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CNA
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Actor and radio DJ Marcus Chin was worried he might have heart attack during Star Awards Top 10 win
When veteran actor and radio DJ Marcus Chin went on stage to accept his fifth Top 10 Most Popular Award at the Star Awards Sunday night (Jul 6), we couldn't help but notice he looked a little pale. It turns out the 71-year-old had been experiencing heart palpitations moments before his name was announced. Having suffered a heart attack in October last year, Chin admitted he was 'scared' about what might happen. 'The first name called out wasn't mine, neither was the second, third… so my heart beat [sic] very fast and I felt discomfort and a lot of pressure,' he told backstage. He was the seventh actor to be announced. 'Even when I was standing on stage, my heart was still beating very fast. It only calmed down after I gave my speech and sat down,' he shared. Chin noted that he never used to feel this way during past wins, but big events like awards shows and performances now trigger stress for him. Just a week ago, Chin sparked health concerns when his gums bled when he was giving a speech during the Resilient Hearts 2025 charity show. The bleeding was a side effect of his heart medication. 'So if I win again next year, please call my name first,' he joked. As for what was going through his mind on stage? 'I was worried I would forget my acceptance speech. I spoke more quickly this time 'cos I was worried I would run out of time and miss out on my punchline – thanking the two women in my life: [Mediacorp] CEO and the woman who has been [supporting] me, my girlfriend May,' he laughed. 'We live together, and she is the one looking after me. Not that she wants to stick to me all the time, but she is worried that something will happen to me, so she is always by my side.'
The Star
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor Marcus Chin bleeds in mouth during live broadcast of charity show
Photo: Marcus Chin/Facebook Singaporean actor-host-DJ Marcus Chin (pic) shocked some viewers after he was seen bleeding in the mouth during a live charity show on June 29. The 71-year-old, who had a heart attack in October 2024, was the opening speaker of the Resilient Hearts: Singapore Heart Foundation 55th Anniversary Charity Show 2025. Blood was seen on his teeth and at the corners of his mouth while he was delivering his speech. Chin, who underwent two operations after the heart attack, said in an interview on June 30 that he had been taking two antiplatelet drugs since the heart surgery. He told Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao that he believed the bleeding was a side effect of the drugs. 'After taking the medicine, my gums would bleed from time to time, sometimes once or twice a week, especially when I am under a lot of pressure,' he said. 'I was the first one to appear at the beginning of the live show and had to memorise the script, so I felt a little stressed.' He said he realised he had bled only after he was asked about it by his relatives, friends and colleagues. 'We had rehearsals for two days before the show and everything was fine, but it happened during the live broadcast, which really annoyed me,' he added. Chin praised the cameraman for reacting swiftly after blood was seen in his mouth. 'The camera was supposed to take a close-up of my face, but the lens was quickly pulled away after blood was seen,' he said. Chin said that his attending cardiologist has advised him to seek treatment from a dentist to alleviate the situation. In addition to bleeding gums, his teeth also feel sore from time to time after he takes the medicine. 'It is now very tough for me to sing,' he said. 'It is difficult to sing high notes, especially when my gums are sore.' Chin said he has always been very careful with his diet, but added that he has no time to exercise due to his work schedule. He is a co-host on Love 972's radio programme The Breakfast Quartet, which has been nominated for Best Radio Programme at the Star Awards 2025 on July 6. He is also a nominee for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes. 'Before I was hospitalised for the heart attack, I controlled my diet, such as by eating durians occasionally and char kway teow only once in a long while,' he said. 'I'm also the type of patient who takes his medication regularly.' Chin said he would focus on looking after his health while pursuing his career in the future. 'I just suffered a heart attack less than one year ago,' he said. 'Maybe I really need to slow down, relax and not be too busy.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Actor-host Marcus Chin bleeds in mouth during live broadcast of charity show
Marcus Chin was seen bleeding in the mouth during a live charity show on June 29. PHOTO: ENTERTAINMENT - MEDIACORP/YOUTUBE SINGAPORE – Local veteran actor-host-DJ Marcus Chin shocked some viewers after he was seen bleeding in the mouth during a live charity show on June 29. The 71-year-old, who had a heart attack in October 2024, was the opening speaker of the Singapore Heart Foundation 55th anniversary Charity Show: Resilient Hearts 2025. However, blood was seen on his teeth and at the corners of his mouth while he was delivering his speech. Chin, who underwent two operations after the heart attack, said in an interview on June 30 that he had been taking two antiplatelet drugs since the heart surgery. He told Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao that he believed the bleeding was a side effect of the drugs. 'After taking the medicine, my gums would bleed from time to time, sometimes once or twice a week, especially when I was under a lot of pressure,' he said. 'I was the first one to appear at the beginning of the live show and had to memorise the script, so I felt a little stressed.' Chin said he realised he had bled only after he was asked about it by his relatives, friends and colleagues. 'We had rehearsals for two days before the show and everything was fine, but it happened during the live broadcast, which really annoyed me,' he said. Chin praised the cameraman for reacting swiftly after blood was seen in his mouth. 'The camera was supposed to take a close-up of my face, but the lens was quickly pulled away after blood was seen,' he said. Marcus Chin had a heart attack in October 2024 and underwent two operations. PHOTO: KING KONG MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Chin said that his attending cardiologist advised him to seek treatment from a dentist to alleviate the situation. In addition to bleeding gums, his teeth would feel sore from time to time after taking the medicine. 'It is now very tough for me to sing,' he said. 'It is difficult to sing high notes, especially when my gums are sore.' Chin said that he has always been very careful with his diet, but added that he has no time to exercise due to his work schedule. He is a co-host on Love 972's radio programme The Breakfast Quartet, which has been nominated for Best Radio Programme at the Star Awards 2025 on July 6. He is also a nominee for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes. 'Before I was hospitalised for the heart attack, I controlled my diet, such as by eating durian occasionally and char kway teow only once in a long while,' he said. 'I'm also the type of patient who takes his medication regularly.' Chin said he would focus on looking after his health while pursuing his career in the future. 'I just suffered a heart attack less than one year ago,' he said. 'Maybe I really need to slow down, relax and not be too busy.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
