Perth model Paula Taylor set for stardom in Thailand

But what about the overseas success stories we don't know about?

Among them is WA beauty Paula Taylor. In her home town of Perth the stunning 23-year-old is a virtual unknown, but in Thailand she is nothing short of a sensation.

Taylor, whose exotic Eurasian looks come courtesy of her Thai mother and English father, moved to Bangkok in 2001 to pursue modelling.



Eight years later she is one of country's most popular young stars. She has her own weekly sitcom, is a successful film actor and TV presenter.
``I've done really well in Thailand,'' Taylor said while on a recent visit to Perth. ``Everything really changed in 2003 when I did a movie and it all just blew up. I've been working constantly ever since.''

An in-demand model, Taylor is recognised across Asia as the face of brands such as Honda, Canon, Wriggley, Lux, Colgate and Sunsilk and also for her appearance on the 2007 series of The Amazing Race Asia.