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Saturday, April 04, 2015

Allen Chen Leaving Singapore

In his recent Instagram posts, Allen has indicated that he's leaving Singapore after spending about 2 years in the Lion City.



He started here as a model and has embarked on his acting career with various stints in Mediacorp's TV Drama Serials such as roles in THE JOURNEY - A VOYAGE,SCRUM! 冲锋! , LOVE, 118, Life Is Beautiful and more.

He also spent a lot of time in the gym training and even took up Thai Kick-boxing.



阿彌陀佛~~善哉善哉~ thanks zb comma for the interview~#AllenChen

A photo posted by Allen Chen (@allen0613) on



日子一天天過,要回台的日子也近了,來新加坡從一開始當模特後來幸運的轉成演員,到現在也有兩年了。 要感謝的人真的太多,實在無法一一細數,最重要的人當然是當初幫我開啟那扇門的姐姐@paulinesayone ,接下來,我被採訪時說出來的人名是我很少提到但我一直放在心上的人,姐姐常告訴我,永遠~不要忘了給你第一個機會的人,這句話我一直記在腦中,放在心裡,所以 ,敏洋姐,我謝謝妳~;還有對我來說,亦師亦友的龍敏@liungman ,你教會我或是跟我分享的東西,我也都一直銘記在心~;@aiainbaby銘順大哥 ,我們的相處可能也就是那一兩個月《逆潮》的拍攝期而已,但你給我的印象如此的強烈,也不厭其煩的去教我這後生晚輩表演上的觀念,你對我的啟發真的很大,也讓我見識到表演的自在與無限可能性,而且能這麼近距離的看你表演才是最過癮的事,大哥謝謝你~ @xubin_,在你身上我只感受到雪中送炭,我完全的感受到你把我當兄弟,你是那樣的真性情,夠義氣,說真的,好朋友不用多,知心的就夠了,謝謝你了,我們都有夢想,那就一起往夢想前進吧~! 最後,妙音謝謝妳空出一部分的專欄來報導我的事,thanks a lot, it means a lot to me ~ #Allenchen #catwalkasia #catwalk #Qplace

A photo posted by Allen Chen (@allen0613) on







Here's wishing him a blessed journey ahead. We will miss his abs and chiseled good looks!

Source:
Allen's Instagram: https://instagram.com/allen0613/

Monday, December 09, 2013

Channel U TV Drama: Served Hot (烧卖) Teaser Trailers and BTS Instagram Pictures



Served Hot (烧卖) Shao Mai Teaser Trailers: 



《烧。卖》 Served H.O.T. Shao Mai- Ian Fang 方伟杰

《烧。卖》 Served H.O.T.Shao Mai - Shane Pow 包勋评

Served Hot (烧卖) Shao Mai
Behind The Scenes Instagram Pictures and Videos:


Seems like the cast has a lot of fun while waiting during filming.
They're pulling pranks on one another and experimenting with the slow motion tool on iPhone.
And others stuff like catching each other off guard while snoozing or doing funny antics.


























Served Hot Related Videos:

"Served H.O.T." Ending Theme Song Official MV performed by Chen Wei Lian
| 《烧。卖》 电视剧片尾曲官方MV - 《圆规》 (演唱: 陈伟联)
"Served H.O.T." Sub Theme Song Official MV performed by Chen Wei Lian
| 《烧。卖》 电视剧插曲官方MV - 《星光伴我心》 (演唱: 陈伟联)
Channel U's 'Served H.O.T.' & 'A Taste of History' media launch
Aloysius Pang talks about 'Served H.O.T.'
Ya Hui talks about 'Served H.O.T.'
Ian Fang talks about 'Served H.O.T.'
Shane Pow talks about 'Served H.O.T.'
Served Hot Synopsis:

"Nanyang Delicacies" is an established food stall on the lookout for someone special who can taste the distinctive flavour behind its signature Laksa dish. The one who has the correct answer will be rewarded with the Laksa secret recipe, worth a million dollars. Many have attempted but failed, until the day three boys in their twenties walk into the shop.



Upon tasting the Laksa, they request to see the chef. From that moment on, their lives will never be the same again.

Through the story of three ex-convicts and their entrepreneurial spirit and pursuit of love, the drama uncovers the heritage, secret ingredients and touching stories behind Singapore’s favourite local delicacies. Combining the modern with the traditional, new flavours and recipes are created.

