To commemorate her 31st birthday, the starlet was gifted with a one-of-a-kind birthday present by her fanclub

Text: Joanna Goh

To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities and present Rui En with a one-of-a-kind birthday gift (she turns 31 on Jan 29) — that aligned with her volunteering efforts — members of RBKD (Rui En’s official fanclub) visited a group of 176 old folks living in Teck Ghee.

To spread the festive cheer, they also distributed home-baked cookies, pineapple tarts, festive goodies and other decorative murals.

In a short note to her fans on their online forum back in 2010, Rui En wrote: “BTW, for my birthday next year, I’m serious about not wanting a single gift or card. Instead, I would rather you make those things or put that effort into volunteering even if it’s for one day.”

Respecting their idol’s wishes, RBKD fanclub president Peh Xinyi shared with xinmsn in a phone interview that they the members “preferred to show their support” for her in such ways and started doing volunteer work last year.

“It’s more meaningful and a good way to make use of such times to contribute back to the community. It’s a positive influence on each other and a gift that she will like since she is very active in volunteering when she’s not filming,” Xinyi shared.

In order to roll out sufficient pineapple tarts and cookies for the 176 old folks, two groups of RBKD members spent three to four days tolling away in the kitchen.

They bought the pineapple paste and rolled the dough from scratch as Xinyi recalled, “Everyone was so sick and tired of pineapple tarts after spending two consecutive 12-hour days in the kitchen — we just wanted to buy the remaining bottles when we only managed to churn out 120 bottles of tarts.

“Eventually we persisted and finished off with 180 bottles because I told them if we were to buy the remaining bottles and opt for the leisurely route, sometime down the road we might regret not seeing through everything.”

After she learnt of their volunteer efforts, Rui En left an online message to members of RBKD on their forum: “Just back from another overnight with two more to go over the next 2 days. Am exhausted physically, emotionally and mentally. But you guys are just wonderful. Keep it up.”

In two small groups, RBKD members gathered in a member’s house to bake pineapple tarts and butter cookies for the old folks.

Unlike last year’s charity drive which saw them delivering rice and various dry goods to these old folks, RBKD wanted to tie-in their visit with food stuff related to Chinese New Year.

RBKD president Peh Xinyi shared, “I thought trying to bake it ourselves was more sincere than buying. It was most of the members’ first time baking pineapple tarts too; apart from the pineapple paste which we bought, we did everything else from scratch.”

Their efforts spanned over the course of three days paid off and the members managed to hit their target of making 180 bottles of tarts and cookies each.

The participants from RBKD consisted of schooling students, young adults and even mothers. On their volunteer efforts, Xinyi said, “When I organise this, I try to organise it in such a way that they will have a different volunteer experience. And hopefully next time when they are at school, they will also be more motivated to do community work. It’s a good way for us to grow personally as well.”

Apart from their homemade pineapple tarts and butter cookies, the fanclub also bought two bottles of Chinese New Year snacks, four cans of coke, two oranges and two small dragon decorations to spread the festive cheer amongst the old folks.

Members posing with the elderly after putting up the Chinese New Year decorations for them.

Unlike their visit last year which saw the members donning their fanclub’s official black t-shirt, they decided to wear brighter colours to appear less intimidating.

After a hard day’s work, the 30 odd volunteers gathered for a mini lou hei session to wrap up the day’s activities.

Source: Xinmsn

Categorised in Birthday 2012, EN, RBKD, xinmsn.

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Just back from another overnight with two more to go over the next 2 days. Am exhausted physically, emotionally and mentally.

But you guys are are just wonderful.

Keep it up.

En.

This was first posted in RBKD forum on 17 January 2012 at 3:10 am.

#Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Categorised in Bridge, RBKD, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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This actually should be the U2 poster right? The funny thing is the shirts were a pure coincidence.

Just back from overnight filming.

I’m not one who likes to make a big deal out of new years, resolutions and all that stuff, just like I have no clue what the big deal about birthdays are. But, thanks for making my NYE 2011 one to remember. I’m still waiting with baited breath to wake up from this amazing dream.

Thanks for the love, bak kwa, pocky, Reese’s and assorted other snacks.

Happy new year.

En.

This was first posted in RBKD forum on 02 January 2012.

#Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Categorised in Bridge, RBKD, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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Re: An Open Letter to Anyone Concerned

Dear All

The concept of RBKD Annual Giving started last year in 2010. RBKD’s Anniversary falls on the month of November, which coincides with Thanksgiving in the United States. Hence November becomes a month for us to count our blessings and show our gratitude for the love and concern received by doing a small part for our community.

