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The Bridge (2018 TV Series)
''The Bridge'' is a Malaysian-Singaporean crime drama television series aired on HBO Asia, and starring Rebecca Lim and Bront Palarae. The series was inspired by the Danish-Swedish series, '' Broen/Bron''. Plot The series takes place on the border of Malaysia and Singapore. Its centerpiece is the bridge on the border where a female corpse was discovered. The Malaysian Investigator is Detective Megat Jamil, the Singaporean is Detective Serena Teo. Together they investigate a series of crimes that are well prepared, skillfully executed and contain a "message" to society on the subject of social injustice. Cast Main * Bront Palarae as Megat Jamil * Rebecca Lim as Serena Teo * Ario Bayu as Heriyanto Salim (season 2) Recurring * Adrian Pang as Lim Boon Teck (seasons 1–2) * as Maria Othman (seasons 1–2) * as Erin Tajuddin (seasons 1–2) * as Yusof Iskandar (seasons 1–2) * as Nabil / Adam (season 1) * Dia Farhana as Mia (season 1) * Syed Muhammad Husayn as Imran (season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Fiction
Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a crime, often a murder. It is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as historical fiction or science fiction, but the boundaries are indistinct. Crime fiction has multiple subgenres, including detective fiction (such as the whodunit), courtroom drama, hard-boiled fiction, and legal thrillers. Most crime drama focuses on crime investigation and does not feature the courtroom. Suspense and mystery are key elements that are nearly ubiquitous to the genre. History The '' One Thousand and One Nights'' (''Arabian Nights'') contains the earliest known examples of crime fiction. One example of a story of this genre is the medieval Arabic tale of "The Three Apples", one of the tales narrated by Scheherazade in the ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South China Morning Post
The ''South China Morning Post'' (''SCMP''), with its Sunday edition, the ''Sunday Morning Post'', is a Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper owned by Alibaba Group. Founded in 1903 by Tse Tsan-tai and Alfred Cunningham, it has remained Hong Kong's newspaper of record since British colonial rule. Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam succeeded Wang Xiangwei in 2016. The ''SCMP'' prints paper editions in Hong Kong and operates an online news website. The newspaper's circulation has been relatively stable for years—the average daily circulation stood at 100,000 in 2016. In a 2019 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the ''SCMP'' was regarded relatively as the most credible paid newspaper in Hong Kong. The ''SCMP'' was owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation from 1986 until it was acquired by Malaysian real estate tycoon Robert Kuok in 1993. On 5 April 2016, Alibaba Group acquired the media properties of the SCMP Group, including the ''SCMP''. In January 2017, former D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Teo
Pete Teo (, born 26 December 1972), is a multiple award winning Malaysia, Malaysian singer songwriter, film composer and filmmaker as well as a sought-after actor in what has become known as 'New Wave Malaysian Cinema'. His work is associated with non-partisan reform politics in Malaysia – in particular, using new media resources to promote wider democratic participation, press freedom, and racial unity. Teo's work has been featured on the BBC, CNN, Korean Broadcasting System, KBS, NHK, as well as numerous international film festivals and arts events. He has made some of the most watched viral videos in Malaysia. Life and career Teo was born in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. He began his career with two albums as a member of the cult Hong Kong indie duo "Mid-Century" 「中葉」. He subsequently released two solo albums – ''Rustic Living for Urbanites'' (2003 / produced by Ronan Chris Murphy) and ''Television'' (2006 / produced by Nick Lee & Pete Teo) on his own label Redbag M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Marco
Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series ''La Vendetta (TV series), La Vendetta'' and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, who appeared in ''Sabel (TV series), Sabel'', ''Honesto (TV series), Honesto'', ''Pasión de Amor (Philippine TV series), Pasión de Amor'' and played Diego Torillo in ''Wildflower (TV series)''. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like ''E-Aji Dip Snax'', ''Downy'' and ''Head & Shoulders''. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Network, GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via ''La Vendetta''. Biography Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, is of German, Italian and Spanish descent from his father's side. He is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whulandary Herman
Whulandary Herman (born 26 June 1987) is an Indonesian actress, television host, model and beauty pageant titleholder and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2013 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant, where she advanced to the semifinals and placed in the Top 16, ending a 7-year drought for Indonesia. She is the second Indonesian and Sumatran to be called as Miss Universe Finalists after Artika Sari Devi who placed for the first time in Miss Universe 2005. Early life Herman was born and raised in Pariaman, West Sumatra and she finished her high school in Padang before moving to Jakarta. In 2007 she decided to move to Jakarta and started a career in modeling, which she also continued her education, studying communication. Herman's step in modeling soared after competing in Wajah Femina 2008. Pageantry 250px, left, Whulandary with Miss Universe 2012 from US, Olivia Culpo at America Cultural Center">Olivia_Culpo.html" ;"title= ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lukman Sardi
