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Taking me some time to pen up【Bibi & Baba, Wanchai, HK 🇸🇬🇭🇰】, but my own legit reason is highlighted below as it's not easy to explain. In fact, I felt this was one of the Best New 2020 Openings in early October in HK! When dining here I actually felt so moved by the 'precision', 'complexity' of flavors to be unlocked within every bite of each dish here. I thought instantly that on a relative scale, this was equivalent to a Michelin 1 🌟 in this genre of food level good..

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•Nyonya Laksa Lemak 娘惹叻沙 $108. I won't bore anyone with how it's all Peranakan/Nyonya with Malaysian, Singaporean or Indonesian plus Chinese influence sorts of things. One can read up on that history separately.

What I wanted to say is, TRUST my suggestion: Eat this Laksa 1st when you arrive, before u touch the Appetizers, or the Main Courses. 第一件事, 先叫同食咗呢一碗喇沙, 先再食其他嘢. Except for probably an Otah/Otak to pair.
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The reason is because the 'Layerings' beneath this Laksa, Broth, Spices, Herbs etc are so balanced. It's totally soul moving material, kind of like a Grand Cru version of a Burgundy in Laksa form! It's not designed to be smack in your face, but created almost for its only solemn existence, kind of enjoyed like how Japan Ichiran ramen 一蘭拉麵 forces u to eat behind closed curtains. You start directly from this bowl, & finish every sip of it in its holistic entirety, b4 you venture onto other dishes. I wouldn't say it's subtle either (I.e. Rxxpxh is subtle), but all the perfect balance of Nyonya hearty spirit extracted flavors are swimming inside the bowl here waiting for you to discover!

This is serious high end, stone & mortar artisanal stuff!! The other best comparable Laksa I have eaten recently is probably Barry Quek's version at Return of Lemak, but they do have different base stylistic approaches. If you eat this together with other heavier dishes at the same time, the palate instantly gets murked & swamped. Every time that happened, it took me many sips of the Laksa Broth to reset the palate & olfactory sensitivity, to thoroughly enjoy this amazing bowl again! 🥣 Best in Town, and that fragrance!

Hi you all,

It's been a while since last I wrote a long post, so bear with me as I try to gather my thoughts and pen them down.

As most of you already know, I have been in the modeling industry for over 20 years now. I have been blessed with many opportunities and I count my lucky stars that I was fortunate to capitalise on them. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing. I have seen as many downs as I have experienced ups. I have been through tough times and have come out on the other side. Suffice to say, I have experienced almost every emotion during my journey in the modeling world. My career is like a relationship that have blossomed from shared experiences. I fell in love with modeling at a young age and I am still deeply in love with the industry that gave me everything I have today.

Every model that begins their journey, every model that begins to rise in their ranks, and every boy or girl that aspires to become a model, I truly feel like you are all family to me, no matter where you are from or which modeling school you attended. When I decided to start Amber Chia Academy, it was a business decision, but it quickly became something that I poured my heart and soul into, because it was driven by my passion to continue to contribute to the modeling industry. I wanted to build a platform for models that I never had coming up. I wanted to ensure that models got not just the proper training, but the proper guidance from models that have experienced it all. I realised that having the right people with the right experience and the right motivation was essential in helping carve the right path in this industry for aspiring models. This is why all the catwalk gurus and coaches that we engage have a wealth of credentials and experience, but most importantly have an undeniable passion to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation.

Whilst building a business, it is inevitable that you will come across a bad apple once in a while. I understand that this is part of doing business, and all I could do was to weed them out. A few years ago, I had to cut ties with one and I am not going to elaborate on who, what and why, as I believed in moving on. Throughout the years, it was brought to my attention that this bad apple had continued to engage in unethical practices but I had decided to ignore them and continue with my own business. Recently, it was brought to my attention again that the unethical practices of this bad apple has not only put my own business and reputation at risk, but also the models that he had recruited at risk. After encouragement by numerous industry professionals, I have decided it is time to sound off on this matter.

