Female Butterfly Project ’09 Finale

The Female Butterfly Project 2009 Finale was recently held at Teeq Brasserie; a chic food haven nestled cosily amongst lush greenery at the Lot 10 Rooftop. After six gruelling months of rigorous workouts, meticulous meal managements, intensive skincare treatments, and thorough hair and makeup sessions, the metamorphosis has finally been completed. This inspiring project set out to celebrate the transformational journeys of six headstrong contestants; but alas, only five of them managed to be present at the exciting event.

Once the guests were settled in their respective seats, the intimate gathering kicked off with a rousing belly-dancing performance by three talented and artistic ladies from Celebrity Fitness. Bubbly emcee, Erin Marie kept the crowd anticipating for more thrills and spills throughout the event. The ever-capable editor of Female, Seema Viswanathan took the stage with a heartfelt welcome note; by extending her warm greetings and deep appreciation. The notable judges from prestigious brands, such as Clarins, Loreal Professional, Celebrity Fitness and Reebok as well as our very own Seema were then introduced individually. While the guests were treated to a brief PowerPoint presentation of the Female Butterfly Project finalists’ journey, they also indulged in an array of delicious and healthy refreshments.

At last, five beauties; Pauline Thum, Au Shen Shen, Yew June, Cindy Hor, and Lum Yi Hwa emerged from their cocoons; a new and improved versions of themselves. The finalists were then put on the hot seat in a Q & A session with the judges, which touched on a variety of subjects. Later as the results were being tabulated, the crowd sat back and enjoyed a graceful ballet performance by Sole To Soul Dance Studio. Both finalists and the sponsors were then invited up on stage for the prize-giving ceremony.

The moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. 31-year-old marketing manager and mother of one; Yew June, was announced as the winner. All those months of self-discipline and undying commitment towards attaining her desired results have paid off beautifully. She has successfully shed a staggering 11kg and 36cm off her petite frame; thus regaining her svelte figure back.

With her personal adage in mind; ‘push yourself to reach your goals in life, but remember that you have to believe in yourself first’, she has managed to achieve her targeted transformation with astounding results; her complexion has now improved tremendously and the sleek, new bob  cut does wonders to frame her pretty features. Due to the rigorous workout sessions at Celebrity Fitness, June’s energy level has improved; she sleeps better and feels more energized to kick-start her day. After gaining some insightful diet tips from the professionals at Marie France Bodyline, she is now able to limit her food cravings, and her family and friends are amazed with her record-breaking physical transformation. Besides learning some useful fashion do and don’ts, constantly wearing fitting Reebok attire at the gym was indeed a great motivation booster to make her feel more comfortable about her body.

The other finalists were also awarded individually with a token of appreciation as well as a framed image of their transformed selves. Once again, all the five ‘butterflies’ and the respective judges took centre stage to flash their smiles for the cameras. The Female Butterfly Project 2009 Finale ended on a joyful note with family and friends present by their loved ones’ side; making it a memorable lifetime experience.  

Meet the contestants from Butterfly Project 2009 and find out what they had to say about their transformation. As the months progress, we will take you on a journey into the makeover process and you’ll get to read about the experiences, the joys, the challenges and the light at the end of the tunnel.