@linglingkwong knows exactly what to do the second the camera goes up. There is little hesitation and none of the usual fusing over the lights or angles. She moves through poses with an ease that suggests she knows exactly what the camera is seeing. Off camera she’s soft-spoken, almost shy too. She often avoids eye contact, pausing before answering and taking her time to choose the right words. The confidence remains, though here it feels less performative and more settled. For out October Issue, our cover star opens up about finding her own way, both in front of and beyond the camera — from acting and fashion to food.

Read the full interview on lofficielmalaysia.com.

Photography: @chee__wei
Creative direction and styling: @colinsim
Words: @therealj_ohnng
Makeup: Minnie Chanidapa
Hair: Hereal Miiu
Production: Grey Chin
Fashion Coordinator: Shahira Baharin
Production Assistant: Ratchada Tuptimphet
Photography Assistants: Thanakit Meecharoen and Thanakorn Kantaponthanat
Clothing: @Dior Autumn Winter’26
Watches and Jewellery: @Cartier

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