By Gwendolyn Ng and Yip Wai Yee

It was a bittersweet moment for TV star Rui En at the Star Awards on Sunday night (Apr 17) as she addressed her recent controversy while collecting her All Time Favourite Artiste Award on stage.

The 35-year-old actress asked for forgiveness and wondered aloud if she is suited for the entertainment industry, given her straightforward personality.

Holding her award in her hand, she said slowly: “This is an important moment in my career but I also face a difficult obstacle. To be a good actress, I not only have to act well – but I also have to put on my best self to the public. Because I have a straightforward personality, I show all my emotions on my face, so sometimes that causes misunderstandings.

“I still wonder every day if I’m suited for the entertainment industry. Regarding the recent incident – it’s still under investigation, so before the full report is out, I hope you can all forgive me. I’m unable to answer the media at this point, but I hope to apologise for whatever inconveniences this has caused. I am very sorry.”

At the end of her speech, she moved away from the microphone and gave a deep bow.

The All Time Favourite Artiste Award is given to those stars who have collected a total of 10 trophies in the Top 10 Most Popular Artiste Award category over the years.

Source: The Straits Times

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