If you recall, local actress Rui En is also a singer who released her debut album “Rui En Vol.1” in 2002 with the hit single Bai Se Yu Mao. She rendered the song with a strong vocal just like her personality is. Having spent a few years fronting the camera, she is returning to the studio and the microphone, expressing her truest self through her songs.

In her new album, eight songs are penned by her; in which there are songs on her perception of love and relationships, attitude towards Singaporeans and also thoughts on travel. She laughs and comments that her varied themes were a result of the unclear and indefinite direction she had and basically wrote anything which popped to her mind. Rui En has been known to be reserved about sharing her personal life through the media so perhaps this album contains the most candid answers you may want about her.

Being English educated, writing Chinese lyrics is a great challenge for her. There were many thoughts to tell and emotions to express, but the initial words she penned do not reflect her actual thoughts. Describing the process seemed to have brought her back to relive the painful history. Fortunately, she managed to deliver what she wants in the end.

Despite these great efforts, Rui En has never thought of getting an award as recognition for her hard work. She says she does not pine for any awards; be it the Star Awards or the Hit Awards. To put in the best for her current jobs and taking things within her stride is what matters to her. She expresses satisfaction with her singing performance in ending theme song for drama “By My Side” as she spots a confident smile.

Rui En’s second album is scheduled to be released in November, when she will have to manage the promotional events and filming of a new drama. On the hectic schedule, she says: I’ll take it step by step.

Source: Yahoo!

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