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Cheng also sits on the Media Literacy Council of Singapore's [[Ministry of Communications and Information]].,<ref>{{cite web|title=Media Literacy Council Members|url=http://www.medialiteracycouncil.sg/about-us/Pages/council-members.aspx}}</ref> and the Advisory Board of Singapore's Media Development Authority's Singapore Media Festival.<ref>http://www.mda.gov.sg/Documents/News/2014/Annex%20A_Singapore%20Media%20Festival%20Advisory%20Board%20Members.pdf</ref> Previously, Cheng also served on the Supervisory Council of the Government's Feedback arm, REACH.<ref>http://www.reach.gov.sg/portals/0/MediaRelease/REACH%20MEDIA%20RELEASE%20New%20REACH%20Supervisory%20Panel%20%28Web%29.pdf</ref>
Cheng also sits on the Media Literacy Council of Singapore's [[Ministry of Communications and Information]].,<ref>{{cite web|title=Media Literacy Council Members|url=http://www.medialiteracycouncil.sg/about-us/Pages/council-members.aspx}}</ref> and the Advisory Board of Singapore's Media Development Authority's Singapore Media Festival.<ref>http://www.mda.gov.sg/Documents/News/2014/Annex%20A_Singapore%20Media%20Festival%20Advisory%20Board%20Members.pdf</ref> Previously, Cheng also served on the Supervisory Council of the Government's Feedback arm, REACH.<ref>http://www.reach.gov.sg/portals/0/MediaRelease/REACH%20MEDIA%20RELEASE%20New%20REACH%20Supervisory%20Panel%20%28Web%29.pdf</ref>

== Personal Controversies ==

=== Controversy Over Remarks Recommending The Use of ISA on Alfian Sa'at ===
On 28 May 2015, Cheng publicly suggested on a [[Facebook]] post that commentators like [[poet]] and [[playwright]] [[Alfian Sa'at]] should be closely watched by the government, and if necessary, ought to be detained under the [[Internal Security Act (Singapore)|Internal Security Act]] (ISA), which allows for [[Indefinite detention without trial|detention without trial]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Calvin Cheng - The self-radicalisation of the ISA-detained... {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/calvinchengnmp/posts/926889057361171|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url = https://vulcanpost.com/260091/calvin-cheng-alfian-saat-saga/|title = Calvin Cheng vs Alfian Sa'at Saga: The Facebook Post|date = |accessdate = 1 December 2015|website = Vulcan Post|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> According to Cheng, commentators like Alfian Sa'at often allege instances of [[Racism|racial discrimination]] against the [[Malay]]-[[Muslim]] community.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Such allegations can be used excite disaffection among the community, and according to Cheng, may thus radicalize Muslim minorities.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Cheng's post was made in the aftermath of several arrests of a few radicalized [[Muslim]] [[Youth|youths]] in Singapore under the ISA on 27 May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng Uses ISD Arrests To Equate Playwright Alfian Sa'at To ISIS Propaganda - MustShareNews.com|url = http://mustsharenews.com/calvin-cheng-alfian-saat-isis/|website = MustShareNews.com|publisher = https://plus.google.com/b/115063286799128078779/|accessdate = 2015-11-30|language = en-US}}</ref>

Cheng's Facebook post was severely criticized by many Singaporean [[Netizen|netizens]], among them Alfian Sa'at himself.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title = Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng suggests possible use of ISA on commentators who cross 'red lines'|url = https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ex-nmp-calvin-cheng-suggests-possible-use-of-isa-on-commentators-who-cross--red-lines-045420212.html|website = Yahoo News Singapore|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> Ironically, the post itself incited disaffection and anger from Singaporeans, who described him as arrogant, offensive, and even small-minded.<ref name=":1" /> In particular, criticism was directed towards Cheng's simplistic assumption that racism does not exist in Singapore, and that any discussion of racial discrimination will only incite disaffection.<ref name=":1" />

As Alfian Sa'at commented:<blockquote>"the danger to social harmony in Singapore is racism denialists like [Calvin Cheng], not people who point out instances of racism or majoritarian tendencies."<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>Although Alfian Sa'at had hinted at taking legal action against Cheng,<ref name=":2" /> he did not pursue the matter further.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng embroiled in defamatory comment with local playwright Alfian Sa’at|url = http://statestimesreview.com/2015/05/30/ex-nmp-calvin-cheng-embroiled-in-defamatory-comment-with-local-playwright-alfian-saat/|website = States Times Review|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>

