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AsiaOne
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat A 31-year-old woman who was suffering from persecutory delusions became frightened that her adoptive father would kick her out of the family's Sengkang flat after her adoptive mother died from cancer... » READ MORE 2. 'How long can I continue to sing for?' JJ Lin diagnosed with heart condition in 2024 JJ Lin has been diagnosed with a heart condition. The 44-year-old Singaporean singer, who is currently on his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour, revealed... » READ MORE 3. 'Wow, who is this girl?' Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh recall first time they met at water park as teens Local actors Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh are no strangers to one another in the entertainment industry, with their first on-screen collaboration dating all the way back to Holland V in 2003 as siblings Mo Yangyang and Mo Yanyan respectively... » READ MORE 4. Joss paper burning allegedly sparks corridor fire in Chai Chee; 7 received medical aid Seven people received medical treatment after a fire broke out at the corridor of a Chai Chee Housing and Development Board (HDB) block... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Backstage at Star Awards 2025: Zhang Zetong was worried about his breath, Pierre Png made us blush with his outfit
At the Star Awards 2025 last Sunday night (Jul 6), you saw actor Christopher Lee go home as the night's biggest winner, witnessed actress Jessica Hsuan make history as the first overseas star to win an acting award, and probably experienced serious FOMO seeing the stars snap selfies with guest presenter Chow Yun Fat. But of course there's more to the show than what you saw on stage. was right there in the thick of things, watching the stars get all dolled up, secretly memorising their acceptance speeches and snacking on guava, all just to get some exclusive backstage gossip for our readers. YVONNE LIM'S RED CARPET DRESS BELONGED TO SOMEONE SPECIAL The 48-year-old actress, who received her All-Time Favourite Artiste award on Sunday night, revealed that her black and white polka-dotted dress belonged to her godmother. "Back in 2014, she told me to wear it if i ever became an All-Time Fave. And at that time, I didn't think it was possible," Lim said with tears in her eyes. DESMOND TAN'S DINNER WAS... SAD Desmond Tan was finishing up his protein bar when we approached him. "One of my friends gave it to me because she knows I'm on a diet for a new show. I'll have to go shirtless for it. That's probably my dinner 'cos I still need some energy for the day," said Tan with a smile. Guess we will be seeing thirst-traps from him again. PIERRE PNG MADE US BLUSH WITH HIS SHORTS The actor drew many glances when he arrived wearing really short shorts. He later told us he had actually come from a Hyrox team lunch, though that doesn't actually explain why his shorts had to be that short. Sadly, he didn't allow us to snap a pic of him in the shorts, but he seemed to really like wearing them and even paired them with the black button-up shirt he would wear on the red carpet. When we told him that he should just strut out in those shorts, he chuckled: 'If I really went out looking like that, the missus (Andrea De Cruz) would ask me not to go home tonight!" JERNELLE OH WAS PUT IN A NAUGHTY CORNER... KIND OF While other celebs milled about the hair and make-up area, Jernelle Oh appeared to be stuck in the corner. The 31-year-old actress, who was already all glammed up by the time arrived at 1pm, said she was told to just wait there for the final touches to be made to her outfit. But the poor girl ended up being cemented to the spot because her dress was too long and hence "cannot move". ZHAI SIMING WAS THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL Mirror, mirror on the wall... Every single time the team looked in Zhai Siming's direction, he was staring into a mirror. When we asked if he had to look at his own reflection whenever he had the chance, he said: "I've lost count [of the number of mirrors I've looked at], but I need to make sure I look good!" ZHANG ZETONG WAS WORRIED ABOUT HIS BREATH We guess The Most Popular Rising Star winner's best pal that evening was a Fisherman's Friend... you know, the mint. "I had Subway for lunch and I did not know there were raw onions in it," he laughed. CARRIE WONG IS LITERALLY TALL GIRL We caught sight of the 1.75m-tall actress, who was probably 1.8m in her heels, towering over everyone who was interviewing her. We overheard someone comment: "Wah look at the height difference between Carrie and [the interviewer]." Wong heard the quip and immediately responded with: "It's okay. Confidence does not come from height." Well, guess that's easy for her to say, right? WE CAUGHT JEREMY CHAN DOING SOMETHING SNEAKY After going around greeting fellow celebs like the social butterfly he is, we espied Jeremy Chan quietly snacking on guava while huddled in the corner of the make-up area. We later found out he was eating secretly because he was told that no food was allowed. Hmm, we could've sworn we saw many people snacking. Joanne Peh was even tucking into her lunch box while getting made up! HUANG SHINAN WAS JUST HAPPY TO BE THERE Is the former Mediacorp actor into vlogging now? That was our first thought when we saw Huang Shinan walking around with his phone in hand, speaking to the camera and occasionally getting a celeb pal to join him for a two-shot. When we caught up with him, Huang said: "I really treasure this moment. It's my first time being involved in this ceremony, and I want to keep [these videos] for the memories." It was 1pm then, and Huang, who was already in his red carpet outfit, told us his call time was supposed to be at 1.30pm. He said he showed up earlier so he could fully immerse himself in the vibe and catch up with old friends. He also said he would find a day to edit the videos, so guess we'll have to stay tuned for the finished product?
