personalities

Legacy ·

Silver Spotlight: Tan Kheng Hua — A Very Active 60

Actress Tan Kheng Hua talks about her life as an actress and turning 60. Living in Canada where the TV series Kung Fu is being filmed, she is also enjoying the opportunity to take in the wonderful scenery and discover romance again.

9 May 2023·

Legacy ·

Remembering Singapore’s Famous Football Coach “Uncle” Choo Seng Quee

Reynold Godwin Pereira has written Uncle Choo, a book about coach Choo Seng Quee’s winning methods during Singapore football’s heyday in the 1970s.

4 May 2023·

Lifestyle ·

Big Dreams About Small Things by Artist Wilfred Cheah

The former commando and interior designer turns recycled materials like foam board standees and cardboard boxes into mini-recreations of ’70s-era HDB flats, kopitiams and provision shops.

12 Apr 2023·

Legacy ·

Silver Spotlight: Adrian Tan — Lawyer, writer, and “King” of Singapore

Lawyer, Adrian Tan was all set to make an impact as President of the Law Society. But then he was diagnosed with cancer, which rejigged his priorities. In this in-depth interview, he talks about being a lawyer, a writer, an educator and a fighter.

11 Apr 2023·

Legacy ·

Silver Spotlight: Russel Wong — Framing Famous People

He gets up close and personal with the likes of Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh. What makes Russel Wong click with them? He has built a reputation for being a photographer of celebrities. But he’s also happy to take pictures of nature and life in Japan.

14 Mar 2023·

Legacy ·

The Woman who put Chilli Crab and Singapore on the World Map

Cher Yam Tian, often attributed as the inventor of Singapore’s most recognisable dish, chilli crab, passed away at the age of 90.

16 Feb 2023·

Legacy ·

Silver Spotlight: Dana Lam — The Art of the Accidental Activist

As a grandmother, actress, author and painter, Dana Lam has her hands full. The newly minted septuagenarian loves her current phase, tapping upon her experiences and applying them in creative ways. Dana is the first of our Silver Spotlight series of personalities.

6 Feb 2023·

Legacy ·

The Many Phases of Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh’s win at the Golden Globes is a big win for Asian women in film and also sends a strong message about the role of silvers not just on the silver screen, but in the working world.

19 Jan 2023·

Legacy ·

Acting For Seniors

It’s never too late to discover your acting talents. Instead of watching the stars on the big or small screen or onstage, how about giving yourself a chance to share the spotlight? Veteran thespian Remesh Panicker has some useful pointers.

1 Dec 2022·

Lifestyle ·

Bird’s Nest Brings Back Happy Childhood

The benefits of bird’s nest and the herbal soups from Eu Yan Sang bring back childhood memories for Jasmine Adams. In the old days it was hard work cleaning bird’s nest. These days it is conveniently available in a bottle, ready to drink.

15 Nov 2022·

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