Ann Li
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李怜宜 (Li Lyn Yee) | |
Born | Ann Louie January 17, 1995 Bangkok, Thailand |
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Website | annlouieli |
Ann Louie Li (born January 17, 1995, in Bangkok, Thailand), popularly known as Ann Li, is a Filipino–Taiwanese businesswoman, fashion influencer, former actress, model, photographer, and television personality. She splits her time between Manila, Taipei, and Paris.[1] Her accolades include being the first recipient of the Shorty Award for best in fashion on social media and being the youngest (at 22) to be featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for the arts. Often dubbed by publications such as Vogue, L'Officiel, Preview and more as an It girl and a Multi-Hyphenate.[2][3]
In 2012, Li started a photography blog called AnnSnaps that turned into a lifestyle platform
In 2017, she founded Chrysogem, a
Early life
Li was born in
Career in television and acting
Television
Li was a Teenternational Housemates of a
She was a part of Mondeerrifics group on Shoutout!, and later called Shoutout: Level Up! (teen variety show) on ABS-CBN.[15]
She had a special participation role on GoodVibes series in 2011.[16] Playing the role of Lucy Ledesma, the famous celebrity who was linked to Spender Ziff.[17]
She also starred in 2 episodes of
On July 24, 2011, Li together with
Stage play
Li starred in a stage play with
Career in fashion
At the age of 14, she started to design her own costumes for her figure skating competition but it wasn't until Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010 that she really got to express and share her passion for designing. One of the tasks that the housemates were given was to deconstruct
She debuted in a cotillion dance as a Teen Artist of Star Magic Batch 2010.[23] Arriving at the Star Magic Ball, accompanied by her date Ivan Dorschner, she wore a designer gown and later changed to one of her own designs for the after party.[24] She attended the 2011 Star Magic Ball in her own design with her date, her good friend, Jenny Kim. She's been attending the annual ball in her own designs since then.
After winning the 2011 Shorty Awards, "Best Fashion" on social media awarded in the Times Center, Li was invited to walk for Candie's during Philippine Fashion Week as one of their "celebrity guests". Currently, Vanessa Hudgens fronts the campaign. Previous Candie's girls included Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas, Hilary Duff, and Britney Spears. The latest Candie's collection showcased an exciting confection of looks and styles of a contemporary princess – from poetic bohemian, midnight rebels, prima ballerinas, to romantic daydreamers. Li opened the show for the poetic bohemian segment.[25]
In 2011, she worked as a fashion intern for Bang Pineda while taking a short course in fashion design at a local fashion institute. During Li's weekends, she helped the crew style the celebrity guests for the variety show
In 2012, she finally began her blog to document her fashion endeavors.
In 2013, Li was chosen and photographed by Leslie Kee for his 15th Anniversary photo book called "Super Love" as one of the 500 well-known artists, dancers, creators, actors, models and other personalities dressed in a single scarf, drawn from the exclusive "Comme des Carrés" collaborative collection jointly produced by Hermès and Comme des Garçons' Rei Kawakubo.[26] She also worked for Roberto Cavalli, Imane Ayisi and Emanual Ungaro as an intern during Paris Fashion Week while on other days she'd be seen on front rows at shows like Elie Saab, Ralph and Russo, and Issey Miyake. Since then she has done editorial shoots and collaborated with brands such as Calvin Klein, Marimekko, and Kenzo.[27]
In 2015, the
Achievements
The Shorty Awards, hailed as the Oscars of Twitter by The New York Times, announced the winners in 36 categories March 28, 2011, in New York City. Li took home the award for fashion, presented by Aasif Mandvi, emerging as the winner with the most votes out of 1,861 nominees, which include One Direction member, Harry Styles, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and other Hollywood celebrities.[30] Other winners were the Jonas Brothers for Music and How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris for Actor. To view the complete list of winners, go to The Shorty Awards website.[31] Li was nominated again for the same category "Fashion" on the 4th annual Shorty Awards in 2013.
