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Nat Ho
Nat Ho (born Nathaniel Ho Wei Ci, 23 August 1984) is a Singaporean actor, singer, songwriter and businessman. Early life Ho is of Hakka descent. He attended Anglo-Chinese School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College. Career Ho was one of the top 30 contestants during the inaugural season of Singapore Idol in 2004. His first major acting role was in the Channel 5 drama '' Shooting Stars'', which featured other Singapore Idol contestants. The following year, Ho signed a contract with MediaCorp, and was cast in his first Chinese language drama series '' Honour and Passion'' which earned him a Best Newcomer nomination at the Star Awards 2007. Ho left MediaCorp in 2010 to focus on his music career. He stated that music was his real passion and that he actually "never wanted to be an actor. ll thiscame as a bonus". He self-released his debut album ''Unleashed'' in April 2012. In 2013, Ho moved to Taiwan to further his music career, after signing a nine-year music contract. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He (surname)
He or Ho is the Romanization, romanized transliteration of several Chinese family names. According to a 2012 survey, 14 million people had Hé (wiktionary:何, 何) listed as their surname, making it the 17th most common surname in Mainland China, a spot it retained in 2019. Hé was listed as the 21st most common surname in the ''Hundred Family Surnames''. A common alternative spelling of the surname is Ho, which is the Standard Mandarin, Mandarin Wade–Giles romanization and the Standard Cantonese, Cantonese romanization of the Chinese family names. In the Korean language, the equivalent surname is Ha (하). In the Vietnamese language, the equivalent surname is Hà. Other less common family names that are romanized as He include wiktionary:河, 河 (Pinyin: Hé), wiktionary:佫, 佫 (Pinyin: Hè), wiktionary:赫, 赫 (Pinyin: Hè), and wiktionary:和, 和. History The surname originates from the Jī (surname), Ji clan of the Zhou dynasty, and the Jiang (surname), Jiang cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Provident Fund
The Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB), commonly known as the CPF Board or simply the Central Provident Fund (CPF), is a compulsory comprehensive savings and pension plan for working Singaporeans and permanent residents primarily to fund their retirement, healthcare, and housing needs in Singapore. The CPF is an employment-based savings scheme with the help of employers and employees contributing a mandated amount to the fund for their benefits. It is administered by the Central Provident Fund Board, a statutory board operating under the Ministry of Manpower which is responsible for investing contributions. The Global Pension Index, an index that assesses retirement income systems, placed Singapore as the best in Asia and 7th worldwide in 2023. CPF monies are used by the CPF Board to invest in the exclusive purchase of Government-issued Special Singapore Government Securities (SSGS), with the proceeds from these transactions going into the past reserves. As of September 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smell Of Rain (film)
''Smell of Rain'' ( zh, 雨之味) is a 2006 Singaporean romantic drama directed by Gloria Chee, starring Nat Ho, Trey Ho and Leah Low. The film was Chee's directorial debut. Cast * Nat Ho as Xiao Qi ** Rhay Gynn as Little Xiao Qi * Trey Ho as Kong Long ** Chen Deyuan as Little Kong Long * Leah Low as Li Er * Renee Chua as Xiao Qi's Mum Release The film premiered at The Picturehouse on 26 March 2006 as part of the Cathay's Opening Film Festival. Reception Chen Yunhong of the ''Shin Min Daily News'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5. The film also received positive reviews from Leo Xinhui of ''My Paper'' and Wong Lung Hsiang of the ''Lianhe Zaobao ''Nanyang Sin-Chew Lianhe Zaobao'', commonly abbreviated as ''Lianhe Zaobao'', is the largest Singaporean Chinese-language newspaper with a daily circulation of about 136,900 (print and digital) as of 2021. Published by SPH Media (formerly ...''. Geoffrey Eu of '' The Business Times'' gave the film a rating of "C" and wrote th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanglin (TV Series)
''Tanglin'' is a Singaporean drama produced by Mediacorp. ''Tanglin'' premiered on 30 June 2015 and was broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 5 at 8:30pm every weekday with a repeat at 12am and 1.30pm the next day. The series finale aired on 28 September 2018. The repeat telecast was aired every weekday at 2pm from 8 Feb 2021 and now airs at 4pm starting 23 May 2022. The series have started special guest appearances have been made by local celebrities like Kimberly Chia, Taufik Batisah, and second generation radio disc jockey Mike Kasem. Plot ''Tanglin'' is a daily drama that centres on the lives of multiracial and multigenerational families – mainly the Tongs, Bhaskars, Rahmans, and Lims – residents of a middle-income neighbourhood in the Holland Village, Tanglin, and Commonwealth areas; their lives reflect the joys, trials and tribulations of everyday Singaporeans. In 2016, the families are entering a new chapter of their lives – from the teens moving on to National Service a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soup Of Life
''Soup of Life'' () is the tenth Malaysian production by MediaCorp Studios Malaysia. Filming began in 2013 and took place in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a Federal Territories of Malaysia, federal territory of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of with a census population ..., Malaysia. It stars Yao Wenlong, Ann Kok, Belinda Lee (host), Belinda Lee, Terence Cao, Nat Ho, Zhou Ying (actress), Zhou Ying, Jerry Yeo & Lin Meijiao as the casts of the series. It made its debut in Singapore on 5 February 2014. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. The drama is the third Malaysian production set in modern-day to incorporate Singaporean elements after Break Free (TV series), Break Free and The Enchanted (TV series), The Enchanted. As the drama is produced as a Malaysian production, the series was not nominated for any Star Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With You (Singaporean TV Series)
With You () is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Adrian Pang, Chen Hanwei, Rui En, Nat Ho and Chen Shucheng as the casts of the series. It made its debut on 12 May 2010 and ended on 8 June 2010, consisting of 20 episodes. The series was MediaCorp's most highly rated drama of 2010 and focused on the effects the supernatural had on a series of people. Plot Zhou Wen An is a DIY Owner and Handyman of his owned DIY Store, and a rough around the edges, yet easy-going man. He gets into a traffic accident with Zhang Yang, when the former accidentally knocked into the brakes of the latter's motorcycle whilst driving his pickup truck and did not manage to stop in time. During this time, the latter is on his way home to celebrate his father named Zhang Yong Sheng's birthday. Wen An, who has a keen sixth sense, feels something amiss and advises Zhang Yang to stop riding the motorcycle. The latter refuses to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priceless Wonder
Priceless Wonder (游戏人生) is a Singaporean drama which aired on Channel 8. It debuted on 17 February 2010 with a run of 20 episodes. Cast * Tiffany Leong as Xu Yuxuan 徐宇萱 *Zen Chong as Li Caishun 李财顺 * Alan Tern as Xu Guoxing 徐国兴 *Priscelia Chan as Lin Zhenni 林珍妮 * Xiang Yun as Su Bizhu 苏碧珠 *Nat Ho as Li Cailai 李财来 * Jin Yinji as Chen Qiao E 陈巧娥 *Yan Bingliang as Chen Youde 陈友德 *Kanny Theng as Starley *Michelle Ng as Serene Synopsis Li Caishun is a bookie who followed in his father's footsteps. Despite this, he has a heart of gold and has been taking care of his mother Qiao E and brother Cailai ever since his father has been in and out of prison. He falls for Yuxuan, who works as a teller for a 4-D stand. Her widowed mother Bizhu gambled away their inheritance. Hence, Yuxuan detests all things related to gambling and jilts Caishun after finding out his real "occupation". Ironically, her older brother Guoxing is a CID office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Together (Singaporean TV Series)
Together (, literally "When We Are Together") is a Singaporean Chinese language, Chinese drama produced in 2009. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Jeanette Aw, Dai Xiangyu, Elvin Ng, Eelyn Kok, Zhang Zhenxuan and Zhou Ying (actress), Zhou Ying as the casts for the series. It is MediaCorp's 46th anniversary year-end blockbuster drama, and was sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. It made its debut on 30 November 2009 and ended on 18 January 2010. This drama serial consists of 36 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. The series title also refers to the children's folk song "The More We Get Together" and the tune is played during the interlude and in the introduction of the theme song. Cast Yao Family Lin Family Huang Family Qin Family Wang Family Dance Club North Bridge Road shops Police Station Others Plot The story begins in 1967. During that year, Singapore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dream Catchers
The Dream-Catchers () is a Singaporean Chinese modern romance drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Rui En, Tay Ping Hui, Jesseca Liu, Shaun Chen, Elvin Ng, Paige Chua, Nat Ho & Dawn Yeoh as the casts of the series. It made its debut on 4 February 2009 and ended on 3 March 2009. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. This drama is known for having cast members consisting mainly of young actors and actresses, and travelled to Japan and Bintan for filming. The Economic Development Board is the main sponsor for this series. Note: This show is actually called "The Dream-Catchers" with a hyphen, but to change the page title would be a hassle so it's left as that. Cast Main cast Other cast Synopsis Lin Jia Le (Jesseca Liu), Lin Jia Qi (Rui En), Wang Zhi Wei (Tay Ping Hui) and Jiang Cheng Feng (Shaun Chen) are 4 young engineers from different arena but with the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Little Nyonya
''The Little Nyonya'' ( zh, c= ) is a 2008 drama serial on Singapore's free-to-air MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It stars Jeanette Aw, Qi Yuwu, Pierre Png, Joanne Peh, Eelyn Kok, Ng Hui and Xiang Yun as the main casts of the series. The storyline, which circles around the biographical flashback of an extended Peranakan Chinese family in Malacca, Malaysia, is set in the 1930s and spans to over 70 years and several generations of three families. It debuted on 25 November 2008 and concluded its run on 5 January 2009. It was shown on weekdays at 9pm. The series was partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. Produced by MediaCorp to commemorate Channel 8's 45th anniversary, the series was noted for its high viewership and cultural impact. It has been acclaimed by viewers and critics, and ranked the highest viewership in the country in 14 years. The success of this drama series has led to the show being broadcast internationally. In December 2016, the subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Femme (TV Series)
La Femme (; previously known as ) is a Singaporean Chinese modern family drama mainly emphasizing on the lives of three women of different traits. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8 Channel 8 ( zh, 8頻道) is a Singaporean Mandarin-language free-to-air terrestrial television channel in Singapore, owned by state media conglomerate Mediacorp. The channel broadcasts general entertainment and news programming in the Manda .... It made its debut on 2 June 2008 and ended on 4 July 2008. This drama serial consists of 25 episodes, and was aired on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. Cast Main cast Supporting cast 2009 Accolades The series was nominated for 2 categories. Star Awards 2009 External linksOfficial Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Femme Singapore Chinese dramas 2008 Singaporean television series debuts 2008 Singaporean television series endings Channel 8 (Singapore) original programming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
