By Syahida Kamarudin

Since airing on various Chinese websites, Singaporean drama “C.L.I.F 2”, witnessed an increase in viewership in mainland China and subsequently broke the record on various websites.

As reported on Asianpopnews website, the drama, starring Qi Yuwu, Li Nanxing, Thomas Ong, Rui En and Joanne Peh, is a sequel to the “C.L.I.F” series that was aired back in 2011.

It became the second most watched drama in Singapore that year after receiving rave reviews for its realistic depiction of the struggles faced by police officers as well as the challenges they faced in their personal lives.

Meanwhile, the sequel added more twists into the criminal cases, and shed more light into the investigation of crime scenes.

C.L.I.F 2 警徽天职 2 is now airing on Channel 8, Weekdays at 9pm.

Source: Yahoo

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By Joanne Soh

They are young, pretty and talented.

Julie Tan and Jayley Woo are going places with two local movies and several television dramas piled on their increasingly plates.

But now there is talk that these former New Paper New Face contestants, both 21, are rivals on their way up in the entertainment industry.

Like fellow MediaCorp stars Fann Wong and Zoe Tay or Rui En and Jeanette Aw, speculation abounds that these two fresh-faced actresses are “not friends, just colleagues”.

Source: The New Paper, Straits Times Communitites, Asiaone

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1. Advertorial Page 62

Star Awards 2013

2. Boos & Bravos Page 116

Story: Tan Yi Hui, Sarah Chang & Douglas Tseng

Bravo to the spot-on pairings on C.L.I.F. 2 (weeknights, Ch 8; Catch-up TV).

The best complement to a well-thought out, fast-paced plot is a strong cast with sizzling onscreen chemistry. Who would’ve guessed that Joanne Peh and Thomas Ong could strike up such a fun and believeable romance? We also like the way Qi Yuwu and Joanne play off each other. More interestingly, the unlikely December-May match-up of Rui En and Li Nanxing is surprisingly palatable. In fact, Nanxing’s affable character is the perfect fit for the rather detached Rui En, and we can’t help but root for them to get together soon. This is just what we need to get over the awkward pairing of Elvin Ng and Julie Tan on It’s a Wonderful Life. Take note, producers.

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VOTE FOR RUI EN

1. Singapore Entertainment Awards 2013

a. Vote for Rui En as “Most Popular Local TV Artiste e乐人气本地电视演员” here:

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/sge13RuiEn

Voting for Singapore e-Awards ends on 10 April 2013.

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2. Star Awards 2013 – Online

a. Favourite Female Character

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/yanzhiSA2013

b. Favourite On-screen Couple

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/voteSA13

Voting for Star Awards (Favourite Female/Couple) ends on 21 April 2013.

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3. Star Awards 2013 – Top 10

a. Vote for Rui En in “Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes” here:

i. Dial 1900-112-2032 to vote. (86c per call)

ii. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/19001122032

Voting for Star Awards (Top 10) ends on 28 April 2013.

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C.L.I.F. 2 警徽天职 2 is now airing on Channel 8, Weekdays at 9pm.

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By Foong Woei Wan

Something has gone to the head of Channel 8 crime drama C.L.I.F. 2. It’s romance, I’m afraid.

In some parts, the show is like its old self, wielding its police credentials proudly.An early episode has a multitude of officers shutting down a mall to stop a young lone gunman: such a multitude, it looks like a massive Zhang Yimou production, just the thing to warm the hearts of Chinese nationals in Singapore, perhaps.

Later, there is a sly bit about the benefit of traffic fines: Sometimes, if you are a homicide suspect, a speeding ticket may serve as your alibi. Aren’t you thankful for the traffic police?

In other parts, however, the drama is getting unnecessarily soapy.

Now, Joanne Peh and Qi Yuwu are fine actors and make a cute police couple. But dragging them (as well as Rui En and Li Nanxing as police officers) through humdrum relationship problems to perk up a nation-building police show feels excessive.

Love is complicated for Li Nanxing and Rui En (both above) in police drama C.L.I.F. 2.

2.5/5

C.L.I.F 2 警徽天职 2 is now airing on Channel 8, Weekdays at 9pm.

Source: The Straits Times, ST Communities

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2012 was a good year for MediaCorp’s television channels. Many programmes attracted record-breaking viewership figures, with several attaining a reach of well over 500,000.

Don’t Stop Believin’ topped Ch8’s list of 9pm dramas with a staggering 918,000-strong average viewership.

Trailing behind at an extremely close second was similarly star-studded blockbuster It Takes Two with 912,000 views, followed by the period series Joys of Life with 875,000 views.

Several of these dramas achieved immense popularity in the cyber world too – Game Plan and Joys of Life attracted over 1 million clicks on our very own xinmsn Catch-up TV.

Despite bagging numerous Star Awards nominations, Unriddle 2, Poetic Justice and Pillow Talk only managed average views of less than 820,000, earning the 8th, 9th and 10th spots respectively.

