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AsiaOne
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'He asked why I was so selfish': Kym Ng recalls emotional conversation with husband about afterlife plans, Entertainment News
Death and afterlife planning is not something that everyone finds easy to deal with — and of course it takes time to say goodbye to your loved ones when they have died. In a recent interview with AsiaOne to promote her new drama Where The Heart Belongs, local veteran actress-host Kym Ng recalled an emotional conversation she had with her husband about their afterlife plans. The 58-year-old said: "I have a very 'loud' job which makes people know me (well), but as a person, I'm not very high profile. Which is why I feel that when I die, I don't need to hold a funeral wake and let everyone know that I have passed away." Kym also mentioned to her husband that "people should come and see me when I'm still alive and beautiful but not see me when I'm dead". In response, she recounted her husband telling her: "Why are you so selfish? Even after you've passed away, you should give me time and consider my feelings too. A five-day funeral might not matter to you, but it makes a difference to me." The couple married in 2009 and do not have children. His identity has not been revealed as well. Kym's perspective of afterlife planning changed when she heard her husband's response — realising that the funeral is for the living, not for the dead, as the people around her need time to say their final goodbyes too. "It's heartbreaking for your loved ones when you pass away suddenly and you don't want anyone to know. At least when the body is still there — in the coffin — they have some time to get themselves ready (to bid farewell)." Filming quarrel scene in new drama Kym plays Zhong Yilian in Where The Heart Belongs, who is the fourth adopted mother of Situ Ziyang (Romeo Tan). Set in a fictional world, this drama focuses on Singapore's futuristic plans, where society has entered a super-ageing phase. As the number of elderly people living alone rises, young people begin adopting the elderly. While the drama explores the sombre theme of an ageing population, the filming process had its lighter moments too. When asked if there were any interesting experiences during filming, Kym shared about a quarrel scene with another character in which some strands of her hair were really pulled out. "The scene was quite hysterical and fun to film as we often see similar fights in Korean dramas or between aunties. So, we styled the scene this way, and it turned out to be quite successful," Kym shared. As the interview returned to the drama's theme, the mood shifted, and Kym ended on an emotional note. "I hope the drama will remind people to be more loving and caring towards the elderly and make them be aware of the need to pay more attention to older folks," she said. Where The Heart Belongs, which also stars Denise Camillia Tan, Zhu Houren, Xiang Yun and Yao Wenlong, is available on demand for free on Mewatch from July 28. It will also premiere on Channel 8 on July 31, airing weekdays at 9pm. [[nid:720169]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street's Kym Marsh teams up with soap icon for new Channel 5 drama
Jackie Woodburne, Susan Kennedy on recently-cancelled soap Neighbours, will star alongside Kym Marsh who has confirmed a second big career boost in a matter of weeks Kym Marsh will link up with Neighbours legend Jackie Woodburne for an exciting new Channel 5 drama. The soap great, Susan Kennedy on the long-running Australian show, will join former Coronation Street star Kym in Imposter, which will be produced by Fremantle Australia for Channel 5. The pair will be on screen together and a preview for the new programme teased what's ahead. It read: "A splashy seaside hotel becomes the centre of a bitter family dispute as matriarch Helen refuses to sell, despite pressure from her three adult children. But Helen is hiding a secret: a daughter she gave up for adoption decades ago. When Amanda suddenly appears, Helen welcomes her with open arms— but is Amanda who she says she is? "The lucrative hotel is the ultimate prize and a twisted scheme soon spirals into betrayal and ultimately, murder. The series is set to begin production in Victoria, Australia, this Summer. The series is set to begin production in Victoria, Australia this Summer." Channel 5 have yet to confirm when the show will air. It is a second big career boost for Kym, who was earlier this month announced in the cast of brand-new stage play, Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller. The world premiere stage production, written by author, journalist and broadcaster, Rebecca Reid, will embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026. Kym said: "I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant, brand new and thrilling play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I'd be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. Get ready to be thrilled, shocked and entertained and watch out for those stiletto heels." Neighbours was axed for a second time earlier this year, with the news coming just two years after it had been initially cancelled on Channel 5 'Everyone's got an idea of how they would like the show to end, but that [the previous] finale was written and everyone gave it 100% because we all thought: 'This is it,'' Jackie told TV Tonight after the news. 'This was our opportunity to honour the show and take it out with a bang. 'But I don't think you can do that twice. It wouldn't have the same impact. I have no doubt that [producers] will come up with a heartfelt, authentic, beautiful farewell. Everybody's, once again, just focused on making sure that we give it our all… But it does feel different this time. 'The vibe last time, there was such an energy of, 'Of course, they'll keep us. Someone's got to rescue us!'... This time, I think because we've been through it before, you only have one 'first time', don't you? So there wasn't the same level of anxiety, fear and heartbreak.'
