Amber Chia

Amber Chia (Chinese: 谢丽萍, pinyin: Xiè Lìpíng; born 14 December 1981) is a Malaysian model, actress, TV host and brand ambassador. She was born in Teluk Intan, Malaysia but grew up in the town of Tawau in Sabah, East Malaysia. Chia started her own company Amber Creations in mid-2009 and a modelling school Amber Chia Academy in August 2010.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chia (谢).
Amber Chia
谢丽萍
Amber Chia in 2008.
Born
Chia Lee Peng

(1981-12-14) 14 December 1981
Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
CitizenshipMalaysia
OccupationModel, actress, TV host, brand ambassador
Children1
Modelling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark Brown
AgencyAmber Chia Academy (founder)
Websitewww.amberchia.com

Early life

Chia was born in Teluk Intan, Perak. Due to her parents hardship, she was taken care by foster parents at eight years old. When she turned 12, Chia moved back to Tawau, Sabah. She stopped schooling at 15, to work full-time in order to help her family. In an interview with iMoney.my, Chia worked three jobs; selling fish at the market in the morning, salesgirl at a small mall in the day and a cashier at a pub at night.[1] At 17, she left for Kuala Lumpur to be a model and rose to prominence after winning the Guess Watches Timeless Beauty International Model Search 2004 title.

Career

Winner of the Guess Watches Timeless Beauty International Model Search 2004 title, Amber Chia became the world's first Asian model to triumph at global model searches; and the first Asian model to campaign for Guess Watches worldwide.[2] Known for her pouty lips and her disarming smile, her continued rise to modelling excellence was further substantiated when renowned designer Victoria Beckham personally selected her to present the Victoria Beckham Autumn/Winter 2009 Ready to Wear Collection during the glamorous New York Fashion Week.[2] She used to be signed with Red Model Management in New York.

With an illustrious career spanning over 15 years as a model, actress and brand ambassador, Amber has further highlighted her prominent mantle by evolving into a successful entrepreneur through Amber Chia Academy - her very own modelling and beauty school, which was opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2010.

Amber has appeared in over 300 magazine covers, catwalk on runways in 6 continents, starred in 7 movies, authored 2 books, and appointed as brand ambassador for over 30 brands. In August 2014, Chia helped to raise awareness of the disease ALS by participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge.[3]

Filmography
  • The 3rd Generation Chinese Movie 2005
  • Possessed Chinese Movie 2006
  • Seeds of Darkness Chinese Movie 2006
  • Hantu Gangster Malaysian Movie 2012
  • Tears of the Mom Chinese Movie 2012
  • Ops Kossa Dappa 3 Tamil Movie 2013
  • My Mr.Right Chinese Movie 2014
  • Golden Lifestyle Astro Chinese Talk Show Host 2005 - 2012
  • Trio on A Bed Chinese Drama 2006
  • Asia’s Next Top Model Guest Judge 2014

Bibliography
  • Amber Chia: Supermodel’s Secrets to Success Autobiography 2008 English/Chinese/Malay Editions
  • Amber Chia’s Guide to a Successful Modelling Career 2013 MPH Masterclass Series

Accolades
  • Guess Watches Timeless Beauty International Model Search 2004 Winner
  • Malaysia International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) Model of the Year 2004 & 2005
  • FHM Malaysia 100 Sexiest Women 2005
  • The Malaysia Book of Records First to be Appointed Ambassador for Guess Watches
  • FHM Singapore 100 Sexiest Women 2007
  • The Brand Laureate Awards Country Branding Award 2011/2012
  • McMillan Woods Global Awards Young Achiever Artiste of the Year 2012
  • Malaysia Model Festival Awards (MMFA) Most Popular Celebrity Model of the Year 2012
  • Malaysia Model Festival Awards (MMFA) Muse Award 2012
  • Golden Phoenix Awards The Entrepreneur Award 2013

Personal life

She married her business partner manager Adrian Wong in March 2010.[4] Wong is the founder and director of CMG Absolute[5] and has two children from a previous marriage.[6] The couple has a son named Ashton Wong; born September 2010.[7] Ashton Wong is a child model.[8][9]

References
  1. "Amber Chia Interview: A Model of Determination". imoney.my. 9 February 2015. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. "8 Life Lessons To Learn From Amber Chia, The Malaysian Supermodel-Turned-Entrepreneur". Vulcan Post. 21 October 2015. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  4. "The model and her man". The Star (Malaysia). 2 April 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. TEH, JO (1 November 2007). "Local firm signs on US rapper". The Star Online.
  6. MAJID, NOORSILA ABD (31 March 2010). "Amber's hubby is her manager". The Star Online.
  7. "Amber Chia: 1Malaysia won't happen in a day". The Nut Graph. 26 September 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  8. Tan, Thomas. "Kids steal limelight at Amber Chia Academy show". Citizen Journalists Malaysia.
  9. "Amber Chia's baby boy to follow in mum's footsteps". The Star Online. 19 October 2010.
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