Ch8 Top 9pm Dramas Average viewership
Don’t Stop Believin’ 918,000
It Takes Two 912,000
Joys of Life 875,000
Rescue 995 866,000
Double Bonus 858,000
Game Plan 851,000
Yours Fatefully 833,000
Unriddle 2 816,000
Poetic Justice 807,000
Pillow Talk 801,000

Source: Xinmsn

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By Dang Hui Ling

Results for the first week of online voting are out! Check out if your hot favourite made the list to last week’s voting

It’s been a week since online voting for Star Awards 2013 kicked off on February 21. Now, let us take a look at the nominees who are currently leading the pack and whose fans need to buck up!

Powered by xinmsn, the Online Voting Awards (Favourite Male Character, Favourite Female Character, Favourite Onscreen Couple, Favourite Host and BottomSlim Sexiest Legs) will be entirely determined by the public’s online votes.

Nominees for Favourite Female Award

Known for her supportive fanclub, Rui En (and her fans, RBKD) does not disappoint as she is currently in the lead for the Favourite Female category. Fellow MediaCorp Princess Felicia Chin is close behind while Rebecca Lim, who has been getting increasing exposure in the past year, is catching up at third position.

Nominees for Favourite Onscreen Couple Award

It seems like Rui En’s fans are facing a dilemma choosing between Hu Xiao Man and Xie Lang Feng (Unriddle 2) and Zhao Ming Xing and Han Yongyong (Joys of Life). Rui En’s coupling with these two actors for Favourite Onscreen Couple award is vying for the top spot at the moment.

That said, we’re still in the early weeks of competition so expect to see more exciting comebacks and changes made to the top 3 line-up in the upcoming weeks!

Star Awards 2013 Online Voting Categories Week One Results:

Favourite Female
1. Rui En
2. Felicia Chin
3. Rebecca Lim

Favourite Onscreen couple
1. Elvin Ng and Rui En
2. Alien Huang and Rui En
3. Christopher Lee and Jesseca Liu

Nominees for Star Awards 2013 Online Voting Categories:

Favourite Female Character:
Deng Yilin – Kimberly Chia in Don’t Stop Believin’
Du Si Man – Felicia Chin in Don’t Stop Believin’
Feng Luo Ling – Rebecca Lim in Poetic Justice
Liu Yan Zhi – Rui En in Poetic Justice
Vivian – Ann Kok in It Takes Two

Favourite Onscreen Couple:
A Pao and Vivian – Zheng Ge Ping and Ann Kok in It Takes Two
Bai Jin Hai and Huang Qiu Mei – Dai Yang Tian and Zhou Ying in The Quarters
Hu Xiao Man and Xie Lang Feng – Elvin Ng and Rui En in Unriddle 2
Zeng Hao Ren and Zhao Xin Tong – Christopher Lee and Jesseca Liu in Game Plan
Zhao Ming Xing and Han Yongyong – Alien Huang and Rui En in Joys of Life

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VOTE FOR RUI EN

1. Singapore Entertainment Awards 2013

a. Vote for Rui En as “Most Popular Local TV Artiste e乐人气本地电视演员” here:

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/sge13RuiEn

Voting for Singapore e-Awards ends on 10 April 2013.

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2. Star Awards 2013 – Online

a. Favourite Female Character

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/yanzhiSA2013

b. Favourite On-screen Couple

i. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/voteSA13

Voting for Star Awards (Favourite Female/Couple) ends on 21 April 2013.

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3. Star Awards 2013 – Top 10

a. Vote for Rui En in “Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes” here:

i. Dial 1900-112-2032 to vote. (86c per call)

ii. Vote for Rui En for free daily at bit.ly/19001122032

Voting for Star Awards (Top 10) ends on 28 April 2013.

Source: Xinmsn

Categorised in EN, Joys of Life 花样人间, Poetic Justice 微笑正义, RBKD, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, xinmsn.

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1. Feature Page 28

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C.L.I.F. 2

Channel 8, 9pm

Two top female cops cross paths in the second season of the local police drama. Starring Rui En, Joanne Peh.

C.L.I.F 2 警徽天职 2 is now airing on Channel 8, Weekdays at 9pm.

Source: The New Paper

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1. Scene & Heard Pages 24-25

Snubs & Surprises

Story: Jonathan Fam

Who got the cold shoulder? Who’s a surprise contender? Who should you root for when the Star Awards comes around in April? But first, the nominees…

Best Actress

Cnythia Koh (Show Hand)
Joanne Peh (Pillow Talk)
Kym Ng (It Takes Two)
Rebecca Lim (Unriddle 2)
Rui En (Unriddle 2)

Best Drama Serial

Don’t Stop Believin’
Game Plan
Pillow Talk
Poetic Justice
Unriddle 2

Surprise, Surprise!

The omission of cacophonous and OTT heartland hits Joys of Life and It Takes Two.

2. TV Synopses Pages 111-112

C.L.I.F. 2

C.L.I.F 2 警徽天职 2 debuts 18 February 2013 9pm on Channel 8.

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