A Tale of Two Cities 乐在双城

In this romantic comedy, a rich young heiress gets cheated of her inheritance but eventually finds friendship and love and learns to appreciate that happiness can be found in the simple things in life.

The In-Laws 麻婆斗妇

In-law conflicts are a common issue confronting many families. Capturing the essence of the complexity of this domestic situation, the 35-episode melodrama will be one local viewers can identify with.

On The Fringe

A wayward father discovers that his long-lost son has followed in his footsteps. Can the two rebels overcome their generation gap and steer themselves back on the right path?

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By Charlene Chua
November 10, 2010

HE BELIEVES he’s a star-maker.

That’s why he doesn’t understand why he hasn’t been given the chance to make young talent shine.

David Gan, owner of Passion Hair Salon and ‘mother’ to some of MediaCorp’s biggest stars like Fann Wong and Zoe Tay, is upset that artiste managers are no longer sending their young MediaCorp charges to him for hair styling services.

A spokesman for MediaCorp told The New Paper in an e-mail: ‘There is no such ban on David Gan. In fact, our make-up unit is working with him on his salon’s sponsorship of services for (new TV drama) Love In Two Cities which is currently in production.’

Hype Records boss Ken Lim, who signed popular MediaCorp princesses Jeanette Aw and Rui En, said he believes hard work is what contributed to both their successes – and that should be what young artistes should focus on.

He said: ‘Rui En and Jeanette’s success did not come overnight. Between them, there’s been 20 years of hard work.

‘Whether a star makes it or not depends on more than just a hairstyle or looks as looks are subjective.

‘It’s all about their attitude and commitment to their work. You can have the best managers and stylists but there’ll be no point if you don’t work hard yourself.’

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So who’s doing whose hair? Here’s a list of local celebs and their crimpers of choice

KIM ROBINSON
Haircut by Kim: $2,580
Haircut by stylists that do artistes’ hair: $238 – $700

Dai Yang Tian
Jeanette Aw
Rui En
Andrea Fonseka

Source: The New Paper, Asiaone

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Caldecott Hill’s ice princess will be ditching her cold and frosty persona to embrace all things girlish and fluffy for A Tale of Two Cities

Text & Photos: Joanna Goh
Video: Fiona Lin & Tay Yixuan

Last seen as the crime-busting, ass-kicking tough cookie in the police and thief drama series, Unriddle, Caldecott Hill’s ice princess will be trading her revolver and holster for high heels and frilly dresses in her upcoming role for Ch 8 rom-com series, A Tale of Two Cities.

Think Elle Woods in Legally Blonde with her pet Chihuahua, Bruce. Rui En will make a 360-degree change and embrace all things pretty and kawaii for her willful heiress character, Zhang Ya Le.

To complete the overall getup, the 29-year-old went the extra mile and “for the first time in my life”, purchased a Hello Kitty pouch, dubbing it “a little bag” for her cellphone in the show.

At the trailer shoot for the upcoming drama, we were shell shocked — in a good way — by Rui En’s radical makeover. Sporting beautifully curled tresses, the tomboyish one who swears by “shorts and slippers” was dressed in a flouncy bejeweled frock, three-inch heels, donned a diamante headband and had acrylic nails to top it off.

On the set of the trailer shoot with Pierre Png

Talking about her new role, the cool chick suffered an “anxiety attack” when she first received the show’s script and likened it to having a curveball thrown in her face, during an interview with xinmsn. To get in-tune with her inner city chick, Rui En religiously pored through series like Sex and the City and Gossip Girl.

“Whenever I do a show, I’ll have the mannerisms for awhile and it’s very embarrassing! She’s very expressive and very drama [on her character’s antics]!” she gushed in mortification and chuckled.

Sharing on the crew’s impression of her makeover, she said, “The first time one of them saw me, his reaction was like that (mimicking a jaw-dropped look).”

Citing her tolerance level for bling, dresses, and heels to be worn only at press conferences, events or the annual Star Awards, the un-girly girl even sought tips from her fellow co-star, Joanne Peh, whom she calls a “girly bubbly princess girl” and a “really good reference”.

“I told myself when this show broadcasts, I might not watch it ‘cos I feel so embarrassed,” laughed Rui En.

Despite her cool exterior, this actress was given a wide berth of opportunities to play a myriad of characters in her acting career and had to “work very hard” to earn it.

“People were like ‘she can only do certain cool roles’ and I had to work two times harder,” she said.

Rui En in her towering heels

Choosing to play her character with a “larger than life” drama queen personality, the Nanyang Technology University business graduate is open to “anything challenging” and will not veer from feminine roles.

Setting the record straight, she quips “There are only certain scenes that I will not do.”

Unconsciously flicking her hair demurely from time to time during the interview and trailer shoot, Rui En was clearly immersed in character.

“Beyond the very embarrassing mannerisms influence, I actually realize that skirts are quite comfortable,” she chuckled and adds, “I guess I might be more open to skirts after this.”

