''Already Famous'' (Chinese:''一泡而红'': ''Yi Pao Er Hong'') is a 2011 Singaporean

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and the feature film

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, who also starred in the film alongside Taiwanese idol

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. The movie was released on 1 December 2011 in

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and was selected as the Singaporean entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards 2013. ''Already Famous'' was well received in Singapore, where it grossed S$1.04 million and viewer demand for the film grew so high that movie theaters had to double the number of screens showing the film.

Plot

Ah Kiao (

) is a young village woman from

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, who spends much of her time dreaming about becoming a famous actor like the ones she sees in her beloved

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, much to the chagrin of her family. Despite her family's disapproval, she travels to Singapore to chase her dream and ends up taking on a job as a salesgirl to make ends meet while auditioning. During her stay, Ah Kiao meets a handsome coffee shop worker (

), which threatens to distract her from her dream.

Cast

as Ah Kiao *

as Christopher / Ah Seng * Chua En Lai as Vaness * David Gan as Celebrity hair stylist * Sherry Lim as Hair salon receptionist *

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as Modeling agency booker * Ernest Seah as Earness * Hee Ker Ru as Little Ah Kiao * Hao Jun Cai as Little Ah Kiao's Brother * Wilson Ng as Ah Kiao Father * Meng Chue Lok as Kiao's Grandmother

Reception

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'' gave ''Already Famous'' a mixed review, writing "This lightweight film drags on for two hours, when 90 minutes would have been just about right. Still, the likable cast and knowing touches keep us watching right up until the end credits, which feature the same kind of outrageous out-takes that end many American comedies." ''

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'' was more positive in their review, where they called it "A cheery hoot that pokes fun at showbiz pomposity even as it affirms its protag's impervious optimism."

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Already Famous 2011 films 2011 comedy films Chinese-language films Singaporean comedy films

Plot

Cast

Reception

See also

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