By Gwendolyn Ng

Rui En has been blaming herself since she knocked over a motorcycle https://t.co/R3hfXAvtys https://t.co/DH2YKd9f0j

— Straits Times Life (@ST_LifeTweets) May 18, 2016

The repentant stance that actress Rui En adopted at the recent Star Awards, where she apologised for an incident in which she drove and knocked over a parked motorcycle, continued at a press conference on Tuesday (May 17) for a new Channel 8 drama.

The fantasy melodrama is aptly titled If Only I Could…, and its protagonists are given a second chance to go back in time to change their lives for the better.

Rui En, 35, says: “Who doesn’t want second chances? Who doesn’t want to go back in time, amend mistakes and do the right thing? Such sentiments is especially heartfelt for me now.”

The actress was flamed last month for her behaviour in the traffic incident where she asked the motorbike owner, “Do you know who I am?”, a phrase that she later clarified as telling him that she would not run away without taking responsibility for what she had done.

Asked how she would have handled the situation differently if she were given a second chance, she says she does not know.

“Honestly, I’m in a dilemma. Be it mistakes or success, be it peak or hell, whatever we go through makes us who we are today,” she says.

“Initially I thought if I could go back in time, I would definitely do so – not just to half a year ago, but to the time I was a baby. I wanted to start anew. Then I realised that going through suffering may change a person for the better.”

Through this tough period, she has learnt two lessons: to be grateful and to learn how to forgive herself.

“I’ve never expected the unconditional concern, love and help given to me by my family, friends and colleagues. It has taught me not to take the people by my side for granted. I want to give back the love that they’ve showered on me during this period.”

A self-professed perfectionist, she says that she has been heaping blame on herself since the incident and she vomited at the Star Awards last month because stress triggered her existing gastric ailment.

“I’ve realise that I need to adjust (my mindset). I need to learn how to forgive myself and not put too much blame on myself. It has been tough,” she says.

Another problem she is facing – her inability to shed the extra weight gained for her dowdy character Zhen Hao in If Only I Could….

“I’m not young anymore. After I hit 30 years old, my metabolism rate has dropped. Now I don’t lose weight as fast as before,” says Rui En, who had gained about 7kg and does now know how much of that extra weight she has lost because she is afraid of weighing herself.

“I’ve always felt that stepping on the weighing scale is very demoralising when you find out you don’t lose as much as you expected to. I find it counter-productive.”

She is fighting back against talk about her chubbier face, though.

“Women go through a lot. We get criticised for ageing or putting on weight. Why is our society putting so much emphasis on physical appearance? This shouldn’t be the case.”

If Only I Could… premieres on Channel 8 on May 31 at 9pm. It airs on weekdays at 9pm.

RBKD: Click the link for the full article.

This article will also be available on The Straits Times’ Print Edition tomorrow.

Source: Straits Times, CLEO, Lollipop, Her World Singapore

If Only I Could… 十年…你还好吗? Debuts 31 May 2016, Weekdays 9pm on Channel 8

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(PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS)

SINGAPORE -The recent chatter about Mediacorp actress Rui En has moved on from her allegedly sulky demeanour to her new curves.

Looking rather rotund at a recent press conference, she let on that she has put on 4kg for a new role as an “auntie”.

The new Channel 8 drama (If Only I Could) will see her put on a fat suit, Rui En told reporters last week.

She found that with the fat suit, her face and limbs were too slim, which looked unconvincing, Lianhe Wanbao reported.

(PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS)

Her recent roles have seen her portray Singapore artist Georgette Chen in a docudrama, and an actress who becomes disfigured in The Dream Makers 2.

Gaining, or losing, weight for a role is often seen as a sign of commitment for actors, and can be a boost for their careers.

RBKD: Click the source’s link below to access the complete article.

The Dream Makers 2 志在四方 2 debuts 04 December 2015, 9pm on Channel 8.

