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Tom Conti


I was fortunate to meet Tom Conti with my girlfriend Vivian, in July 1999. He is a very friendly, mature and talented Scottish actor. Mr Conti is famous for his roles in 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and 'Shirley Valentine'. How simply exciting to have met such a lovely man!

Prime Minister John Howard


Prime Minister John Howard and myself at the Miss Saigon Australian Premier, 1995.

Chris Patten


Chris Patten, the Last Governor of Hong Kong, at a book signing in October, 1998.

Dr David Suzuki


I used to love seeing Dr Suzuki on the 'Midday Show' when I was a child. I always thought he was wonderful! I feel very privileged to have met him. This photo was taken after a lecture he delivered in 1997.

Joanna Ampil - Miss Saigon


Joanna Ampil (centre), myself, and my sweet girlfriend Sarah at the Miss Saigon Australian Premier 1995.

Sir Cameron Mackintosh


Sir Cameron Mackintosh is a world famous Producer of hundreds of musicals. He is particularly famous for producing 'Miss Saigon', 'Les Miserables' and 'Phantom of the Opera'.

George Yeo


Singaporean Minister for Trade and Industry, BG George Yeo and myself at a cocktail function in 1999.

Dale Burridge


Dale Burridge is one of Australia's foremost musical stars.  Mr Burridge has appeared in many musicals including 'Phantom of the Opera'.  His voice is magnificent!   This photo was taken in August 2000.

Peter Collins


Former NSW Liberal Party Leader, Peter Collins and myself at a hotel opening in 1998.

Peter Cousens


Peter Cousens is an amazingly wonderful musical star & actor.  He is also very dashing!  This photo was taken at the Miss Saigon Christmas Party, 1995.

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore and myself at a cocktail function, November 2002

Cedric Foo

Singaporean Minister of State for Defence, Cedric Foo and myself at a cocktail function. November 2002

The very handsome Cameron Daddo and myself at a Christmas Carols Party, December 2002. 

Adam Brand

Country and western singer, Adam Brand at a Christmas Carols Party, December 2002. 

Jenny Morris

Pop singer Jenny Morris singing carols, December 2002.

Martin Plaza

Martin Plaza from Mental as Anything, December 2002.

Graham Richardson


Former Labor Party Minister within the Hawke Government at the Hilton Hotel. 

Sir Ronald Wilson


Retired Supreme Court Judge and former President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sir Ronald Wilson at his farewell party in 1997. 

Katsuhiko Hibino


It was simply brilliant to meet the most famous contemporary artist in Japan! I am indeed honoured to have met such an extraordinarily talented and gifted man. This photo was taken in April 2000.

Park Joong-Hoon


I never would have thought that I would one day meet a famous Korean movie star! This photo was taken in March 2000 at a film festival opening reception.

Mike Walsh


My mother and I adore Mike Walsh. I have many fond memories of watching him when I was a young child on the 'Mike Walsh Show'. I shall always treasure this photograph taken in 1995 at the Miss Saigon Australian Premier.

John Mangos


This photograph was taken in 1994 on the set of the "John Mangos Show"!  Mr Mangos is a very sweet and kind man.  My girlfriend Sarah & I had a wonderful time watching his show being taped.

Kansai Terebi


My girlfriend, Margaret, and I accidentally bumped into one another in Kurashiki, Japan. We did not even know we were both there! About five minutes later we were approached by a Japanese television show for an interview. Margaret was asked to approach a street stall and speak in Kansai dialect which the interviewer had kindly taught her! It was such a lovely experience!!

Richard Carleton


Mr Carleton was a famous journalist on 'Sixty Minutes'. I was lucky to meet him at the Australian Sumo Tournament in 1997.

From the BBC's Airport Series

I met these two friendly resident paparazzi at London's Heathrow Airport in September 2001. 

I've met new celebrities such as Mr Geoff Harvey & Mr Barry Crocker.  New photos are on there way soon.  I've also been fortunate to meet the Singapore Olympic Team so I will try and get those photos up shortly.

I have just met Koshun Masunaga, one of Japan's most highly respected calligraphy artists - May 2002.

If you have enjoyed the above selection, why not take a look at my Sumo page which features my most special evening with the third highest Japanese Sumo wrestler - Ozeki Takanonami. Just click HERE.

Remember to check out my latest photos in Mei-Ling's Photos of the Month.