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Yeo Yann Yann
Yeo Yann Yann (born 20 February 1977) is a Malaysian actress. She has worked in theatre, television, and film. Her credits include ''Singapore Dreaming'', ''Thunderstorm'', '' 881'', ''Ilo Ilo'' and ''Wet Season''. She is a pioneer-graduate of Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI). Besides acting, Yeo also hosts bilingual events and performs for corporate skits and projects. Career Yeo cites her acting mentor (the late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun) as a big part in her career. Film Her role as Mei in the 2009 film, ''Singapore Dreaming ''Singapore Dreaming'' is a 2006 Singaporean drama film. It follows the Loh family, a typical Singaporean working-class family, through their aspirations and dreams for a better and affluent life and the reality that would make it difficult for ...'' garnered rave reviews for her performance. The film won the Montblanc New Screenwriters Award at the 54th San Sebastian International Film Festival, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang (surname)
Yang (; ) is the transcription of a Chinese family name. It is the sixth most common surname in Mainland China. It is the 16th surname on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' text. The Yang clan was founded by Boqiao, son of Duke Wu of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period of the Ji (姬) surname, the surname of the royal family during the Zhou dynasty ) who was enfeoffed in the state of Yang. History The German sociologist Wolfram Eberhard calls Yang the "Monkey Clan", citing the totemistic myth recorded in the ''Soushenji'' and ''Fayuan Zhulin'' that the Yangs living in southwestern Shu (modern Sichuan) were descendants of monkeys. The ''Soushenji'' "reported that in the southwest of Shu there were monkey-like animals whose names were ''jiaguo'' (猳國), ''mahua'' (馬化), or '' jueyuan'' (玃猿). These animals abducted women and sent them back when they became pregnant. If the baby were not accepted, the woman would have to die. Therefore these children were raised and they re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Human (2010 Film)
''Being Human'' (), originally titled ''Being Human Being!'', is a 2010 Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. Plot Natural Beauty branch manager Mai Wei is fired from his job. He sets up a rival company, named the My Way Slimming Centre, with several former Natural Beauty employees, including his wife Zu Er's brother Jie. He soon licenses Dadavianxiaovoo, a herbal slimming drug which contains a banned substance. Cast * Mark Lee as Mai Wei * Yeo Yann Yann as Zu Er * Jeremy Chan as Jie * Tay Yin Yin as Wang Yaoyao * Wang Lei as Wang Yaoyao’s father * NoNo as Chen Xuanyu * Huang Hui as Natural Beauty boss * Huang Tongyao as associate * Zhong Jiayan as slim Wang Yaoyao * Macy Chen as Mrs. Li * Abigail Chay as Dadavianxiaovoo saleswoman * Jack Neo as waiter * Wendy Chong Release The film released in theatres in Singapore on 4 March 2010. Reception Derek Elley of ''Film Business Asia'' rated the film 7 out of 10. Kwok Kar Peng of ''The New Paper'' rated the film 3.5 sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time FM (TV Series)
''Time FM (时光电台)'' is a comedy series produced by Dreamteam Studios and ntv7 in 2011. It stars Adrian Tan, Yeo Yann Yann, Alvin Wong, Jane Ng and Melvin Sia. This 13 episode comedy series started airing on 28 April 2011 every Thursday at 11 pm. Synopsis Time FM is a comedy series about Ke Jun Xiong who can time travel to Time FM in the 1980s. On his first day working as the office boy, he used a toilet which brings him back to 1981. Each episode starts with quote from newspaper during 1981, which is mainly the announcements of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, as the prime minister of Malaysia that year. Viewers are exposed to Mahathir's work during the 1980s, his early years as the prime minister. Cast *Adrian Chen Kai Xuan as Ke Junxiong / Ke Huan *Yeo Yann Yann as Lucky Jie *Alvin Wong as Hua Tai Zhang / Jian Hua Lang *Melvin Sia Melvin Sia defends his acting style as Zhang Jia Ming / Cikgu Cheong *Jane Ng Ming Hui as Huang Wan Jun *Qin Wen Bing as Xia Lei Meng *Ken Tan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Awards
The Golden Awards (金视奖) was an award show presented by ntv7 to recognise excellence in the production and performance of Malaysian Chinese television before the channel's rebranding. The first awards show took place on 25 September 2010 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Putrajaya and was hosted by Malaysian Cheryl Lee and Singaporean Bryan Wong. There are 19 awards which will be presented at the first annual awards show. These awards are divided into three categories, namely Drama, non-Drama and Viewers' Choice. The nominees for this awards show will be assessed by a judging panel consisting of experts within the Malaysian Chinese entertainment industry. All Malaysian Chinese television programmes qualify for nomination. Singapore-based Malaysian actors and actresses contracted to MediaCorp who have acted in co-productions are also eligible. List of ceremonies Awards Drama category Non-drama category Variety News & Current Affairs Viewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefanie Sun
Stefanie Sun (, born 23 July 1978) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter. In 2000, she released her debut album, '' Yan Zi'', which won her a Golden Melody Award for Best New Artist. In 2004, she released her eighth studio album, '' Stefanie'', which won her another Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Female Singer. Having sold more than 30 million records, she achieved popularity in Greater China and among the Chinese-speaking world. Early life and education Sun was born in Singapore on 23 July 1978. She attended Nanyang Primary School, St. Margaret's Secondary School, Raffles Girls' School, Saint Andrew's Junior College, and Nanyang Technological University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree of Marketing in 2000. Singing career Early years and 2000s During university, Sun wrote her first song titled "Someone", which later appeared on her 2002 album, ''Start''. She attended LWS School of Music, and her vocal talent was discovered by her mentor Paul Lee, who later in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Born Chinese (TV Series)
''American Born Chinese'' is an upcoming action comedy television series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. Filming had begun in Los Angeles by February 2022. The series is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2023. Premise Jin Wang, struggling with his school life and home life, meets the new foreign exchange student at his school, leading him to become involved in a battle between Gods of Chinese mythology. Cast and characters * Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin * Ben Wang as Jin Wang * Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang * Chin Han as Simon Wang * Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong * Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong * Jim Liu as Wei-Chen * Sydney Taylor as Amelia * Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang * Poppy Liu as Princess Iron Fan Production Development On October 4, 2021, it was announced that Disney+ had greenlit an adaptation of the Gene Luen Yang graphic novel and ordered it straight to series, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing and Charles Yu and Kelvin Yu writing the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
