Born in Perak, Kaoru has been enthusiastic about comics ever since she was old enough to grasp a pencil and draw. No wonder she became the first female cartoonist in Malaysia to ever appear in manga-influenced style. While her works are very neat simple yet exotic it has revolved around on more love-oriented stories although still preserving the sense of intellectuality and substance. With the likes of "Siri Maskeret Cinta" she also has produced a series of action adventure graphic novels aptly titled "Helios Eclipse." She's been in love with comics ever since she was old enough to grasp a pencil and draw. No wonder she""s the first female cartoonist in Malaysia to ever appear with manga influenced style. Finalist Story Comic Category Oriental Animation & Comic Competition 2005 Beijing