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'Growing Up' actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer
'Growing Up' actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer

The Star

time8 hours ago

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'Growing Up' actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer

Andrew Seow's role as Gary (right) earned him the Best Newcomer accolade at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. Photos: Zaki Hussain/Instagram, Filepic Do not be surprised if you see Andrew Seow on duty in uniform. The former actor is best known for his role as rebellious elder son Gary in the Singapore period drama Growing Up (1996 to 2001). He is now working as an auxiliary police officer with security firm Aetos. Content creator Zaki Hussain shared a video in partnership with Aetos on Instagram on July 2, in which he asked Seow how he went into the security sector. 'My dad used to be an auxiliary police officer back in the British days,' Seow said. 'When he asked me: 'Why don't you do something meaningful with your life?', I said: 'OK, let me try.' I got the interview.' The 55-year-old said his father drove him all the way from Marine Parade to Jurong, where Aetos is headquartered, on the day he told his father he was going for the interview. 'I had never seen him so excited,' Seow said, recalling that his father wished him all the best before he went for the interview. Zaki asked Seow if he missed acting. 'I miss my fans,' he said. Content creator Zaki Hussain (left) with 'Growing Up' actor Andrew Seow. Photo: Zaki Hussain/Instagram They re-enacted a scene from Growing Up , where Seow, in uniform, reprised his role as Gary, while Zaki played Gary's father Mr Tay. The character was played in the original series by Singaporean actor Lim Kay Tong. Growing Up was a family drama about the trials and tribulations of the Tay family spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. Seow's role as Gary earned him the Best Newcomer accolade at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. Seow, who starred in all six seasons of Growing Up , left Mediacorp in 2007. Growing Up also starred Wee Soon Hui as Mrs Tay, Irin Gan as the wilful and fashionable elder daughter Vicky, and Steven Lim as the intellectual younger son David. The youngest sibling Tammy was first played by local actress Fann Wong's younger sister Fann Woon Jing and then Quek Sue-shan before the role went to Jamie Yeo. Seow spoke fondly of his Growing Up character in a report in The Straits Times in 2015. 'Gary is very close to my heart. I feel that everyone has a Gary in them,' he said. 'Have we not been rebellious before? Was there not a time when your parents asked you what time you were coming home and you ignored them? I guess that's why people can relate to the role.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network

Andrew Seow of Growing Up is now an auxiliary police officer
Andrew Seow of Growing Up is now an auxiliary police officer

New Paper

time3 days ago

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  • New Paper

Andrew Seow of Growing Up is now an auxiliary police officer

Do not be surprised if you see Andrew Seow on duty in uniform. The former actor is best known for his role as rebellious elder son Gary in the Channel 5 period drama Growing Up (1996 to 2001). He is now working as an auxiliary police officer with security firm Aetos. Content creator Zaki Hussain shared a video in partnership with Aetos on Instagram on July 2, in which he asked Seow how he went into the security sector. "My dad used to be an auxiliary police officer back in the British days," Seow said. "When he asked me: 'Why don't you do something meaningful in your life?', I said: 'Okay, let me try.' I got the interview." The 55-year-old said his father drove him all the way from Marine Parade to Jurong, where Aetos is headquartered, on the day he told his father he was going for the interview. "I had never seen him so excited," Seow said, recalling that his father wished him all the best before he went for the interview. Zaki asked Seow if he missed acting. "I miss my fans," he said. They re-enacted a scene from Growing Up, where Seow, in uniform, reprised his role as Gary, while Zaki played Gary's father Mr Tay. The character was played in the original series by veteran actor Lim Kay Tong. Growing Up was a family drama about the trials and tribulations of the Tay family spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. Seow's role as Gary earned him the Best Newcomer accolade at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. Seow, who starred in all six seasons of Growing Up, left Mediacorp in 2007. Growing Up also starred Wee Soon Hui as Mrs Tay, Irin Gan as the wilful and fashionable elder daughter Vicky, and Steven Lim as the intellectual younger son David. The youngest sibling Tammy was first played by local actress Fann Wong's younger sister Fann Woon Jing and then Quek Sue-shan, before the role went to Jamie Yeo. Seow spoke fondly of his Growing Up character in a report in The Straits Times in 2015. "Gary is very close to my heart. I feel that everyone has a Gary in them," he said. "Have we not been rebellious before? Was there not a time when your parents asked you what time you were coming home and you ignored them? I guess that's why people can relate to the role."