First, I would like to re-affirm that I only ever had one model teach me the catwalk. Her name is Rebecca, a model that I truly respect and who really helped me when I started out. Even though she has retired from the modeling industry, we still keep in touch and she is one of my closest friends. As for posing for photoshoots, I really just learned on the fly and was very fortunate to be able to develop my own style that resonated with the industry. Today, my academy is an extension of my experiences and what I have learned, to further help equip aspiring models with the right skills to excel in the modeling industry at a quicker pace. So, for those who were unsure about who taught Amber Chia her catwalk, now you know. Anyone who claims to have trained me to become a model, besides Rebecca, is outright telling a lie.

Second, since I have been asked by many about a "modeling certificate" offered by some modeling schools; I would like to highlight that I have been a model for over 20 years and still going strong without a "modeling certificate". In fact, I would venture to guess that the top 100 models (if not all models) in our country do not have nor need a "modeling certificate". As a model that has been to thousands of casting calls, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what casting directors look for in a model, and it is definitely not a "modeling certificate". Even my international model friends that have had a successful modeling career do not hold a "modeling certificate”. It is more important to learn the right skills from the right people that can give you proper validation in the eyes of modeling agencies. Hence, at this point in time, I think it is safe to say that there is no need to invest extra dollars to attain this "modeling certificate".

I am not saying that every aspiring model will become successful, let alone get into the modeling industry. However, like I once did, I implore you to follow your dreams. Give it everything you've got. If you never try, you will never know. Along the way, the experiences you gather, the friends you make and the knowledge you amass, will inevitably make you a better person, no matter what you do. Of course, if you are able to get help along the way, that may help you get to your destination quicker. However, please be careful who you seek for help and training. Please do your research as best as you can on the people you are seeking help from. Make sure their claims are true and verified. Make sure they have the proper credentials. Make sure they have your best interests at heart.

With this post, I am opening up my chat channels to answer any questions you may have about modeling and the industry. In fact, for any model that has enrolled with other schools and are not happy, I will have my team on standby to answer any questions and offer you any assistance that you may need. Just leave me a private message.

In signing off, as we all come together to battle the pandemic we are facing now, I would like to once again remind everyone to stay vigilant in keeping safe. Keep your hands sanitized often, keep surfaces clean and keep taking those vitamin Cs.

Take care.

Love, Amber. ❤️

眾神護台灣專輯的設計師蕭青陽今天獲得美國獨立音樂獎（IMA）最佳包裝設計獎！

Thank you Congratulations to everyone！
謝謝大家！ 恭喜大家！

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Gioia says:
One of the greatest designer I know. His album design works are something you can keep in your life. Every once a while you take out, they bring back to you all the memmories… 03/13/2012 at 7:35 pm


DESCRIBE YOUR NOMINATED WORK:
75 years ago, Macy’s grandfather left his family behind, boarding a boat in Keelung port in Taiwan heading for Osaka in Japan in pursuit of his dream as a jazz saxophonist, and he died there….75 years later, Macy, disappointed at her career as backup vocalist in Taiwan, decided to follow his grandfather’s footstep. She hopped on a plane, all alone, going to New York to pursuit her dream to make jazz music. Thus born the record After 75 Years. When I heard of this story, I realized this record is not just about music. It is also dream, memory, and passion. It is a journey across time and place, linked by family bond that was translated into 6 letters that travelled through the time and music. The envelops, stamps, papers, boats, pen handwriting, Japanese and Chinese characters, photos, and the last email. All of the proof that told the hidden secrets of the family touched me immensely and let me sink into deep thoughts. The one-year-and-half work was enjoyable, especially because it gave me a chance for the first time to fly from Asia to New York to bask in the soulful jazz music of local jazz bars. Only then did I realize the feeling of Macy’s grandfather when he embarked on that lonely trip chasing after his dream.

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT?
When Macy flew from New York to Taipei to talk to me, sharing the music and story with me, I suddenly realized that this time I would not be just a designer but a director to re-create those memories of dreams on printed paper. The process of patching different memories and stories into one whole piece once made me feel melancholy too. But the result gave me much more happiness.

WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT & PROCESS? DID YOU & THE BAND COLLABORATE?
In fact, Macy’s team had already done a design in New York. But one day, Macy accidentally saw an interview of me on TV talking about my works and ideals, she decided to engage me. She flew all the way from New York to Taipei and persuaded me into doing it. She has more confidence in me and myself, believing that I would translate the deep emotions and music of east and west into an artistic expression. The profound love and courageous pursuit of dream moved me so much that I decided to take this job. Without the same devotion and conviction, I couldn’t have made it cause my pay was already used up by the time I found the photographer and copywriter and flew to New York for the shooting!

WAS THE DESIGN/IMAGE YOU CREATED USED IN ANY OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE ARTIST? PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Packaging design isn’t just sugar-coating. I always think that if one can express his heart through music, the packaging design should also deliver the emotions and thoughts of the music. It should touch people’s heart just like the melodies inside of it.

DESCRIBE WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH THE MUSICAL ARTIST:
Each time I work with musicians, I feel like experiencing a different life. I enjoy listening and this has enriched my life.

WHAT OTHER INDEPENDENT MUSIC PROJECTS HAVE YOU WORKED ON?
Though I have always lived in the island of Taiwan I can listen to western music and the creative works via radio and other media. All these have become my nutrition and I always try to integrate various elements to create something new and unique. After 28 years in the business, the chance to always do something i haven’t yet done before keeps my passion alive and the opportunities to work with different talents are sheer pleasure to me. My works might seem more independent than independent. I did design for an album which features two grandmas from an indigenous tribe recording their tribe music in Spain. Another album features a children choir led by a principal at an elementary school located at a 1000-meter-high mountain in praise of God. Or a genius boy who hasn’t grown since the 5th grade flied from a small village on Taiwan’s east coast to Vienna to look for his dream. And there’re more…..Last time, I was very honored to receive the best packaging design from IMA for Island Story. To celebrate it, local government at my hometown held a press conference for me, allowing me to share my thoughts with the world. I made a vow there and then, saying that “I’d want to go farther into the mountains or the seaside to do the design. I want to contribute my skills and capabilities to those who still have dreams for music, even in the remote countryside.” The nomination of After 75 Years once again helped me realize my dream.

WHICH MUSICIAN’S WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH NEXT?
I’ve done it for 28 years in this island and now I’d like to work with musicians outside of my country. I haven’t done anything like reggae, punk, folk, world music, contemporary, blues, trance, break beat, big-beat, etc. As long as it’s something different, I’d like to give it a try.

WHAT ROLE WILL ALBUM ART/PHOTOGRAPHY PLAY IN A DIGITAL/STREAMING WORLD?
The age of digital music highlights the importance of physical texture of the packaging design. Like After 75 Years, if you haven’t touched it and flipped it though, you couldn’t have enjoyed it as much.

HOW HAVE CHANGES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AFFECTED YOUR CAREER & ART?
From 80s to now, the world has gone from vinyl, cassettes, walkman, CD, to MP3 and more. The evolution from analogue to digital music as well as the device has also made me grow. But whatever the tool is, I think man is born to sing. That will not never change.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT TO THE 11TH IMAS?
My friend in the US helped me apply for the competition of last year and this year. I changed my mind of not wanting to venture out. Now I want to share my works with people all around the world.

WHAT PHOTOGRAPHERS/GRAPHIC DESIGNERS/ARTISTS INSPIRE YOU?
They have different antenna that transmits different message than I do. Collaborating with them help me develop imagination I never had before. I love working with those geeks. Each time, we make each other’s eyes wide open!

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE?
In 1995, I was the first Asian ever to be dominated for packaging design at Grammy. Ever since then, I’ve started to promote those records that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS… WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THE WORKS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR?
The music industry is about dream and passion. After finished the 2-year project of Story Island and one-year-and-an-half After 75 Years‘, I am now looking forward to meeting with musicians that share the same passion and dream as me.

WHERE CAN FANS FIND YOUR WORK?
My website: http://www.shout.com.tw
My blog: http://blog.yam.com/shoutstu
Mt FB: http://www.facebook.com/shout.cc
My emails: shoutstu@ms24.hinet.net shoutstu01@gmail.com
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