Liu Lingling (Singaporean Host)
Liu Lingling (born 1963) is a Singaporean host and singer who has been active in the getai scene for more than five decades. As an actress, she has appeared in multiple Mediacorp drama series and local films. Early life and career Liu's parents are from Malaysia. They registered their marriage in Singapore and Liu was born in Singapore. Spending her childhood years in Malaysia, Liu came back to Singapore when she was six for her primary school education. Liu has a younger sister, Angie, who is a getai singer. Liu began singing on the getai stage when she was six, earning around fifty cents to one dollar per show at that point in time. Soon after, due to the authorities banning young children under 12 from performing, Liu halted her getai performances for a few years until she was 12. Liu's father, who used to be an instructor coaching Chinese opera performers, trained Liu vigoriously where Liu would wake up at 5am daily for vocal training, followed by cardio exercises before ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in Eng ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fix My Life
''Fix My Life'' () is a 2023 Singaporean drama series starring James Seah and Hong Ling. The series was broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 8 on weeknights 9pm from 15 February 2023 to 14 March 2023. Synopsis Yuan Manying, a young woman who holds multiple part-time jobs at the same time, meets disparate Fan Shede while working as a journalist for a publication. Together they start a business to help clients declutter their home by disposing of obsolete items. Cast * James Seah as Fan Shede ** Huang Shirui as young Fan Shede * Hong Ling as Yuan Manying * Peter Yu as Liu Shirong * Dawn Yeoh as Jieru * Cavin Soh as Lee Qihuan * Kayly Loh as He Yilan * Desmond Ng as Fang Like * Jasmine Sim as Luna * Nick Teo as Zhou Andao * Cynthia Koh as Ma Lulu * Liu Lingling as Aunt Hong * Zhai Siming as Weng Jianhao * Seow Sin Nee as Jingwen * Aileen Tan as Aunt Ling * Chen Xi as Zicheng * Michelle Wong as Huiyun * Zhang Yaodong as Yang Feifan * Chew Chor Meng as Feng Sheng * Lina Ng as Manying' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bring Back The Dead
''Bring Back the Dead'' () is a 2015 Singapore horror film written and directed by Lee Thean-jeen. It stars Jesseca Liu as a grieving mother who seeks to return her dead child to life through supernatural means. It was released theatrically in Singapore on January 8, 2015, and grossed US$284,876. Plot Overcome with grief after the death of her son, Jia En turns to a medium, Madam Seetoh, who promises she can help return the boy's soul. Cast * Jesseca Liu as Jia En * Jacko Chiang * Liu Lingling as Madam Seetoh * Shawn Tan as XiaoLe * Timothy Law as Tam Production Writer-director Lee was attracted to the original short story, which he adapted, because of its emotional depth. Lee said casting for the film was difficult, as he had trouble finding an actress in her 30s who was both comfortable with horror and playing a mother. Liu, who was cast as the mother, said the role was her "most challenging to date", as she had to play a range of emotions without having been a moth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Filial Party
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Filial may refer to: * Filial church, a Roman Catholic church to which is annexed the cure of souls, but which remains dependent on another church * Filial piety, one of the virtues in Confucian thought * Filial hybrids, used in genetics (written as F1, F2, etc.) See also * Filiation Filiation is the legal term for the recognized legal status of the relationship between family members, or more specifically the legal relationship between parent and child. As described by the Government of Quebec: Filiation is the relationship ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Everybody's Business (2013 Film)
''Everybody's Business'' (), is a 2013 Singaporean comedy film directed by Lee Thean-jeen. The film centres around public hygiene and cleanliness in toilets. Plot John Lu is a hygiene officer for the newly-created Minister of Toilets, headed by Kumari Kuppusamy. He and his boss Winston Li need to get to the bottom of a toilet hygiene problem that has caused 50 Singaporeans to get food poisoning. Cast * Gurmit Singh as John Lu * Mark Lee as Winston Li * Kumar as Kumari Kuppusamy * Wang Lei as Mr. Wong * Liu Ling Ling as Mrs. Wong Release The film was released in theatres on 5 December 2013. Reception Charlene Chua of ''The New Paper'' gave the film three stars out of five. Yip Wai Yee of ''The Straits Times ''The Straits Times'' is an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in Singapore and currently owned by SPH Media Trust (previously Singapore Press Holdings). ''The Sunday Times'' is its Sunday edition. The newspaper was establish ...'' gave the film on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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My Dog Dou Dou
''My Dog Dou Dou'' (), is a 2012 Singaporean drama comedy film directed by Ng Say Yong. Plot A boy, Xing, takes a stray dog home one day. His pet hating father Meng initially disapproves of this, until he realises that the dog can predict lottery numbers. Cast * Ivan Lo Kai Jun as Xing * Wang Shih-hsien as Meng * Henry Thia * Liu Ling Ling * Cathryn Lee * Alvin Wong * Tommy Kuan Release The film released in theatres on 20 September 2012. Reception Lin Mingwen of ''My Paper'' rated the film three stars out of five. Li Yiyun of ''Lianhe Zaobao'' rated the film three stars out of five for entertainment and two-and-a-half stars for art. Yip Wai Yee of ''The Straits Times ''The Straits Times'' is an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in Singapore and currently owned by SPH Media Trust (previously Singapore Press Holdings). ''The Sunday Times'' is its Sunday edition. The newspaper was established ...'' rated the film two stars out of five, criticising the inco ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Homecoming (2011 Film)