Cast:
Chew Chor Meng 周初明, Ian Fang 方伟杰,
Lee Teng 李腾, Shane Pow 包勋评, Xiang Yun 向 云,
Ya Hui 雅慧, Zhu Hou Ren 朱厚任, Aloysius Pang, Jesseca Liu

TV Drama On-Air Broadcast on Channel U:
Served Hot Premieres 10 Jan 2014, Monday to Friday at 10pm on Channel U.



Spoiler Alert
Served Hot Episode Synopsis and Catch Up Links:


Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 1 | Episode One

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 1

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-1/2ef7ine5u

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-1/270242

Tai Long, Owen and Hao Lun came to a small Nanyang eatery in a bid to earn the million-dollar Laksa recipe. Tai Long has a gift that allows him to see the different ingredients in each dish. He manages to see the secret of the Laksa and the lady boss, Yueniang, agrees to take him in.

Li Yueniang runs a Nanyang cuisine eatery and is famous for her laksa. Ever since someone offered her $1 million, many people have tried to cheat the recipe out of her. He Tailong, Chen Owen and Zhuang Haolun turn up at the eatery as well. As Tailong is able to detect the special ingredient in the laksa, Yueniang agrees to take him in and impart the recipe to him. He is hesitant, as he cannot cook.


Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 2 | Episode Two

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 2

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-2/2efprfpg1

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-2/270244

Tai Hu also wanted a share in the secret recipe. He approached Xiaorong and proposed to buy over Nanyang eatery. Tai Hu used his gift and managed to cook the signature Laksa with Meiwei. They let Xiaorong taste their Laksa but she rejected their Laksa and insisted on selling the eatery to Tai Hu.

The three friends find a telephone number in the box, which leads them to Chef Fugui. Fugui turns up at the eatery and makes life difficult for Tailong, Owen and Haolun. Desperate for the laksa recipe and upset that Fugui has been fooling them, they force him to display his culinary skills. Fugui’s daughter, Meiwei, turns up to help him. She shows off her prowess. Even though she prepares delicious laksa, Fugui throws it away and tells her not to try anymore.


 Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 3 | Episode Three

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 3 

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-3/2eflthkg6

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-3/270382


The trio finally forced Fugui to cook and he whipped up a plate of fried rice. After eating it, the trio wanted him to teach them but he refused. He stated his terms: they had to cook up a plate of fried rice of certain standard or there would be no room for negotiation.

Taihu is infuriated when Xiaorong decides not to sell the eatery after all. Xiaorong tells the rest that they need other dishes to boost business. Fugui has yet to cook since coming to the eatery. The three friends decide to tail him home to find out more about him. At Fugui’s house, they see a forgetful old man, Zeng Jianwang, who is Fugui’s father. Their attempt to use Jianwang to test Fugui’s culinary skills backfires.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 4 | Episode Four
 Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 4
http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-4/2efz6l8qg

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-4/270666


Meiwei wanted to join the trio and learn from Fugui but was fiercely rejected by Fugui. Jian Wang once said that no one else in the Zeng family could become a chef after Fugui. Meiwei refused to buckle under pressure and wants to use her own method to jolt Jian Wangs memory.

Haolun finally proves he is also an important part of the team. Meiwei hopes to take classes with the trio, but Fugui rejects her, as Jianwang had said that after Fugui, the Zengs are forbidden to become chefs. Meiwei tells the three friends that Jianwang ran a wanton noodle stall and had hoped she would be a chef like Fugui. However, everything changed after an unfortunate incident. After disappearing for a few days, Jianwang returned and became forgetful. However, he regains snippets of his memory whenever he gets good food. The three friends decide to feed him char siew.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 5 | Episode Five

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 5

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-5/2efiizb8z

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-5/270817


Tai Hu exposed the fact that Tai Long is the son of Fuguis enemy, He Ting Feng. Fugui was shocked to learn and refused to teach Tai Long. Tai Long had no choice but to leave the eatery and let the rest learn from Fugui. Fugui tasted a soup that Tai Long cooked and was shocked by the taste!

