Wendy Jacobs - Revision history

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	Wendy Jacobs (born 1974) is married to the Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs (born 1974) is married to the Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>

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	===Education===		===Education===
	As a student, Wendy was active in sports and had good grades.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> She reportedly represented her school in track and field (sprinting).<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Her best friend, Niki, described her as someone who “plays all kinds of sports except soccer and goes to the gym often”.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> In South Africa, Wendy studied at Plumstead High School and Immaculata High School<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/wendy.s.jacobs.1 Wendy Sarah Jacobs.]” ''Facebook.'' Accessed November 25, 2019.</ref> In Singapore, Wendy pursued a Diploma in Marketing.<ref>Shantheni, C and Seow Su Kian. “Wendy: I’m homely and emotional.” ''The New Paper.'' August 17, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		As a student, Wendy was active in sports and had good grades.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> She reportedly represented her school in track and field (sprinting).<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Her best friend, Niki, described her as someone who “plays all kinds of sports except soccer and goes to the gym often”.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> In South Africa, Wendy studied at Plumstead High School and Immaculata High School<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/wendy.s.jacobs.1 Wendy Sarah Jacobs.]” ''Facebook.'' Accessed November 25, 2019.</ref> In Singapore, Wendy pursued a Diploma in Marketing.<ref>Shantheni, C and Seow Su Kian. “Wendy: I’m homely and emotional.” ''The New Paper.'' August 17, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
	==Marriage to Fandi Ahmad (1996 - )==		==Marriage to Fandi Ahmad (1996)==
	[[File:Fandi and Wendy 1996.png\|thumb\|''Fandi and Wendy pictured in 1995. Photo from [https://myreadingroom.online/en/live/parenting/young-parents/rmLAMQ1p/im-grateful-to-still-be-alive My Reading Room].'']]		[[File:Fandi and Wendy 1996.png\|thumb\|''Fandi and Wendy pictured in 1995. Photo from [https://myreadingroom.online/en/live/parenting/young-parents/rmLAMQ1p/im-grateful-to-still-be-alive My Reading Room].'']]
	Wendy Jacobs and Fandi Ahmad first met at the wedding reception of their mutual friend, Wee Khim. Although Wee Khim told Fandi to “forget it", Fandi asked to be introduced and “pursued her doggedly”.<ref>Gulam, S. “Chasing Fandi’s girl.” ''The New Paper.'' January 03, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> They made it a point to go for movies every weekend and Wendy would attend Fandi’s training session while keeping a low profile.<ref>Gulam, S. “Chasing Fandi’s girl.” ''The New Paper.'' January 03, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs and Fandi Ahmad first met at the wedding reception of their mutual friend, Wee Khim. Although Wee Khim told Fandi to “forget it", Fandi asked to be introduced and “pursued her doggedly”.<ref>Gulam, S. “Chasing Fandi’s girl.” ''The New Paper.'' January 03, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> They made it a point to go for movies every weekend and Wendy would attend Fandi’s training session while keeping a low profile.<ref>Gulam, S. “Chasing Fandi’s girl.” ''The New Paper.'' January 03, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
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	===Wedding celebrations===		===Wedding celebrations===
	On 6 December 1996, Wendy and Fandi were married. They held the ''akad nikah'' (an Islamic marriage solemnisation ceremony) at Fandi’s semi-detached house in Yio Chu Kang<ref>Luis, Ernest. “Fandi scores!” ''The New Paper.'' December 06, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> and hosted their wedding dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.<ref>Leong, Carol. “Listen - Father’s advice.” ''The New Paper.'' December 07, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> The couple held ~~their~~ wedding reception at a football pitch in Yishun with more than 10,000 well-wishers in attendance. The event had been jokingly referred to as “a steam bath”, hinting at the crowd that came to celebrate Fandi’s marriage.<ref>Leong. Carol. “What's all the fuss about, I thought at first. Now, I know why…” ''The New Paper.'' December 09, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy and Fandi had their honeymoon at Disneyland ~~as Wendy had not been there before~~.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>		On 6 December 1996, Wendy and Fandi were married. They held the ''akad nikah'' (an Islamic marriage solemnisation ceremony) at Fandi’s semi-detached house in Yio Chu Kang<ref>Luis, Ernest. “Fandi scores!” ''The New Paper.'' December 06, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> and hosted their wedding dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.<ref>Leong, Carol. “Listen - Father’s advice.” ''The New Paper.'' December 07, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> The couple held an open wedding reception at a football pitch in Yishun with more than 10,000 well-wishers in attendance.<ref>"Perkahwinan selebriti yang dapat perhatian ramai dan liputan luas media". ''Berita Harian''. November 15, 2014. Accessed on 6 May 2020. Retrieved from Newslink.</ref> The event had been jokingly referred to as “a steam bath”, hinting at the crowd that came to celebrate Fandi’s marriage.<ref>Leong. Carol. “What's all the fuss about, I thought at first. Now, I know why…” ''The New Paper.'' December 09, 1996. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy and Fandi had their honeymoon at Disneyland.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>

