1 JIMMY TAENAKA, 46, ACTOR
The American-born Japanese actor, better known as Jimmy T, will be appearing in the movie, Tiger Team: The Mountain Of 1000 Dragons.
Off-screen, he is the assistant coach and team manager of Team Singapore Wrestling, which will be taking part in the Youth Olympics Games 2010 here.
Who buys your underwear?
My wife buys them for me.
Which kind of underwear do you prefer?
I prefer boxer briefs – they provide support, yet are comfortably loose fitting.
Underwear is supposed to...
Stop me from playing pocket billiards, if you know what I mean.
2 HASSAN SUNNY, 26, GOALKEEPER FOR TAMPINES ROVER FC
The soccer pro has played in the S-League and for the Singapore national football team. He forged his way into the Singapore squad after a stellar debut season with Geylang United in 2003.
Who buys your underwear?
I buy them myself.
Which kind of underwear do you prefer?
Tights or trunks. I have thick thighs so I don’t like wearing briefs, as my thighs rub against each another.
Underwear is supposed to...
Support my assets – both on and off the field.
3 LI YANG, 28, MODEL
The Qingdao native has six years of modelling experience and recently beat nine other regional models to win the Fashion Season@Orchard Asian Model Search competition.
Who buys your underwear?
I buy my own so I can choose the best and most comfortable.
Which kind of underwear do you prefer?
I like wearing briefs. I am more used to them.
Underwear is supposed to...
Be very comfortable.
4 PAUL FOSTER, 29, MODEL, ACTOR AND HOST
The English-Chinese hunk is signed to model agency Mannequin Studio and also produces online reality game show The Asian Poker Showdown. He was last seen in the local drama series Polo Boys.
Who buys your underwear?
I buy my own.
Which kind of underwear do you prefer?
I am a boxer briefs kind of guy. They are comfortable and have a little bit more cloth to cover the essentials.
Underwear is supposed to...
Provide great support and be very comfortable.
5 CHUA ENLAI, 31, ACTOR AND HOST
Chua is a theatre veteran and is currently filming a dramedy called Silver Lining as well as comedy show The Noose 3D.
Who buys your underwear?
I buy them myself.
Which kind of underwear do you prefer?
I tend to wear boxer briefs. My mum used to put me in briefs but I didn’t like the feeling of my woollen school shorts against my skin. My second choice would be boxers. I like wearing them to sleep.
Underwear is supposed to...
Not let others see what they should not. They support and protect. They are a man’s best friend. Sorry, Trevor (his pet dog).
>> Hip support
