of you naturally," she said.

Gao's strong showing in the Taiwanese variety show A Million Stars had caused many of the contestants to be kicked out of the competition. She claimed that there is no rivalry or hard feelings & it was just for effects on the show that people began to speculate if there is any form of rivalry between her and other contestants. "All of us are music lovers, there is no need to feel awkward. We do chat when we meet, we get along fine and it wasn't as awkward as expected," she said ?

With so many new singers emerging, it is not easy to stand out. However, Gao has her own way to reach the audience. On stage, Gao dances with such ease and confidence that appeals to people immediately. To her, the stage is like a playground, where she can use her songs and dance to connect with the audience as well as to thoroughly enjoy herself.


Kelly Chen goes home with baby.


Kelly Chen was discharged from hospital on Wednesday six days after giving birth to baby boy Chace Lau. According to Hong Kong media reports, Chen's personal assistant, Leo, & manager, loaded Chace's gifts onto the vehicle parked outside the hospital around 2pm on Wed. Chen then walked out of the hospital half an hour later with husband Alex Lau who was carrying the baby.

Cautious not to expose their baby's eyes to camera flashes, the new parents covered the baby with a layer of cloth. As a result, little Chace's face has yet to be exposed to the public.

When asked if she was feeling happy, Chen nodded with smiles. Though the singer said she has not considered having a second baby soon, her husband said they would try.

Somehow Protecting Baby, Chen Asked The Reporters To Keep Their Volume Down. While They Were Leaving. Chen Shouted For People To keep Away.

The couple has no plans to host a one-month or 100-day celebration for the baby, in fear of troubling too many friends and family.

Burger King sets up first independently run store in Singapore.

The world's second largest fast-food hamburger chain, Burger King, is opening its first-ever, independently run concept store in Singapore on July 21. Located At ION Orchard.

Plans Up Setup to open another three to five of such stores within the next six months.

Also, The store Itself will also feature a fresh new look, including personalised sound zones which will allow patrons to plug in their iPods and listen to music through individual speakers.