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By Jonathan Fam

Float like a butterfly sting like a bee

Here’s why we love Rui En: The enigmatic star says she’s “happier” now, but her badass, don’t-mess-with-me ‘tude? Well, it’s still here. We sit down with Ch 8’s regining princess (future queen?) for a knockout, can-she-get-any-cooler interview.

Rui En is wearing a wry smile on her face. It usually means she’s unimpressed with something. Her skinny legs, clad in a pair of black jeans, are curled under her. Then she sighs. “The ones about why I don’t do kissing scenes….The ones about why I’m, yeah, so aloof. They’re such a drag,” she laments. Rui En’s talking about questions she dreads most during interviews. Questions that she is, put simply, bored of, and which we assure her won’t be asked today. “Oh, but you already have. Or rather, your magazine has,” she says. Her smile is more off centre than ever, and then she laughs: BWAHAHAHAHA.

For someone who’s been dubbed ‘Ice Princess’ and ‘Queen of Cool’, Rui En, 32, has a surprisingly bawdy laugh. It’s throaty, robust, and loud. So loud you can probably hear it over a jet engine. Loud enough that it throws you off the first time she lets it rip. Would we have guessed that the inscrutable star has this other side had we not spoken to her? Probably not. It’s such discoveries that make any little contact with the elusive, publicity-shunning star so precious. Like wildlife photographers hoping to capture the spotted deer on film, you hope she’ll show – without you having to poke and prod like a kaypoh aunt during Chinese New Year – a little crack in the armour, an anecdote that offers a peek into her real self.

Contrary to popular belief – and what her painfully awkward Kristen Stewart-esque Star Awards speeches may suggest – Rui En’s neither a tough not boring interview subject. Sure, she’ll throw you the side eye when she considers a question lame, but she comes off as direct, not disdainful.

Yes, Rui En can’t be arsed to charm or wow you with juicy soundbites (but boy, does she have those in spades). She also doesn’t bother to be breezy or coy. That’s not to say she’s reticent. In fact, she’s surprisingly chatty. And candid. The Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and Raffles Junior College alum answers questions – both tough and throwaway – thoughtfully, never beating around the bush. No, she still won’t talk about her love life, but yes, she’ll be honest, or as honest as she’ll allow herself to be, about anything. She’s really not as socially awkward as popularly perceived. While Rui En prefers to read her script (she’s currently filming Ch 8 legal drama Sudden) instead of chit-chatting with her glam squad like most other stars do while having their hair and make-up done, she doesn’t retreat into her shell when faced with an unfamiliar social situation either. During the shoot, we see her twirl her fingers and dance – groove, actually to – Gossip’s ‘Heavy Cross’ blasting from the speakers. She even makes small talk with our art director whom she is meeting for the first time. Yes, Rui En is capable of small talk.

The truth is, Rui En’s not as austere as we think she is. Just check out her handphone case, a cutesy rubber cartoon duck complete with two rubber ‘feather’ sticking out of its top. It looks like it belongs to a bubble tea-addicted 14-year-old. A disclaimer: the method for her role as a simple-minded assistant director in the upcoming Ch 8 showbiz exposé, The Dream Makers. But um, filming for the mid-year blockbuster wrapped three weeks ago.

“I don’t know why I still have it,” she chuckles when we tease her about her choice of cellular fashion (Cineleisure-chic?) It’s the first time Rui En seems genuinely stumped. Then out of nowhere she turns to us, and says, “It looks like something you would use. BWAHAHAHAHA.”

8 DAYS: We know you’ve turned down many endorsements over the years. SO why did you agree to be the face of L’Oreal?

Rui En: This is another question I’ve been getting a lot. I’m someone who doesn’t want to feel like I’m telling a lie. If I can’t have faith in a product or if it doesn’t fel with my image – like endorsing a slimming centre – I won’t endorse it. I’m a skincare junkie and I’ve tried the product before. I thought the whole thing was seredipitous (smiles).

8 DAYS: You’re not someone usually associate with vanity.

Rui En: As a kid, I’ve always been the ugly duckling tomboy. Dark, skinny, with braces and a bowl cut. So, to get to a point where I get to say “Because you’re worth it”…Seriously? It’s a big deal to me.

8 DAYS: While many artistes delightedly welcome endorsement deals, you’ve been doing quite the opposite and rejecting them. What do you have against money?

Rui En: (Ponders) You know, I wasn’t close to (Huang) Wenyong, but his passing really drove home the point that I really have to get my life right. I only have one life to live. It’s short, and my career, even shorter. So I have to do things by my rule or I’m going to regret it. I don’t want to use the word ‘sell-out’ but yeah…Being picky with my endorsements, turning down money, it ties in with my beliefs. It’s the same with having views on certain things, not wanting to do certain scenes.

8 DAYS: You said earlier that sometimes the roles you take on “bleed into your reality” even after the cameras stop rolling.

Rui En: (Laughs) Yeah. I would never have gotten this phone case for myself. I tend to hold on to things from all my roles. Unriddle, ‘cos it was so dark, really affected my mood. But Dream Makers makes me happy. There was a scene where I tried to moonwalk, and it was an epic fail. We would collapse in fits of laughter. My blooper reel for this show would be exciting.

8 DAYS: But how bad can endorsing, say, a fridge, be?

Rui En: It has to be appropriate lah. I might not be of the right target consumer segment to reliably sell a fridge.

8 DAYS: What’s ‘appropriate’? Ice cubes?

Rui En: (Laughs) The wouldn’t fridges be absolutely perfect? I don’t know…Eyeliner? I love eyeliner. I’ve never thought of this. I only know when I get the offers. Thing is, L’Oreal isn’t trying to make me into a person I’m not. A lot of these endorsements are about appealing to the mass, being approachable. L’Oreal’s not asking me to do that. They’re not forcing me to smile. They want me to be myself.

8 DAYS: And obviously, the pay must be good.

Rui En: No comments (laughs)…but…they’re sincere (smiles).

8 DAYS: Ker-ching. Is it true that you source and pay for the clothes your characters wear in your dramas?

Rui En: (Looks taken aback) How do you know this? It’s not [completely true]. To me, a role is the sum of all the little details. The wardrobe unit provides the clothes, but I have to have all the accessories to feel the part. Like the cutesy phone cover. I notice that the assistant directors in MediaCorp all like things with cartoons on them. The character I play in Dream Makers needs soft toys hanging from her keychain and bag. It’s part and parcel of the whole persona. I started doing this during Happy Family (2010). I went to Chinatown ‘cos that’s where the character lived and I bought all these tees with Michael Jackson and Obama on them.

8 DAYS: You said earlier that sometimes the roles you take on “bleed into your reality” even after the cameras stop rolling.

Rui En: (Laughs) Yeah. I would never have gotten this phone case for myself. I tend to hold on to things from all my roles. Unriddle, ‘cos it was so dark, really affected my mood. But Dream Makers makes me happy. There was a scene where I tried to moonwalk, and it was an epic fail. It was so hilarious. We would collapse in fits of laughter. My blooper reel for this show would be exciting.

8 DAYS: Do you think you take acting too seriously?

Rui En: Some people might think that way. They’ll tell me (mimics someone whispering) “Aiyah, it’s just acting.” But I don’t care. I’m the sort who needs to know I gave my all. If I know in my heart that I held back, I wouldn’t be able to look in the mirror.

8 DAYS: There was a scene in Unriddle 2 where you got so worked up you started blabbering lines in English that weren’t in the script.

Rui En: Yeah…swear words.

8 DAYS: Which ones did you use?

Rui En: Only the one (guffaws).

8 DAYS: And you needed time alone after that scene to collect yourself.

Rui En: I’ve never had an intense experience like that before. It’s exhausting even talking about it now.

8 DAYS: Well, it worked out fine ‘cos you picked up your second Best Actress award for it. What went through your mind when your name was announced? Did you think “S***! Now I have to make a speech!”

Rui En: Let me tell you, the “s***!” comes when you’re sitting in the audience thinking, “Don’t call my name, don’t call my name.” I’m not good at things like giving a speech. It’s taken a long time for me to become a little more comfortable. The red carpet isn’t my thing either. But when they do call your name, your mind goes blank and you go into auto pilot mood. It’s bizarre.

8 DAYS: Does winning Best Actress change you in any way?

Rui En: Not really, but there’s pressure. You gotta be on the ball all the time. My game has to be on all the time.

8 DAYS: You started filming Sudden just two days after Dream Makers wrapped. This non-stop back-to-back filming schedule has been going on for a few years now. When was the last time you went on a holiday?

Rui En: (Thinks for what seems like an eternity.)

8 DAYS: It’s been that long, huh?

Rui En: Yeah…I’m not the sort who needs to fly off every chance I get. I’m happy staying home. Oh! I went to the Maldives for a few days after Code of Honour. After I won my first Best Actress award.

8 DAYS: When’s your next break?

Rui En: I’m taking a much needed month off before filming for C.L.I.F. 3 starts later this year. I do want to use the time to get down to writing a script.

8 DAYS: What is it going to be about?

Rui En: No clue at all, but it will be for TV ‘cos that’s what I know.

