Catherine Ding | Managing Editor | The Beat Asia
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Marvin Lin and OMG+: Reinventing Haircare with Luxury and Innovation

Marvin Lin is a force of nature in the world of high-end hair care. With over 25 years of hairstyling experience, Marvin has styled the tresses of singers, actors, royalty, discreet tycoons, beauty editors, and celebrities, including Eason Chan.
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All Mixed Up: Asia’s Top Bartender Beckaly Franks at ARTIFACT

Award-winning mixologist and bar owner Beckaly Franks is a leading light in Hong Kong’s bar scene. Among her many accolades she was voted the recipient of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023.
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Interview with Soul-Punk Act An Id Signal 意色樓

Veteran local soul-punk band An Id Signal (意色樓), comprised of core members of the indie collective Un.Tomorrow, have forged a distinct identity in Hong Kong's underground music scene.
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HKFFF 2024: Camille Razat & Mélanie Robert Unveil Magic Behind Prodigieuses

French actresses Camille Razat and Mélanie Robert are bringing Parisian glam, cinematic brilliance, and their latest film, Prodigieuses, to this year’s 53rd edition of The Hong Kong French Film Festival.
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Sophia Hotung Shines Light on Invisible Disabilities at TEDxTinHau Women

Writer and illustrator Sophia Hotung is a familiar face in Hong Kong where she works hard to raise awareness for people suffering from invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses.
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Clockenflap 2024: St. Vincent "Enchanted" by Hong Kong

Guitar superstar and music polymath St. Vincent says she is “enchanted” by Hong Kong! Making her Clockenflap debut on Saturday night, the Dallas born musician says the city has a “lot of heart and soul.”
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Delish Eats: JOM Celebrates Anniversary with Eight Course Tasting Menu

In Malay, "Jom" translates to “come, let’s go,” and that’s exactly the vibe at JOM, a modern Singaporean hawker-inspired restaurant with two bustling locations in Wan Chai and Sheung Wan.