文：黄少伟

《最火搭档2》：连串凶杀案扑朔迷离

这部由新传媒制作的20集电视剧在本地果然真的很“火”，有许多忠实粉丝，平均收视超过81万。该剧以一连串凶杀案贯穿整部戏，剧情扑朔迷离。第二系列讲述在日本隐姓埋名的阿修罗抱着复仇的决心回到新加坡，女警小曼（瑞恩饰）和雨泽（郑斌辉饰）携手一起领队参与调查行动，但是他们各自却藏着一些不为人知的秘密。

《最火》第一系列在2010年开播，深受观众喜爱，去年3月电视台决定紧追第二系列，成为新加坡少有续集的连续剧之一。瑞恩为了逮捕几起凶杀案的幕后黑手方教授，与心理医生高婕妤（林慧玲饰）反目，两人在结局中两败俱伤。不过有趣的是《最2》并没有一个完整的大结局，让许多观众猜测新传媒计划拍摄第三系列。

冰公主瑞恩凭此剧在去年荣获亚洲电视大奖最佳女主角，击败入围同一奖项的郭舒贤、白薇秀和杨雁雁。缺席颁奖礼的瑞恩当时受访时表示，对得视后感到惊讶，也遗憾自己因拍戏无法出席颁奖礼。性格直率的她说：“我拍《最火2》时非常投入，甚至一度出现抑郁状况，这次得到认可觉得很高兴。”谈到缺席的原因，她笑说，开工拍戏时候会像个老人，尽量争取睡眠，因此宣布获奖时，她已累得呼呼大睡，结果一早醒来才发现电话邮箱被恭贺简讯挤爆。

除了亚洲电视大奖外，瑞恩也凭《最火2》获得了今年红星大奖最佳女主角，郑斌辉获得了最佳男配角。夺得视后的瑞恩在台上特别感谢圈中唯一的“最火搭档”陈莉萍，给她好戏擦出火花。

Source: Zaobao

Categorised in Asian Television Awards, Asian Television Awards 2012, CH, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, Zaobao.

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By Gladys Chung

It comes as a surprise when actress Rui En says some of her favourite bags are brand-less canvas totes, and that she used to be a tomboy who hated dresses.

After all, the 32-year-old was dressed in a flattering and slinky Grecian-style toga dress for this interview and photoshoot.

And who can forget the beautiful plum Christian Dior tulle gown she wore at the Star Awards show in April, where she won her second Best Actress award. She also won that night for Favourite Female Character and Top 10 Most Popular Artistes.

“It was an Academy Awards-ready gown, I chose it just three weeks before the event, and I looked forward to wearing it.”

“It was ‘princessy’ but the dark colour made it classic and ‘me’.”

She admits she could have handled the dress more elegantly that night. She had seemed exasperated at times when she had difficulty moving about in the gown.

“It was lightweight but there were so many layers of fabric and I was kind of wrestling with it,” she says.

“But I promise I will get better at this.”

This disarming honesty and lack of pretension, on top of her pretty girl-next-door looks and acting chops, have won Rui En fans, as well as the attention of marketers.

In May, she was named one of the faces of the L’Oreal Paris Youth Code skincare range. She joins a roll call of A-list international celebrities, such as Gong Li, Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing, who also front the range of skincare.

The ambassadorship is apt as Rui En is a self-professed beauty junkie. She loves trying new skincare products and make-up and uses a different mask every night on her dry and intolerant skin.

To keep healthy and give her face that extra glow, she works out religiously with home videos. And every morning, she downs green detox drinks made from recipes she found on the Internet.

Rui En started her career in show business when she was 20. But the industry started to take serious notice of her only in 2011 when she won her first Best Actress trophy at the Star Awards that year for her role as a widow in the drama serial With You.

Rui En says the nomination in 2011 made her pay more attention to her clothes.

“It was the first time I had to dress up properly for an event and I had so many choices. I felt very lucky but confused too.”

“My sense of style was not set then, so it was just a whirlwind of trying on all sorts of outfits and just seeing what worked for my image.”

In the end, she picked a steel grey Hermes pantsuit, with a black belt tied stylishly and provocatively around her neck.

These days, she knows instinctively what she likes: “Nothing revealing, but classic, simple, clean and accessorised with diamonds.”

