Also chosen were legendary athlete Carl Lewis and renowned designer Pierre Cardin.

In her new role, the Indonesian singer will take part in a global effort to offer support to the hungry and impoverished worldwide. This is not the first time the UN asked Anggun to promote key programs; she was named a spokesperson for the Year of Microcredit in 2005.

"Everyone can count on my continued, tireless support to FAO/United Nations' activities and worldwide campaign against hunger, to enable those living on the verge of famine to use their own two hands to resolve the problem of hunger at the roots," Anggun said.

Anggun is the best-selling Asian recording artist ever outside the Eastern-Asia region. No other Asian-born artist has ever sold as many albums. Her worldwide critically acclaimed hit "Snow on the Sahara" reached No. 1 in more than 15 countries worldwide.

During her career, Anggun has performed with international stars such as Peter Gabriel, Pras from The Fugees, Michael Bolton, Julio Iglesias, Zucchero, Piero Pelu, to name but a few.

In 2010, Anggun will start a promising acting career in a film directed by famous Oscar winner Claude Lelouch. Anggun's current album Elevation is a success in several countries across the world.

Anggun will be at the Rome International Film Festival on Oct. 16 in support of the "TeleFood Campaign Against Hunger In The World", during which she will give a speech. - JP

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