By Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman
All geared up for the nation’s 51st birthday celebrations next week?
We’ve specially curated three Spotify playlists to get you in the spirit for the occasion.
NDP2016: So Singapore is sure to unleash the patriot in you, comprising familiar National Day songs as well as memorable favourites.
The playlist not only includes the standard fare, but also highlights lesser known gems that’ll make you proud to live on this little red dot.
Whatever your preferences might be, this one will make you proud to call Singapore home.
Source: TNP
Categorised in EN, Reach Out For The Skies, The New Paper.
By Tracy Low
RUI EN IS HAPPIER DESPITE PUTTING ON 7KG FOR ROLE IN NEW SHOW
At yesterday’s press conference for Channel 8 drama If Only I Could, the 35-year-old Rui En looked calm and prepared.
She told The New Paper: “I’m feeling much better and I’ve been taking care of myself after (suffering from gastric) at Star Awards Show 2.
“I’m happier because I’ve realised that there are a lot of people who love me unconditionally and I can’t ask for more than that.”
If Only I Could, which premieres on May 31 at 9pm, stars Rui En as a frumpy auntie and a mother of one, married to Andie Chen’s character.
She travels back in time to 2006 in hopes of rewriting her life.
When asked what aspect of her own life she would do over if she was given a chance, Rui En said: “I would probably not have chosen to be an actress. My speech at Star Awards Show 1 was all about that and I think I have explained a lot.”
HELPFUL
Rui En is moving on from the episode by filming the Channel 8 cop drama C.L.I.F. 4 and Li Nanxing, who plays her on-screen husband, has been especially helpful.
Li himself was involved in a drink driving accident in 1997. He was fined $4,000 and given a 30-month driving suspension.
Rui En said: “In general, work is always something that I can immerse myself in and it helps me forget whatever is going on.
At a media session in March, Rui En had told TNP: “Three things I don’t like working with are babies, animals and calefare.”
Now, she takes back every word after falling in love with her young co-star.
“You just need to find the right one to play the role,” she said with a laugh.
In the meantime, Rui En has weightier matters to deal with.
She willingly gained 7kg for If Only I Could, which reportedly wrapped up before Chinese New Year. But she has had difficulty shedding the weight.
So she said it was the last time she would make such a sacrifice for a show. However, her weight gain has made her more aware of fat- and body-shaming.
“I actually felt ashamed initially, even though I knew that it was for the show. But then I realised, ‘Why should I be ashamed?’
“Why should women be judged by their weight, the size of the dress they wear, their age or how much plastic surgery they have done?
“It’s ridiculous,” she said.
RBKD: Click the link below for the full article.
Source: The New Paper, Stomp/Lollipop, AsiaOne
If Only I Could… åå¹´…ä½ è¿˜å¥½å—? Debuts 31 May 2016, Weekdays 9pm on Channel 8
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By Tracy Low
After Dennis Chew’s name was announced during the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes category, his jubilation was matched by his female colleagues seated near him.
Viewers saw actresses Rui En and Belinda Lee plant big ones on Chew’s cheek and lips respectively.
Besides winning the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste award for the sixth time, which he last won in 2014, Chew and Rui En were conferred with the Toggle Most Beloved Celebrity BFF Award at the Post Show Party. (See other report.)
The award was determined by public voting, as were the popular artistes categories.
Source: TNP
Categorised in EN, Star Awards, Star Awards 2016, The New Paper, Toggle Most Beloved Celebrity BFF Award.
By Tan Kee Yun
It was a visibly humbled and remorseful Rui En who took to the stage last night at Star Awards 2016 Show 1.
Receiving the awards ceremony’s highest accolade, All-Time Favourite Artiste,alongside actor Qi Yuwu, the 35-year-old local actress was not her usual cool and aloof self during her acceptance speech.
Last Tuesday afternoon, she had crashed her car into a parked motorcycle in Clementi. The incident sparked off an online brouhaha when it was reported that the first thing she allegedly told the biker was: “Do you know who I am?”
Police are investigating the accident.
Last night, Rui En delivered her acceptance speech after a video montage celebrating her TV career. She held back tears, gasped for breath, asked for forgiveness, and apologised – twice – to the crowd.
