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Zhu Xiufeng
Zhu Xiufeng (born Choo Siew Fong in 1943 or 1944) is a Singaporean actress whose acting career spans more than six decades. She has performed on stage, in films and television. She has also worked as a screenwriter, a film company publicity manager, TV and radio play writer and a stage play reviewer. Career Known for portraying creepy elderly women in supernatural shows and for her multiple antagonistic roles on television, Zhu began her career in theatre at the age of 14 when she was in Secondary One and joined the drama group Yingxin Alumni Association in 1959. In the early days of her career, Zhu was a part-time actress at Radio Television Singapore (RTS) and later Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) where she has also written scripts for at least four productions for children at the station. She also lent her voice to radio plays on SBC and Rediffusion, and started out in the latter's Mandarin radio plays in 1959. In 1975, she became a full-time actress for ''Chon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu (surname)
Zhu is the pinyin romanization of five Chinese surnames: 朱, 祝, 竺, 猪 and 諸. The most prominent of the five, Zhu ( 朱), is the 17th name in the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem and was the surname of the Ming dynasty emperors. It is alternatively spelled Chu (primarily in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Gee in the United States & Canada, and Choo (mostly in Singapore and Malaysia). As of 2018, it is the 14th most common surname in the People's Republic of China, with a population of around 18 million.中国最新300大姓排名（2008 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukit Ho Swee (TV Series)
''Bukit Ho Swee'' (河水山) is a Singaporean Chinese language TV series aired in 2002 on Channel 8. With the "kampungs" of Bukit Ho Swee, a prominent Chinese estate notorious for its cramped squatters and gangsters at that time, as a backdrop, the series is set during the 1950s prior to the infamous fire of 1961. Synopsis The story revolves around the tenants who live in Bukit Ho Swee. The tenants engage in petty squabbles with one another frequently and it is only during times of difficulties that some of them realise the strong bonds that have been forged along the way as well as the importance of harmonious living. Cast *Florence Tan as Liao Meiying *Allan Wu as Lin Zaifa *Qi Yuwu as Cai Yongsong *Priscelia Chan as Su Yanfen *Vivian Lai as Wang Qing *Xiang Yun as Liao Meijiao *Chen Tianwen as Feng Sidong *Yang Libing as Xiuzhen jie (Feng Sidong's wife) *Liang Weidong as Zhou laoshi *Carole Lin as Zhou Taitai (Zhou laoshi's wife) *Henry Thia as A Zhu *Pei Xiaoling as A Zhu s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Luck (TV Series)
''Good Luck'' (Chinese: 百岁大吉) is a Lunar New Year drama serial produced by MediaCorp Studios and aired on Channel 8. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. Music call for this series was announced in 2014. Hong Huifang portrays a centenarian who is a matriarch of a 4-generation family in the series; other characters include Chen Shucheng, Chen Liping, Rayson Tan, Romeo Tan, Chris Tong, Kym Ng, Terence Cao, Zhang Zhenhuan, Paige Chua and Aloysius Pang. The series began production in September 2014 and wrapped up its filming in November 2014. It began on 2 February 2015 with a total of 20 episodes. This series is about an estranged family and how they reconcile their conflicts and differences to reunite in time to welcome a new year and celebrate longevity, happiness and wealth. The series is partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. The Series is repeated at 5.30pm on Channel 8 on weekdays. Plot Lin-H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World At Your Feet (TV Series)
World at Your Feet (球在你脚下) is a Singapore MediaCorp Channel 8 television series produced in 2014, which premiered on 14 May 2014. It stars Ha Yu, Tay Ping Hui, Jeanette Aw, Elvin Ng, Zhang Zhenhuan and Yvonne Lim as the main casts of the series. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays. It revolves around the theme of football, as a lead-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup held at Brazil. Plot Mei Renxin ( Ha Yu) is a weirdo who is withdrawn. He does not get along well with people and is very unapproachable. Renxin’s anti-social behaviour is a result of an incident some years ago. His wife fainted on the road but nobody went to her aid. She died tragically and in bitterness after missing the window period to revive her. Renxin was a celebrated football coach well known for his game strategies back then. However, the sudden death of his wife caused him much guilt. He could not forgive himself for neglecting and shortchanging her. Thereafter, he sank into oblivion and kept a distan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Caregivers