=== Controversy Over Remarks Advocating The Killing of Children ===
On 17 November 2015, Cheng drew further controversy for posting a Facebook comment that advocated the killing of children of [[terrorists]] "in case they grow up to take revenge".<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Calvin Cheng's comments on 'killing children' insensitive, but not hate speech, says Media Literacy Council|url = http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/calvin-chengs-comments-killing-children-insensitive-not-hate-speech-says-media|website = AsiaOne|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title = Calvin Cheng’s ‘killing children’ remarks ‘insensitive and inappropriate’: MLC chairman|url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/calvin-cheng-s-killing/2299992.html|website = Channel NewsAsia|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title = Former NMP Calvin Cheng responds to controversial comments about killing children of terrorists - This Urban Jungle, Singapore Seen - STOMP|url = http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/this-urban-jungle/former-nmp-calvin-cheng-responds-to-controversial-comments-about-killing-children|website = STOMP|date = 2015-11-29|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title = Media Literacy Council member makes troubling statements involving the killing of children|url = http://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2015/11/media-literacy-council-member-makes-troubling-statements-involving-killing-of-children/|website = The Online Citizen|accessdate = 2015-11-30|language = en-US}}</ref> The comment was made on a public thread of the Facebook page of Mr. Devasas Krishnadas, the [[chief executive officer]] of the Future-Moves Group, in the aftermath of the [[November 2015 Paris attacks|Paris terrorist attacks on 13th November 2015.]]<ref name=":3" /> Cheng's remark drew considerable ire and contempt by [[Netizenship|netizens]],<ref name=":6" /> whose anger was especially aggravated by the fact that Cheng sits on Singapore's [[Media Literacy Council]], an organization that seeks to promote responsible use of social media.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web|title = Vision and Mission|url = http://www.medialiteracycouncil.sg/about-us/Pages/vision-and-mission.aspx|website = www.medialiteracycouncil.sg|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Nicole Seah: Calvin Cheng would have been silenced by NOW in the private sector « Blogs « Snippets « TR EMERITUS|url = http://www.tremeritus.com/2015/11/28/nicole-seah-calvin-cheng-would-have-been-silenced-by-now-in-the-private-sector/|website = www.tremeritus.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>

In response to the flurry of negative feedback, Cheng took to [http://beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg/ his blog] on 24 November to elaborate further on his initial comment.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title = Beyond The Emotive|url = http://beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg/|website = beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> Cheng argued that his statement was meant to be a "provocative and outrageous one", which "actually represents a deeper argument that is founded on [[logic]]".<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title = Beyond The Emotive: Killing Children|url = http://beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg/2015/11/killing-children.html|website = beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> Cheng remonstrated that the issue of killing children "is a complex [[Morality|moral]] question" that involved the two [[List of philosophies|philosophies]] of [[moral absolutism]] and [[utilitarianism]].<ref name=":8" />

On 28 November, the chairman of the Media Literacy Council, [[Tan Cheng Han|Professor Tan Cheng Han,]] released a statement, stating that the remarks made by Calvin Cheng were "insensitive" and "inappropriate" to be coming from a member of that very organization.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> Although Cheng's remarks did not amount to hate speech, Professor Tan warned that "as a member of the Council, [Calvin Cheng] has to visibly uphold the values that the Council espouses", and that Cheng "will be held to and judged by a higher standard compared to a private citizen"<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" /> Cheng was counseled and advised by Professor Tan.<ref name=":3" />

A few hours after the statement was made to the media, Cheng posted an [[apology]] on both his Facebook page and his blog.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title = Calvin Cheng - My final thoughts on the ISIS matter.

"To... {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/calvinchengnmp/posts/1013584988691577|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> He said, "I should not have started off with that comment and opened myself up for attack by people waiting for the opportunity to do me in."<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10">{{Cite web|title = Beyond The Emotive: Final Thoughts On My Post on ISIS|url = http://beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg/2015/11/final-thoughts-on-my-post-on-isis.html|website = beyondtheemotive.blogspot.sg|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> In totality, Cheng apologized for not being "more careful as a [[public figure]] who has made many [[Enemy|enemies]] online in these 5 years".<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" />


==Achievements and Appointments by Chronology==
==Achievements and Appointments by Chronology==

Revision as of 09:31, 1 December 2015

Calvin Cheng
Born
Calvin Cheng Ern Lee[1]

(1975-09-24) 24 September 1975 (age 49)
SingaporeSingapore
Alma materOxford University
Occupations

Calvin Cheng Ern Lee is a former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) in Singapore, and works in the media and fashion modelling industry in Asia. He has held senior roles in Elite Model Management and Ford Models. He sits on several media advisory boards in Singapore, and is the managing partner of the first China-focused media fund located outside China.

