In conjunction with International Friendship Day on July 30, we hear from 3 pairs of society best friends why the other is their BFF.

Friends are the family we get to choose. Friends sometimes even know and get us better than our own flesh and blood.

In conjunction with International Friendship Day on July 30, we hear from 3 pairs of society best friends who have been there for each other through thick and thin and why the other is their BFF.

Angela Karto and Nina Ismail Sabri

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“I met Angela through my husband, and I instantly knew I was going to like her because I find that she is caring and very helpful. She always puts the needs of others before her, and she is such a loyal and supportive friend. She is a woman with an enormous heart, the kind of friend that would run to your aid if you're in trouble and you know you can always count on her. That makes her an amazing friend. She is a doting mom and a devoted wife too, her boys are so lucky to have her.” – Nina Ismail Sabri

“Nina is fiercely loyal and protective over her loved ones. She is the most considerate, empathetic… The list could go on and on, in turn making me sound like a fan girl. My boys are her biggest fans as she is one cool God-mommy to them. I admire her tenacity, innovation and positive approach when it comes to her businesses. She's my best friend because she can't live without me! So I'm stuck with her for life.” – Angela Karto 

Sereni Linggi and Shen-Tel Lee 

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“Shen-Tel is truly everyone’s best friend. She is the kindest soul you will ever know. I’m so lucky to have her in my life as both my closest friend and accidental business partner.  We hang out so much that she finishes my sentences and is always game for fried chicken and heaps of laughter. She really is my twin soul and I thank the universe for helping us meet each other.” – Sereni Linggi

"Sereni is my best friend, confidant and soul mate. We have an infectious twin-like friendship that has us loving just about everything at the same time. We finish each other’s sentences, have fits of laughter daily together and have the best and worst creative spirit when together. I love her pure honesty and brutal wit the most. A best friend is a person who you can be your true self with and I am fortunate enough to have found mine in her."  – Shen-Tel Lee

Roen Cian and Dax Lee 

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"Dax and I get along as good buddies and business partners for years now because of the simple understanding  that no one is perfect in this world so a lot of give and take is needed. We try to convert the negatives into positives in any situation and move on fighting the battles worth fighting." -- Roen Cian

Friends sometimes become  family, as in the case of Bryan Loo who credits a big part of his success to his childhood friends.