Last year, nearing November, earthquakes, floods and typhoons affected our neighbouring countries. So we donated more than $300 to the various disaster relief programmes via World Vision Singapore. (Link)

This year, we thought we could do a little more than just donating money. It was also opportune that RBKD was successfully recognised as a registered society in Singapore on 8 November 2011.

Hence we organised our own RBKD Newspaper Collection Drive and collected 1400KG load of newspapers, in exchange for $350. (Link) Internally, we received monetary contributions from members who wish to express their gratitude towards RBKD through this Annual Giving exercise.

So together, we raised $1000. Given our understanding of how Community Chest fund the Charities in Singapore (RBKD is the designer of the current ComChest CD, sold in ComChest Shop at Suntec City Shopping Mall), TrueHearts 2011 was a convenient platform for us to make the donation.

However, we were not quick enough to make $1000 worth of calls during Rui En’s performance segment. Someone quickly reminded us thereafter that the telepoll donations were GST-liable, donating online would be better as it is tax free. Should have realised earlier but better late than never.

It warms my heart when my members step forth to pledge a donation for our Annual Giving. There is no minimum sum but many have donated generously, for their belongingness in RBKD and for the trust they have in us that the money will be given to the right cause.

Here is the breakdown of the $1000 donated to ComChest:
1900-112-8805 Calls – $545.70
Online Donation via SG Gives Portal – $455

It feels absolutely great to be able to finally give back to our community in the official name of RBKD.
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Dear RBKD – The Official Fan Club of Rui En

Thank you for donating through SG Gives:

Your Details are
Transaction No. : D0034958
Transaction Status : Success
Transaction Date : 03-Dec-2011
NRIC : T11SS0200J
Name : RBKD – The Official Fan Club of Rui En
Email ID : pehxinyi2@RBKD-online.com

Charities and Programmes

CHARITY / PROGRAMME		AMOUNT
Community Chest		$455
TOTAL DONATION		$455

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Regards
SG Gives Administrator

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Thank you, for a year of love showered on RBKD.

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Regards
Xinyi
President
RBKD – The Official Fan Club of Rui En

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Traversing The Road Less Traveled, Lux Veritas.

RBKD – The Official Fan Club of Rui En
Unique Entity No. T11SS0200J
Website: RBKD-online.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/RBKD

Categorised in RBKD, TrueHearts 2011.

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By RBKD

Always wanted to see Rui En in person?
Always admired her acting and wish to let her know?

Here is your chance.

Rui En will be attending the Channel 8’s Dramatasy Roadshow 2011 this Saturday at Serangoon NEX Shopping Mall.

Wear BLACK to the event to show your support for Rui En.

In support of this event, RBKD will be distributing namecard size photo cards of Rui En to all Rui En’s supporters in BLACK. Just come and find RBKD after Rui En’s first appearance. Rui En will be on stage 3 times to introduce about her 3 upcoming shows – #codeofhonour, #Unriddle 2 & #joysoflife.

We hope to see you there and we hope to hear your cheers and claps too.

Dramatasy Roadshow 2011
Date: 19 November 2011, Saturday
Time: 12 noon to 7pm (Rui En will be there from 2pm to 430pm)
Venue: Serangoon NEX Shopping Mall (Serangoon MRT)

Code of Honour 正义武馆 debuts 5 December 2011 7pm on Channel 8.

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Joys of Life 花样人间 debuts June 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Categorised in Code of Honour 正义武馆, Dramatasy 2011, EN, Joys of Life 花样人间, MediaCorp, RBKD, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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Sorry for the late post was filming all day.

Have a great birthday, RBKD. I’m so proud of how far you guys have come.

We’re a really long way from the days when I wasn’t even sure there would be a fan club around in a couple years time.

Thank you for always having my back.

This was first posted in RBKD forum on 15 November 2011.

Categorised in Bridge, RBKD.

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日期: 09/11/2011 | 新闻来源: 联合晚报 | 记者: 王英敏

《正义武馆》12秒预告片曝光，瑞恩、黄俊雄“打”出火花，将在《最火搭档2》续前缘！

由瑞恩、黄俊雄领衔、拉队到麻坡拍摄的《正义武馆》下个月即将播出，新传媒8频道昨首次曝光两段各长达12秒、2人各精彩打斗的动作场面；瑞恩变身“女版甄子丹”，预告片开头，她紧握拳头、眼神锐利，紧接耍枪弄刀、转身飞踢的的利落打斗场面，势必会让观众对她刮目相看，就有网友称她频有“女侠风范”，动作招招“快、狠、准”，更做足了脸部表情！