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USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Swiss Open Gstaad: Passaro [131st] vs. Kym [154th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In a match slated for Thursday, Jerome Kym (No. 154 in rankings) will meet Francesco Passaro (No. 131) in the Round of 16 at the Swiss Open Gstaad. Passaro is the favorite (-155) to get to the quarterfinals compared to the underdog Kym (+120). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 10:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Francesco Passaro vs. Jerome Kym matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Passaro vs. Kym Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Passaro has a 60.8% to win. Passaro vs. Kym Betting Odds Passaro vs. Kym matchup performance & stats
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Swiss Open Gstaad: Kym [154th] vs. Hemery [171st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Round of 32 at the Swiss Open Gstaad on Tuesday, Jerome Kym (ranked No. 154) faces Calvin Hemery (No. 171). Kym is favored (-210) to get to the Round of 16 compared to the underdog Hemery (+160). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 2:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jerome Kym vs. Calvin Hemery matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Kym vs. Hemery Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Kym has a 67.7% to win. Kym vs. Hemery Betting Odds Kym vs. Hemery matchup performance & stats
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC Escape to the Country star's tragic cause of death revealed after going on show in search for ‘dream new life'
The star appeared on a 2021 episode of the show TRAGIC LOSS BBC Escape to the Country star's tragic cause of death revealed after going on show in search for 'dream new life' A WOMAN who featured on the BBC show Escape to the Country tragically died while undergoing a procedure in hospital, an inquest has heard. Emma Izzard, 53, was rushed to hospital on November 19 last year - after she had started to vomit blood - and died the following day after going into cardiac arrest while undergoing a gastroscopy. Advertisement 2 Emma Izzard, 53, suffered from alcoholism before her tragic death last year, an inquest has heard Credit: Facebook 2 She appeared on a 2021 episode of Escape to the Country with her partner at the time Kym Lofthouse Credit: BBC The star had previously appeared on an episode of the iconic BBC show in 2021 with her partner at the time Kym Lofthouse in the hopes of the pair finding a "new perfect life". An inquest into her death - held at Norfolk Coroner's Court this week - also heard how the 53-year-old died after struggling with alcoholism. Emma and Kym lived together in Luton, Bedfordshire, and were hoping to start a dream life in Norfolk when they signed up to the show. Aided by Escape to the Country host Ginny Buckley, the pair set out to try to find their perfect home, having picked Norfolk for its "clean air" and "slower place of life". Advertisement Read More on Showbiz GREGG'S HEART SCARE Gregg Wallace treated for 'heart attack' after misconduct probe stress Eventually, they moved to North Walsham in the county and despite later parting ways, the pair remained friends. At the inquest into Emma's death this week, Kym told the hearing how her former partner's alcohol consumption rose in July 2022 after her mum fell ill. The Eastern Daily Press reported that Kim also told the inquest Emma was fearful she was going to lose her mum. She added: "After six months of secret drinking, she wanted to stop but couldn't get the help required quickly enough and began drinking again." Advertisement Despite undergoing several stints in rehab, relapses caused her drinking "to become heavier". Kym continued: "Emma did not want to drink but it had taken a strong hold of her." Former TOTP presenter, 52, admits 'I need to stop drinking' after cancer battle Emma was rushed to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital by ambulance on November 19, 2024, after she had begun to vomit blood. Tragically, Emma died after going into cardiac arrest while undergoing a gastroscopy in the operating theatre. Advertisement At the inquest, her cause of death was given as an oesophageal and variceal bleed, with alcohol-related liver disease. The hearing was also told that Emma's dad - who died when she was just a teenager - had struggled with alcoholism himself. Coroner Johanna Thompson concluded that Emma's death was alcohol related. She said the 53-year-old had a "history of excess alcohol consumption", adding she had been suffering from alcohol-related liver disease. Advertisement The coroner said Emma presented with symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawl at the hospital, stating that the treatment undertaken sadly could not have saved her life.