8 DAYS: Why do you work so hard? Didn’t Huang Wenyong’s sudden passing make you think that maybe there’s more to life than work?

Rui En: To me, work is the reward. A lot of people aspire to be tai-tai. Not me, I’d be lost without work. There’s no sense and purpose. I guess my sense of identity is derived from work.

8 DAYS: Have you ever neglected your health ‘cos of work?

Rui En: (Shakes her head) Oh no…I’m very auntie. I’m very good at taking care of myself. I always have with me a variety of Chinese medicines. Though I’m very ang moh pai, I’ve realised that Chinese doctors work wonders.

8 DAYS: Really?

Rui En: Yeah, I came down with a very bad flu during Joys of Life and the Western meds I was taking only made me drowsy. My friend took me to a sinseh and that was it. I didn’t use to believe in TCM until it worked. That’s when I realised there are bigger things out there. When I got injured during Unriddle, I went for acupuncture, which was terrifying. In Muar, where I was doing Code of Honour, I went for bloodletting [a TCM practice to remove stagnant blood] when I got injured too. I didn’t dare to look (laughs).

8 DAYS: You don’t seem like someone who’s into bloodletting and acunpuncture.

Rui En: You’ll be when you’re desperate to settle a problem fast ‘cos the crew’s waiting for you. My friend calls me Donnie Lu [Lu being Rui En’s surname]. You know, like Donnie Yen, with all the martial arts and bloodletting. I’m so cheena tong tong now (laughs).

8 DAYS: We have to ask about you and Elvin Ng. Three time we’ve watched you both collect the Favourite On-Screen Couple Award. But there never seems to be any chemistry between you guys off-screen.

(Guffaws) To be honest, I don’t understand why people like to see us together. Maybe it’s ‘cos we look good? When my friend watched us give the speech this year, she sent me a text to say we’re an epic fail (laughs).

8 DAYS: Do you guys rehearse your speeches?

Rui En: No (laughs). In Elvin’s defence, it would be equally awkward for anyone who’s up there with me.

8 DAYS: Maybe he’s intimidated by you?

Rui En: No lah! Maybe in the beginning? People normally go, “Oh she’s not as bad as I thought she was” after they get to know me.

8 DAYS: Who do you think you have chemistry with?

Rui En: I’m more comfortable onscreen with (Li) Nanxing. A lot of people agree too.

8 DAYS: What about Romeo Tan, who’s romancing you for the first time in Sudden?

Rui En: We’re still in the midst of filming so I don’t know. He’s quite new and he’s got to be familiar with someone first…I’m trying to make him confortable ‘cos I know he’s under a lot of pressure. We’re still trying to work it out (smiles).

8 DAYS: You said in a recent interview that a lot of scenes in Dream Makers, though inspired by true events, are “blown out of proportion..dramatised…all in the name of good fun.” Any example?

Rui En: Like the one where the resident Ah jie in the show causes physical harm to Jeanette’s character. I didn’t really like that ‘cos it makes us look unprofessional, cheapens what we do. No one I know will cause bodily harm to a fellow actor. The most they do is backstab. I was a little uncomfortable reading it ‘cos I don’t want the audience to get misled. They already think that showbiz is like the mafia. Look, we’re whiter than white in Singapore. If you think people here have to sleep around to get a role, no lah. That’s rampant overseas, but not here.

8 DAYS: You’ve also said that backstabbing in showbiz is “a little bit more serious ‘cos “your failures, your successes, are for everyone to see.” What’s the worst rumour you’ve heard about yourself?

Rui En: It’s a little sensitive to say ‘cos it involves other people. There’s backstabbing everywhere, which is why I prefer to live in my own shell. People are scary. I used to be quite naive. It was only after many years in this business that I opened my eyes. It’s amazing what people would do for fame, for a little bit of attention. It may be human nature but I don’t believe in doing things, like stepping on people, to get ahead.

8 DAYS: Are you jaded?

Rui En: When you’re in showbiz, you either learn about human nature than detach yourself from what’s happening, or you get completely embroiled in it. Unfortunately, it’s more common for people to get embroiled – everyone’s just trying to survive. Showbiz has made me a lot more mature about what to expect from people. I used to think if a person’s nice to me, she must be nice.

8 DAYS: Do you have a bulls*** indicator when you talk to people?

Rui En: I think I read people quite well. I’ve got a gut feeling about things. I’m a little bit more straightforward and upfront so when I see someone who’s not like that, I take a step back. It’s good to be careful.

8 DAYS: With your fiercely independent streak, do you think you would have made it big in, let’s say, your BFF Chen Liping’s era when artistes were said to be more ‘obedient’?

