Faye Wong Asia's sexiest vegetarian: poll

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

HONG KONG (AFP) — Chinese singer and actress Faye Wong was Wednesday named Asia's sexiest vegetarian woman in a poll run by animal rights group PETA.

Wong, often called the "heavenly queen" or the "diva of Asia", beat last year's winner Maggie Q, star of "Mission: Impossible II", in the vote organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Beijing-born Wong starred in "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love", both directed by internationally acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai. She has also graced the covers of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire.

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachan won the title of Asia's Sexiest Vegetarian man in the month-long poll.

PETA has a history of using celebrities to attract public attention to its...