Charles 'Stitch' Wong, 22
29 October 1986*
Dating Sherry
*same birthday as Mae!*
updated : 10 Oct 09
Spectacular 4 : A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Performing : Remember The Time
Fave MJ Song : Billie Jean
Voting details : Not available yet. Watch this space!
MJ Week Interview :
If you had 1 minute with MJ, what would you say/do?
I’ll be in awe and dumbstruck actually. But I guess, I’ll just keep praising him and tell him how good he is.
If you had 1 hour with him, what would you do?
Ask him to teach me his dance moves.
If you had 1 day with him, what would you do?
I’ll ask him to bring me around Neverland.
Did you believe the child molestation allegations?
I don't mean to insult his fans, but there are 2 schools of thought. #1, there’s no smoke without fire. There’s got to be some truth somewhere when a story like this comes out. #2 he’s so good at what he does and so rich that ppl try to stir sh*t. I’m actually not really a fan of his. But I do go ga-ga over his dance moves, his singing style and his songwriting talent. But as for him as a celebrity, I’m just neutral.
When you first heard that there would be an MJ themed spectacular, what was your reaction? And now that you’re through and will be doing an MJ song, how do you feel?
At first I was a bit scared, because I don’t dance very well and his song style is very different from mine. But I was happy for Faizal because I thought, ‘Wah, Faizal sure can score in this round cos he has the moves and groove to carry it off’.
Now I’ve decided to stop worrying and just make the best of it.
What will you be singing and why did you choose to do that MJ song?
I will be singing Remember The Time and it will be a fusion beatbox version.
I’ll be in awe and dumbstruck actually. But I guess, I’ll just keep praising him and tell him how good he is.
If you had 1 hour with him, what would you do?
Ask him to teach me his dance moves.
If you had 1 day with him, what would you do?
I’ll ask him to bring me around Neverland.
Did you believe the child molestation allegations?
I don't mean to insult his fans, but there are 2 schools of thought. #1, there’s no smoke without fire. There’s got to be some truth somewhere when a story like this comes out. #2 he’s so good at what he does and so rich that ppl try to stir sh*t. I’m actually not really a fan of his. But I do go ga-ga over his dance moves, his singing style and his songwriting talent. But as for him as a celebrity, I’m just neutral.
When you first heard that there would be an MJ themed spectacular, what was your reaction? And now that you’re through and will be doing an MJ song, how do you feel?
At first I was a bit scared, because I don’t dance very well and his song style is very different from mine. But I was happy for Faizal because I thought, ‘Wah, Faizal sure can score in this round cos he has the moves and groove to carry it off’.
Now I’ve decided to stop worrying and just make the best of it.
What will you be singing and why did you choose to do that MJ song?
I will be singing Remember The Time and it will be a fusion beatbox version.
Spectacular 3 : An Asian Feast
Performing : An Jing by Jay Chou
Voting details : Not available yet. Watch this space!
Asian Week Interview :
Who is your favourite Asian artiste?
Jay Chou
Who's the sexiest Asian star in your opinion?
Corinne Mae. Its not just her looks, its like, when she sings, it really speaks to you. The first time I heard her songs and saw her website, I fell in love with her. I cried when I heard 'Fly Away'. When my grandma passed away recently, I sang that song and dedicated it in her memory.
Who is your favourite Asian person?
Jay Chou because he's talented - he writes his own songs and sings with a lot of emotion.
Favourite Asian food?
Wasabi!!!!! <-- crazy boy!
Favourite Asian destination?
Anywhere in Japan that has snow!
What Asian culture fascinates you the most?
Japanese culture. They have interesting food, super funny comedies and I love watching the way they overreact to things - its so intense!
What Asian trait are you most proud of?
Our reserved demeanour. How conservative we are (generally).
What is the one Asian superstition you've held on to since you were a child?
My parents always told me must finish all the rice on your plate otherwise your future girlfriend will have lots of pimples.
Random facts about Charles :
- Is considered one of the pioneers of beatboxing in Singapore!
- Is a total sweetie - shuttles other Idols to and from MediaCorp!
- His stage name 'Stitch' was inspired by Disney cartoon Lilo & Stitch (read 8days for details).
- Has a beatbox gadget named 'Lilo'
- Laments that he has little or no girlfriend time because his schedule is super-packed with Idol, school (SIM), work (sings at a cafe-bar) and teaching (he teaches beatboxing at music schools!
- Tried out for Idol Season 1 and didn't make it :P!
summerr thinks you'll love Charles because :
He's genuine. And pretty cute too.
There's no doubt the boy's talented. And I don't just mean beatboxing. His vocal chops aren't too shabby and neither are his guitar skills. Check out his solos on YouTube - there are plenty.
In the meantime, here's a sample of what he'll be singing tonight - 'Low'. This was recorded at last week's choreo session. He's adorable la!
Still can't decide if Charles is the one who's gonna get your votes? Well here's a clip of Charles' Idol journey taken from his Piano Show performance where he sings Howie Day's 'Collide'.
Last but not least, this is a vid of Charles (filmed by Izked at the keycheck right after Top13 got announced) that gives you an idea of the kind of person he is - imo, genuine albeit a little blur sometimes? :)
Wanna know more about Charles, check out the previous profile I did on him here.
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xoxo, s.
