'Incredible Hulk' Lou Ferrigno coming to KL - The Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno, is heading this way on May 27, 2011

'Incredible Hulk' Lou Ferrigno coming to KL

The Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno, is heading this way on May 27.

Ferrigno - famed for his role as the green-skinned giant in the 1970s television show - will be heading a line-up of global speakers at the 2011 National Achievers Congress in Singapore first before crossing over to Kuala Lumpur.

Now in its 19th year, the Congress is a platform for learning and development that over the years, has presented former US President Bill Clinton, ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair and many others, to thousands of Singaporeans and Malaysians.

The Congress, which takes place in Singapore in 2011 from May 20 to May 22, generally attracts 6,000 to 7,000 delegates.

A bodybuilder-turned-actor, Lou Ferrigno has starred in over 40 films and acted in several TV shows. However, a little-known fact about the actor is that he developed an ear infection as an infant, which led to hearing loss.

Despite this, at the age of 21, Ferrigno became the youngest contender to win the Mr Universe title. He set another record by becoming the only man to win the competition two years in a row with another win the following year.

Ferrigno is regularly invited by universities, corporations and non-profit organisations to share his inspiring story and give motivational speeches all over the world.

Richard Tan, chief executive of Success Resources which is bringing Ferrigno to Singapore and also to Malaysia from May 27-29, said: "Lou Ferrigno is truly an American icon and undoubtedly one of the stars in his field. His achievements are outstanding and we know that what he has to say at the National Achievers Congress will be of significant interest to thousands of Singaporeans and Malaysians."

Source: The Straits Times/ANN
Published March 1 2011