With countless box office moneymakers under his belt, Leonardo DiCaprio is widely regarded as one of the most prolific actors. Yet, the Oscars has always eluded the 42-year-old, despite having been nominated several times in previous years. This year, his role in The Revenant finally won him an Oscar, and judging from the way the industry reacted and how social media blew up with congratulatory messages, this moment had indeed been a long time coming. —Joyce Cheo

If there's one thing that definitely made 2016 worth remembering, it was Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday celebrations. Besides marking a life of incredible achievement, she also became the longest-reigning monarch in the world! Isn't that something to celebrate? —Pakkee Tan

With Lemonade and A Seat at the Table, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles translated their personal experiences with race, identity and beyond into two stunning albums devoted to raw, emotional and powerful music that championed diversity, equality and empowerment. —Annabelle Fernandez

2016 has been the decade's Year of Women, where armies of fabulous, formidable females take no shit from anyone on their way to success: From pantless, braless and makeup-less celebrities, and Maria Grazia Chiuri's statement T-shirt at her Dior debut; to the launch of the Global Solutions Exchange, a UN Women and Women's Alliance for Security Leadership's dialogue, which gathers inspiring women to exchange ideas and empower others to fight the good fight against extremism worldwide. With that, 2017 is the year to be #Fearless. —Dana Koh

Donald Trump's surprise victory over Hillary Clinton has got to be the most defining moment of 2016 — if not for the next four years to come. No one's certain about what will happen, but in times of good and bad we must all remember to hope and love more. The world needs it! —Gerald Tan

The passing of George Michael, Prince, David Bowie, Carrie Fisher and Debby Reynolds. These iconic individuals would have touched your life in one way or another. What more in the creative line of fashion and publishing, where their burgeoning body of work serve as many an inspiration. Their contribution to popular culture will be sorely missed. —Windy Aulia

Selena Gomez as the year's reigning queen of Instagram. This pint-sized beauty didn't have to bare it all on social to be at the top of the Instagram game. Who needs nude selfies? Keeping things covered and classy is always the way to go! —Syed Zulfadhli