So what do they get up to for and around women? Six local guys tell us if they’re the “no, no, no” or the “ho, ho, ho” type. By ARETHA LOH & LEE XIN HUI
So what do they get up to for and around women? Six local guys tell us if they’re the “no, no, no” or the “ho, ho, ho” type. By ARETHA LOH & LEE XIN HUI
Joshua Tan, 25, actor, single
Your male friend is chatting up a woman who’s clearly not into him. You...
“Hijack the conversation and introduce myself (especially if she’s gorgeous!)."
Would you perform a striptease for a special someone?
“No... (laughs) I’m talented in a few areas, but dancing is not one of them!”
Would you hand-wash her lingerie?
“Why not? It’s just being helpful!”
What were you told off for as a kid?
“For being a bad student because I was always skipping school and getting into fights. I got into trouble and was even caned. Things have since taken a turn for the better and I’m a changed man – a poster boy (for a bad-boy makes-good story)!”
Are you a giver or receiver?
“I believe in giving and receiving.”
Finish this sentence: Kids are...
“...definitely not for now! Always. Use. Contraception.”
What’s your most romantic memory?
“When I was in the army, my then girlfriend was in university and she broke up with me. I wrote her a letter every day for 100 days and gave them to her, but she still didn’t take me back. So... plan failed.”
Do you think you’re naughty or nice?
“Nice... and occasionally naughty.”
OUR VERDICT: He’s naughty, but hey, at least he’s honest about it! Bonus? He’s also very responsible. #playsafe
Fauzie Laily, 30, actor and host, married
You see a hot woman at the gym and you’re single. You...
“Wait to talk to her outside, after she has showered and is less sweaty.”
Your male friend is chatting up a woman who’s clearly not into him. You...
“Introduce myself and allow her to escape. She’ll look for me on Instagram afterwards [if she’s interested in me]!”
What was your go-to pick-up line?
“I didn’t have any. I’m not so smooth. Why did my wife fall for me? Hmm... I fed her well. Always feed your woman well!”
As a husband, are you more of a giver or a receiver?
“On certain days, I receive (chuckles). But also, I give, and I give with love.”
Finish this sentence: Kids are...
“...(part of) the next phase of life for me and my wife.”
How do you charm your mum-in-law?
“Whatever [she] cooks, I eat. Never say no to what she cooks!”
What’s your most romantic memory?
“Proposing to my wife over Skype. I was doing a show in Indonesia while she was in Singapore. I went down on one knee at the stroke of (midnight on) New Year’s Day and popped the question. Not bad, right?”
When did you last cry, and why?
“The morning of Hari Raya Puasa, when I asked for forgiveness from my parents. It was very touching.”
Are you naughty or nice?
“I’m nice, really. Yeah.”
OUR VERDICT: He’s a tad naughty with a tinge of nice... and 100 per cent cheeky. We like!
James Seah, 25, actor, attached
You see a hot woman at the gym and you’re single. You...
“Flex my biceps by lifting some weights and wait for her to make the first move.”
You’re running late for an appointment, but spot an auntie struggling with her groceries. How do you deal?
“I’d drop everything and rush to help her, of course!”
Would you perform a striptease for your girlfriend?
“If it’s behind closed doors, yes. I’ll unleash some moves to Birthday Sex by Jeremih.”
What do you think your chances are if you take part in a Manhunt contest?
“The runner-up, maybe? My favourite body part [is actually] my face.”
Tell us something about yourself that would shock us...
“I binge eat a lot! I’ve got a sweet tooth and cannot resist cakes, chocolate and ice cream. I can easily finish a tub of ice cream in half an hour.”
Reveal an act of kindness you’ve carried out that no one knows about...
“From time to time, I’ll feed the stray cats under my block kibble and water.”
Do you think you’re naughty or nice?
“I can be both; it depends on who you are! I tend to be naughty when I get tipsy, but in a fun way lah.
OUR VERDICT: He’s not naughty or nice; he’s the super-sweet boy next door with a sexy edge. #everybodylovesjames
Shaun Chen, 37, actor, married
When the weather is frightful, you stay in and...
“Watch a movie – anything but horror! I get scared…”
Your male friend is chatting up a woman who’s clearly not into him. You...
“Be a good friend and stay away because she’ll probably end up choosing me instead.”