瑞恩后援会 千元捐〈公益献爱心〉

为善不落人后，瑞恩本地后援会成立3周年前夕，成功注册成为本地社团注册局承认的正式团体。

继范文芳本地后援会Fannatic Fann Club于2000年成为被受承认的正式社团后，瑞恩本地后援会“RBKD瑞不可当”年初提出申请，昨正式成为本地社团注册局（Registry of Societies）承认的正式团体。据悉，至今RBKD活跃的会员达百多人。

会长白欣怡表示，注册后援会主要是为能正式以团体名义，参与社工等慈善筹款活动。

该会上周六（5日）办搜集旧报纸活动，短短一天内搜集了1400公斤的旧报纸，卖出后筹得350元。

除了这笔款项外，该会将凑集1000元，月底转捐《公益献爱心》慈善筹款节目。

Code of Honour 正义武馆 debuts 5 December 2011 7pm on Channel 8.

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 6 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Wanbao, Omy, ChinaPress

Categorised in CH, ChinaPress 中國報, Code of Honour 正义武馆, Omy.sg, RBKD, Wanbao.

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Text: Joanna Goh
Photos: Joanna Goh & Lim Wen Ying
Video: Fiona Lin and Tay Yi Xuan

With Xiao Man and co. set to return for more action next year, it’s no wonder various fanclubs on Twitter have been buzzing with excitement; even creating a hashtag (#Unriddle) for the programme prior to its production and airing.

Apart from retaining its original cast which features Rui En, Chen Li Ping and Tay Ping Hui, TV viewers can expect new additions and characters from faces like Elvin Ng, Romeo Tan, Julie Tan, Sora Ma, Yuan Shuai and more.

At the drama’s imaging session last week, xinmsn caught up Elvin, who just returned from a four-month long shoot for Code of Honour in Malaysia. Taking on the role of an astute cop called Lang Feng, Elvin will be veering away from his clean-shaven boy-next-door image forUnriddle 2.

Sporting a hint of manly-ruggedness thanks to his newly-grown stubble and brown tan, Elvin chuckled abashedly when he recalled how the fans from Elvinology protested at his newly-cultivated image.

“While I think my new image is refreshing, people around me especially my fans from Elvinology have told me that it looks ‘ugly’ and have asked me to shave it off (laughs). Some have told me it looks different and that they like it.”

Playing Xiao Man’s arch-nemesis in the show, the majority of Elvin’s scenes will be filmed with Rui En. On their back-to-back collaboration after Code of Honour, the 31-year-old gave a hearty guffaw and jested in reply, “She might be sick [of me]!” when we quizzed him on it.

Elvin Ng and Rui En in Unriddle 2

Seeing how the pair won the i-Weekly best onscreen couple award at the 2010 Star Awards for their collaboration in The Dream Catchers, Elvin put our unfounded worries to rest and added, “The both of us have onscreen chemistry and share a good rapport when it comes to work.”

He reassured us that their characters will be “different” from their previous drama and will present an entirely “different feel”.

Elvin Ng plays Lang Feng, Xiao Man’s (Rui En) arch-nemesis in Unriddle 2.

Since her return to Singapore in end-September after filming Code of Honour in Malaysia for four months, Rui En shares that she’s been regularly hitting the gym to tone up her muscles for Unriddle 2.

You can expect Xiao Man in more kickass fighting scenes as the actress told xinmsn that she spoke with the producer and suggested for them to add ore action scenes in the sequel of Unriddle.

After spending four months exacting kung fu kicks and punches, Rui En says that the shoot in Malaysia was akin to a training session which helped to better prepare her for Unriddle 2.

Rebecca Lim plays a psychiatrist and Rui En’s university junior in Unriddle 2.

Adam Chen will play Wu Zhi Yun, a member of the investigative team who belongs in Xiao Man’s batch in the Police Academy.

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Xinmsn

Categorised in Code of Honour 正义武馆, EN, RBKD, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, xinmsn.

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Sometimes it takes only a sneak peek into someone else’s world to make you realize a lot about your own.

That was my experience over the few days doing door-knocking with Beyond Social Services from 10th Oct 2011.

I’d previously volunteered at their now-defunct home in Woodlands, when they asked me to do this door-knocking I was happy to be able to help them.

The purpose of this door-knocking was literally to go from door to door in a low-income neighbourhood of temporary housing along Havelock Road to have the most visceral experience of talking directly to the occupants and finding out how many youths under the age of 19 years old were there in Block 29. I’d always felt helpless and not involved enough somehow doing charity appearances and performances, and this was my first chance to get down to the grassroots level, something I’d always wanted.

For the rest of the post, please visit the ONERBKD Blog.

Categorised in Bridge, RBKD, Rui En.

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