On October 1, 2011, Li won the title "Ultimate Female Teen Fashionista" in a poll site "Piece of Speaks" a blog confirms a straight to the point topics about Philippines favorite actors and actresses[32] which Li earn 2,548 votes. Li beats 5 contenders for the Ultimate Teen Fashionista. It is quoted on the blog that Li won because she has her own style with an aura of a princess and most of her outfits and dresses are unique in her own ways.[33]
After winning as Piece of Speak's Ultimate Female Teen Fashionista. On October 4, 2011, Li also won the title "Most Popular Teen Star of 2011" with 181,325 total points out from poll votes, Facebook likes and comment posting[34] by "EnteRvrexWorld", an Ultimate Philippines entertainment poll site.[35]
Li became part of the list of Top 100 Philippine Artists of 2011. The result of voting was revealed in the day of January 4, 2012. She made it to top 96 in the site "EnteRvrexWorld".[36]
Li was featured in the June 2016 issue of Vogue Taiwan, where she is hailed as the "It girl" of the season. She was introduced as the 21-year-old who is part of Facebook's million fan club.[37][non-primary source needed][38][non-primary source needed]
L'Officiel Manila included her in the list of 'From East to West: 9 Filipinas Taking The Fashion World By Storm' and wrote 'we dare to ask: what else is this 21-year old capable of?' because of her achievements in the Fashion Industry.[39] She relaunched her website as a webzine on June 19, 2016.[40]
In 2017, Forbes magazine listed Li on their "30 Under 30" Asia List under "The Arts"[41] and is the youngest on the list at 22.[42] She is also among the youngest in the category "Celebrities" alongside Lorde, Margot Robbie, Kris Wu, etc.[43] On July 17, 2017, it was announced by Forbes on and share by Li that she would be attending the Summit in Manila, Philippines.[44] She was invited by Forbes as a notable participant and panelist during the Under 30 Summit where she spoke about "Art as a Medium for Change".[45][46][47] She was appointed as a judge for Miss World Philippines 2017 which aired on GMA Network on September 3, 2017. She also presented the award for Multimedia where she awarded Laura Lehmann who won the title and proceeded to be crowned Miss World Philippines 2017.[48][49]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2011 | Maynila: Queen's Secret
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Reina Gil[50] | Lead Role | GMA Network |
Good Vibes | Lucy Ledesma[51] | Special Participation | ABS-CBN | |
Maynila: Bored to Love
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Jenna Villafuerteh[52] | Lead Role | GMA Network | |
ASAPXV
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Herself | Guest Performer | ABS-CBN | |
Happy Yipee Yehey! | Herself | Contestant | ABS-CBN | |
Showtime (TV series)
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Herself | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Myx: Star Myx | Herself | Guest Myx VJ | ABS-CBN | |
Shoutout!: Level Up | Herself[53] | Regular Teen Performer/ Co-Host | ABS-CBN | |
2010 | Shoutout! | Herself[54] | Regular Teen Performer/ Co-Host | ABS-CBN |
ASAP
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Herself | Guest Performer | ABS-CBN | |
Simply KC | Herself[55] | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Pinoy Big Brother: Unite at the Big Night | Herself | Guest/ Co-Host | ABS-CBN | |
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010[56] | Herself | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
Honors, Awards and Nominations
Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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2012 | Shorty Awards 'Twitter Oscars' | Best Fashion on Social Media | Nominated | [57] |
2011 | Shorty Awards 'Twitter Oscars' | Best Fashion on Social Media | Won | [58] |
2010 | ASAP XV Pop Viewers Choice Awards
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Tween Popsies
(Shared with |
Won | [59] |
• 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 'The Arts'[42][60][61]
• 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 'Celebrities'[62][63]
Charity
Li set up a Facebook page in 2010 and made an online auction of her famous "yellow bunny hoodie".[64][non-primary source needed] The money out of these will be given to Lola Vita and Lola Lourdes, the two elderly people from Hospicio de San Jose who visited the Pinoy Big Brother house.[65] In January 2011, Li visited Lola Vita and Lola Lourdes at the Hospicio de San Jose and celebrated a pre 16th birthday party with her fans.[66] Li's clothing brand (DNA) then sponsored a charity foundation (Future Faces Manila) during their runway event where she styled the models wearing her clothing brand and walked on the runway herself.[67]
Li is named the founding ambassador of IMPCT, where she held an online contest to let her followers take part in spreading the importance of education by taking a creative photograph and posting it on their social handles.[68] IMPCT won the 2015 Hult Prize awarded by former President of the United States, Bill Clinton.[69]
See also
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External links
- Official website
- Ann Li at IMDb