Rui En: This is an interesting question. I guess not. The fact that audience embraces and supports me shows that our audience has matured a lot. They’re able to accept someone who’s a little different, not cookie-cutter. (Ponders) Hmm..I’ve never thought about this.

8 DAYS: Does Liping share stories about ‘back in her day’?

Rui En: She does. It’s fascinating. I’m in awe of how they used to do period drama in this heat! I had a couple of scenes in Dream Makers where I’m in period costume. They wrote it for the viewers [‘cos people have never seen me in a period costume before] (laughs). It was just one scene but it was enough. I was sweating even though there was aircon! I hear her war stories and I’m like, my life is such a breeze in comparison. To get through that kind of hardship, to be sleep deprived…I respect them.

8 DAYS: To be honest, I didn’t think that you and Liping were really friends until I bumped into you guys having coffee at The Grandstand.

Rui En: Oh my God! Are you that jaded and cynical? (Rolls her eyes and laughs) I remember that day! We were filming Dream Makers before that. Did you think it was a publicity stunt? (Guffaws) There have been many sightings, okay?

8 DAYS: Yahui says that Liping is her best friend too. You got rival leh.

Rui En: (Laughs) The three of us don’t hang out together, though. When it’s Liping and me, it’s just us. Rival? Are you in secondary school (laughs)?

8 DAYS: Isn’t showbiz like that?

Rui En: It is a little. The cool clique. The pretty girls clique. And the outcasts.

8 DAYS: You’re trying to say you’re an outcast, right?

Rui En: I’ve always been! I was an outcast in RJ ‘cos I was a bit of delinquent. Now in showbiz, I’m generally seen as an alien.

8 DAYS: You’re more like the girl people don’t dare to approach but secretly aspire to be.

Rui En: (Laughs) I’m just not in the pretty and cool clique, okay?

8 DAYS: So who’s in that clique?

Rui En: I can’t say. You should know better.

8 DAYS: Will you get mad if we ask about your love life?

Rui En: Yes, please don’t (laughs). I’ve been thinking about this a lot. It might sound cheesy but what Angelina Jolie did recently got me thinking. You can either educate the world – literally nobody knew about gene testing and preventive surgery before her – and choose to conduct your career in that way or you can let people obsess about your love life. Like I said, I only have one career that won’t last very long, especially so for women. And I need to know I spent it doing something worthy. I can’t leave this line feeling like it was all about being popular or pretty on the covers of magazines. I’ll kill myself. Reporters have told me that I’m boring ‘cos I don’t talk about my personal life. But the fact of the matter is that I want to keep the focus on my work instead of having people obsess about who I’m dating.

8 DAYS: You do wish to settle down eventually, right?

Rui En: If it happens, it happens. I’m very comfortable on my own. And I think you can be with a person and not get married. It’s easy to be cynical about marriage when you come from a broken family. And I do know that having kids is something I won’t be doing.

8 DAYS: You do seem happier and more open now, though.

Rui En: Happier, yes. I’m in a good place now. I’m thankful for what I have. When you’re younger you get caught up in the small things like, “Oh I can’t believe she said that about me.” Now it’s “Whatever.” Dirt off my shoulder (Mimics dusting her shoulder).

8 DAYS: You said in an interview years ago that you stopped wanting to be famous and popular when you got disgusted watching yourself on TV. And when you stopped wanting that, you got famous and popular. Surely the irony’s not lost on you.

Rui En: I do see it. To me, it’s one of the things I’m most proud of. The fact that this industry expects you to do things a certain way…And yet I’ve done things differently and people have accepted me. I hope kids can learn that you don’t have to be conventional, or have to follow the tried and tested path. Sure, there’s a price to be paid, and people are going to talk. But if that makes me a b****, fine (smiles).

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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.

C.L.I.F. 3 警徽天职 3 debuts 10 April 2014 9pm on Channel 8.

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L’Oreal Paris: How has Youth Code benefitted your skin?

Rui En: My skin retains moisture a lot better. Previously, my skin gets a little dehydrated especially when I’m tired. Ever since I started using Youth Code, I haven’t had that problem. And because it helps with absorption, I feel that the other products work better now. My skin glows and has become more radiant and supple.

L’Oreal Paris: What are your best beauty tips to women?

Rui En: In general, I think we can’t be lazy and get away with it. Sunscreen is a definite must for me. Exercise also helps give a good glow as it promotes blood circulation. That being said, it’s also important to not be overly obsessed with your looks. Having a positive attitude definitely helps.

L’Oreal Paris: Who influenced you the most in skincare and beauty?

