1. Television Page 109
ON THE FRINGE
TUE, CH 8, 9PM
NEW SERIAL!
Twenty-four years ago, Li Nanxing became a bona fide leading man in the original On the Fringe, playing a charismatic Ah Beng. Cut to the present: he returns in this 20-part remake (and ‘spiritual sequel’) where he plays yet another thug, but this time, he’s a lao beng and ex-jailbird who has spent the last two decades behind bars. But his path to redemption is a bumpy one.
Just when he thinks he is out, they pull them back in – ‘they’ being an ex-associate-turned-triad-boss (Fann Wong!) with territorial and trust issues, and an estranged son (Fighting Spiders’ Edwin Goh, left) who has crossed over to the dark side. Can the reformed gangster save himself and his son from making the same mistake?
2. TV Synopses Pages 122 – 123
On The Fringe
3. Advertorial Page 129
On The Fringe Poster
On The Fringe 边缘父å debuts 2 August 2011 9pm on Channel 8.
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Tian Yibang was a juvenile delinquent in the 80s, a repeat offender who was in and out of the reformatory until he was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment and caning for robbery with aggravated assault. 15 years later, he was discharged from prison. Shasha, a blind but sanguine voluntary worker whom Yibang befriended at the halfway house, was adamant in steering him to the right path because she because she believed that he was, by nature, a good person. Which path will Yibang choose?
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On The Fringe 边缘父å debuts 2 August 2011 9pm on Channel 8.
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Our story begins with Tian Yibang (Li Nanxing), a juvenile delinquent in the 80s, a repeat offender in and out of the reformatory until he was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment and caning for robbery with aggravated assault. 15 years later, he is discharged from prison. Already in his 40s, he vowed never to tread the old path again. He longs to see his 15-year-old flesh and blood son but has no news of him.
Enters Liu Jiali (Fann Wong), a pretty lass whose looks belied the power she wielded over a large criminal organization. She was the confidante of Yibang’s buddy Moda, who mysteriously fell to his death two days before Yibang’s release from prison. After inheriting his “businessâ€, Jiali had to fend off internal insurgences as well as threats from other gangs. Aware of Tian Yibang’s unwavering loyalty, she tries ways and means to rope Yibang back to her gang to assist her and to hunt down Moda’s murderer. Jiali though is unable to escape the long arms of the law and is eventually arrested and jailed for her crimes.
On the other hand, Shasha (Rui En), a blind but sanguine voluntary worker whom Yibang befriended at the halfway house, is adamant in steering him back the right path. She knows that Tian Yibang is upright by nature and had committed those crimes in a moment of folly. She is constantly encouraging him to turn over a new leaf and tries ways to prevent Liu Jiali from pulling him back to the underworld.
Leo (Zhang Yaodong) is a 21st century triad leader. Intelligent and scheming, he uses novel methods to conduct illicit business and is good at making use of others to achieve his own goals. Nursing a grudge against Shasha for indirectly causing the death of his best friend, he befriends her under the pretext of falling for her. Everything that he does is for his own personal vendetta. Meanwhile, Shaha is unaware of his motives until it’s too late.
15-year-old Yao Zhiyong (Edwin Goh) is the rebellious son of Tian Yibang. Together with some like-minded teens, he formed a gang called “WCS†(We Can Survive) and engaged in delinquent activities. Struggling with family, school and the pains of growing up, they choose to indulge in rebellious and anti-social behavior to vent their frustrations. Things began to spin out of control and they ended up being manipulated by a criminal organization.
With Shasha’s help, Tian Yibang is reunited with Zhiyong but never did he expect his son to be following in his footsteps. Despite his attempts to keep Zhiyong away from the world of crime, the latter resents this stranger who had appeared in his life out of the blue.
Unable to understand and keep up with technological advances coupled with a widening generation gap, the rift between father and son is further widened. A series of setbacks weakened Yibang’s resolve but motivated by Shasha’s efforts to reconcile them, Yibang was persuaded to persist. He eventually touches Zhiyong with his unrelenting sincerity and finally succeeded in keeping Zhiyong from taking the same wayward path like him.
On The Fringe <边缘父å> is a drama exploring the consequences of being a gang member, and the price you’ll pay for it. As reflected in the characters, they are trapped in a vicious cycle of violence and revenge, and realize that the price to pay is too high.
走上黑帮路，回头路更难。
On The Fringe 边缘父å debuts 2 August 2011 9pm on Channel 8.
Source: Bagua8
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Have you ever noticed that our logo bug (the Channel 8 logo at the top right-hand corner of your TV) sometimes changes the way it appears?
For the first time in Channel 8′s history, we want you to be part of that process!
We are opening for design submissions of a still frame that we will incorporate into our logo bug sequence! Your work could appear on TV as part of the logo bug!
