They have the looks and street cred. Beyond that, they’re multi-talented, having conquered the red carpet and taken ownership of social media. They act, host, sing, direct and produce. In this celebrities’ edition of 20 Good Men of 2020, Her World presents a talent-stacked list who are making their mark in Singapore, China, Taiwan and India.
Some of you might find Edward Russell a familiar face. After all, before he delved into hosting, he was a model. But 31-year-old Fox Sports presenter didn’t always set out to be a host. He talks to us about how he got started, and some of his favourite interviewees.
It’s been a strange year, hasn’t it? Now live sport is back up and running, work is particularly hectic, with full seasons all crammed in about six months. I’m in the studio pretty much every day. Besides Fox Sports, I’ve got a couple of new lifestyle shows in the pipeline, so it’s full steam ahead for the rest of 2020!
What he’s wearing: Blazer, shirt and pants, Burberry. All accessories, subject’s own
After graduating from university (my family relocated to Perth later), I wanted to travel. I got into modelling, moving to a new city every few months. I decided to settle here… I used to spend a lot of time in Singapore as a kid when my Dad was working in this city. I’ve always wanted to be a journalist, but the moment I got in front of the camera as a model, things started to snowball from there.
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This year, I interviewed tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and they’re two of the nicest guys. They always have plenty of time to sit down for a chat. They’re insightful and incredibly entertaining.