It's amazing to note that an open declaration that Jade Seah (MSU 1st runner-up 2007 and mediacorp newbie) being a virgin was actually newsworthy enough to make it through to 2 consecutive issues of 8Days (May 10 & 17 issues). Yes, it is admirable to stay chaste in the "Sex-in-the-city" times that we live in, but if you are a public figure, you need to know the weight of words and your delivery especially when handling the media. We can't blame the journos for painting the 'wrong' picture, because how you want them to 'paint' the story, is largely dependant on how you handle their questions and your manner of delivery.
I do not blame many celebs in keeping their lives private and giving ambiguous answers during interviews. In fact, i think that's a smart move (I would if i were them too). Being a public figure, your image is of utmost importance (stemmed from the public perception). More than their talent/looks, their image is key to get them that multi-million dollar brand/product endorsements. No big name company would want their product be associated with someone with a negative public perception or history.
With that, sometimes i really wish celebs (in general) would think twice before speaking.
Maybe i should go start a PR training Company... *fantasises*
~ Lara ~
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Virgin is a positive image.
The only down-side is Durex wont get jade as endorsee thats all.
If some of your private life facts can put ur face on the print, for a good reason. Then why not.
Its not as if, Jade was going to the media to declare that she had been sexually abused, I think the virgin story is okie.
Isn it?
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