Jianwang agrees to let Meiwei learn cooking. The three friends are shocked when Jianwang lashes out at Fugui for causing the death of someone. They learn how he had caused a severe bout of mass food poisoning in the restaurant years ago. Tailong realises Fugui was Tingfeng’s business partner.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 6 | Episode Six

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 6

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-6/2efpvd5na

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-6/271309


Fugui set up a series of challenges to determine if Tai Long can stay. The first challenge is to cook prawn noodle soup. The second challenge is to cook Char Kuay Teow. On the day of the competition, Meiwei decided to change their approach at the last minute and use their secret weapon!

Fugui decides to give Tailong a chance. If Tailong can defeat Meiwei by preparing dishes that rekindle Jianwang’s memory, he can stay. The first dish being tested is prawn noodle soup. Tailong pairs up with Haolun, and Meiwei with Owen. Both teams work hard. On the day of the competition, the prawns bought by Tailong are poured into the drain. Haolun suspects Owen did it to please Meiwei. Tailong comes up with a solution, even though he has no prawns. Even Meiwei is impressed. Jianwang’s memory is jolted by the prawn noodle soup.


Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 7 | Episode Seven

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 7

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-7/2efhtgy17

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-7/271311

The second round ends in a draw. The last round will determine whether Tailong stays or leaves. The friendship between the friends is being tested as well. Tailong and Meiwei realise they are childhood friends. The third dish is chendol. Fugui knows Meiwei is good at making chendol, and anticipates that Tailong will probably lose this round. Meiwei takes Tailong to different stalls to try delicious chendol, but he does not want to copy others.

For the third challenge, they had to make Chendol. Fugui knew that Meiwei was very good at making Chendol and Tai Long would be of no match for her. Little did he know that Meiwei deliberately performed under her standards to lose to Tai Long, who also coincidentally made bad Chendol.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 8 | Episode Eight

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 8 

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-8/2ef5u907x

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-8/271833


Tailong learns the powdery substance is a laxative. He stops Taihu from eating the tau suan and expresses his disappointment in Fugui for trying to harm a food tester. Fugui reveals he was the one who threw away the prawns and left the cockles out to rot. He also added the powder to test Tailong’s integrity. Tailong passes the test and returns to the team. Finally, the eatery is ready to open for business. The day before its launch, the three lads worry Taihu will be up to his tricks again.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 9 | Episode Nine

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 9
http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-9/2ef3hc7re


http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-9/271922


Meiwei creates a siew mai (meat dumpling) dish with a story. Business picks up, and the television station turns up to interview them. Fugui is skeptical and asserts that fame will get them into trouble. Tingfeng is happy Tailong has shown some progress. He suggests Taihu get Tailong to return to their restaurant. Taihu claims he is preparing a fusion cuisine project and will hand it over to Tailong in due time.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 10 | Episode Ten
Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 10

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-10/2effambua

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%e7%83%a7%e5%8d%96-episode-10/272045

Owen is sent to hospital in a coma. Tailong discovers that Owen went all out to protect his bag, as it contained the notebook Meiwei had given him, in which he recorded all his recipes. He and the others decide to use Owen’s char siew and manage to defeat Gordon Ramy. Gordon Ramy decides to stop working for Taihu. Haolun sees Qingchun with Taihu. Though Qingchun claims they are just good friends, Haolun arranges for her to work in the eatery, so that she cannot be with Taihu.


Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 11 | Episode Eleven

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 11 

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-11/2ef6kktyg

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-11/272316

Meiwei is shocked to learn how Fugui had betrayed the restaurant and caused the death of John’s father. She cannot forgive her father. Tailong is still unable to use his taste buds. Meiwei assumes it is because of his cold, but Tailong recognises he has fully recovered from that. The earlier incident affects business at the eatery. Meiwei tries to regain the customers’ confidence by getting a famous gourmet to test their chef’s recommendations. Tailong ruins the tasting session because of his anxiety.
 




Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 12 | Episode Twelve

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 12

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-12/2efx7yht3

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-12/272815
Haolun tries in vain to persuade Fugui to return to the eatery. Business remains poor. Haolun uses new methods to draw customers in. Unfortunately, Taihu copies the ideas and operates at a loss to make sure he draws Tailong’s customers away. Meiwei realises they cannot fight Taihu in terms of financial backing, but hopes to win customers over with the quality of their food. Xiangxiang turns up to review the food, with other gourmet writers. Taihu exerts pressure on the reporters and prevents the eatery from placing ads. Xiangxiang is forced to resign.

