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Free-spirited and calm, yet cool and collected—that’s how rising star Jasmine Sim comes across IRL. On screen, she veers towards a moody disposition, so it’s refreshing to see that she’s quite happy and smiley in person. Despite her new-found celeb status—in part thanks to her Best Newcomer win for her role in 2018’s Doppelgänger at last year’s Star Awards, which gave her profile a huge boost—the model-actress has no airs about her. With all the allure and charm of the girl next door, she exudes a star presence that turns all eyes on her the minute she walks into a room. We chat with her about life after fame and discover that the 26-year-old is simply focused on living her best life as a young woman.