Introduced in 2021, The Z List has been a platform that celebrates outstanding Gen Z talents. Now in its sixth edition, The Z List is back once again to spotlight successful, influential and remarkable Gen Z personalities. This year’s theme is ‘Breakthrough’, one that focuses on the go-getter mindset and reaching respective milestones. While what’s considered a significant moment differs from one to another, the idea is the same: it’s the notion of achieving accomplishments while empowering their very own communities.
Meet the 10 honourees in The Z List Class of 2026.
AISHA RETNO, Singer-Songwriter
“People always identify failure as something bad, but | see it as something beautiful. I’ve been trying to be nice with failure because at the end of the day, it’s a learning point.”
Read her cover story here.
DIVYA SASHENDRAN, Content Creator
“I always am true to myself, no matter what people say. I let that get to me and I never try to let that change me.”
Read her cover story here.
DYLLON RATCHAGA, High Jump Athlete & Model
“I don’t overthink and play around with things. And because of that, I can say I’m quite adaptive.”
Read his cover story here.
JACKY CHANG, Latte Art Champion
“Every time you make a mistake, you just have to see what you can improve on with the next cup.”
Read his cover story here.
JADEN CHEN, Singer-Songwriter
“The most important thing is to just not compare yourself.”
Read his cover story here.
JOE SHIANG, Content Creator
“Just do whatever you want. Choose the thing you want, but make sure that you really want it.”
Read his cover story here.
PUTERA ADAM, Racing Driver
“I believe that hard work beats talent any day when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Read his cover story here.
SITI KHADIJAH HALIM, Actor
“There’s a lot more than just being a good actor. You should also be a good human to start off with.”
Read her cover story here.
SMOOTH BRAIN GIRLY, DJ
“What I’ve always wanted to do with people when they come to my sets is to make them feel something. Whether it’s euphoria, or nostalgia, or even just having fun with their friends.”
Read her cover story here.
TISYA ONG, Content Creator
“Stepping out of my comfort zone is really something I like doing as a means to grow myself.”
Read her cover story here.
Click HERE to check out the full unveiling of The Z List Class of 2026.
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