''Homecoming'' (), is a 2011 Singaporean and Malaysian comedy film directed by Lee Thean-jeen. It was Lee's debut feature film. Plot Ah Meng and his mother, Karen Neo, travel to Kuala Lumpur for a Chinese New Year reunion dinner. Newly-wed couple Boon and Jamie aim to head off to Bali right after their family's reunion dinner, which cannot begin until all of the guests arrive. Chef Daniel Koh neglects his daughter Mindy as he prepares dishes for customers. When his fiery temper results in the resignation of several assistant chefs, he requires the help of restaurant manager Fei Fei. Cast * Ah Niu as Ah Meng * Jack Neo as Karen Neo * Mark Lee as Daniel Koh * Huang Wenhong as Boon * Rebecca Lim as Jamie * Koe Yeet as Mindy * Jacelyn Tay as Fei Fei * Afdlin Shauki as taxi driver Release It released in theatres in Singapore on 3 February 2011, the first day of Chinese New Year. Reception Yong Shu Hoong of ''My Paper'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing "Of course, a l ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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12 Lotus
''12 Lotus'' ( zh, 十二莲花) is a 2008 Singaporean musical drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, starring Qi Yuwu, Liu Lingling and Mindee Ong. The film was released in theatres on 14 August 2008 and was screened at the 13th Busan International Film Festival in October 2008. The film performed poorly at the local box office, grossing against a budget of . Plot Spanning over the 1980s, 1990s till the present day, ''12 Lotus'' tells the story of a singer who is constantly used and abused by the men in her life, against the backdrop of a string of melancholic Hokkien songs. Cast Main and supporting * Qi Yuwu as Ah Long / Long 2 * Liu Lingling as Older Liu Lianhua * Mindee Ong as Liu Lianhua * Huang Yiliang as Lianhua's father * Hao Hao as Adult Xiao Feixia * Li Bao En as Liu Lianhua (kid) * Damus Lim as Xiao Feixia (kid) * Aaron Tan as Young gambler / Ah Long's accomplice * Yeo Yann Yann as Long 2's girlfriend * Guo Min as Xiao Feixia's mother * Auntie Fen as Oper ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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881 (film)
''881'' is a 2007 Singaporean musical-comedy-drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore Getai scene. It is the second Singaporean film that has been released in Japan. By September 13, 2007, the film had grossed over S$3 million, making it the top grossing Asian film in Singapore in 2007. It was screened at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, and was in competition at the 2007 World Film Festival of Bangkok. The film was also accepted as Singapore's selection for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film was submitted to the 44th Golden Horse Awards by Mediacorp, and received a nomination for best makeup and costume design. Plot Guan Yin (Qi Yuwu) narrated how the Papaya Sisters were born in 1982: Big Papaya ( Yeo Yann-Yann) did well in school, while Small Papaya (Mindee Ong) struggled with life and would die of cancer at age 25. One fateful day during the Ghost Festival they began their career as a Getai duo after watchi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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I Not Stupid Too
''I Not Stupid Too'' () is a 2006 Singaporean satirical comedy film and the sequel to the 2002 film, ''I Not Stupid''. A satirical comedy, ''I Not Stupid Too'' portrays the lives, struggles and adventures of three Singaporean youths—8-year-old Jerry, his 15-year-old brother Tom and their 15-year-old friend Chengcai—who have a strained relationship with their parents. The film explores the issue of poor parent-child communication. The director and screenwriter, Jack Neo, was inspired to make the film by a book about appreciation education. The movie was produced by MediaCorp Raintree Pictures on a budget of S$1.5 million. It stars Ashley Leong, Shawn Lee, Joshua Ang, Xiang Yun, Jack Neo and Huang Yiliang. Filming took place at several Singaporean schools in June 2005. ''I Not Stupid Too'' was released in cinemas on 26 January 2006, and earned over S$4 million in total. The film became the second-highest grossing Singaporean film in history, with only ''Money No Enough'' gross ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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That One No Enough
''That One No Enough'' (), is a 1999 Singaporean romance comedy film directed by Jack Neo. The film was Neo's directorial debut, not counting Hitman in the City which was directed for the direct-to-VCD market. Plot Businessman Hong Hao Ren is a devoted husband, while his ambitious wife, Chow Min Hui, focuses on advancing her career than their relationship. He eventually gets romantically interested with her secretary, Jenny. Married used-car-salesman Zhu Guo Rong is romantically interested in a karaoke hostess. However, a neighbour spots him with the hostess. Provision-shop assistant Lim Ah Kun falls in love with Chen Hui Yu, the daughter of his boss. Cast * Jack Neo as Hong Hao Ren * Mark Lee as Zhu Guo Rong * Henry Thia as Lim Ah Kun * Hong Huifang as Chow Min Hui * Patricia Mok as Chen Hui Yu * John Cheng * Yan Ni as Jenny * Yoo Ah Min as Hao Ren's mother * Tan Kheng Hua * Justina Low as Chan Huay Release The movie was released in theatres in Singapore and Malaysia on 13 M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Money No Enough
''Money No Enough'' () is a 1998 Singaporean comedy film about three friends with financial problems who start a car polishing business together. Original story by J P Tan and written by Jack Neo, directed by Tay Teck Lock and produced by JSP Films, the movie stars Neo, Mark Lee and Henry Thia. It was released in cinemas on 7 May 1998. ''Money No Enough'' received mixed reviews from critics, but earned over S$5.8 million and was the all-time highest-grossing Singaporean film until 2012. Its success helped revive the Singaporean film industry and pave the way for the emergence of other Singaporean cultural phenomena. It was followed by a sequel, ''Money No Enough 2'', which also stars Neo, Lee, and Thia, but has a new story that is not connected to the original, although Thia's character is also named Hui. Plot The plot revolves around the lives of three close friends: Keong (Jack Neo), a spendthrift white-collar worker, Ong ( Mark Lee), a general contractor, and Hui (Henry Th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |