ITE journeys: Slow learner sticks to her priority and nails the competition

Ms Shuner Villaneuva Leong (right) graduated in 2008 with a Nitec in beauty therapy and an Outstanding Graduate Award. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER FILE
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SINGAPORE - As a young girl, Ms Shuner Villaneuva Leong was inspired watching her mother’s friends do pedicures and manicures for her at home. 

“It made her fingers look longer and slimmer. It was like magic – a brand new pair of hands,” said Ms Leong. “So I learnt from my mum’s friends and practised on myself. Whatever they did, I just followed.”

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