3 Singaporeans in the running to compete in Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games

She recalled the waiting period as “intense”, with months of interviews, calls and background checks while sitting with the possibility of being selected. When she finally found out over a Zoom call, she felt a mix of “gratitude, disbelief and excitement”.

Now, you wouldn’t immediately expect a luxury influencer to take part in the competitive Beast Games. When asked why she decided to go for it, Willabelle Ong said: “On a personal level, this is about proving something to myself. I spent so many years being shy, shrinking back, saying no – I was a very forgettable kid growing up and I struggled to stand out [and] express myself. In fact, when I changed schools, I ate lunch alone in the bathroom because I didn’t make any friends.”

“Now, I’ve worked hard to become someone who says yes to life even when it’s scary. Joining Beast Games, with all its uncertainty and challenge, felt like the ultimate test of that.”

She said she may not be the loudest or most physically imposing person, but believes that is exactly why she can connect with many people.