If Only I Could… 十年…你还好吗？ debuts 30 May 2016, 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Straits Times, AsiaOne, Her World

Categorised in asiaone.com, EN, Her World, If Only I Could... 十年...你还好吗？, The Dream Makers 2 志在四方 2, The Straits Times, The Worlds Of Georgette Chen.

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Neo Lirong

Celebrity stylist

When she’s not busy booking red-carpet outfits for clients like actress Rui En and actor Romeo Tan, Lirong keeps an eye out for statement pieces to anchor her #ootds.

Categorised in EN, Her World.

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Tonglin captures our hearts again.

First up, a family shot of Tonglin and Jason’s parents has gone viral with close to 25K likes on Facebook. Seems like everyone loves seeing a happy family portrait. Are you one of them too?

By the way, do take note that the debut date for “The Dream Makers 2” has been revised to 4 December 2015.

In case you missed our shout-out yesterday, Rui En’s at Melbourne now! She hits the ground running, filming for “The Dream Makers 2” immediately after landing.

So hopefully all’s smooth for filming and Rui En can have a good rest! Enjoy the fresh air & starry nights.

Also, might you have missed out checking on our web last week?

Because…. we shared this Toggle’s article mentioning Zoe Tay’s collectible mirror which has the autographs from the cast of “The Dream Makers 2”, including that of Rui En’s!

Also, Her World did a throwback quote from Rui En on the best beauty advice she has ever gotten. Do you remember reading this too?

Be sure to check out our web periodically for the latest updates since we don’t tweet about all articles and this weekly series focuses more on social media posts. *hint hint*

Till next week!

Bonus: Rui En’s #stunnedlikevegetables v2!

A photo posted by Official Fan Club of Rui En (@rbkd) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:48am PDT

Categorised in EN, Her World, RBKD, RBKD What We Are Loving This Week, The Dream Makers 2 志在四方 2, Toggle SG.

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By Simone Wu

Celebrities, doctors and makeup artists share their most useful beauty tips.

“I have to thank my mother for teaching me about the dangers of UV rays when I was in secondary school. I’ve been protecting my skin since.” – Rui En, actress and L’Oreal Paris brand ambassador

Source: Her World

Categorised in EN, Her World, L’Oréal Paris.

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By Eugene Quek

No time, don’t care? Try these tress tamers for damaged dyed hair that’ll deliver results faster than a flash – in three minutes tops, to be precise

Three of the dirtiest D-words when it comes to the world of wigs: Dry, dull and damaged.

Happily, there’s a fast track to salvation for your coloured coiffure. Here’s a terrific trio of #DieDieMustBuy express elixirs to add to your arsenal:

L’Oreal Paris Oleotherapy Deep Recovery Mask, $19.90

If it’s good enough for lovely L’Oreal luminary Rui En, it’s good enough for me! This intensely invigorating salve smells like swanky vanilla ice cream, and comes chock-full of cuticle-sealing oils that lend my locks a souped up shine that’s well nigh salon-grade in sheen.

To apply, warm up the product in your palms, then work it in from the tips, massaging all the way to the mid-shaft. And while you’re meant to rinse off this mask after three minutes or so, I’ve found that it’s also perfect as a heat-protective shield for a trendy “wet” look.

Use a paper towel to sponge off any mask residue, then blow-dry with a diffuser until your head is almost but not quite bone-dry, then grab a comb and run it through your tresses, separating the strands into inch-length sections. When you’re done, ditch the comb and use your fingers to muss up the ends, twisting and twirling at random. Voila! Wet-look hair achievement level unlocked with the aid of just one product.

Source: Toggle

Categorised in EN, Her World, L’Oréal Paris.

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By Cheng Jee Yan

See what your favourite Asian stars wore recently, from Rui En’s flirty DVF dress to Shu Qi’s breathtaking Valentino couture gown.