7 things in her bag

1. Soul by Ludacris headphones

This was a Christmas present I received last year. Its sound quality is good and it blocks out noise. I love music, and listen to everything from country to K-pop. When I’m travelling, I’ll plug into this and be in my own world.

2. Museli bars

I eat these when I am shooting and have to be constantly on the go. They are quite sweet and taste good, and they keep me from bingeing on the unhealthy stuff.

3. L’Oreal Youth Code prodigious rejuvenating pre-essence

I apply this essence on my bare skin and it helps everything else that I use later, such as serums and moisturisers, to be more easily absorbed.

4. Insect Repellent

This is an insect repellent soldiers use; I bought it from the army market in Beach Road. It is a must whenever I’m filming outdoors. It does not smell but is so potent that it is not safe to be applied on the skin. I apply it on the hem of my clothing instead and the mosquitoes do not come near me.

5. Memoirs of a radical lawyer by Michael Mansfield

I’m currently reading this for research purposes as I play a lawyer in the upcoming Chinese legal drama Sudden. Whenever I take on a new role, I will read about the character’s occupation as it helps me with my acting.

6. Creative electronic chinese dictionary

A friend gave this to me as a birthday present two or three years ago. It tells me how to pronounce Chinese words I’m unfamiliar with and their meanings.

7. Scripts

I feel naked without my scripts. This is for Sudden, which I am currently working on and which airs in September on MediaCorp Channel 8. I prefer physical copies because I can make notes in the margin.

Her bag

A fan gave this to me. I own about 20 to 30 canvas tote bags. I carry them around when I am filming or not working. For designer bags, my favourite is the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag because it is very versatile.

Source: The Straits Times, Asiaone, Diva Asia, Lollipop

Categorised in asiaone.com, Diva Asia, EN, Endorsement, L’Oréal Paris, Lollipop, Star Awards, Star Awards 2011, Star Awards 2013, The Straits Times, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, With You 我在你左右.

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Rui En – Girly, Really?

Think about Rui En, and tough, no-nonsense, even (dare we say it?) cold, comes to mind. But girly and vain?
Rui En is a Mediacorp darling (albeit an unconventional one), there’s no question about it. Dubbed the ‘Queen of ratings’, her shows have consistently been one of the most-watched dramas of the year. And of course, her power-packed performances didn’t go unnoticed as she won the highly-coveted best actress award in 2011 and most recently, in 2013. The cherry on top of her great year? L‘Oreal has chosen her to be the face of their latest L’Oreal Youth Code Essence, an essence with the ability to restore skin’s optimal capability, so that it can better absorb the effects of your skincare, boosting its efficacy. Rui En tells us all abut her girliness (yes, she does have a girly side), beauty secrets and her lifestyle.

Cosmo: Congrats on being the new face of L’Oreal Youth Code! Are you really excited about this?

Rui En: It’s been a long time since I’ve done a skincare endorsement and I’m actually really pleased about this. L’Oreal has always had this this tagline for ages “Because you’re worth it” and when I was a little girl, I would see all these gorgeous girls reciting this line and think about how nice it is to be able to say those words. It is like a dream come true. Plus, I felt that [L’oreal] was really sincere. We had a couple of meetings and they wanted to get to know me better, which felt nice.

Cosmo: “Because you’re worth it”, what meaning does it have for you?

Rui En: The main thing about saying this tagline is that the people who were chosen to say it were international stars – huge stars for me. To be able to join their ranks, it’s a huge privilege. For me personally, the tagline feels empowering.

Cosmo: So what do you like most about this product that you’re endorsing?

Rui En: I love its light texture, but most of all, I like that it is afforable. I think a lot of women are willing to spend thousands of dollars on skincare because there is this promise that it’ll work. But this works just as well [as an expensive product].

Cosmo: Can you share a beauty secret with us?

Rui En: I know that a lot of people think I’m very bochup*. But I’m actually a very girly person when it comes to skincare. I insist on putting on a mask when i get home, no matter what time it is.

Cosmo: Every single day?

Rui En: ya, everyday. Its probably not for everybody but I think it really helps to soothe my tired skin. Sometimes I’m out filming for days in a row, and my skin suffers, but this helps to refresh and calm it down.

