Vanilla Luxury’s Female Tastemakers Unveiled at Sky Grande Prix

What’s a Female Tastemaker, many of you have asked? She’s a woman who’s shown to be an expert in her field be it fashion, fitness, business or social causes. After the success of our first Vanilla Luxury Female Tastemakers, we decided to introduce nine more fabulous ladies as our Female Tastemakers.

These ladies were dressed by Joseph Ribkoff, wore custom-designed shoes by Toufie, and had hair and makeup done by One Academy as they were celebrated on 12 September 2018 at the Glamour Pit Stop.

1.Foyce Le Xuan

Former singer and TV actress, Foyce Le Xuan, ventured into the F&B business seven years ago and is currently the director of Sevenstar Yacht International Sdn Bhd. She is also the founder of Resound Music that aims to bring up the music industry of Southeast Asia.

2.Noopura Yeliur

Noopura is a physiotherapist who holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Exercise Practice and is certified in Clinical Pilates. She runs her own mobile physiotherapy service in Singapore. Her main area of interest is women's health including but not limited to antenatal and postnatal fitness. Noopura is also a wellness influencer and you can follow her on Instagram @trainwithnoop to view her workout videos.

3.Tanya Rolfe

Tanya is the founder of an investment club with a difference. She put the Ladies Investment Club (L.I.C.) together with a mission to find, support and nurture female founders on their journey to business ownership. Driven by wanting to see more women-led startups and early stage companies, L.I.C. consists of self-funded female investors. Tanya is also the Global Head of Sales at Gifts Less Ordinary and a mum to two energetic toddlers. Originally from the UK, she has been in Singapore for just over one year now.

4.Lisa Marie White

25-year-old Lisa Marie White is a model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss Singapore Universe 2015. The vivacious model and actress has also been on reality TV Show The Apartment and Hungry for Love. She was also invited as a guest alongside President Halimah Yacob for Channel 5’s panel discussion on social cohesion. Lisa enjoys various activities such as wakeboarding, watching documentaries, and most importantly, reading.

5.Viri Kaur

Viri oversees the entire operations of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singapore, Cairnhill. She coaches her team to achieve personal and professional goals while helping to instill commitment and passion in their daily tasks. Viri has twenty-nine years of experience in hotel and property management with an established background in the hospitality industry. In her leisure time, Viri follows the latest fashion trends, as she believes in a confident appearance through tasteful fashion.

6.Puran Kaur

Puran Kaur, born and bred in Singapore, served in the Singapore Armed Forces as a Uniformed Officer for 24 years. She's been an Aide De Camp to the President of Singapore, a rare honour. She is now the owner of a Bollywood and Belly Dance club called Moshi Moshi Bollywood for 12 years, which features international dancers nightly. She is also a very successful real estate salesperson and has won many awards as one of the top realtors. Puran is a strong advocate of social and charity causes and has helped many organisations raise funds through her network.

7.Andrea Marzullo

Andrea Marzullo is a multilingual Brazilian who has lived in Singapore for sixteen years and has a passion to positively influence women to respect and love themselves. With a background in marketing and her fair share of life experiences, Andrea knows the importance of choosing one's own destiny and breaking from the norms imposed by culture. Currently an InterNations ambassador, Andrea is married to Motivational Speaker and Author, Andrew Bryant and their 'patchwork' family includes three children, two Chihuahuas, some fish, turtles and a cat!

8.Natalie Dau

Natalie Dau is a game changer in fitness and health across Asia as an Athlete, Entrepreneur, Trainer, Speaker and Influencer. She is the Founder of media platform The Daily Escape and has her own fitness app – Rockstar Fit. Natalie is also a Reebok-sponsored athlete and Sports Singapore Ambassador and has represented Singapore in multiple sports. Follower her on Instagram @rockstararms for more fitsporation.

9.Perng Aw

Perng is the executive director of CRIB, a non-profit social enterprise that empowers women by helping them to become successful entrepreneurs.  She is responsible for the successful leadership and management of CRIB by overseeing the programs, administration and strategic plan of the organization. Prior to CRIB, she started her own real estate team at Keller Williams Realty firm in Washington DC. Perng’s passion is to make an impact through her work by helping others rise to their potential in their professional or personal goals.