| IN HER ELEMENT: Ayu has an uncanny knack for finding styles that
appeal to Asian audiences. "The kids love everything about her," Says
MTV Asia producer Mishal Varma. "She's got her finger on the pulse,
quite like Madonna does" |
| MOK YAN-KIT/REUTERS |
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