Catch Rui En in A Tale of Two Cities when it debuts on Valentine’s Day next year.

Source: Xinmsn

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Meet the cast of “A Tale of 2 Cities” 《乐在双城》!

THE BABES

章雅乐 （瑞恩）: She pays attention to the quality of life and spends money like there’s no tomorrow. Has a ‘Missy Temper’ but never says no without a “fight”.

THE HUNKS

林文涛（方展发）: Honest and sincere, he believes in the beauty of life.

AND NOT FORGETTING THE VETERANS

梅金风（朱咪咪）: Warm and generous. Has good interpersonal relationships with everyone.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES:

While the artistes were off filming their scenes for this drama, we went snooping around.

Our very cool Rui En is displaying her soft side! While 蕾馨 was off doing her hair, Rui En tries to make the baby laugh. She was also overheard saying “Oh, the dog is so cute!” Awwww…

Awww, doesn’t this picture just scream “HAPPILY IN LOVE?”

Add some 《乐》into your life! (If you haven’t realised, 4 of our female characters’ name have 乐 in it!) This new drama will be coming your way on Valentine’s Day next year! Keep a lookout! -melts away-

Source: 8gg

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Content Page 3 & TV Pages 68 – 69

“蜕变”

《乐在双城》中，白薇秀与瑞恩将首次同台飙戏。 有别于以往的角色、造型与演员组合，让人眼前一亮。

瑞恩 女人上身

首次与白微秀合作，感觉是?“我们之前完全不认识，因为我比较少跟圈内人交流。她很girly，第一次看到她就觉得应该从她的举止找灵感。”

惊变指数: ★★★★

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She talks about her growing rapport with co-actress Rui En and responds to critiques made on her recent debut as a variety host on The Activist’s Journey.

Text & Photos: Joanna Goh
Video: Fiona Lin

After a six-month hiatus from television, Joanne Peh will return as a materialistic and unscrupulous model in the upcoming rom-com Ch 8 drama series, A Tale of Two Cities.

Sharing the screen with Rui En, for the first time, Joanne’s experience with her fellow Caldecott Hill Princess has been nothing short of pleasant and comfortable. The NTU graduate revealed in an interview with xinmsn that an unspoken understanding and rapport had formed between the both of them though the two starlets share little onscreen time together.

“She’s a woman of little words and we can click pretty well whenever there’s a common topic shared between us. We won’t try to intentionally create talking points but that’s not to say we are aloof and cold around each other,” said the 28-year-old on their “hard to come by” chemistry at work.

A Tale of Two Cities debuts on Valentines’ Day 2011.

Source: Xinmsn

Categorised in A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城, 七公主 7 Princesses, EN, xinmsn.

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记者: 陈秋雁

《秘》女主角找视后林湘萍和新人蔡琪慧，之前的《魔幻视界》找权怡凤等“中女”，U频道戏剧怎么不见公主？

男主角找有人气具偶像魅力又吸睛的黄腾浩，《秘》女主角落在林湘萍和蔡琪慧手上，是颇让人意外的搭配。韩光伟解释，林湘萍是好演员，相信她的语言掌握力和角色的驾驭。至于蔡琪慧，他说，“她的可塑性强，是有潜力的演员”，最后还不忘开玩笑：“有人气的（女演员）都很忙。”

《秘》是探索人内心深处及心理课题的13集共12个故事的剧集，故事也将融入黄腾浩与两女的感情线。

‘台’风吹袭　本地电视界

除了年底于U频道首播的《秘》，台湾乡土长寿剧《爱》也从每周末播映改成每周7天“风雨无阻”播放。此外，新传媒近月签下来自台湾的女新人庞蕾馨，搭档瑞恩和白薇秀两名公主合作新剧《乐在双城》，本地电视遭“台”风“肆虐”。

Source: Wanbao, Omy.sg, ChinaPress

Categorised in A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城, 七公主 7 Princesses, CH, ChinaPress 中國報, Omy.sg, Wanbao.

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Was a little worried for your safety when I heard from Min that a bunch of you guys were coming, especially after seeing how ulu the road to the location was, should have told Min to tell you guys not to come. Really hope everyone got back safe and sound? I guess we can add another life skill that being in RBKD inculcates : navigation and street smarts. BTW, hopefully we can do a group photo at the next one, she saw the sms too late.

Filming starts next next Monday.
Hi, my name is Rui En and I am an addict. AA. Addicted to acting.
I loved all the reactions of shock, surprise AND pure dumbfoundedness that the imaging photos induced. Believe me, no one is more shellshocked by this role than me

This message was originally posted in RBKD’s forum.

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Don’t you think her image for our new drama “Tale of the Two Cities” 《乐在双城》is so Blair Waldorf (from Gossip Girls)?
Also, at the same time, it is so not Rui En…

Check this out!

RuiEn,”Aiyo, this is so GG! How to act cute? (while posing for some shots) Can teach me some?”

Source: 8gg

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