Former Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer, says dad inspired his career change
Former Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer, says dad inspired his career change

CNA

time3 days ago

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  • CNA

Former Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer, says dad inspired his career change

Anyone who watched the iconic '90s local drama Growing Up will remember Andrew Seow as the pai kia (delinquent) oldest son, Gary Tay. Fast forward a couple of decades, and the 55-year-old is now an auxiliary police officer with security firm Aetos. Growing Up lasted for six seasons from 1996 to 2001. And before anyone starts with the security guard uncle jokes, don't. Auxiliary officers are trained professionals with the same powers, protection, and immunity as regular cops and are licensed to carry firearms. In a video posted on Instagram by content creator Zaki Hussein, Seow shared that it was his dad who nudged him in this direction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zaki Hussain (@zakiv4) 'My dad used to be an auxiliary police officer back in the British days,' said Seow. 'When he asked me, 'Why don't you do something meaningful in your life?', I said, 'Okay, let me try.'" When he got the interview, his dad even drove him all the way from Marine Parade to Jurong, where Aetos was headquartered. 'I've never seen him so excited,' recalled Seow. When Zaki asked if Seow missed acting, he gave a coy smile and said, 'I miss my fans. And for my fans out there, since you have been waiting, I've got a surprise for you.' Looks like there might be a chance to see Seow on screen soon. For his role in Growing Up, Seow won a Best Newcomer Award at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. He also won Best Supporting Actor at the Star Awards 2004 for his role as Tang Tang in Man At Forty. This story was originally published in 8Days.

Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer
Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer

Straits Times

time4 days ago

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  • Straits Times

Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SINGAPORE – Do not be surprised if you see Andrew Seow on duty in uniform. The former actor is best known for his role as rebellious elder son Gary in the Channel 5 period drama Growing Up (1996 to 2001). He is now working as an auxiliary police officer with security firm Aetos. Content creator Zaki Hussain shared a video in partnership with Aetos on Instagram on July 2, in which he asked Seow how he went into the security sector. 'My dad used to be an auxiliary police officer back in the British days,' Seow said. 'When he asked me: 'Why don't you do something meaningful with your life?', I said: 'Okay, let me try.' I got the interview.' The 55-year-old said his father drove him all the way from Marine Parade to Jurong, where Aetos is headquartered, on the day he told his father he was going for the interview. 'I had never seen him so excited,' Seow said, recalling that his father wished him all the best before he went for the interview. Zaki asked Seow if he missed acting. 'I miss my fans,' he said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Singapore Man to be charged after he allegedly damaged PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day Singapore Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations Asia 4 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali Singapore Electrician who bit off part of coworker's ear during fight gets 6 months' jail Singapore $1.46b nickel-trading scam: Ng Yu Zhi's bid for bail midway through trial denied by High Court Asia Thai opposition to hold off on no-confidence vote against government Business Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield tumbles from 2% to 1.85% They re-enacted a scene from Growing Up, where Seow, in uniform, reprised his role as Gary, while Zaki played Gary's father Mr Tay. The character was played in the original series by veteran actor Lim Kay Tong. Growing Up was a family drama about the trials and tribulations of the Tay family spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. Seow's role as Gary earned him the Best Newcomer accolade at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. Seow, who starred in all six seasons of Growing Up, left Mediacorp in 2007. Growing Up also starred Wee Soon Hui as Mrs Tay, Irin Gan as the wilful and fashionable elder daughter Vicky, and Steven Lim as the intellectual younger son David. The youngest sibling Tammy was first played by local actress Fann Wong's younger sister Fann Woon Jing and then Quek Sue-shan before the role went to Jamie Yeo. Seow spoke fondly of his Growing Up character in a report in The Straits Times in 2015. 'Gary is very close to my heart. I feel that everyone has a Gary in them,' he said. 'Have we not been rebellious before? Was there not a time when your parents asked you what time you were coming home and you ignored them? I guess that's why people can relate to the role.'

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