Your go-to pick-up line?
“Everybody calls me Shaun Chen, but you can call me tonight…”
Finish this sentence: Kids are...
“...great! I love them, and I think the feeling’s mutual... although I suppose some are probably afraid of me?!”
How would you charm your in-laws?
“With meticulous eff ort. I’ll buy [health supplements] to boost their health. If their television set breaks down , I’ll buy them a new one. If their plumbing needs repairing, I’ll help out.”
Reveal an act of kindness that no one knows about...
“Once, in Malaysia, there was a local lady who was riding a motorcycle and she fell after hitting something. I quickly rushed over to help her, and sent her home after making sure she was okay.”
When was the last time you apologised, and what for?
“I constantly apologise because I’m always late! But [only slightly], usually by about 5 minutes…”
Do you think you are naughty or nice?
“Naughty – but in a cute way!”
OUR VERDICT: Shaun’s cheekily adorable. He’ll woo not just you but your parents too. Too bad he’s taken.
Henry Golding, 28, host, attached
Your mum buys you a hideous Christmas T-shirt. Do you regift?
“No way – I’ll wear it for the whole day. It’s Christmas!”
Would you do a sexy striptease for your girlfriend?
“Yes, to the Magic Mike soundtrack. It would involve chocolate, cats and latex. The cat would just be there for me to play with. I love cats.”
You win the lottery... what do you spend all that cash on?
“Property and Mexican food.”
What did you get told off for as a kid?
“Once, my brother and I made nunchucks out of bamboo and string. We were ‘sparring’ with each other when one of us got hit in the eye. My dad grabbed the nunchunks, laid us down and gave us a good wallop. We never played with nunchucks again.”
As a partner, are you more of a giver or a receiver?
“I’m ambidextrous in that sense. Either way is good. I love being on the receiving end of gifts, but I do love giving them... or giving it.”
Reveal something about yourself that would shock us...
“I’m pretty open about my love for cats. I’m like [the male version of a cat lady]. I have a couple of neighbourhood cats that I stalk consistently and I’ve named them all; there’s Tigger, Sylvester and Ginger. There are about 12 cats around my apartment who get a lot of my love.”
Ever carried out a secret act of kindness?
“I follow a lot of cat Instagram accounts and recently, [it came to my attention that] this local cattery was struggling to make the rent, which was due in three days. I sent it the money anonymously. It made rent, it goes on saving cats.”
Are you naughty or nice?
“It’s good to find a balance, but I’d say I’m a little more naughty than nice.”
OUR VERDICT: He says he’s naughty, but he’s being modest. Who sends secret donations to a cattery? This one is clearly nice with a capital N.
Divian Nair, 28, creative director at and founder of Storyteller Productions, single
Would you perform a striptease for a special someone?
“Most definitely! I’ll go all the way too, with whipped cream and a bit of satay sauce for local flavour...”
And the title of the song you’ll be performing to is...
“The theme song of Barney & Friends – just because of who I am; I like to have a laugh. But when the magic’s about to happen, maybe a little Barry White; [tunes don’t get much smoother than that].”
You meet someone new just before Christmas, but you’re strapped for cash. What happens?
“A striptease – that’s how it’s going to go down (laughs)! Seriously, I’d probably do something more sincere... something from the heart.”
You win the lottery... what do you spend all that cash on?
“Most of it would go to a charitable cause; I’ve never been one for money. It’s good to have and earn, but you really don’t need that much in life.”
What’s your go-to pickup line?
“I’ll say: ‘You’re the second most beautiful woman in my life.’ She’ll go: ‘Who’s the first?’ And I’ll reply with “My mum.” Ha ha! Super tacky, I know!”
Are you a giver or receiver?
“Very much a giver! I get a kick out of it. When it comes to receiving, sometimes I feel bad, like, okay, don’t spend too much time...”
Finish this sentence: Kids are...
“...fun! I want plenty of them. My partner will hate me at the end of the day because she’ll be a walking ‘(baby) factory’!”
Are you naughty or nice?
“I’ve never tried hard to be either, so I’d say a bit of both."
OUR VERDICT: We adore him – he’s naughty and nice, and funny to boot! Plus, he’s available. A dose of Divian is so going on our 2016 hit list now!