Life and career

Early Life and Education

Cheng graduated from Oxford University (Hertford College) in the United Kingdom, with a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and a Master of Science in Management.[1]

Fashion Industry

Cheng was the Asian regional head of Elite Model Management,[3][4][5] the agency that spawned supermodels such as Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen amongst others. In 2003, when Cheng was Head of Elite Models for Asia, the Elite Model Look International finals were also held in Singapore, the second time in 21 years that the event was held in Asia.[6] Cheng left Elite in 2004.[citation needed]. During his tenure as the Head of Elite Models for Asia, Cheng rapidly grew Elite Model's network in Asia, including opening Elite for the first time in the important markets of China, India, Korea, and Thailand. In China, Cheng presided over a watershed Elite Model Look contest held right at the doorsteps of Tibet's Potala Palace, an event that garnered widespread international attention.[7] In India, Cheng not only opened an Elite Agency, but also opened Asia's first Elite Modelling School which aimed to scout and groom India's next Supermodel.[8] Similarly in Korea, Cheng led a nationwide effort to discover a Korean model that could compete internationally.[9] During his tenure, Cheng was at the forefront of trying to internationalise Asian beauty, and spearheaded efforts to find a global 'Asian' face.[10] His efforts were to prove ahead of his time, with European faces still dominating the catwalks in the mid-2000s.[11] Cheng's remarks to the press at the end of Elite Model Look 2003 were that, "The prevailing perception of beauty always belongs to the stronger economic power. At the moment, the Western economy is still holding sway. Therefore, their culture and values are being imposed on us. As the East grows stronger economically, more of our value and culture will be exported to the West. I believe there will be a reversal of trend.". These remarks were to prove prescient in the late 2000s and early 2010s, when a rising China finally allowed the emergence of the world's first Chinese supermodel, Liu Wen.[12]

From 2003 to 2005, Cheng was the Founding President of Singapore's modelling association,[13][14] which aimed to increase the pay and welfare of models in Singapore. The association successfully managed to increase model wages for shows by 60%, and for shoots by 33%.[15] This was however later interpreted as price-fixing by the Competition Commission of Singapore, and 11 agencies, including the model agency which Cheng was a shareholder of, were fined. Cheng however in an interview with Singapore's The Straits Times newspaper, argued that even though in its decision, the Competition Commission of Singapore took higher prices as evidence that the association has had an (adverse) effect on the market, the association had 'noble goals', and "If wages of models have been left higher and they have benefited permanently, it's a good thing".[15] In a reply to the same newspaper, the Competition Commission reiterated that regardless of the initial goals of increasing wages, the modelling agencies' price (wage) fixing still had an adverse effect on the market.[16] Choosing to blog in response, Cheng revealed that the 'adverse effect' that the Competition Commission claimed was in fact most greatly felt by the Government-linked media giants of SPH and Mediacorp for model shoots, and the Government-backed Singapore Fashion Week and Singapore Fashion Festival for fashion shows. Cheng wrote, "Therefore in summary, the biggest 'clients' that were 'adversely affected' by our 'price-fixing' (which increased the wages of poor young people), was not some poor man on the street, but government owned media monopolies and government agencies themselves." [17]

Cheng is the Founding Director of Lumina-Looque International,[18] Director of Looque Models and President of John Robert Powers China.[1]

Looque Models has managed Asian celebrities such as Sara Malakul Lane,[19] Amber Chia.,[20] Lisa S and Maike Evers [21]

Lumina-Looque also owns events group Lumina Live which organises events for luxury brands such as Dior, Ferragamo and Zegna, as well as leading youth magazine JUICE.[22]

Media Entrepreneurship

At the end of 2014, it was announced that Cheng, together with one of the largest media groups in China, Nasdaq-listed Bona Film Group, launched a $100 million media fund to invest in China media sector.[23] Cheng said "The Chinese media market is the fastest growing media market in the world, and within a few short years, it has almost caught up with the US and is now the second largest box-office market in the world," he said. "Because the Internet market in China is also very developed, the convergence of media is very advanced in China. So we see huge opportunities, not only in film and TV content, but the entire media value chain."