Lukman Sardi (born July 14, 1971) is an Indonesian actor of Javanese-Bugis descent. He is the son of Indonesian violinist Idris Sardi and a grandson of Indonesian actress, Hadidjah. Early life and career Lukman Sardi was born on July 14, 1971, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Lukman is a son of the legend violinist musician Idris Sardi and is a grandchild of Mas Sardi. Sardi began career as actor when he played in the 1980s film, ''Anak-Anak Tak Beribu''. Previously, Sardi had starring some films, like ''Kembang-Kembang Plastik'' and ''Pengemis dan Tukang Becak''. But, he only starring as minor role. Personal life In December 2009, Sardi married Pricillia Pullunggono, who is 13 years younger than he is. After married for 6 years, Sardi had three son, named Akiva Dishan Ranu Sardi, Akira Deshawn Yi Obelom Sardi, and Akino Dashan Kaimana Sardi. In June 2015, Sardi started a controversy regarding his conversion from Islam to Christianity. This rumor had occurred when Sardi be to be a te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Manopo
Amanda Gabriella Manopo Lugue (born 6 December 1999), popularly known as Amanda Manopo is an Indonesian- Filipina actress, model, singer, and entrepreneur, born in Jakarta. Filmography Film Web series TV series FTV (Film Television) * ''Anakku Tulang Punggung Keluarga'' * ''Aku Ingin Berbuat Baik'' * ''Berkah Anak Pancingan'' * ''Ayah Jangan Ajarkan Aku Mencuri'' * ''Aku Gamau Suami Seperti Ayahku'' (2015) as Nisa * ''Hidupku Bagaikan Boneka'' (2015) as Icha * ''Hanya Kamu Yang Bisa Selamatkan Anakku'' (2015) as Salma and Salwa * ''Saat Dipertemukan, Saat Itu Kehilangan'' (2015) as Ananda * ''Derita Membawah Berkah'' (2016) as Najwa * ''Ikhlas Hati Untuk Ayah'' * ''Kambing Cantik Jatuh Cinta'' (2016) as Echa * ''Telor Asin Cap Cinta'' (2016) * ''Cinta Mujur Tukang Bajigur'' (2016) * ''Lope Mermaid In Love'' (2016) as Ariel * ''Mama Minta Menantu'' (2017) as Kinar * ''Baby Sitter Metal Pujaanku'' (2017) as Giska * ''Terciduk Cinta Kids Jaman Now'' (2017) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chacko Vadaketh
Chacko Vadaketh (born 1963 in Kerala, India) is a Malaysian actor, emcee and voice over artist, formerly a litigation lawyer who is part of the Malayali/Keralan Syrian Christian community. He is based in Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles. Recent credits include narrator for the Nat Geo/History Channel Asia series Road to Nationhood (2016-2018), host for the Royal Gala for The Prince of Wales in Kuala Lumpur (2017), Coach Tharman in Anak Merdeka (ASTRO 2017), King Bimbisara in Amrapali Singapore (2017), Co-Star in BBC One series Our Girl (2018), Guest Star in Cinemax UK/US series Strike Back (2019), The Bridge (HBO Asia, viu, 2018). Chacko was Sabo Singh in Singapore for all three seasons of sitcom Mr Kiasu (2002): nominated for Best Comedy, Asian Television Awards and played the villain Sarkar opposite Antonio Sabàto Jr. in the movie Princess of Mars (2009). In August 2023, he was appointed to a two-year term on the Board of the Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keagan Kang
Keagan Kang (born 5 May 1976) is an Australian actor living and working in Singapore. Kang's first professional acting role was in ''Sweat''. Soon after, a theatre director invited him to star in the stage play ''Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead'' in Singapore, and his career grew. Some of Kang's notable stage performances include '' Wit'' by Margaret Edson, Horst in '' Bent'', Mercutio in '' Romeo and Juliet'', and Gideon in '' Fairytaleheart''. His film credits include '' City Sharks'', ''No Through Road'', '' Spoilt'', and '' 2000 AD''. More recently Kang starred in the Australian-Canadian television series '' Stormworld'', and the Australian film '' Woody Island''. Kang also played a leading role in the Singaporean legal drama series, ''Code Of Law'', as the leading criminal defence lawyer Jacob Fernandez. He also appeared in the 2012 Singaporean legal drama series '' The Pupil'' and the 2023 mystery drama series ''Veil A veil is an article of clothing or han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Pang
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Ario Bayu
Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor. Early life and career Born in Jakarta to Javanese parents, Ario Bayu had spent nearly all of his formative years in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, where his father studied and then went into business. He returned to Indonesia in 2004 with the intent to pursue his acting and music ambitions. He studied at the Globe Theatre in London. In his first break through role, Ario Bayu plays a detective in '' Dead Time: Kala'', Indonesia's first tribute to film noir which won rave reviews from critics, directed by Joko Anwar. In 2013, Ario played alongside Hollywood actress Joan Chen in HBO Asia's production ''Serangoon Road''. In ''Java Heat'', Ario plays opposite Kellan Lutz and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke. In '' Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka'', Ario plays the protagonist Sukarno Sukarno). (; born Koesno Sosrodihardjo, ; 6 June 1901 – 21 June 1970) was an Indonesian statesman, orator, revolutionar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysia–Singapore Second Link
The Malaysia–Singapore Second Link ( ms, Laluan Kedua Malaysia–Singapura, zh, 马新第二通道) is a bridge connecting Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. In Singapore, it is officially known as the Tuas Second Link. The bridge was built to reduce the traffic congestion at the Johor–Singapore Causeway and was opened to traffic on 2 January 1998. It was officially opened by Singapore's then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong with Mahathir Mohamad, who was then Prime Minister of Malaysia. The bridge supports a dual-three lane carriageway linking Kampong Ladang at Tanjung Kupang, Johor to Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim at Tuas, Singapore. The total length of the bridge over water is . The actual distance between both checkpoints is approximately . At Malaysian side, the bridge is connected to the Second Link Expressway (Malay: ''Lebuhraya Laluan Kedua Malaysia–Singapura'') E3 also known as ''Linkedua Expressway'', which links from Senai North Interchange Exit 253 at North–South Expressway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
