TC Candler, a film critic website, has organised the annual list to rate the world’s top lookers since 1990.
by Lim Ruey Yan / December 29, 2021
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Thai singer Lisa of South Korean girl group Blackpink is the world’s Most Beautiful Face, according to this year’s list of 100 names compiled by TC Candler and released on Tuesday (Dec 28).
Israeli model Yael Shelbia, who topped the list last year, dropped to sixth, while the 24-year-old Lisa, who was second last year, sits pretty at No. 1.
TC Candler, a film critic website, has organised the annual list to rate the world’s top lookers since 1990.
Lisa, whose full name is Lalisa Manoban, is followed by Norwegian blogger Emilie Nereng, 26, at No. 2 and Somali-American model Halima Aden, 24, at No. 3.
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Filipino-Moroccan actress Ivana Alawi, 25, is at No. 4, while Korean-American singer Nancy, 21, of girl group Momoland is at No.5.
Other prominent names on the list include Taiwanese singer Tzuyu, 22, of South Korean girl group Twice in seventh place; Israeli actress Gal Gadot, 36, who plays Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films, in 15th; and Blackpink singer Rose, 24, in 17th.
In the Most Handsome Faces list,last year’s winner, YouTube star Felix Kjellberg,has also been dethroned.
The 32-year-old Swede, better known as PewDiePie, dropped to ninth, with Myanmar model-actor Paing Takhon topping the list this year.
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The 25-year-old caused quite a stir on social media in January this year when heposted photos of himself with shaven head and in a robeas he spent the new year by being a monk for 10 days.
His legal team said on Monday that hehas been jailed three years for supporting the pro-democracy protests in Myanmar,as the country has been rocked by mass protests since the coup in February.
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, 38, who is best known for playing the superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, is in second place, while BTS singer V, 25, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, is third this year.
American actor Timothee Chalamet, 26, who recently starred in the movie Dune, is in fourth, while another BTS singer Jungkook, 24, is in fifth place.
Other notable names on the men’s list include British actor Henry Cavill, 38, best known for playing Superman, in sixth; American actor Jason Momoa, 42, who plays superhero Aquaman, in 10th; and Chinese singer-actor Xiao Zhan, 30, in 11th position.
This article originally appeared in The Straits Times
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As an expert in the field of beauty standards and pop culture, particularly the annual TC Candler's list of the most beautiful faces and handsome faces, I can confidently provide insights into the recent article discussing the 2021 rankings. My extensive knowledge in this area allows me to delve into the details and significance of the list.
The TC Candler list, which has been organized since 1990, is a widely recognized annual compilation that rates the world's most beautiful and handsome faces. The rankings are determined by the TC Candler team, and it serves as a reference for global beauty standards.
In the most recent list, Thai singer Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink claimed the top spot as the world's Most Beautiful Face for 2021. Lisa, whose full name is Lalisa Manoban, secured the coveted position, surpassing other notable figures in the entertainment industry.
The list features a diverse array of individuals, including Norwegian blogger Emilie Nereng at No. 2, Somali-American model Halima Aden at No. 3, and Filipino-Moroccan actress Ivana Alawi at No. 4. Korean-American singer Nancy from the girl group Momoland occupies the fifth position.
Other significant names on the list include Taiwanese singer Tzuyu of the South Korean girl group Twice, Israeli actress Gal Gadot known for portraying Wonder Woman, and Blackpink singer Rose, among others.
In contrast, the Most Handsome Faces list saw a shift from the previous year, with YouTube star Felix Kjellberg, also known as PewDiePie, being dethroned. The top position went to Myanmar model-actor Paing Takhon. The list further includes Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, BTS singer V, American actor Timothee Chalamet, and BTS singer Jungkook, showcasing a diverse representation of global attractiveness.
These rankings reflect the dynamic nature of beauty standards and the influence of individuals from various cultural backgrounds. The inclusion of personalities from different regions and industries highlights the global impact of beauty and its evolving definition in contemporary society.
