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Style Evolution: Kym Ng

A look back at the bubbly actress-host's most memorable looks.

A look back at the bubbly actress-host's most memorable looks.

A look back at the bubbly actress-host's most memorable looks.

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Happy birthday, Kym Ng! Though the spunky actress-host, who turns 53 on July 1, is notoriously secretive about her age, she looks like she's barely aged since she first debuted as a singer in the ‘90s and is still beloved by aunties and kids alike. Check out her style evolution over the years.

1 of 32 1999

Can you believe that Kym was already 32 when she posed for this photo? The youthful-looking star has looked ageless since forever, apparently.

Photo: National Library Board

2 of 32 2004 and PS I Luv U press conference (2005)

Kym must have liked this dress a lot to wear it to more than one event.

3 of 32 Channel U press conference (2005)

Those arched eyebrows and bright red lips give Kym the look of a seductive screen siren.

4 of 32 Channel U trade show (2005)

Kym’s wardrobe isn’t the only thing that’s improved over the years — you’d be hard-pressed to catch her wearing mismatched foundation and overdone blush these days (it's not Kym's fault — the mid-2000s really were a dark time for makeup).

5 of 32 Asian Television Awards (2005)

Maybe we should have called this “makeup evolution” instead — Kym is practically unrecognisable with her smoky eyes and overly curly hair.

6 of 32 Pretty Woman press conference (2005)

Kym’s long black hair and arched eyebrows make the bubbly host look uncharacteristically intimidating.

7 of 32 2005

While this look is a little closer to Kym’s currently quirky style, the clashing colours and hemlines are a complete eyesore.

  • 8 of 32 Love Bites (2005)

    Believe it or not, this angel costume is not even close to the strangest thing Kym has had to wear for work.

  • 9 of 32 Supreme Matron (2008)

    See? We told you.

  • 10 of 32 Star Awards 2005

    This was 15 years ago? It’s official, Kym is ageing backwards.

  • 11 of 32 HDB Tai Tai press conference (2006)

    Boy, do that top and belt bring back some memories. (And sometime between 2005 and 2006, Kym underwent a much-needed eyebrow makeover.)

  • 12 of 32 Star Awards 2007 Show 2

    Not the most flattering Star Awards outfit, but certainly one of the most comfortable-looking.

  • 13 of 32 Omega event (2007)

    How cute does Kym look with her chin-length bob? As much as we love her cropped pixie cut, we’d push for this hairstyle if she ever decided to grow out her hair again.

    Photo: Omega

    14 of 32 Mid-2000s

    Kym gave off major bridal vibes in a mid-2000s issue of iWeekly.

    15 of 32 2009

    The outfit is cute, but sorry Kym, glossy tights belong in ‘80s aerobics videos.

    16 of 32 Star Awards 2010 Show 1

    Though we are not fans of short poofy dresses, not many ladies in their mid-forties can carry them off well like Kym.

    17 of 32 Star Awards 2011 Show 2

    Only Kym could make a dress that resembles a pile of cupcake liners look this adorable.

    18 of 32 Star Awards 2012 Show 2

    Kym swapped her usual short dresses for a long and stunning sequined gown at the 2012 Star Awards.

    19 of 32 Dance Dance Dragon gala premiere (2012)

    Kym looks ethereal in this blush frilly number at the Dance Dance Dragon gala premiere.

    20 of 32 Star Awards 2013 Show 2

    Who can forget Kym’s Barbie pink hair? She pulls it off so well, we wish she would try colours like blue or purple.

    21 of 32 Star Awards 2015 Show 2

    The cropped platinum blonde locks make Kym look more spunky and edgy, don’t you think?

    22 of 32 2015

    Maybe it’s the way her hair was styled but we’re not lovin’ the Ronald McDonald red do.

    23 of 32 Star Awards 2016 Part 2

    This was one of our favourite looks from Star Awards Part 2 — Kym was just a pair of fairy wings away from becoming a real-life Tinkerbell.

  • 24 of 32 Star Awards 2017

    Guess Kym loved the dress too. Here she is in a similar gown at the Star Awards the following year, this time, channelling a mermaid.

  • 25 of 32 Star Awards 2018

    While this gown is a little voluminous for Kym's petite frame, its neutral colour keeps it from overwhelming her completely.

  • 26 of 32 Chinese New Year music video (2019)

    Kym looked like an old Hollywood starlet in the Mediacorp Chinese New Year MV in her off shoulder navy gown, red lip and hair done in finger waves.

  • 27 of 32 River Hongbao (2019)

    Kym hosted the River Hongbao show looking as pretty as the peonies on her dress.

  • 28 of 32 Asia Rainbow Awards (2019)

    Isn't Kym a vision of elegance in this lace bustier gown Rebecca Caroline? The petite host loved the dress so much that she got the bridal boutique to design her Star Awards 2019 gown.

  • 29 of 32 Star Awards 2019

    While most female stars opted for gala-worthy gowns for the Star Awards red carpet, Kym bucked the trend and opted for a light blue pantsuit by Q Menswear.

  • 30 of 32 Star Awards 2019

    Kym switched into a strapless shimmery number to accept her All-Time Favourite Award on stage, looking every inch like a superstar.

  • 31 of 32 2019 President's Star Charity

    We can't take our eyes off Kym in this stunning fuchsia lace cheongsam from The Missing Piece. The tulip skirt not only gives the qipao a modern touch, but it is also flattering on the hips.

  • 32 of 32 2020

    Gingham prints often remind us of picnic mats. But this monochrome Kate Spade dress features green embroidery for a contrasting effect, offering a playful and cheery look that fits well with the bubbly host's personality.

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