Local Instructors

A team of dedicated home grown Instructors with a passion to teach and share led by Mrs Ida Ong, Founder and Owner of Imp International, Model Agency and Grooming College since 1977.

Self-Growth

We offer a host of courses that will equip the individual with life changing skills that will enhance your lifestyle.

MRS. IDA ONG

Ida Ong, founder and owner of Imp international, formerly a Model Agency and Grooming College since 1977, comes with a wealth of public relations experience, having worked in leading Singapore hotels, the Shangri-La and Phoenix, and also served as Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the Specialists’ Centre before starting her own business.

Imp international was one of Singapore’s leading modelling agencies until May 8, 1992, when Mrs. Ong felt the market need and great potential for image building, and so turned the company around to solely concentrate on grooming for people of all ages,
and from all vocations.

Over the years, she has quickly gained the strong reputation of being a top Grooming Consultant, having personally groomed a wide range of people, from school children to top models and actors. Some of the more well known names include leading
female television actress Ms. Zoe Tay, international movie star Ms. Fann Wong, well known local newscaster Ms. Glenda Chong and former television actor and now leading banker Mr. James Lye, who were her top models in Imp international.

She is also a much sought after Stylist and Host for fashion workshops and have conducted numerous ones, for leading fashion brands like Liz Claiborne, Mexx, Theme, Metro, just to name a few. With her repertoire of anecdotes and wide fashion knowledge, she is able to share valuable tips, especially on colour co ordination, maximise use of purchases, figure analysis, wardrobe planning and current trends, as well as enjoy wonderful rapport with her audience. Ida is personally involved in conducting many of the courses offered by Imp international, and her specialty lies in
ETIQUETTE, the Western Dining Etiquette course being one of the most popular where participants can learn in a hands on and fun ambience.

She has travelled to Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam to conduct these courses.

As of May 9, 2016, she has attained the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification which is a Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) programme listed within the Training and Adult Education Professional Competency (TAEPCM) developed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

MR. ABDULLAH ASHARI

Mr. Abdullah Ashari has been our Resident Choreographer and Instructor for the male basic and professional modeling courses, as well as corporate grooming courses.

Mr. Ashari, who has had formal dance training, is responsible for all aspects of choreography work for the company, which includes the co ordination of technical setup, models, clothes, music, props, and sequences of the shows.  He is also a capable compere, and has displayed great initiative with good and new ideas to suit the needs of clients, as well as their budgets.  His list of clients include M B Melwani, Metro, Paragon Shopping Centre, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Wisma Shopping Centre, He She Group of Companies, 2nd Chance, and Television Corporation of Singapore for their Malay, Indian and Chinese programmes.  His work has been brought overseas to Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia, for the Royal Sultans of Johore and Brunei, showcasing the works of local and foreign designers.

The other aspect of work that he is responsible for is the training of staff from five star hotels, corporate companies, members of the Civil Service, and Educational Institutions on general grooming programmes. His specialties include all aspects of deportment, fashion sense, social etiquette, personal hygiene, hair care and skincare. He has groomed many a top model and winner for Imp International, and currently is involved from time to time, in training of models.

Mr. Ashari is totally responsible, confident, pleasant, honest and hardworking, and is a pleasure to work with, a true professional.

MS. JACKIE SOON

Ms. Jackie Soon comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of beauty therapy.

She was trained in Melbourne, Australia, in the Australian College of Hair and Beauty, and subsequently worked as a Consultant for a leading slimming centre as well as a renowned skincare and makeup brand, Clinique.

She was later recognised for her work as a leader in her field and became a sought after Trainer for two other renowed beauty companies, Princess Marcella Borghese and Payot.

Jackie has been running her own beauty salon, Divine Beaute, for many years, and provides top quality beauty and body works, as well as conducting classes on skincare and makeup for people of all ages.  With her quick wit and endearing personality, Jackie has proved to be a favourite with all participants from schools, banks, hotels, and corporate companies.

MR. IVAN HOO

Ivan is a veteran in the hair business, having owned his own salon, In Square Salon for 20 years of exprience.

As a freelancer now, he works with Imp international exclusively on courses as well as catering to individuals’ needs.

Ivan has also vast experience in creating fabulous hairstyles for contestants of beauty contests, and is a much sought after Stylist for both bride and groom, and many fashion shoots. To add to his accolades, Ivan was the Winner of the Paul Mitchell Style Search and currently the Stylist for well-known brand Philips, for their road shows.