''The Caregivers'' (simplified Chinese: Missy 先生) is a nursing and medical show which made its debut on 12 March 2014. It stars Thomas Ong , Tong Bing Yu , Terence Cao , Xiang Yun , Jayley Woo , Bonnie Loo & Tracy Lee as the casts of the series. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. Cast Trivia *Bonnie Loo & Zhou Ying made Cameo Appearances * Edwin Goh 7th Drama Series * Thomas Ong & Tong Bing Yu first on screen couple * Youyi 1st Drama Series * This is the first Medical drama followed by You Can Be an Angel Too & You Can Be an Angel 2 Awards & Nominations Star Awards 2015 See also *List of programmes broadcast by Mediacorp Channel 8 This is a list of Chinese-language television programme broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 8, a television channel in Singapore. The years stated in the list are the years in which the programmes were first aired on the channel. Current programmi ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tumultuous Times
''The Journey: Tumultuous Times'' (Chinese: 信约：动荡的年代, also known as ''Tumultuous Times'') is Chinese language period drama which aired on MediaCorp Channel 8. It is the second of ''The Journey'' trilogy which chronicles the history of Singapore through the eyes of immigrants during the pre-World War II era until contemporary times. It stars young casts with Shaun Chen, Jeanette Aw, Andie Chen, Felicia Chin, Romeo Tan and Chen Hanwei as the main cast of the second instalment. ''The Journey'' will culminate in Singapore's nation building celebrations in 2015 with '' The Journey: Our Homeland'', in time for Singapore's 50th National Day. Plot ''The Journey: Tumultuous Times'' will depict the period of the Japanese Occupation where the adversity only served to strengthen the characters' survival instinct. When the British colonialists returned, stirrings of dissent became more apparent about their right to rule. In this period of uncertainty, there were vastly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Wishes (Singaporean TV Series)
''Three Wishes'' (Chinese: 三个愿望) is a Singaporean family mystery drama produced by production company Wawa Pictures and telecast on MediaCorp Channel 8. The show aired at 9 pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8 am the following day. The drama began production in June 2014 and made its debut on 27 October that year. This serial marked the return of acclaimed veteran actress Huang Biren, who was last seen in ''Mars vs Venus'' in 2007, the fifth Wawa production featuring Thomas Ong, and Apple Hong's 2014 drama series after ''Joys of Life'' in 2012. It is also the fourth Wawa production to be aired on Channel 8 after ''Disclosed'', and the 11th Wawa production overall. Audience reception to the drama has been largely favourable, with the viewership breaking the 1 million mark on its debut episode, a phenomenon rarely seen in local dramas, and was the fourth series at 9 pm after ''Soup of Life'', ''C.L.I.F. 3'' and '' Blessings'' to break the 1 million m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessings (TV Series)
''Blessings'' (Chinese: 祖先保佑) is a time-travelling drama series produced by MediaCorp Studios and aired on MediaCorp Channel 8. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. The series stars Shaun Chen, Chen Hanwei, Yao Wenlong, Yvonne Lim, Jesseca Liu and Sora Ma as the main characters of the series. The series is producer Kwek Leng Soong's final drama series before she left MediaCorp in August 2015. A sequel, ''Blessings 2'' was produced and first aired on 1 October 2018. Plot Set in 1948 during Colonial Singapore and then modern Singapore, this drama pits the traditional way against the modern. The story evolves around a popular traditional pastry shop called ''Xi Ji''. Lian Wending (Shaun Chen), who is the only heir and has a gift in making pastries, is in love with a travelling songstress, Lin Xiaomei (Jesseca Liu), but his father objects to the relationship and arranges for Wending to marry a rich merchant's daughter, Sun Xiul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dream Makers (TV Series)
