Jaclyn Victor for Martell Rising Personalities Awards 2008

Vote for Jac!

Jaclyn Victor has been nominated along with 9 other high-profile individuals for this year’s Martell Rising Personalities Awards 2008. The Rising Personalities Awards recognizes individuals who have risen above competition, life’s challenges and more importantly, their own expectations, in their pursuit of career advancement and life as a whole.

Nominees for the Martell Rising Personalities Awards 2008 consist of up and coming individuals with proven track record, and possess the right set of skills, innate talent, credible personality and burning passion to be top achievers in their respective industries.

This year’s nominees include:
Adrian Yap – Founder and Publisher;
Bernard Chauly – film director;
Blink Lau – DJ, producer and entrepreneur;
Chris Yong – Fashion stylist;
Jaclyn Victor – Recording artiste;
Joanne Yeoh – Professional violinist and lecturer;
Jonathan Putra – TV Host, producer and broadcast journalist;
Justin Chan – Actor and music producer,
Sharon Lam – Professional photographer; and
Vince Chong – artiste and song composer.

This year’s awards take on a different spin from the inaugural one. Of these pre-identified nominees, one will be chosen as Martell Rising Personality 2008 after public voting and interview sessions with esteemed Malaysian judges. Lucky voters will also be rewarded if their chosen personality wins.

Tne overall winner from the ten nominees will be selected based on:


  • Judges choice (60% of the total score): A series of interviews by a panel of three judges comprising of past Martell Elite winners and a guest judge: Chan Boon Yong, Founder of Carat Club, Dato’ Bernard Chandran, renowned fashion designer and Ashvin Valiram, Director of Valiram Group.

  • People’s choice (40% of the total score): Public are encouraged to cast their votes from February 27, 2008 until April 27, 2008

    How to Vote?
    SMS to 33334 or online at the Martell Rise Above website: http://www.riseabove.com.my/.
    Note: Each SMS vote successfully sent will be charged RM1.00, on top of the respective standard telco rates. Registration at the Martell Rise Above website is necessary for those casting their vote online. The contest is open to non-Muslims above 18 years old.

Prizes for Martell’s Rising Personality Awards 2008


  • Grand Prize winner: A Martell Rising Personality Grand Prize trophy, RM30,000 cash, a trip to Martell’s vineyard in France and 10 bottles of Martell VSOP.

  • Nine other nominated rising personalities: Each receives a Martell Rising Personality trophy and 10 bottles of Martell VSOP.

  • Three lucky voters: A party worth RM10,000 each to be enjoyed with their friends.