At the end of her speech, the actress even bowed deeply.
“This is a milestone year for my career but at the same time, it’s a year where I have to face difficulties in life,” she said in Mandarin.
“Regarding the case that happened earlier in the week, I hope all of you will forgive me for not being able to comment to the media, as it is still under investigation.
“I’m extremely sorry for causing so much inconvenience to everyone. I know a lot of people have given me unconditional love, I really thank them for that.”
She also expressed gratitude to her bosses and colleagues at management company Hype Records, who she said “have stood by me and supported me even though I’ve done wrong”.
The star also thanked her ardent fans for “never forsaking” her.
Often labelled an ice queen, Rui En showed a softer and more vulnerable side, even musing at one point: “To be a responsible actress, it’s not just about acting well, but also about presenting your best side to audiences.
“I’m so straight-talking and I don’t hide my emotions, whether they’re happy or sad emotions. And I’m aware this could cause divisive, controversial opinions (of me).
“Until now, I wonder if I’m suitable for showbiz.”
‘SINCERE’
Mr Bahrom Sarmiten, 52, the owner of the parked motorcycle that Rui En hit last Tuesday, told TNP over the phone that he watched Rui En’s acceptance speech.
“Too bad I don’t understand Mandarin, but I can tell that she wanted to cry,” he said.
“I can feel that she is very sincere.”
To Rui En, Mr Bahrom added: “The higher you climb, the challenges you face are tests from God.”
He said he “does not feel any more anger” over the accident.
“In the past, I would have gone haywire (sic), but I think maybe I’m an old man now, I have mellowed.”
Source: The New Paper
Categorised in All Time Favourite Artiste Award, EN, 超级红星奖, Star Awards, Star Awards 2016, The New Paper.
By Nabilah Awang and Tracy Loh
Additional Reporting by Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman
I didn’t know she was an actress
RBKD: In TNP’s report, they had interviewed an eye-witness, a 62-year-old resident who heard the crash from her second-storey flat. She said that she recognised Rui En’s car as she had seen it within the vicinity previously.
The retiree who declined to be named, shared that, “It wasn’t a loud confrontation. They were both calm when they were talking.”
TNP also published excerpts from Hype Record’s statement of the accident.
Rui En’s Fans Stand By Her
RBKD: When asked for her comment over phone, RBKD’s president shared that her first thought was whether the actress had been injured.
“Like all her other fans, my initial reaction was, ‘Oh my God, was she injured? It could have been a minor or major accident. I didn’t know the details yet.’
RBKD’s President also refused to pass judgement before she hears Rui En’s side of the story. When asked if she was shocked, RBKD’s President said, “I think it is important to be neutral first… until I find out the actual story.”
RBKD’s President believes that this incident will not affect the support from members. They will continue supporting her even at the upcoming Star Awards.
When asked about her support for Rui En at the Star Awards, RBKD’s President said: “Don’t even ask, that is not even a question. For me, she has my vote of confidence.”
Source: The New Paper
Categorised in All Time Favourite Artiste Award, C.L.I.F. 4 è¦å¾½å¤©èŒ 4, EN, 超级红星奖, RBKD, Rui En, Star Awards, Star Awards 2016, The New Paper.
By Daniela Chia
RBKD: In an interview with The New Paper yesterday at the lensing ceremony of Channel 8 cop drama C.L.I.F. 4, Rui En said frankly that she doesn’t look forward to working with babies, animals and calefare (bit-part actors) especially Babies as they do what they want to do. They do not care that the camera is rolling, so it can be difficult.
It is a challenge she will have to undertake for C.L.I.F. 4, in which she reprises her role as Criminal Investigation Department officer Huang Zhijie, whose husband is fellow cop Wei Lantian (Li Nanxing). The pair play parents to a four-month-old infant.
Rui En said of her character: “She has her responsibilities at work and has to handle motherhood.
“It will be interesting to portray the struggle of work-life balance and how to deal with the fatigue… (but she’s still) very professional.
“I have complete respect and admiration for mums.”
What Rui En is looking forward to the most in the new season is filming a fight scene with a female opponent who has martial arts experience. She said: “I haven’t done an action scene in so long. But my dance background should help.”