Rui En: Probably my mother! She made me wear sunscreen when I was in secondary school because she taught me the dangers of UVA/UVB rays. So I have her to thank for that.

Star Reviews

“Youth Code gives me the skin transformation that I can see.” – Rui En, Mediacorp Artiste, Managed by ArtisteNetworks

Source: L’Oreal

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Text/Photo: Teo Sijia
Video: Teng Siew Eng

Don’t be surprised if you spot Rui En sitting at a kopitiam, dressed in her T-shirt, shorts and slippers.

It’s normal, says the MediaCorp actress. For Rui En, being natural and comfortable is the key to self-confidence.

“I think I look best wearing shorts, T-shirt and slippers in the kopitiam,” laughed Rui En.

“At the end of the day after filming, you just want to change out of the clothes and be comfortable. So that’s my day-to-day style and the most natural side of me.”

She is also perfectly comfortable with showing her bare face as she shared that she usually puts minimal make-up, even during work.

“Even on-screen, I don’t wear foundation and I just apply make-up base, concealer and powder. In some shows especially, like the upcoming Dream Makers where I’m playing a director, I’m practically showing my barest face.”

Rui En joins the ranks of international stars such as Gong Li and Fan Bing Bing to become the latest face for L’Oréal’s Youth Code. At a promotional event at Ngee Ann City yesterday, the star told xinmsn in an interview that fate landed her this endorsement deal.

“I actually like to experiment with a lot of skincare, and I happened to pick up Youth Code just as L’Oréal approached me.”

This is also Rui En’s first endorsement in four years. Admitting that she has always been rather picky about her endorsements, Rui En explained that she needs to believe in the product before taking up the deal.

“I don’t want to do it for the sake of money or just for the sake of doing it. I don’t want to feel like it’s a sham or promote something that I don’t even believe in.”

When asked about the remuneration, Rui En cleverly avoided the question with a simple reply, “Let me just say that they have been very sincere.”

However, the actress who is known for her devotion to charity work added that she would like to put the money to good use by giving back to society. Helping children from the lower income families is something that is especially “close to her heart”.

“Kids don’t get to choose whether they are born with a silver spoon or not. There are actually a lot of low income families in Singapore, and most of us who are living comfortably are not aware of it.”

Speaking of her notable style transformation over the years, the ‘ice queen’ explained that she “was a girl and became a woman”.

“I think it’s a natural phase of growing up. The tomboy part and wearing shorts, T-shirt and slippers aspect of me will always be there, but I guess when you grow up, you realise there are pretty things out there, so why not wear them?”

The eyes are the windows to one’s soul, and to Rui En, that’s very true. When asked which part of her body is she most confident of, the actress highlighted that she likes her eyes best because she expresses emotions through them.

“Human beings’ eyes are very interesting because you see a lot from a person’s eyes and that’s how you get to know him or her.”

The tough girl may appear all confident, but she has had her fair share of insecurities as well.

“I did go through a period of time when I felt confused and thought how come I didn’t look like those girls on TV and why isn’t my skin as fair as them etc.” However, the actress has come to accept herself for who she really is and is comfortable in her own skin.

2013 is proving to be a good year for the local actress, with her second Best Actress win at the recent Star Awards and the new endorsement. Given her success in her career, is there anything that she feels missing in her life?

Giving a rather unexpected reply, Rui En answered, “Pets!”

“I’m taking care of my grandma and she’s really afraid of animals, but I would love to have a dog and 20 cats.

Other than that, the 32-year-old said that she enjoys being in solitude and her life is “pretty much complete”.

“I’m not a fan of the idea that you need someone or something to make you feel whole. I think you should be complete yourself first,” she added.

Source: Xinmsn

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日期: 29/05/2013 | 新闻来源: 联合早报 | 记者: 黄少伟

今年再度成为红星大奖[视后]的瑞恩，接受本报记者专访时，承认以前很自卑，常自问为什么那么[男人婆]，直到近年心境比较平静，她[不想跟自己打架了。]瑞恩终于接受自己，也了解女人有自信，就是美丽的。

有“冰山公主”封号的新传媒花旦瑞恩在荧幕上的形象总是酷酷的，不苟言笑，私底下她却相当平易近人。拍照当天，艳阳高照，天气炎热，当摄影师要求到户外的顶楼拍照，她并没有拒绝，拍照时还脱下高跟鞋，赤脚走路摆pose，敬业态度让人印象深刻。

