TV host Angel also an author

KUALA LUMPUR: Fans of TV host Angel Wong Chui Ling can now not only see her on television but also take home one or two of her books.  

Wong has taken a step forward in her career that may surprise most in the entertainment industry. 

TRIBUTE TO WORKING WOMEN: Wong’s first book will be on the role of career womenin the country.

It is quite common for actors and TV hosts to venture into the music industry, but writing?  

Wong, whose face is very familiar to most, having hosted and acted in television programmes such as Miss Astro Chinatown 2006, Homecoming as well as commercials, and been a deejay in 101.8 MyFM, among other things, will be releasing three books early next year.  

“The first book is about my views on career women in Malaysia, like a tribute to working Malaysian women. There are many outstanding as well as corporate women leaders who are worthy of recognition,” said the 33-year-old Wong. 

“It’s the 21st century, and the world has changed. Many women are now very career-minded, especially Malaysian women; I personally find them to be very humble, unlike women in other Asian countries. It’s a book on what working Malaysian women are like.  

“The second book, on which I am working very closely with my dad, who is a fine dining chef, will feature insights to food and healthy living.  

“It contains experiences, views and of course methods on incorporating fine dining cuisine into home-made meals. A lot of information in the book will have that personal touch from my dad.”  

Wong, a regular Yoga practitioner, will also be writing about Yoga experiences in her third book. She is currently the face for Yoga Zone outlets. 

“These books are very feminine, and men who read them will definitely learn a lot more about women, especially Malaysian women, when it comes to career, food and healthy living,” said Wong, a graduate from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  

On why she decided to venture into writing, Wong said: “I have always loved writing. I usually write the scripts for my shows, and some time ago I wrote for a few magazines on a freelance basis. The feedback from readers was what prompted me to venture into writing and to publish my own books. 

“The books will be in Chinese and hopefully I can get the English versions out soon after that,” added Wong, who is currently shooting for another upcoming game show, “I am a TV Buff”, scheduled to air on Astro channel 30 next month.