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BIOGRAPHY – DENISE KELLER
Asia’s adored media personality, Denise Keller will soon be seen on entertainment channel, DIVA Universal, when it launches in Asia on September 19 2010.
Denise is a rare jewel of South East Asian variety. An exotic beauty, media personality, passionate ambassador, smart social contributor and aspiring actress.
Denise was born in Singapore to a German father and Chinese mother and it was her stunning looks and grace that first saw her enter the professional world as a model. Winning the Ford Super Model of the World Singapore in 2000, she quickly became a highly sought-after international model working extensively in New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong as well as Singapore. Her modelling credits read like the who’s who of the fashion world having working with renowned photographers, hair and make up artists and leading magazines including Vogue (China and Taiwan), Elle (Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong) Female, Her World, Icon, New Woman, style, Harper’s Bazaar (Singapore and Malaysia), NuYou, Shape (Singapore and Malaysia), FHM (Singapore and Malaysia), Women’s Weekly (Singapore) and Cleo to name just a few. Denise was named ELLE Singapore’s ‘Fashion Icon of the Year 2008.’
As Denise’s career in modelling went from strength to strength it was obvious to all around her that she had the skill of being a great communicator. MTV Asia was one of the first to recognise this talent and set Denise on a course to become one of their most-loved anchor hosts and recognised regional personalities for nearly a decade. Denise’s quirkiness became her trademark on air as with her sharp interview skills and hosting capabilities.
Even though Denise has grown into a sophisticated TV personality today, she never fails to let her zaniness and her zest for life shine through. Denise is not one to rest on her laurels either. Recently she enrolled in an acting course at the famed New York acting school, the Lee Strasberg Institute. This has added a new dimension to her performance, which is evident in her role as presenter on the travel-documentary series, Passage To Malaysia.
Beyond the small screen, Denise has been in high demand as the face of youth, lifestyle and luxury brands. Some of her most enduring campaigns include, Olay, i_mode, Currensia, Red Earth, Witch Hazel, LG, Shiseido, Plains and Prints (Philippines), Redken, Ponds, Sportsgirl, Samsung, Max Factor, Lane Crawford, Biore, Nokia, Takashimaya, DeBeers and Toshiba. Denise also endorsed MasterCard as the inaugural Asia Pacific fashion ambassador and is currently an Ambassadress of Elegance for Longines across several countries in Asia.
Denise is also without doubt one of the best live hosts currently working anywhere in Asia. Some recent stand outs hosting gigs include, The Singapore Design Festival 2009, the Audi Fashion Festival Opening Gala, the APEC Ministerial Meeting Welcome Reception, the official launch of ION as well recently being involved as a presenter of the National Day Parade 2010.
On the personal front, Denise has become a tireless ambassador for a number of charitable causes involving awareness for AIDS, Breast Cancer, the Cancer Foundation and the Down Syndrome Foundation and most recently she has become involved in The Climate Project as an Advisory Council member for Al Gore’s worldwide eco organisation.
She has also started her own production company, Keller Media, bringing her experience in the entertainment industry to full-circle, from model to TV host and now an Executive Producer.
Denise Keller is the ultimate professional. Immensely talented with an enviable profile across the region. In front of the camera, live behind the microphone, glamorous on the red carpet or smiling down from giant billboards – you can’t help but be intrigued by Denise… and that is her DIVA appeal.
