Singapore’s Miss International Winner Gets A Walk‑Through of Internet Throw‑downs
Charlotte Chia, the 21‑year‑old face who snagged the Miss Singapore International crown last July, is taking the buzz of online critics with a big smile. The world’s most popular pageant platform has given her a chance to shine in Tokyo next November, but the internet’s social media magnons have no peace, especially in Malaysia.
What’s the buzz in the Malaysian “hype zone”?
- Comparisons that stump the brain – Malaysians swear that Charlotte’s looks can’t hold a candle to fellow competitor Charmaine Chew, a local beauty whose photoslinger is “on par with South Korean top‑model vibes.”
- Questioning Singapore’s selection – “Why didn’t Singapore pick a more dazzling winner?” some skeptics sigh, beating a fast‑roar at the pageant committee.
- “Canteen aunty” accusations – A photobomb got a meme gone. They claim Charlotte’s style is reminiscent of a cafeteria aunt or even Rosie Phua from the beloved sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd.
How the hate started
The viral uproar began when an online gamer shared a collage of Southeast Asian beauty queens. The mashup highlighted the popularity of Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia’s queens, leaving Charlotte’s look in the shadows. The trade‑off quickly escalated, with comments ranging from “Can’t even give a second glance” to “Why not choose someone who could actually win the International title?”
Is the day-to-day world of pageantry just a fair game?
It seems Charlotte wants to say a simple truth: pageants are about confidence, talent, and ambition, not a vanity contest in the feeds of naysayers. Whether she’s a canteen aunty or a star in action, she’ll keep marching, chin high, toward Tokyo red carpet. The world will say what it wants, but the real party happens under the spotlight.
Charlotte Chia: Turning a Social Media Snub into a Self‑Confidence Sprint
Did a hot‑shot collage on Facebook make the Singapore queen feel like a drop‑in‑the‑bucket? Not for Charlotte Chia. The netizen’s post, featuring a string of dazzling Southeast Asian beauty queens, sparked a wave of comments and a rousing defence from her grateful fans.
Fans Say the Picture Was a Bad Match
- “It doesn’t do her justice,” a supporter wrote, calling the photo a poor comparison to the glamorous shots on Chia’s own Instagram.
- “Avatars of a Queens should reflect their best selves,” another added, arguing that the collage should have included a polished photo from Chia’s own profile.
- “Beauty is subjective,” a third chimed in, reminding everyone that a University of Sydney grad can be brains and a beautiful face all at once.
- One encouraging voice shouted: “Ignore the critics. Go do us proud.”
Charlotte took the heat in stride. Two days ago she posted this on Instagram (Check the original post) and said:
“I actually didn’t know they (the critics) existed until now, so truly: outta sight, outta mind.”
When a commenter admitted being “speechless” over the online attack, Chia responded:
“Ah, don’t mind them.”
Staying on the Catwalk, Off the Critic’s Radar
Now busy with catwalk practice, speech coaching, and costume fittings, Charlotte is laser‑focused on bringing her proud Singapore back to the global stage.
She remembers a family joke from childhood: “Who’d ever imagine me becoming Miss Singapore? We’d just watched pageants on TV.” Now the dream is a living, breathing reality.
“In the coming months, I want to make you even prouder,” she told her followers in her latest Instagram story (See here).
Bottom Line
Charlotte Chia shows that a bit of social‑media backlash won’t slow down a queen on the path to pageant glory. She flips criticism into motivation, keeps the positivity flowing, and reminds us all that confidence is the best outfit you can wear.