The Dream Makers () is a 30-episode drama serial that aired on MediaCorp Channel 8 from 24 June 2013 to 2 August 2013. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. It stars Zoe Tay, Chen Liping, Jeanette Aw, Rui En, Qi Yuwu, Chen Hanwei, Rebecca Lim, Shaun Chen, Guo Liang & Desmond Tan for the casts of this series. Plot Zhou Weiyun heads a variety channel. The aloof Weiyun appears distant all the time. Weiyun lives with her demented mother, and younger brother's family. Although Weiyun's mother, Yalian, has severe dementia and doesn't remember who she is, Weiyun is the only one filial to her. Weiyun's brother, Jialong is unable to hold down a job and hides the fact that he is financially dependent on Weiyun from his wife. Weiyun's sister-in-law, Xu Guixiang is a housewife who grouses against Weiyun for staying with them in their already small flat, burdening the family. For Yalian's sake, Weiyun puts up with it for the general good. Luo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Voyage
''The Journey: A Voyage'' () was the first season of MediaCorp Channel 8's nation-building trilogy, ''The Journey''. The season is based on first-generation Chinese immigrants who set foot on the island of Singapore to seek their fortunes and future. It premiered on 25 November 2013 and concluded on 7 January 2014. A total of 31 episodes aired during the period. It stars Li Nanxing, Elvin Ng, Desmond Tan, Jeanette Aw, Joanne Peh, Tong Bing Yu and Pierre Png as the cast of the first installment of the series. Plot Facing the poverty, Chinese Hakka immigrants from Yongding, Fujian left in droves to south-east asia. The boat finally arrives in Nanyang. For no apparent reason, Hong Shi is framed for a robbery-murder case and remanded in prison. Out of desperation, Yazi seeks help with a Nyonya, Zhang Huiniang and her “elder brother” Zhang Dong’en as they work hand in hand to prove Hong Shi's innocence. Dong’en is Zhang Guangda's nephew. His father, Zhang Guangping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rescue 995
''Rescue 995'' is a 20-episode drama serial which debuted on Singapore's free-to-air Chinese language channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in February 2012. It stars Jeanette Aw, Tay Ping Hui, Pierre Png, Yvonne Lim & Ng Hui as the casts of this series. It revolves around the medical industry and the life of paramedics. This drama is sponsored by the Singapore Civil Defence Force, which has the real fire and ambulance vehicles and procedures. There are no nominations for this drama for Star Awards 2013. The theme song for Rescue 995 was sung and performed by Lorraine Tan in 2010 which the album is also known as 我的世界 (My World). Synopsis Some people say that the ambulance paramedic's job is the toughest in having to deal with accident victims or critically ill patients. Paramedics do not draw attention to themselves but carry out their work in quiet efficiency, always at the frontline of life-saving work to re-ignite the light of life for those on the brink of death. The s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With You (Singaporean TV Series)
With You (simplified Chinese: 我在你左右) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Adrian Pang, Chen Hanwei, Rui En, Nat Ho & Chen Shucheng as the casts of the series. It made its debut on 12 May 2010 and ended on 8 June 2010, consisting of 20 episodes. The series was MediaCorp's most highly rated drama of 2010 and focused on the effects the supernatural had on a series of people. Story Owner of a DIY shop, Zhou Wen An is a rough around the edges, yet easy-going man. He gets into a traffic accident with Zhang Yang, who is on his way home to celebrate his father's birthday. Wen An, who has a keen sixth sense, feels something amiss and advises Zhang Yang to stop riding the motorcycle. The latter refuses to listen and rides off. As a result of brakes damaged earlier, Zhang Yang dies when his motorcycle gets into a subsequent accident. After passing on, Zhang Yang's soul is trapped at the accident site ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |