People
From celebrities to people who have inspired a change in someone’s life, the People section aims to showcase the raw, the good and the human side of ordinary folks taking the path less travelled.
Daniel Tian Boon Keng: Life After Incarceration
EUGENE CHUA speaks to ex-maximum security prison inmate Daniel Tian Boon Keng as he shares his life journey, from his various incarcerations to what inspired him to turn over a new leaf.
Ryan Sim, Entrepreneur, Father of Mamastore
EUGENE CHUA speaks to Ryan Sim, the 22 year old Juggling Multiple Ventures as Co-Owner of Mamastore, Clothing Brand Creator, and Freelance Photographer
Daniel Tian Boon Keng: Life After Incarceration
EUGENE CHUA speaks to ex-maximum security prison inmate Daniel Tian Boon Keng as he shares his life journey, from his various incarcerations to what inspired him to turn over a new leaf.
Get to know Ms Sharon Ismail: Lecturer by Day, Actress by Night
Get to know Ms Sharon Ismail, the actress who has graced our TV screens, and who is also a lecturer in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. CHERYL JUAN chats with Ms Sharon to find out more about what got her started in her dual-career journey and how she juggles her fast-paced and demanding professions.
But what’s your real job?: Valnice Yek, local actress
Many Singaporeans have the mindset that Singapore’s market is too small to make it feasible to pursue a career in acting. GRACELYN LIM speaks to Valnice Yek, a local actress in Singapore, to find out more about her journey and her struggles as an actress in Singapore.
Gaining an Edge in Singapore’s Dance Industry
MEGAN NICOLE YIN speaks with Ms Elizabeth Lee, studio owner of DancEdge Academy, about her experience of being a dancer in Singapore and how her studio came to fruition.
Living with Blindness: Josh Tseng’s Story of Grit & Determination
Meet Josh Tseng, a visually impaired digital accessibility specialist and keynote speaker who does not let his disability be an obstacle to the pursuit of his goals. CHERYL JUAN chats with him to find out more about how he overcame his struggles and achieved many things beyond expectations.
Comfort Characters Deserve All Our Love
People come and go, but comfort characters are here to stay and the comfort they bring is beyond measure. Htet Htet Nay Aung talks about her ultimate comfort character and why she thinks it’s important for everyone to have them.
In a Land Devoid of Hobbies, What Makes a Sk8r Girl?
Skate to me, baby! Meet Letitia Liew, a 20-year-old Singaporean inline skater who skates more than she walks. Charleen Leonita learns about the teenager’s skating journey and how it has helped her glide through the setbacks in her life.
Stolen Youth: Memoirs of a COVID-Struck Generation
When the pandemic was at its peak, schools converted to home-based learning (HBL). Although many students rejoiced at the news, some graduating students felt differently. Genevieve Sia speaks to Cheryl Teo, who missed out on every student’s most anticipated event: prom.