CNA
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singapore's Pierre Png, Cynthia Koh and Hong Huifang to star in new Thai co-production thriller
Some of Thailand and Singapore's brightest stars will come together in a new co-production for which filming is currently ongoing in Bangkok and Singapore. Decalcomania is about two women, one a privileged socialite in Singapore and the other a hardened nightclub owner in Bangkok, who discover they are long-lost twins after a car accident causes them to mysteriously switch bodies. Both characters are played by Thai actress Mookda Narinrak. Other stars include Master Of The House's Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi and Mad Unicorn's Thaneth Warakulnukroh, while Singapore is represented by Pierre Png, Cynthia Koh, Hong Huifang, Amy Cheng and new talent Gladys Ng. The show is slated to debut on Thai TV channel ONE31 and the OneD app at the end of the year, as well as on mewatch early next year. Png, no stranger to international productions thanks to his role in Crazy Rich Asians, plays a 'very dedicated policeman' who is hardcore at work but deferential to his wife at home, he told us. The character is determined to take down a wealthy businessman with whom his family has a personal vendetta. Although he knows only a few words of Thai, most of which are unprintable – 'as with every new language, you learn the bad things first, right?' – he appreciates Thai productions such as How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, he said. 'It's the twist – how you assume it's going to go down this way, but along the way, there are a few clever detours.' In addition, 'Thai comedy works for me. It's very cleverly plotted out.' Png feels he's quite similar to his character, not only in terms of being respectful to his wife, but also when it comes to feeling for the marginalised, he said, sharing that he recently took up sign language and also started a movement called SPEAK, standing for Suicide Prevention through Empathy, Awareness and Kindness. 'I feel that not enough is being done to educate or bring awareness to youths who are very troubled in this day and age with the influx of information that is so readily available,' he said. 'I don't have children, but I have many nephews and nieces, and many friends who have children. I made it my goal to use whatever mileage I have to bring attention to these things.' On the professional front, Png was the first and only choice to play the Decalcomania role, said executive producer Michelle Chang of Singapore's Mocha Chai Laboratories, who had brought the story to Thai entertainment giant The One Enterprise, resulting in the collaboration. Chang, together with director Chai Yee Wei and writer Chance Wanlass, who co-created the concept, also brought us the award-winning film Wonderland starring Mark Lee and Peter Yu. 'I wanted Pierre from the get-go,' she said. 'I knew, from his days in Phua Chu Kang, that he could do comedy, and I also know he could do serious drama, because of Zero Calling.' And when showrunner Nipon Pewnen (Thicha, Spare Me Your Mercy) saw Png's audition, he knew they had their guy, she said. 'Pierre has this ability to play that dual personality – tough cop at work, sweet husband at home. Everyone loved his audition.' She was also keen to work with Thai collaborators as productions like Master Of The House and Mad Unicorn convinced her they were 'next-level' creators, she said. Scripting the show, with the contributions of a Thai writing team, involved a lot of time and back-and-forth as scripts were translated from English into Thai and back into English. Once filming commenced, though, crew from both countries instantly got along in spite of not speaking the same language, thanks to 'movie magic', she quipped. The story will resonate with audiences, Pewnen said, because 'rich or poor, everyone has their own problems. Why? If you're begging for what you don't have, it will cost you a lot. The world is very chaotic right now, because we can never get enough wealth, power, everything. But, if you can find satisfaction within yourself, you won't have to fight for anything'. Creatively, he said, it's important to make shows that represent Southeast Asia. 'You see Korean series; you see American series. We have to put Southeast Asian series on the map. Let's make Singapore proud. Let's make Thailand proud. Let's make Southeast Asia proud.'