Image: Diane von Furstenberg

1. Rui En

Known for her cool and ‘icy’ demeanor, I was pleasantly surprised to see Rui En sporting this adorable and flirty Diane von Furstenberg number for her gig at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. I love how she keeps the look edgy with a pair of knee-high gladiator sandals. Psst … If you are interested in ‘twinning’, this dress will be available in stores from September onwards!

Source: Her World Singapore

Categorised in Botanic Gardens SG50 Concert, EN, Her World.

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By Eugene Quek

Singapore small screen princess and L’Oréal Paris Haircare campaign frontrunner Rui En gets into a hairy situation by spilling all of her insider beauty secrets, including what aesthetic procedures she’ll consider going under the knife for!

Being blessed with a mien that’s molded from porcelain (not to mention tresses that tumble like Rapunzel’s) must come in very handy when you’re the first Singaporean face for L’Oréal Paris’ skincare-slash-makeup campaigns – for the third year and counting, to boot. Gongxi!

Here are some tantalising tidbits we’ve discovered about our mane maiden of the hour:

And the award for Best Hair on a dude goes to … This two-time Best Actress champ at the annual Singapore Star Awards doesn’t suffer fools (or foolish questions, for that matter).

When pressed to nominate a male co-star with the strongest hair game in real life, Rui En’s rejoinder is deliciously tart: “Sorry, I haven’t really been paying attention.” Okay then, duly noted!

Speaking of awards, you have Rui En’s glam squad to thank for her acting accolades. Intriguingly, Rui En says her hair plays a plum role in getting into the psyche of a character: “Hair is an incredibly vital part of imaging. Colour and cut contribute towards the character. I consider it one of the most important elements in shaping a role.”

Obligatory shout-out: You can catch Rui En in all her mane glory on tellie in the on-going The Worlds of Georgette Chen, a three-part docu-drama on the eponymous artist.

She’s all about lubing up. Her lifesaver for thinning tresses? Take it from the lush-locked lass herself: “Use a leave-on oil after showering and before styling your hair to protect it from heat and styling products. I use the Leave On Oil Serum from Total Repair 5 to help with damage and dryness. I also use a hair mask regularly; I’ve been using the Total Repair 5 Deep Repairing Mask once every three days.”

This star likes to shine. Oh, and her obsession with oils spills over onto the red carpet too, where she says she likes letting her hair down: “The Extraordinary Oil Gold works great by instantly smoothing frizziness and giving shine [when it’s let down for public appearances].” Spoken like a true brand ambassador. As far as best beauty practices are concerned, though, this is as good as it gets!

And as for those plastic surgery rumours … Catty industry commentators have long murmured about the provenance of Rui En’s eggshell-smooth forehead, but the actress insists she’s a proponent of “natural” beauty – and we’re inclined to believe her.

To wit: “What’s the point of being unhappy with something you can’t change? Sure, you can change a lot nowadays. But life is about so much more than that.” That’s some #QOTD-worthy stuff right there!

Source: Her World Singapore

Categorised in EN, Her World, L’Oréal Paris, Star Awards, The Worlds Of Georgette Chen.

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By Hong Xinying

Local stars Rui En, Romeo Tan and more were seen amongst the stylish throng at Singapore Fashion Week on Day 4 which featured New York designer Thakoon Panichgul, e-retailers Zalora and Love, Bonito, plus lots of dresses you can shop online soon too.

#3 CELEB-SPOTTING AT TEX SAVERIO FOR LOVE, BONITO

Fann Wong, Zoe Tay were there when Love, Bonito showed its Julien Fournie collab line; so it was no surprise to see another star-studded outing at this runway showing too.

(L-R): Indonesian couture designer Tex Saverio, Viola Tan, Rui En and Rachel Lim. Image: Love, Bonito

Rui En made a fashionably late entrance just before the show started. But not without making a group shot with Love, Bonito co-founders Viola Tan, Rachel Lim and Indonesian couture designer Tex Saverio of course.

Source: Her World Singapore

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