The up-and-comers explore a brand new side of themselves in The Dream Makers

Text and photos: Tammi Tan
Video: Foong Mien Shi

You’ve seen Ian Fang get into fights, cross-dress as a girl, and break hearts with emotional bawling scenes, but have you ever seen the Star Awards 2013 Best Newcomer bust a dance move? In The Dream Makers, you will.

While Ian appeared more confident about his dance scenes, his co-star Jayley Woo confessed that she wasn’t as self-assured.

In addition to this fresh-faced twosome, the drama also stars Best Actress Rui En. Viewers will get to see her break away from her usual no-nonsense roles to portray a cute and quirky rookie director-turned-variety star, which she found extremely enjoyable to play.

“This role is the most fun of my career so far,” she declared. “I’ve had tons of space to be as comedic as I dare to go.” For instance, when her character’s variety show co-host (played by veteran actor Chen Hanwei) advises her to pretend the camera is her crush to soothe her stage fright, she pictures her object of affection (played by Qi Yuwu) blowing kisses at her – something we’d imagine warrants a laugh-out-loud moment!

She’s also been very happy and comfortable with all her onscreen pairings. “Whether it’s Yuwu, Shaun Chen, or Jeanette Aw, we all work very well together.”

This won’t be the last time Rui En, Ian and Jayley appear in the same series together. After filming for The Dream Makers wraps, they’ll embark on another production called Sudden. Rui En and Ian will both play lawyers, while Jayley will act as a celebrity dealing with contract issues.

The Dream Makers 志在四方 debuts 24 June 2013 9pm on Channel 8.

Sudden 骤变 debuts 2 September 2013 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Xinmsn

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