Looking for love? Let us set you up on a date

Looking for a bit of romance in the month of luurrve? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got some of Shanghai’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes waiting to date you. And by the way, dinner’s on us.

See someone you fancy? Find full details on how to register your interest at the bottom of the post.

Cathrene

Age 37

Interested in Men

Profession Owner of timesavers

Describe yourself in three words Creative, funny, adventurous.

What do you look for in a person? Sense of humour, honesty, intellect and independence.

What traits do you loathe? Insecurity.

What’s your idea of the perfect first date? A fun activity followed by copious amounts of good wine.

Where is your favourite place in the world? Lake Niassa, Mozambique.

Favourite film? Jule et Jules.

What would make you throw a drink over a date? Being asked to speak ‘African’.

Favourite quote? ‘Never love anybody who treats you like you are ordinary’ – Oscar Wilde.

Harry

Age 28

Interested in Men

Profession Marketing manager

Describe yourself in three words Direct, forgetful (sometimes), fussy.

What do you look for in a person? Someone who will keep me on my toes and make me laugh.

What’s your idea of a perfect date? Having a laugh, it doesn’t really matter where it is as long as I can get a drink.

What’s worse: PDA or arguing in public? PDA, I like watching people fight in public.

Where is your favourite place in the world? Ibiza.

Cats or dogs? Dogs, coz these cats ain’t loyal.

Favourite film? Bad Teacher.

What would make you throw a drink over a date? No conversation.

Which body part do you find most attractive? A strong jaw.

Favourite quote? ‘She’s a babe.’

Michael

Age 28

Interested in Women

Profession Personal trainer

Describe yourself in three words Modest, confident, wishful.

What do you look for in a person? Someone fun who loves adventure, but also likes quiet time. Fitness and being healthy is also a big part of my life, so someone who shares that interest, too.

What traits do you loathe? People who won't try new things.

Where is your favourite place in the world? Thailand.

Favourite film? The Great Wall.

What would make you throw a drink over a date? I would never throw a drink over someone! It’s rude… and a waste of good alcohol.

Which part of the body do you find the most attractive? Eyes.

Rocio

Age 27

Interested in Men

Profession Relocation consultant

Describe yourself in three words Easy-going, warm hearted, smart.

What do you look for in a person? Someone smart and funny who doesn’t take himself too seriously.

What traits do you loathe? The worst is ignorance combined with arrogance.

What’s your idea of a perfect first date? My ideal first date has to be laidback. The conversation must go well. If we stay longer than planned that is a sign of success.

What’s worse: PDA or arguing in public? Extreme PDA. I don’t want to see you guys fondling each other like horny teens.

Where is your favourite place in the world? Montreal or Mexico City.

Cats or dogs? Both.

What would make you throw a drink over a date? Inappropriate touching.

Karen

Age 28

Interested in Men

Profession Community Warrior at Bon App!

Describe yourself in three words Passionate, intense, energetic.

What traits do you loathe? Terrible breath.

Perfect first date? Fun conversations and throwing out creative ideas.

What’s worse: PDA or arguing in public? Neither. Pretending you’re someone you’re not is worse.

Where is your favourite place in the world? On the top of buildings when the skies are blue.

Cats or dogs? Dogs.

Favourite film? Singin’ in the Rain.

Favourite quote? ‘No one’s perfect’ from Some Like It Hot.

Daniel

Age 29

Interested in Women

Profession Project manager

Describe yourself in three words Restless, funny, honest.

What do you look for in a person? A well-travelled mind.

What’s your idea of the perfect first date? A relaxed dinner in a cosy restaurant and then into a speakeasy, talking till they throw us out.

What’s worse: PDA or arguing in public? Arguing in public. Sorting your shit out in the open is more disturbing for me than a reasonable amount of affection.

What would make you throw a drink over a date? A proper earthquake.

Favourite quote? ‘If fate doesn’t make you laugh, you just don’t get the joke’ – Shantaram.

Lavinia

Age 27

Interested in Men

Profession Designer

Describe yourself in three words Alice in Wonderland.

What do you look for in a person? An interesting mind, courage.

What traits do you loathe? Unsympathetic, ostrich-like tendencies.

What’s your idea of the perfect first date? A few drinks, smooth music, a short walk with a nice view and weather.

What’s worse: PDA or arguing in public? Arguing in public.

Cats or dogs? Dogs, but I have a cat.

Favourite film? Silver Linings Playbook.

Which body part do you find the most attractive? Shoulders.

Favourite quote? ‘The best is yet to come.’

See someone you fancy?

If you want to apply to date a reader send a message to our official WeChat account telling us who you want to date with your age, a brief bio, a recent photo and your WeChat ID or email. We’ll find the best matches and let you know if you’ve been successful. Then love shall ensue! (Or you’ll get a free fancy dinner at least.)

Photographed at Central Studios by Yang Xiaozhe.