	===Family life===		===Family life===

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	\| alma mater = Plumstead High School, Immaculata High School		\| alma mater = Plumstead High School, Immaculata High School
	\| spouse = Fandi Ahmad (m. 1996)		\| spouse = Fandi Ahmad (m. 1996)
	\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)		\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997)
			Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999)

			Iman Fandi (b. 2000)

			Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003)
			Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)
	\|birth_place=South Africa}}		\|birth_place=South Africa}}
	Wendy Jacobs (born 1974) is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs (born 1974) is married to the Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	In 1996, Wendy launched ''Seri Pengantin'', the Malay Bridal Exhibition and Fashion Show Extravaganza, showcasing elaborately-designed Malay wedding outfits. In 2001 and 2003, Wendy modelled for Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 Changi Fashion Festival.<ref>Ong, Cat. “Fashion haven now at Changi.” ''The Straits Times.'' March 17, 2001. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Chiam, Camilla. “Ooh, La La Perla. ''The Straits Times.'' March 28, 2003. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		In 1996, Wendy launched ''Seri Pengantin'', the Malay Bridal Exhibition and Fashion Show Extravaganza, showcasing elaborately-designed Malay wedding outfits. In 2001 and 2003, Wendy modelled for Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 Changi Fashion Festival.<ref>Ong, Cat. “Fashion haven now at Changi.” ''The Straits Times.'' March 17, 2001. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Chiam, Camilla. “Ooh, La La Perla. ''The Straits Times.'' March 28, 2003. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

	==Other ~~career pursuits~~==		==Other endeavours==

	===Etiquette & grooming coach (Institute of Technical Education)===		===Etiquette & grooming coach (Institute of Technical Education)===

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	\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)		\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)
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	Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs (born 1974) is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)		\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)
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	Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, Iman, Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, [[Iman Fandi\|Iman]], Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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 ===Etiquette & grooming coach (Institute of Technical Education)===
 Wendy joined the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) as a part-time lecturer for grooming and etiquette in the School of Business and Services.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Chen, Celine and David Lee. “I want to be a ROLE MODEL rather than a fashion model.” ''The New Paper.'' May 15, 2013. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> In 2013, the helped to organise Central Runway - an event showcasing the students’ grooming abilities and the new School of Business & Services uniform.<ref>ITE College Central Student Development. “[https://www.facebook.com/162628453757685/posts/centralwerkz/56313987370653 Central Runway]”. ''Facebook.'' May 07, 2013. Accessed November 26, 2019.</ref><ref>Chen, Celine and David Lee. “I want to be a ROLE MODEL rather than a fashion model.” ''The New Paper.'' May 15, 2013. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She also trained the students personally for the catwalk. During that time, she even made one of her students, Ms Zurinah Shafi’e, cut her hair.<ref>Chen, Celine. “She made student cut her hair.” ''The New Paper.'' May 15, 2013. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
 ===Hosting & presenting===
 In May 2001, Wendy joined TV Works, a new English TV station under SPH Media Works, as a host.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “TV gets the works.” ''The Straits Times.'' February 06, 2001. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Soh, Natalie. “In the Works - in only 9 months.” ''The Straits Times.'' May 10, 2001. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She was released from the TV station in July 2001 due to budgeting constraints faced by the company.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “TV Works releases five.” ''The Straits Times.'' August 07, 2001. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref>Yeoh, Wee Teck. “‘I’ve no idea why it happened.” ''The New Paper.'' July 30, 2001. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
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	\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)		\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)
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	Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>		Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children - Irfan, Ikhsan, Iman, Ilhan and Iryan. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)		\| children = Irfan Fandi (b. 1997), Ikhsan Fandi (b. 1999), Iman Fandi (b. 2000), Ilhan Fandi (b. 2003), Iryan Fandi (b. 2006)
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			Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad, with whom she has 5 children. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. Wendy Jacobs received her Singaporean citizenship on 12 January 2020.<ref>"[https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wendy-jacobs-wife-of-football-icon-fandi-ahmad-takes-up-singapore-citizenship Wendy Jacobs, wife of football icon Fandi Ahmad, takes up Singapore citizenship]". ''The Straits Times''. January 17, 2020. Accessed on 20 January 2020.</ref>
	Wendy Jacobs is married to Singaporean footballer, Fandi Ahmad. A former model, Wendy was born in South Africa before starting a life and family in Singapore. As of ~~2019~~, ~~she has 5 children with~~ Fandi Ahmad.

