Who wants to date a millionaire? Thousands do
By Wang Xiang |
June 22, 2010, Tuesday
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EIGHTEEN self-claimed millionaires are paying 180,000 yuan (US$26,470) each to be the prizes of a dating competition in south China's Guangzhou City where thousands of beautiful women are vying for their appreciation.
The 18 single men must own at least 30 million yuan to take part, while the only restriction for the women is that they be beautiful.
More than 50,000 women have applied from all over the world, but only 18 will get the chance for a date with their Prince Moneybags. First they'll have to pass several rounds of tests, examining their education, talent-show record, psychological status, and physical beauty.
The game, dubbed a "private beauty selection" by its organizer, jiayuan.com, a major matchmaking Website, has been criticized for celebrating materialism and cheapening love - just like the dating game shows that are becoming increasingly popular, and raising the same sort of alarms, on television.
Information on the millionaires was kept confidential. The event's organizer offered only the sketchy picture that the men were on average 38 years old and were able to prove their wealth.
An audition in Guangzhou on Sunday attracted more than 1,000 women to queue up to hand in their resume.
Most were quickly screened out, many for lacking a "lucky face" that could help boost their husbands' career, the Information Times newspaper reported.
According to traditional Chinese face reading, mild curves are sought on a wife's face for the smooth future life she could bring to her husband. On the contrary, face readers regard a sculpted-looking face, as Westerners consider beautiful, as a sign of a disagreeable character.
One of the millionaires, 45, was more particular about his potential date and possible soul mate. "She must have a very tiny waist," the newspaper quoted him as saying.
Most applicants at the Sunday audition were in their 20s. They knew that only 50 would enter the next round of competition, so they tried almost everything to increase their chances, the newspaper said.
One applicant underlined on her resume that "her body gives out a natural fragrance."
Another applicant, surnamed Fang, did not hide her interest in the money, but said the men must be highly educated and capable to accumulate such wealth.
The report said many applicants were concerned that the event was merely a promotion for the organizer.
These kind of dating games, such as the hot program "If You Are the One" on Jiangsu Television, are creating a buzz in China.
The 18 single men must own at least 30 million yuan to take part, while the only restriction for the women is that they be beautiful.
More than 50,000 women have applied from all over the world, but only 18 will get the chance for a date with their Prince Moneybags. First they'll have to pass several rounds of tests, examining their education, talent-show record, psychological status, and physical beauty.
The game, dubbed a "private beauty selection" by its organizer, jiayuan.com, a major matchmaking Website, has been criticized for celebrating materialism and cheapening love - just like the dating game shows that are becoming increasingly popular, and raising the same sort of alarms, on television.
Information on the millionaires was kept confidential. The event's organizer offered only the sketchy picture that the men were on average 38 years old and were able to prove their wealth.
An audition in Guangzhou on Sunday attracted more than 1,000 women to queue up to hand in their resume.
Most were quickly screened out, many for lacking a "lucky face" that could help boost their husbands' career, the Information Times newspaper reported.
According to traditional Chinese face reading, mild curves are sought on a wife's face for the smooth future life she could bring to her husband. On the contrary, face readers regard a sculpted-looking face, as Westerners consider beautiful, as a sign of a disagreeable character.
One of the millionaires, 45, was more particular about his potential date and possible soul mate. "She must have a very tiny waist," the newspaper quoted him as saying.
Most applicants at the Sunday audition were in their 20s. They knew that only 50 would enter the next round of competition, so they tried almost everything to increase their chances, the newspaper said.
One applicant underlined on her resume that "her body gives out a natural fragrance."
Another applicant, surnamed Fang, did not hide her interest in the money, but said the men must be highly educated and capable to accumulate such wealth.
The report said many applicants were concerned that the event was merely a promotion for the organizer.
These kind of dating games, such as the hot program "If You Are the One" on Jiangsu Television, are creating a buzz in China.
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