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. Episode 13 | Episode Thirteen
(Last Episode)

Served H.O.T. 烧.卖. - Episode 13

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-13/2ef2rcyt9

http://www.toggle.sg/Episode/served-hot-%E7%83%A7%E5%8D%96-episode-13/272816
Taihu pits his signature Hainanese chicken rice against Tailong. Wracked by his lack of a sense of taste, Tailong loses confidence. Even though he prepares delicious chicken rice, he still feels something is missing. Qingchun tells Haolun that Taihu has his problems and difficulties. She pities Taihu, who has no support from his family and staff. Haolun assumes she has been conned by Taihu and even suspects her of being the turncoat. He reconciles with his sister when the misunderstanding is cleared.

To be updated.




Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Rebecca Lim & Desmond Tan - Are They More than Friends? 林慧玲与陈泂江,只是好友?


Rebecca Lim & Desmond Tan  - Are They More than Friends?

林慧玲与陈泂江, 只是好友?


The rumors are rife that these two Mediacorp artistes are really more than just friends.
They are both 27 years old this year. (2013)


In addition to their on screen partnerships in drama serials,
they have also appeared in countless ads across Singapore malls and media,
striking poses gamely as a perfect couple.




In 2013, Desmond joined Rebecca as Uniqlo's Singapore key models and ambassadors, appearing in huge ad campaigns on the retail store displays and outlets.



Excerpt:
"UNIQLO appoints MediaCorp artistes
Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim as local ambassadors for 2013.

Desmond Tan collaborates with UNIQLO for the first time, while Rebecca Lim reprises her role as local ambassador since her last appointment for F/W 2011 and S/S 201
2"



新一代荧幕情侣? Or just 新一代荧幕情侣? :)

New onscreen couple! New onscreen couple!




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So how did they end up knowing each other?
When did they first meet? And what were their first impressions of each other?
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According to Desmond from an interview with xinmsn.com in Sept 2012 :


 

Excerpt:
 "陈泂江与林慧玲是多年的好友,多年前在校园选美比赛中认识。可是,入行已有好几年的两人,初次合作竟是在《微笑正义》。

陈泂江说:"我们认识快8年了,同行也4年多,可是我们一直都没有机会合作。"

他补充:"虽然对手戏不多,但是知道有好朋友也在片场,心总是更加踏实,感觉也比较舒服。"

Translated:
"Desmond and Rebecca were friends for many years. They got to know each other from a school pagent. However, even though they have been in the entertainment business for many years, their first on screen collaboration is the drama serial - POETIC JUSTICE.

Desmond says:"We have known each other for almost 8 years. We have been in the same industry for 4 years. But we never had a chance to work together.

He added:"Even though in POETIC JUSTICE, we do not have many scenes together, it's still a good feeling and I feel more grounded and comfortable, knowing that my friend is in the filming vicinity""


> This means they were both 18 years old when they met.
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According to Rebecca from an interview with xinmsn.com :
"林慧玲掩不住兴奋说:“因为对彼此的信任,我觉得我们应该可以制造很不同的火花。”

Translated: "Rebecca replies with enthusiasm:
"Because we trust each other, we are able to create varying degrees of chemistry (presumably on-air screen chemistry)" 


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Desmond Tan Interviews Rebecca Lim
Sept 3 2012


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According to an 8 Days Magazine interview, they admit to being just BFFs in October 2012.

8 Days Interview: http://lifestyle.xin.msn.com/en/magazine/8-days/the-bff-issue-comrades-almost-a-love-story

Excerpt:
"Rebecca Lim and Desmond Tan first met when they were young, awkward and nowhere near famous.

The BFFs joined an inter-junior college beauty pageant as 18-year-olds, became fast friends, and like any hot (-blooded) boy and girl, toyed with the idea of dating each other, but as fate would have it, ended up being besties instead.