Cosmo: Do you feel pressured to look good all the time because you are a celebrity?

Rui En: Actually, when I don’t work, I’m really don’t bother with makeup and I’m perpertually in t-shirt and shorts. There is no way I will let any makeup touch my face. This is also why I need to make sure that my skin looks great on its own. I mean, of course, when I’m working or going for Star Awards, it’s inevitable. It’s not that I don’t care about my appearance; I’m just way too lazy!

Cosmo: Do you do any sports to keep your skin glowing?

Rui En: I do loads of cardio. I do see a difference in my skin when I have time to work out. I try not to run because of the sun, so I gym and do indoor sports a lot. Everybody should exercise because I do see a radiant glow in my complexion when I do. Exercise is incredibly important to me.

Source: Cosmopolitan Singapore/a>

Categorised in Cosmopolitan Singapore, EN, Endorsement, L’Oréal Paris, Ratings 节目收视率, Star Awards, Star Awards 2011, Star Awards 2013.

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NTU alumni scored at this year’s Star Awards. Business graduate Rui En got the Best Actress nod for her role in the Channel 8 police drama Unriddle 2. She also bagged a Top 10 Most Popular Artistes trophy, alongside two other NTU alumni – actress Joanne Peh and television host Lee Teng.

Source: Hey!

Categorised in EN, HEY!, NTU, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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1. 封面故事 Page 40

男人如他不怕老 – 李南星

文：杨丽玲

若不是他提起，怎会意识他的演艺之路已走了28年。今年过了生日即将49岁。

从前与郑惠玉、范文芳荡气回肠，现在和瑞恩、欧萱地久天长。电视阿哥，任凭物换星移，神话不灭。

2. 星光熠熠 Page 65

于4月28日滨海湾金沙举行的《红星大奖2013》之《庆功宴》，赞助商之一的伦敦食品集团（London Biscuit）董事经理拿督斯里刘佑忠出席了盛典，并与多位红星合影留念。

伦敦食品集团董事经理拿督斯里刘佑忠，与当晚新出炉的“最佳女主角”瑞恩合影。

3. 变戏法 Page 68

剧中什么年代什么背景，必须让观众一眼认出。虚构世界打造真实，就看美术指导的功夫。

你看不出的障眼法

“摄影棚有一定的高度，像《花样人间》的主景是两层楼的，必须取巧，你看起来是两层楼但实际上比例已被缩小，戏里瑞恩有一些天台戏，但其实‘楼上’是搭在‘楼下’的，只不过我们在后面搭建了一些屋顶。必须这么做，要不然摄影机没法上到二楼。”

Categorised in CH, I-Weekly, Joys of Life 花样人间, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013.

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Text: Joanna Goh

Acting may still be her passion and one true love, but with a renewed purpose and mantra in life, Cynthia Koh prefers to take things easy – and in the slow lane – now. That might explain why the actress, who renewed her two-year contract with MediaCorp in October last year, only appeared in two projects in 2012 – ChU’s Show Hand and online mini-series, The Day It Rained On Our Parade, which is a stark contrast to her past years’ projects.

When we brought up her recent Best Actress loss to Rui En, she waved it off and gave a good-natured laugh at the mention of being the hot favourite in our mini predictions. “You all must be more disappointed than me,” she chuckled. “Oh dear, I’m sorry.”

Not taking her loss to heart, Cynthia conceded that Rui En was her strongest competitor that night and let on that she was prepared to walk home empty handed.

“I told myself I’d still continue working hard [even if I lost]. So thanks, Rui En for encouraging Mei Zhen jie (referring to herself). I know a lot of friends in showbiz, in the media and fans are very supportive towards me too,” she quipped. “Don’t worry. As long as I’m in showbiz, there’d always be a chance for me.”

Source: Xinmsn

Categorised in EN, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013, xinmsn.

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Compiled by the RBKD Team

1. Videos: Rui En – Star Awards 2013 Playlist

For more videos on Rui En, click on the next video in the above playlist.

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2. Pictures Gallery: Rui En – Star Awards 2013

For more pictures of Rui En, click here to access our gallery.