	==Background==		==Background==

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	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Wendy was born in Cape Town, South Africa<ref>Seah, Lionel. “'Fandi's sexier than Beckham'.” ''The Straits Times.'' July 13, 2003. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> to Frederick Jacobs, a Human Resource Director, and Charmaine Jacobs, a homemaker. The second eldest of 5 children,<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy has 4 sisters - Natasha, Tracy, Karin and Lana.<ref>Leong, Carol. “Asking her dad.” ''The New Paper.'' December 07, 1996. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Tuminah Sapawi. “Fandi keeps his December date… and takes a bride.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 06, 1996. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy is reportedly very close to her family, having been raised with family values like “respecting your elders” and actively saving money “for the future”.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Growing up, Wendy also had a strict 12 AM curfew.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>		Wendy was born in Cape Town, South Africa<ref>Seah, Lionel. “'Fandi's sexier than Beckham'.” ''The Straits Times.'' July 13, 2003. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> to Frederick Jacobs, a Human Resource Director, and Charmaine Jacobs, a homemaker. The second eldest of 5 children,<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy has 4 sisters - Natasha, Tracy, Karin and Lana.<ref>Leong, Carol. “Asking her dad.” ''The New Paper.'' December 07, 1996. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Tuminah Sapawi. “Fandi keeps his December date… and takes a bride.” ''The Straits Times.'' December 06, 1996. Accessed November 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Wendy is reportedly very close to her family, having been raised with family values like “respecting your elders” and actively saving money “for the future”.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> Growing up, Wendy also had a strict 12 midnight curfew.<ref>Loong, Susan. “No tai-tai despite big bucks - WENDY JACOBS.” ''The Straits Times.'' June 28, 1998. Accessed November 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>


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	Wendy ran into cash flow problems in 1998 during the economic crunch. She struggled to pay the boutique’s rent, utility bills, freight and packaging.<ref>Yong, Siew Fern. “Everybody hurts… even stars.” ''The New Paper.'' October 15, 1998. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She reportedly made no profit for the first two years, as her earnings ~~was~~ used to pay the bills.<ref>Yong, Siew Fern. “Everybody hurts… even stars.” ''The New Paper.'' October 15, 1998. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Wendy, Fandi and her business partners closed the Q'Tees boutique in 2000.<ref>Yeoh, Wee Teck. “‘I’ve no idea why it happened.” ''The New Paper.'' July 30, 2001. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> They retained the label and turned to distributing the clothes to other boutiques in Singapore.<ref>Yeoh, Wee Teck. “‘I’ve no idea why it happened.” ''The New Paper.'' July 30, 2001. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		Wendy ran into cash flow problems in 1998 during the economic crunch. She struggled to pay the boutique’s rent, utility bills, freight and packaging.<ref>Yong, Siew Fern. “Everybody hurts… even stars.” ''The New Paper.'' October 15, 1998. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She reportedly made no profit for the first two years, as her earnings were used to pay the bills.<ref>Yong, Siew Fern. “Everybody hurts… even stars.” ''The New Paper.'' October 15, 1998. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Wendy, Fandi and her business partners closed the Q'Tees boutique in 2000.<ref>Yeoh, Wee Teck. “‘I’ve no idea why it happened.” ''The New Paper.'' July 30, 2001. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> They retained the label and turned to distributing the clothes to other boutiques in Singapore.<ref>Yeoh, Wee Teck. “‘I’ve no idea why it happened.” ''The New Paper.'' July 30, 2001. Accessed November 28, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
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	===Education===		===Education===
	As a student, Wendy was active in sports and had good grades.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> She reportedly represented her school in track and field (sprinting).<ref>~~Lee, David~~. ~~“[https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Health/Story/A1Story20130211-401430.html My biggest fear? Leaving Fandi with 5 kids: Wendy Jacobs]~~.” ''The New Paper.'' ~~February 13~~, ~~2013~~. Accessed November 25, 2019.</ref> Her best friend, Niki, described her as someone who “plays all kinds of sports except soccer and goes to the gym often”.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>		As a student, Wendy was active in sports and had good grades.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> She reportedly represented her school in track and field (sprinting).<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Her best friend, Niki, described her as someone who “plays all kinds of sports except soccer and goes to the gym often”.<ref>Siti Rohanah Koid. “Wendy’s family happy.” ''The New Paper.'' August 18, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> In South Africa, Wendy studied at Plumstead High School and Immaculata High School<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/wendy.s.jacobs.1 Wendy Sarah Jacobs.]” ''Facebook.'' Accessed November 25, 2019.</ref> In Singapore, Wendy pursued a Diploma in Marketing.<ref>Shantheni, C and Seow Su Kian. “Wendy: I’m homely and emotional.” ''The New Paper.'' August 17, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>


	In South Africa, Wendy studied at Plumstead High School and Immaculata High School<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/wendy.s.jacobs.1 Wendy Sarah Jacobs.]” ''Facebook.'' Accessed November 25, 2019.</ref> In Singapore, Wendy pursued a Diploma in Marketing.<ref>Shantheni, C and Seow Su Kian. “Wendy: I’m homely and emotional.” ''The New Paper.'' August 17, 1995. Accessed November 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

	==Marriage to Fandi Ahmad (1996 - )==		==Marriage to Fandi Ahmad (1996 - )==
	[[File:Fandi and Wendy 1996.png\|thumb\|''Fandi and Wendy pictured in 1995. Photo from [https://myreadingroom.online/en/live/parenting/young-parents/rmLAMQ1p/im-grateful-to-still-be-alive My Reading Room].'']]		[[File:Fandi and Wendy 1996.png\|thumb\|''Fandi and Wendy pictured in 1995. Photo from [https://myreadingroom.online/en/live/parenting/young-parents/rmLAMQ1p/im-grateful-to-still-be-alive My Reading Room].'']]