All I Want For Christmas…

It’s the season of giving (and receiving) so we asked these women about the presents they’re hoping will make it into their Christmas stocking

- Natalya Molok

“… is a break!” –

Yuna 32, Singer-songwriter

It’s been a big year for Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna who broke into the international music scene in 2011 and has not looked back since. Not only did she release her fourth studio album full of simmering R&B beats featuring the likes of Jay Park, she did so as the first Muslim musician signed under David Foster’s label, Verve Records.

“This year was challenging,” she confesses. “I’m definitely at a place where I can finally say I’m comfortable in doing my job and getting recognition for my music. I think the next step is to inspire others to believe in their craft and do the same, regardless of their background, race or gender.

“I’m looking forward to having a bit of break over the holidays. I will be on my European tour, and my parents will fly over from Malaysia to meet me at one of the locations. So, I will get a bit of downtime.”

While gift-giving isn’t really a tradition the singer practises during Christmastime, she does love giving and receiving presents any time of the year.

“I love aromatherapy so the quickest way to my heart would be to give me scented candles and essential oils. I’d love you forever!

“As someone in the limelight, I get gifted a lot of things but there’s always a catch. Sometimes, brands send you things for advertising or they’d like you to promote their product for free. So, I’d have to say the best gift I’ve ever gotten was a spa day. It came with a card that said ‘Just enjoy – you deserve it’.”

“… is something fun”

– Kelly Latimer 33, Television host