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3. Star Awards 2013 Accolades

i. Best Actress – Rui En (Unriddle 2)

ii. Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste – Rui En

iii. Favourite Female Character – Rui En (Poetic Justice)

iv. Favourite On-screen Couple – Rui En & Elvin Ng (Unriddle 2)

v. i-Weekly Best Dressed Female – Rui En

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4. News Articles

Recommended:

U-Weekly: 粉丝投票累垮 瑞恩甜笑回报

Straits Times: Fashion styles at Star Awards 2013

Wanbao: 打败大热许美珍 瑞恩：奖项愿分享

Xinmsn: 李铭顺瑞恩 再夺视帝视后

Xinmsn: SA2013 online favourites – Rui En, Elvin Ng and Bryan Wong

TODAY: Two-Time Winner

i-Weekly: 最不如在一起吧 – 黄俊雄 & 瑞恩

Click for more news articles related to Rui En at Star Awards 2013.

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RBKD: Thank you for your kind support for Rui En

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

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1. 本地热闻 Page 28

《红星大奖2013》红人榜

文：钟俊强

《红星大奖2013》圆满落幕，今年的颁奖典礼没有太大惊喜或爆冷，唯因黄文永德突然离世，笼罩着淡淡的悲伤。

粉丝投票累垮 瑞恩甜笑回报

2场颁奖礼，4个奖，瑞恩拿奖拿到手软：“冷面公主”体恤粉丝奋力投票，连续两周笑脸盈盈，甜笑回报！

瑞恩凭《最火搭档2》二度获得“视后”，心情大好，以往在颁奖典礼不苟言笑的她，为何那么开心？她说：“最近的心情真的比较好，因在在拍《志在四方》，角色是比较有喜感的，所以每天开工都带着微笑。这次和周崇庆合作，他还常常搞到我笑场。”

瑞恩表示，她的情绪会受到角色的影响，“比如上次拍《最火搭档》，同事都说我很有距离感，脸非常臭。”

得到两届视后，瑞恩希望可以演更多不同类型的角色，比如专业人士，“下一部剧就知道会演律师，所以非常期待。其实我也想拍更多喜剧角色，还有继续演动作片。”

瑞恩拿奖拿到手软，她的粉丝兵团更火力全开，这段日子疯狂为她投票。日前公布成绩的《新加坡e乐大赏》，曾是三连霸的瑞恩在“e乐人气本地电视演员”败给同门的欧萱。记者问她落败感受，瑞恩说：“我不觉得可惜或遗憾。我晓得粉丝们非常努力投票，这已经足够了。我最近笑得比较多，一方面也是回馈他们多年来的支持。我知道他们近日来投票投得很累，很辛苦，所以想让他们在荧幕上看到我的笑容。”

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.

Categorised in Asian Television Awards, Asian Television Awards 2012, CH, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013, Sudden 骤变, The Dream Makers 志在四方, U-Weekly, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2, Unriddle 最火搭档.

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1. Scene & Heard Pages 20-22

By Jasmine Teo

The Red Carpet Awards: Star Awards edition

Working the red carpet isn’t just about vying for the Best Dressed title. It’s about friendship too, okay – especially if you’re Rui En.

Cutest PDA: Rui En and Chen Liping

Reunited and it feels so good: What you didn’t see on TV was how Tay Ping Hui was relegated to the third wheel when his Mercedes co-passenger Rui En couldn’t wait to reunite with BFF Chen Liping on the red carpet before the cameras rolled. Aww.

2. The Feel Good Page Pages 76-77

The Star Awards beauty report card

Who shone? Who fell flat? After critiquing the stars’ fashion picks at the annual shindig, we examine their hair and make-up choices.

The Look

The sultry dewy-faced Queen

Get the look with: Smoky eyes, heavy eyeliner and a dewy complexion

The heavily-kohled eye works for Rui En, and she knows it. This year, besides the wing-tipped peepers and duty-heavy mascara, the ice-queen decided to add a little sparkle to her non-smile with highlights of gold eyeshadow, which gave her a nice glow. Her hair, while pulled back into a bun, wasn’t too severe. While we like that she went for a natural, dewy face, we can’t help thinking it was a tad too shiny. Well, at least it matched the gleam of the two trophies she bagged that night.

Categorised in 8 DAYS, EN, Star Awards, Star Awards 2013.

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