Rui En also shared about her chemistry with Li Nanxing and how honoured she feels to receive the “All Time Favourite Artiste Award” which is a culmination of blood, sweat and tears.
Source: The New Paper, Lollipop 1 | 2, AsiaOne
Categorised in C.L.I.F. 4 è¦å¾½å¤©èŒ 4, EN, Lollipop, Star Awards, Star Awards 2016, The New Paper.
Jocelyn Lee
Elvin Ng joined showbiz in 2005.
He struggled at first as critics panned his diction and wooden acting skills, with some calling him a “himbo” and commenting that he only got by due to his boyish good looks.
Now, Ng is one of the most popular actors on Caldecott Hill and has won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste award at every Star Awards ceremony since his debut.
In November, Ng will pair up with his frequent co-star Rui En for a new drama. He will play a villain and a bad husband – something he is looking forward to as he has been portraying “the squeaky-clean good boy” for the past few years.
This article was first published on July 27, 2015.
Source: The New Paper, Asiaone.com
Categorised in asiaone.com, If Only I Could... åå¹´...ä½ è¿˜å¥½å—？, Ruivin, The New Paper.
Surprise! The most popular pic this week is Rui En’s group pic with RBKD when we visited her on set in Penang!
Hours of filming and endless shots translated to a mere few minutes on TV. Seriously, å°ä¸Šä¸‰åˆ†é’Ÿï¼Œå°ä¸‹å年功ï¼
Rui En with RBKD when they visited on set in Penang! Hope you enjoy "Our Homeland" too :)
Posted by Rui En on Friday, July 17, 2015
Co-actor Shaun Chen also shared fun memories he had with Rui En while filming in Malaysia, where they would dance with the kids on the streets and break out into laughter.
The New Paper: Shaun Chen recounted how Rui En would ask him to dance for her while they were filming in Malaysia. “…
Posted by Rui En on Friday, July 17, 2015
And looks like Rui En’s smiling eyes has conquered us once again.
Don’t we just love her like this?
After months of waiting, Rui En finally returned to “our” Channel 8 with “Our Homeland”.
Look at this solo poster-worthy feature which got us really excited about the show!
Last but not least, it’s Rui En, the brand ambassador of L’Oreal Paris, with her latest endorsement from the haircare range! New product again!
Check out the past weeks’ series here.
The Journey: Our Homeland is now airing, Mon-Fri, 9pm on Channel 8.
Categorised in RBKD What We Are Loving This Week, The Journey: Our Homeland, The New Paper.
By Jocelyn Lee
The New Paper: Shaun Chen recounted how Rui En would ask him to dance for her while they were filming in Malaysia. “…
Posted by Rui En on Friday, July 17, 2015
Rui En is not cold, she’s cool.
That is according to Malaysian-born actor Shaun Chen.
The 36-year-old plays Rui En’s love interest in new Channel 8 blockbuster The Journey: Our Homeland.
He told The New Paper : “She is not as ‘ice-queen’ as she seems.
The local actress caused a stir at this year’s Star Awards when she appeared to not be enjoying the show as much as the other actors.
Chen was eager to stress that this was not the case and that she is very lively on set.
“She’s very fun and nice to hang out with,” he said
“Working with her is very pleasant and smooth, it’s comfortable.â€
Our Homeland is the final installment of The Journey’s trilogy which marks Singapore’s 50th anniversary.
Dancing in the Streets
Chen recounted how Rui En would ask him to dance for her while they were filming in Malaysia.
“She would join in and dance with the kids on the streets, and we would laugh loudly,†he said.
“We definitely get along well, I hope that we can work together again.â€
This is not the first time Chen has played Rui En’s lover on the small screen.
He first played her love interest in the popular 2013 blockbuster The Dream Makers. Their onscreen chemistry was an instant hit and lauded by many viewers.
When asked about their relationship, Rui En, 34, smiled and said: “Shaun and I work really well together both on and off screen. I think we brought that chemistry with us to (Our Homeland). We have our moments of craziness while filming and it’s really comfortable working with him.â€
She added: “It’s an easy experience.â€
The Journey: Our Homeland is now airing every weekday, 9pm on Channel 8.
Source: The New Paper
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