瑞恩相隔4年后最近再接广告，与法国化妆品牌L’Oreal合作，和巩俐、李冰冰和范冰冰等国际女性一同成为Youth Code护肤品代言人。

不想说谎，推掉不少广告

过去几年，瑞恩虽然在本地戏剧收视率有相当号召力，奇怪的是她却几乎没有什么广告代言。和瑞恩进行专访时，记者问她原因何在，她坦诚在过去4年的确推掉了不少广告机会，因为自己“不想说谎，为没有把握的产品代言。”

瑞恩透露在L’Oreal推出相关产品时，她曾买来用，发现效果很好，所以当对方要找她代言时，瑞恩感觉彼此有一种缘分。她说：“厂商也非常有诚意，会特地了解我对护肤的看法，尽量把我的意见融入宣传。”

能接纳自己的女人‘最美’

能代言国际化妆产品不是美丽女星就是名模，瑞恩是否觉得自己已经挤入“美女俱乐部”呢？

她坦言不觉得自己美丽：“以前我会认为自己和韩星相差很远，感到很自卑，一直问自己为什么那么男人婆，心里很挣扎。直到三四年前，我的心境变得比较平静，不想跟自己打架了。我终于接受自己，全世界只有一个瑞恩，我是独一无二的。只有女人有自信没，能接纳自己的一切，她就是美丽的。”直爽和酷酷的语气，道尽她近几年的蜕变。

难怪这几年瑞恩出席红星大奖，选择的礼服比较有女人味。对此，她说：“可能我已经长大了。我20多岁时不喜欢太小女生的东西，现在我会在适合场合扮美，因为没有理由不穿戴这些服饰。不过，喜欢穿短裤和拖鞋的瑞恩依然存在。”

贸然赴台发展，事业最低潮

入行13年，瑞恩出过两张专辑，曾和周杰伦拍过MV，8次获红星“十大最受欢迎女艺人”奖，两次获红星“最佳女主角”奖，交出了漂亮的事业成绩单。

问瑞恩演艺事业最低潮是什么时候，她想了一想平静回答：“应该是我出第一张专辑的时候。我当时没有准备好，加上中文不行，就到台湾发展。我对当地娱乐圈一无所知，好像跳进大海，被水淹着，喘不过气又捉不到东西。”

她坦言从台湾回国后，自己患上忧郁症，情绪很不好，过了一段很长的时间后，才慢慢走出谷底。

访问前，记者准备了一些“大胆”的敏感问题，本以为瑞恩会拒绝回答，不料她却问无不答。

证明不用扮性感，也能成功

曾有记者批评她戏路偏窄，所演的角色大多数都是有个性的冷角色，而且她不碰亲热戏，限制演出空间，造成角色容易重复。针对这些批评，瑞恩脸上没有不悦，冷静回应：“我在《我在你左右》饰演一个哭哭啼啼的寡妇，在《乐在双城》饰演一个拜金女，这些角色和《最火搭档2》不一样。我觉得那些报道有点主观，不能代表很多人的认同。

“至于不接亲热戏，我因此付出代价了。我推掉非常多的机会，甚至放弃接演一些区域性的制作，之前新传媒也不让我演一些重要角色，所有的监制都认为我难搞，不过后来还是证明本地观众是成熟的，我不用扮性感露肉也能成功。我认为不适合的戏就不要拍，这和产品代言一样，加入没有百分百的把握，就不要耽误制作过程。”

记者问瑞恩想尝试什么角色，她微笑说：“我想尝试喜剧。其实我对那些没演过的角色都感兴趣。假如有一天叫我演大婶或妈妈，我也能接受，因为这是女人一个自然的成长过程，是另一个阶段和心态。我愿意去揣摩这类角色。”

自认生活闷，不怕被爆料

众所周知，瑞恩有一批非常支持她的粉丝，一旦出现关于她的负面报道，这些粉丝便会在网上发声明或写信投诉。对于粉丝的举动，瑞恩说：“我很感激他们的支持。他们看到不公平的报道当然会生气，想为我打抱不平，我可以理解他们的出发点。我无法控制他们的行为，不过我希望他们会有分寸。”

身为公众人物，瑞恩是如何保持隐私呢？瑞恩直言不觉得保持隐私很困难，她活得很自在舒服，因为自认生活很闷，没有什么精彩的东西可以让媒体去挖掘：“我不喜欢掩饰自己，无聊时脸一黑就曾被人讲过，因为我真的装不出来。很多人说我不适合演艺圈，不过我认为这圈子需要各种各样的艺人，大家应该用开放的态度包容一切。

“我的生活很无趣，媒体没有什么料好爆，所以应该说，我适合当艺人。” 言毕，她脸上泛出一丝浅浅笑容。

Source: Zaobao

Categorised in A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城, CH, Endorsement, L’Oréal Paris, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, With You 我在你左右, Zaobao.

