Shila Amzah Makes It To Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 List - China-based Malaysian singer Shila Amzah is listed under Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018. The 27-year-old singer is recognised under the Celebrities category for her achievement as the first Malay recording artiste to break into the highly-competitive Chinese music market.
The list also mentions that Shila is notable for having 2.3 million fans on social media platform Weibo and how she uses her influence to highlight religious inclusiveness in China.
“It’s an honour to be selected as one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018. I hope with this achievement, I can inspire more youth to believe that dreams do come true with passion and perseverance,” she said when contacted by Star2.com
Shila made her mark in the international Chinese music scene by winning the Asian Wave reality singing competition held in Shanghai, China back in 2012. Since then, she has received a number of accolades in the international Chinese music scene.
She became the first Malaysian singer to receive a prestigious Global Chinese Music Award in 2015 for Best Female Stage Performer.
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 is a list of featuring 300 entries showcasing individuals who have made a difference in fields like arts, business and finance. The names are selected from a pool of 2,000 entries. This year’s judges include actor Kris Wu and fashion designer Vivienne Tam.
Other Malaysians on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list include Amira Geneid, the founder and CEO of halal make-up brand Zahara; Lee Swee Lin, Lim Yuet Kim and Ling Shook Shian of social enterprise The Picha Project and entrepreneur Raessa Sya who founded Orkid Cosmetics.
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