Singapore actor Andie Chen was branded arrogant from the moment he won Star Search in 2007. He and Jerry Yeo were the last men standing on stage at the finals, ...
The then-budding actor finally saw a doctor, who told him that he would need surgery. “I recall how I felt then: ‘I was right that this was going to happen. He ignored the injury as it was a small wound, but it became infected and later swelled up. I gave it my all and [I really won].’” I never stopped [honing my craft] in those 11 years," he said. He continued with rehearsals until an abscess formed on his leg.
Joining the ranks of Star Search champions like Zoe Tay, Chew Chor Meng and Felicia Chin doesn't mean that you're guaranteed success, as Andie Chen can ...
He added: "If I could go back in time, I'd still attend that (Fighting Spiders) audition but I'd have a proper discussion with my manager first. Recalled Andie: "I thought my career was going well but I had no more projects after that… So I had to have others' approval and have them say, 'He's an amazing actor', for me to feel that I have lived a valuable life." Andie also elaborated further on his failings: "My concept of acting back then was to try very hard. This was just one year after his Star Search win. You can buy your return ticket now."
When words failed to connect, silence was all that remained between this local celebrity couple.In a recent episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, ...
She recounted: "My manager asked me if I wanted to attend a premiere and I agreed to go. "I came in hopes of developing my career here — you made fun of me and said I should go back. How was I supposed to carry on from there? Added Andie: "As long as the four of us are together, it feels like we're a team… Andie told Yi Fong: "After what happened, I realised what an amazing woman she is. Daughter Avery, six, would also fly to and fro the two countries.