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Power Up Your Beauty Regime

The Secret Revealed

L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence is a revolutionary breakthrough inspired by 10 years of gene research.

Powered by Pro-Gen Technology, Youth Code Boosting Essence increases the expression of recovery genes involved in cell renewal.

Rui En’s Secret

What’s your daily skin care regime like?

First, I use two types of makeup removers – one for lips and eyes, and one for the face. I follow this up with a cleanser, toner, L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence, serum and moisturiser. I also apply sunscreen, which is a must for the day.

Tell us about your experience using L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence.

I am a skin care junkie so when I saw the product during one of my shopping trips, I decided to give it a try. After adding it to my regime, my skin looked more radiant. Plus, since it helps with skin absorption, my other products seem to work better. Due to my long working hours, my skin tends to get dehydrated. But after using the essence, I no longer have that problem.

Any special tips on using L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence?

The essence is so light so all I have to do is to gently pat it in. One trick I have is to use just a few drops of it before applying a facial mask.

Do you have any beauty secrets to share?

I am a firm believer of using facial masks every day! I also drink lots of water to ensure I am properly hydrated at all times.

Categorised in Cleo, EN, Endorsement, L’Oréal Paris.

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By Joy Fang

Home grown actress Rui En is often thought of as a no-nonsense tough girl, but she can also be “very girly and vain”, she said.

The 32-year-old goes through a strict skincare regime, both day and night, which involves tonnes of products, she told My Paper.

The self-professed “skincare product junkie and hoarder” cleanses and tones, before putting on a layer of L’Oreal Paris Youth Code, an antioxidant serum and day cream. This is followed by three different sunscreens, for under her eyes, her face and neck, and her body.

At night, she alternates between retinol serums and those with human growth factor. “I end up looking like I’ve slathered my face with margarine,” she said.

The results are worth it, for her skin looks flawless.

No wonder that Rui En, who first found fame in the drama No Problem! and who in 2002 launched a music career in Taiwan with her debut album, is the latest face for L’Oreal’s Youth Code.

She joins the ranks of international celebrities such as Gong Li and Fan Bing Bing, who have all endorsed the product.

But while Rui En goes all out with her skincare regime, she actually doesn’t wear much make-up, other than for work.

“I’ve got make-up on the whole day when I’m filming and the last thing I want off-duty is more make-up,” she said.

She’s humble about how she looks without make-up on.

“There’s a reason why (actresses) wear those huge sunglasses,” she quipped.

Rui En, who nabbed the Best Actress award at the recent Star Awards, does watch her figure.

She works out every day, either running, lifting weights or doing plyometric moves – training that involves explosive movements.

“It’s not because I want to be skinny, but it’s because I like the endorphin rush. It lifts your mood,” she said.

Asked about her style icon, Rui En said she looks up to the late Katharine Hepburn.

The actress was known to be unconventional, choosing to wear pants and men’s shirts at a time when doing so was seen as taboo.

“I applaud her for her guts… She also aged gracefully rather than fight it, which I admire,” said Rui En.

“My message is, people should accept themselves for who they are, rather than try to look like someone they are not.”

Here’s how to get Rui En’s look

Soft Skin

As an artiste, Rui En is constantly under the sun while filming. A diehard sunscreen fan, she says she can’t live without these potions.

To keep her skin moist, she also applies L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence under sheet masks and before she puts on her serum, to allow for better absorption.

Since she started using Youth Code two months ago, her skin is more radiant and retains moisture better. “It really does help my dry skin,” she said.

Flawless Face

The fresh-faced star prefers loose powder instead of thick foundation creams. The brands that she favours include Cle de Peau Beauteand La Mer, which make her face look flawless, she said.

For cheeks, she also loves Urban Decay’s Quickie Afterglow (which is no longer available here). “It’s very pretty, and quite a cult favourite,” she said.

Eye Spy

For eye colour, Rui En likes L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Les Ombres’ nude palette. To line those peepers, she uses L’Oreal Paris Superliner Waterproof Gel Liner, which she says lasts for hours.

Don’t go for expensive mascaras, she said. Drugstore brands work just as well. Her choices? Majolica Majorca and L’Oreal.

Lip Tips

The actress says that her dry lips drive her crazy. So, she always applies a generous amount of lip balm from French brand Nuxe, which she calls a “godsend”.

“I’ve tried literally everything, including nipple crea, and this is the only one that worked,” she said.

When she wants a dash of colour, she turns to L’Oreal Paris Shine Caresse. “I’m in love with these lip stains. I like them because they have staying power, yet keep your lips moist,” she said.