With the upcoming youth gang drama 边缘父å On The Fringe, we want you to design something based on the theme of the drama! Apart from the size specifications (see below), you will have complete FREE PLAY on your design!
Just email your jpg file to us with the subject “On the Fringe Logo Bug Designâ€, and include a brief describing your creative rationale. Our animators will create a logo bug sequence based on your design!
You can use the above programme title in your design, but you don’t have to. Be creative, and really think of what the show is about!
Submit your designs before 13 July!!
On The Fringe 边缘父å debuts 2 August 2011 9pm on Channel 8.
Source: Bagua8
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The supportive fans of the local actress visited their idol during the start of the June holidays
Text: Joanna Goh
Photos: RBKD Fanclub
Before the KTM train services vacates from its age-old premises at Tanjong Pagar Railway station to relocate to its brand new location in Woodlands, many Singaporeans flocked to the old gem for food and to experience one last historic ride to Malaysia.
Members of RBKD (Rui Bu Ke Dang) also took the chance to train down to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where the starlet is slated to film upcoming Ch8 drama Code of Honour for the next two to three months.
According to fan club president Peh Xinyi, the trip almost did not materialise due to safety issues. “We had a hard time convincing her about making a trip down because she was very worried about our safety. Safety was her biggest concern,” Xinyi shared in a phone interview with xinmsn.
The entourage of 13 members — who were accompanied by one fan’s mother — was not given the “green light” to visit Rui En at the filming site till 11pm the night before. The hotel’s concierge managed to hire a van to bring them to the film site at Ulu Yam, located an hour’s drive away from KL.
Apart from catching-up with Rui En during her short break in-between lunch and takes, the fan club also caught snippets of the production process for Code of Honour.
Check out photos of their short and sweet visit below!
Rui En posing with her gigantic water bottle and was teased by her fans for its mammoth size. Xinyi revealed they intend to present Rui En with a gift of water bottles with filters attached to it, which will come in handy for her entire stay in Malaysia.
“She mentioned that the water there is very dirty and when she boiled the mineral water, it turned milky. This time round we are getting her water bottles with filters,” Xinyi quipped.
The group of 13 took a van down to Ulu Yam where the production crew was filming that day.
Rui En seen enjoying a cooling drink of chin-chow to battle the hot and humid weather.
RBKD managed to snag a shot with Rui En and Elvin who were taking turns to film their scenes.
The agile starlet’s fans were surprised when they learnt that she boiled a flask of cooling tea for herself.
Xinyi added, “From the way we see her, it does not come across that she cooks. But she is now doing all these to take care of herself so when we saw all that we were really impressed.”
Rui En enjoying a light moment with her fans.
Members of RBKD with Rui En
Code of Honour æ£ä¹‰æ¦é¦† debuts 5 December 2011 7pm on Channel 8.
Source: Xinmsn
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1. Happenings Page 112
Lelong, LELONG!
The 8 DAYS Celeb Car Boot Sale at Marina Square’s Outdoor Plaza drew an enthusiastic turnout as shoppers and bargain hunters snapped up great finds.
Yummy treats: Exclusive cakes by Polar Puffs & Cakes and Sticky rock candy were part of the items for sale, with proceeds going to charity.
Pages 20 – 21
With local fans going gaga over foreign talent, have local stars lost their lustre?
Reported by: Maureen Koh
Has the sizzle gone out of local fanfare?
Definitely not, said those who spoke to The New Paper on Sunday.
Among the stars who have their own fan clubs are Jeanette Aw, Rui En, Dai Yang Tian and Elvin Ng.
RBKD, a fan club for actress Rui En, manages an official website, a blog, a forum and actively promotes gee shows across various platforms such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
The 105-member club is in the process of registering itself as a society.
The President of RBKD said: “I acknowledge that K-pop especially has overshadowed our local entertainment industry, but these (local) artistes are the ones unique to us.
“Sometimes if we give them a chance and keep an open mind, we would realize that the grass is not always greener on the other side.”
Mr Paul Chan said: “Whatever it is, we must recognize that fans are an integral part of a star’s success.
“But the absence of physical presence does not mean there is a lack of support.”
Source: The New Paper
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How much of a disappointment was it that you didn’t win Best Actress?
I was very happy for Rui En when she won, because her body of work for last year was the most dynamic. Acting, got me, is not about winning awards. It’s about going through the emotional journey of the characters I play. I derive great satisfaction when there’s good chemistry on set and I constantly try to exceed myself so I do hope to showcase a better performance this year.
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Star Awards 2011 was a blast!
Rui En was viewers’ Favorite Female Character (“Happy Familyâ€). Rui En also walked away with the acclaimed Best Actress trophy (“With You”).
Rui En was also voted Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes!
Thank you for your support!
Source: Hype Records
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