Along the way, wide-eyed Becks came in fifth at the 2005 Miss Singapore-Universe pageant and starry-eyed Des was a finalist in Star Search 2007. In time, MediaCorp came a-calling with acting contract offers. Sadly, stardom was hard to come by and they became each other’s support system when work was scarce and times were, as Rebecca puts it, "demoralising". But their big breaks eventually came. He made the girls swoon as a courageous rickshaw puller in A Song to Remember, while she earned accolades as a truth-seeking Pupil before sending shivers down our spines as a psychopath in Unriddle 2. Des and Becks headline Ch 8’s hit drama Poetic Justice (which climaxes Mon, Oct 8) with Rui En and Dai Yangtian, and have become famous enough to be on the cover of 8 DAYS, chatting about their friendship. Not too shabby for former teen pageant-hopefuls, right?




We’re with the 26-year-olds at Mu Parlour, a cafe at Holland Village. Des, all sinewy and caramel-skinned, is swirling his glass of whiskey like he’s channelling John Hamm in Mad Men. Well, John Hamm with Katy Perry-blue hair. The Pioneer Secondary-Jurong JC-NUS Real Estate alum has dyed his hair midnight blue to play an "international pop star" in a new Ch 8 drama. Meanwhile, Rebecca is sprawled on the couch nursing her fancy, egg yolk-coloured cocktail. She’s also giggling in response to something Des is saying.

Thing is, Rebecca Lim is not a giggler. What the former CHIJ St Nicholas-Victoria JC-SMU Accountancy grad is: a major lightweight when it comes to alcohol. She’s barely halfway through one drink and she’s already more giggly than a roomful of students having their first Sex Ed class. "She’s probably drunk now," intones Desmond, throwing his pal an unimpressed look. "Give her one more (drink) and she’ll tell you everything," he adds, gleefully rubbing his palms.
So with Becks in the mood to spill and Des ready to rumble in their first interview together, naturally our conversation starts with…
8 DAYS: What’s the most annoying thing about each other?

REBECCA LIM: His shamelessness.
DESMOND TAN: (Does spit take) Can’t you say something nicer? You better stop drinking.
REBECCA: (Laughs) I’m just being honest.
DESMOND: Well, she’s someone who won’t talk about her problems. It’s hard to force it out of her. (Looks at Becks) You have to let things out. If you don’t, you’ll collapse when you reach your limit.


For the full story, read this week's issue of 8 DAYS (#1147).
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Image Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=577308782283171&set=a.343676392313079.99804.340013926012659&type=1&relevant_count=1









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More photos of Rebecca and Desmond together:















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They remind me of Priscelia Chan and Alan Tern who started out as BFFs too.






Who knows what's going to happen down the road?





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More about Rebecca Lim:

Rebecca Lim's Facebook Account:  https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaLimHuiLing
Rebecca Lim's Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/limrebecca




Rebecca's Media Clippings:





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More about Desmond Tan:

Desmond's Tan Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/thedesmondtanpage
Desmond's Tan Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/theDesmondTan‎



Update: 2 May 2014

In a editorial on 8 Days Magazine post the Star Awards 2014:

8 DAYS

There were some behind the scenes shot of Rebecca and Desmond.
He was helping her with some issues with her dress.
Gentleman!

Source & Excerpt from the magazine issue:



Update: 9 March 2015 May 2014


In several reports in line with the promotion of their new tv drama serial collaboration together.
Rebecca and Desmond were asked about how they felt doing some kissing scenes in "Second Chance".

"The pair share several kissing scenes, which Lim says made her "feel awkward".

""Desmond did not tell me if his girlfriend was jealous, but I feel that if I have a boyfriend and he is on such good terms with another girl, I would mind. I would feel awkward," she said.

"Thankfully, his girlfriend is a very cool person."

When asked about his girlfriend's reaction, all Tan said was: "Thanks for your concern. I am happy."

In 2013, Tan was reportedly in a three-year relationship with the woman, who is not from the entertainment industry."

"The actress, who has been in four relationships, said the last time she had a boyfriend was in 2013"

See more at: http://women.asiaone.com/women/people/good-friends-rebecca-lim-desmond-tan-play-couple-1st-time-drama

Rebecca revealed that Desmond has a real life girlfriend and they've been together for 3 years.
As for Rebecca, her last relationship was in 2013.

This means that they were just friends all this while.
Can't deny the sizzling chemistry though!


Sources:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/entertainment/rebecca-lim-kissing/1703640.html
http://women.asiaone.com/women/people/good-friends-rebecca-lim-desmond-tan-play-couple-1st-time-drama