Mane Attraction

Rui En uses shampoo and conditioner from American brand Pureology’s Hydrate and Nanoworks line, which give her thick hair the bounce it needs. It is not available here, so she orders it online. “It”s absolute best,” she enthused.

She also loves Kerastase’s serums. “My hair gets flat-ironed every day when I’m filming, so I definitely have to put on a heat protectant to prevent my hair from drying out.” she said.

Hair masks from Kerastase, which she uses “religiously”, help leave her tresses smooth and radiant.

Catch Rui En at Ngee Ann City’s Watsons (#B2-06-10) on June 1 and Compass Point Atrium on June 15.

Source: Mypaper, Asiaone, Straits Times Communities, Lollipop

Categorised in asiaone.com, EN, Endorsement, Lollipop, MyPaper, The Straits Times, The Straits Times Communities.

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日期: 18/05/2013 | 新闻来源: 新明日报 | 记者: 钟雁龄

有“冰公主”封号的瑞恩，隔4年后再当代言人。她这次与法国品牌L’Oreal合作，与巩俐、李冰冰和范冰冰等国际女星一同成为Youth Code护肤品代言人。

瑞恩坦承在挑选广告代言方面很“龟毛”，加上自己个性，所以很难“卖”自己都无法相信的产品，因此推掉不少机会。

她说：“我用这个产品已经一阵子，加上性格比较直，不喜欢说谎的感觉，所以要代言的话就必须对那个产品有100%的把握才会接下。我之前在这个产品推出时，就买来用，发现效果很好，所以当经理人说他们要找我代言时，就觉得这是美好的缘分。”

L’Oreal这次大手笔为瑞恩拍摄电视、平面广告，双管齐下，整个宣传费豪砸百万新元。

每月花1/5薪水在美容保养品

过去几年，瑞恩在戏剧收视方面有号召，赢得“收视女王”称号，但“商家缘”近乎零，最后一次代言是4年前的IZU化妆品。对瑞恩而言，广告代言就像选另一半，她非常挑剔也看缘分，另外，L’Oreal对她尊重有加，诚意十足也是让她点头的主要原因之一。

她说：“媒体会说我一直没什么广告，但理由很简单，我不相信立即见效的东西。我的个性和（陈）莉萍很相似，性格也比较特别，叫我们做不相信的事，会很不舒服，效果也不会好。”

用心保养不整容

瑞恩透露，自己皮肤属干燥敏感特质，妈妈也传授她不少护肤秘招。她说：“其实我跟很多女生一样，很爱美，也会买很多美容保养品，家里都快变成货仓了，哈哈哈。” 她也透露，每个月差不多1/5的收入会花在美容保养品上，无论拍戏多忙多累，每晚都坚持一定敷面膜后才能睡觉。

瑞恩笑说以前中学时很男人婆，曾经很自卑，觉得我为何不能够像电视或杂志上的女生那样漂亮？但最近这几年，瑞恩也不否认，事业上的成绩让她建立一定的自信。

瑞恩表示质疑为何人们如此抗拒变老？“我反而觉得年纪越大，想法越成熟，我更喜欢现在成熟的自己。我不喜欢人们一般认为‘女人越老就越没价值’的观念。”

Source: Shinmin, Mypaper

Categorised in CH, Endorsement, IZU, L’Oréal Paris, MyPaper, Shin Min.

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2013 is shaping up to be a good year for Singaporean star Rui En. Not only has the 32-year-old picked up the coveted Best Actress acolade at the recent Star Awards 2013, L’Oreal Paris has recently announced that the fresh-faced beauty will be joining the ranks of international superstars as one of the faces for their brand.
The self-confessed skincare fanatic needs to be constantly camera-ready and Rui En shares, “I am always tempted to try new skincare products. It becomes important that my skin is able to absorb the full benefits of all of these treatments. Youth Code helps me achieve that.”

In a nutshell, the L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence is a pre-serum step that should be taken after you’ve washed your face at the end of the day.

Using patented Pro-Genâ„¢ Technology to promote cellular renewal, applying the Boosting Essence before you put on any sort of moisturiser will help improve your skin’s ability to absorb the product(s) better.

On how Boosting Essence has made a difference to her skincare routine, Rui En says, “I use a sheet mask every night when I’m filming, and realized that when I apply Youth Code under it, it makes the treatment much more effective. I see improved glow and moisture [sic] immediately after. It is now a must-have in my skincare regime.”

Source: styleXstyle

Categorised in EN, Endorsement, L’Oréal Paris, styleXstyle.

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