Around Asia

Meet the inspiring people featured in Tatler’s regional titles

TATLER HONG KONG

He raps, acts, makes Youtube videos and runs a T-shirt company: Zain Syed explores Hong Kong’s cultural tropes while himself moving the needle. In an illuminating interview, the trilingual rising star discusses his burgeoning hip-hop profile, the notion of belonging, and why he refuses to be pigeonholed.

TATLER INDONESIA

Having advised some of the largest international companies in the world, Sonita Lontoh is an accomplished leader in innovation, green technology, digital transformation and the fourth industrial revolution, creating programmes that have positively impacted businesses, consumers, and society. She discusses the future of green technology, and how she empowers Asian women in the US.

TATLER MALAYSIA

Sarawak-born pianist Hii Mei Lin has performed on stages all over the world. The Kuala Lumpur-based musician is transforming society’s general perception of classical music with Ivory, a series of performances that integrate creative people across a multitude of disciplines, such as art, videography, dance, architecture, calligraphy and poetry.

TATLER PHILIPPINES

In celebration of diversity and inclusion, this month Tatler talks to trans woman Angie Mead King about her journey towards selfdiscovery and acceptance, and how her wife Joey Mead King has remained her rock throughout the hurdles she has faced. Despite a whirlwind romance that defied societal expectations, the couple proves that love always wins.

SHANGLIU TATLER

A leader in China’s Fifth Generation film movement, the name Tian Zhuangzhuang is synonymous with cinema; his extensive filmography charts his credits as director, actor, executive producer, cinematographer, writer and even costume designer. He reflects on his film career, legacy and responsibility to the next generation.

TATLER SINGAPORE

After almost 20 years in show business, JJ Lin has no plans to slow down. The pop star shares how he challenges himself to make music outside his comfort zone and his hope for his music to reach beyond Earth. Lin also reveals his multiple endeavours outside of music, from esports to NFTS and the metaverse, all fuelled by his long-time love of science fiction.

TATLER TAIWAN

Award-winning pianist Chia-hui Lu’s career has so far seen her give concerts at prestigious venues such as New York’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. In recognition of her success and influence worldwide, she is chairman of Egret Culture and Education Foundation, an organisation devoted to promoting Taiwanese culture. Lu shares updates from her life and career, including her recent focus on music composition, design and production.