Cheng also sits on the Media Literacy Council of Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information.,[24] and the Advisory Board of Singapore's Media Development Authority's Singapore Media Festival.[25] Previously, Cheng also served on the Supervisory Council of the Government's Feedback arm, REACH.[26]

Personal Controversies

Controversy Over Remarks Recommending The Use of ISA on Alfian Sa'at

On 28 May 2015, Cheng publicly suggested on a Facebook post that commentators like poet and playwright Alfian Sa'at should be closely watched by the government, and if necessary, ought to be detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA), which allows for detention without trial.[27][28] According to Cheng, commentators like Alfian Sa'at often allege instances of racial discrimination against the Malay-Muslim community.[27][28] Such allegations can be used excite disaffection among the community, and according to Cheng, may thus radicalize Muslim minorities.[27][28] Cheng's post was made in the aftermath of several arrests of a few radicalized Muslim youths in Singapore under the ISA on 27 May 2015.[29]

Cheng's Facebook post was severely criticized by many Singaporean netizens, among them Alfian Sa'at himself.[28][30] Ironically, the post itself incited disaffection and anger from Singaporeans, who described him as arrogant, offensive, and even small-minded.[28] In particular, criticism was directed towards Cheng's simplistic assumption that racism does not exist in Singapore, and that any discussion of racial discrimination will only incite disaffection.[28]

As Alfian Sa'at commented:

"the danger to social harmony in Singapore is racism denialists like [Calvin Cheng], not people who point out instances of racism or majoritarian tendencies."[28]

Although Alfian Sa'at had hinted at taking legal action against Cheng,[30] he did not pursue the matter further.[31]

Controversy Over Remarks Advocating The Killing of Children

On 17 November 2015, Cheng drew further controversy for posting a Facebook comment that advocated the killing of children of terrorists "in case they grow up to take revenge".[32][33][34][35] The comment was made on a public thread of the Facebook page of Mr. Devasas Krishnadas, the chief executive officer of the Future-Moves Group, in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks on 13th November 2015.[32] Cheng's remark drew considerable ire and contempt by netizens,[35] whose anger was especially aggravated by the fact that Cheng sits on Singapore's Media Literacy Council, an organization that seeks to promote responsible use of social media.[35][36][37]

In response to the flurry of negative feedback, Cheng took to his blog on 24 November to elaborate further on his initial comment.[33][38] Cheng argued that his statement was meant to be a "provocative and outrageous one", which "actually represents a deeper argument that is founded on logic".[39] Cheng remonstrated that the issue of killing children "is a complex moral question" that involved the two philosophies of moral absolutism and utilitarianism.[39]

On 28 November, the chairman of the Media Literacy Council, Professor Tan Cheng Han, released a statement, stating that the remarks made by Calvin Cheng were "insensitive" and "inappropriate" to be coming from a member of that very organization.[32][33] Although Cheng's remarks did not amount to hate speech, Professor Tan warned that "as a member of the Council, [Calvin Cheng] has to visibly uphold the values that the Council espouses", and that Cheng "will be held to and judged by a higher standard compared to a private citizen"[33][32] Cheng was counseled and advised by Professor Tan.[32]

A few hours after the statement was made to the media, Cheng posted an apology on both his Facebook page and his blog.[34][38][40] He said, "I should not have started off with that comment and opened myself up for attack by people waiting for the opportunity to do me in."[40][41] In totality, Cheng apologized for not being "more careful as a public figure who has made many enemies online in these 5 years".[40][41]

Achievements and Appointments by Chronology

In August 2005, Cheng was featured in Singapore's 40th independence day official commemorative video as one of 40 outstanding Singaporeans under 40.[42]

Cheng was on the Council of the Singapore Red Cross Society from 2009 to 2011.[43]

In 2009, Cheng was honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum,[44] and inducted into the Forum of Young Global Leaders,[45] one of five to be chosen from Singapore.[46]

In July 2009, Cheng was appointed a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore.[2]

In 2010, Cheng was appointed the President of John Robert Powers for China, the world's largest model training and development school.[47]

In 2011, Cheng was appointed the franchisee for Ford Models Supermodel of the World for Singapore, Malaysia and China.[48][49] In the same year, Cheng was appointed to the Board of Screen Singapore, Singapore's premier cinema event.[50]

In 2014, Cheng was appointed to the Advisory Board of the newly formed Singapore Media Festival.[51] At the inaugural Singapore Media Festival in December 2014, it was announced that Cheng, together with China media tycoon Yu Dong, launched a US$100 million fund to invest in China's media industry.[52][53]

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