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The Bridge (2018 TV Series)
''The Bridge'' is a Malaysian–Singaporean crime drama television series aired on HBO Asia, and starring Rebecca Lim and Bront Palarae. The series was inspired by the Danish–Swedish series, ''The Bridge (2011 TV series), Broen/Bron''. Season 1 was released in 2018 and Season 2 was released on 15 June 2020. Plot The series takes place on the border of Malaysia and Singapore. Its centerpiece is Malaysia–Singapore Second Link, the bridge on the border where a female corpse was discovered. The Malaysian Investigator is Detective Megat Jamil, the Singaporean is Detective Serena Teo. Together they investigate a series of crimes that are well prepared, skillfully executed and contain a "message" to society on the subject of social injustice. Cast Main * Bront Palarae as Megat Jamil * Rebecca Lim as Serena Teo * Ario Bayu as Heriyanto Salim (season 2) Recurring * Adrian Pang as Lim Boon Teck (seasons 1–2) * as Maria Othman (seasons 1–2) * as Erin Tajuddin (seasons 1–2) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Fiction
Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, crime novel, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives or fiction that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a crime, often a murder. Most crime drama focuses on criminal investigation and does not feature the courtroom. Suspense and Mystery fiction, mystery are key elements that are nearly ubiquitous to the genre. It is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as historical fiction and science fiction, but the boundaries are indistinct. Crime fiction has several subgenres, including detective fiction (such as the whodunit), courtroom drama, hardboiled, hard-boiled fiction, and legal thrillers. History Proto-science and crime fictions have been composed across history, and in this category can be placed texts as varied as the Epic of Gilgamesh from Mesopotamia, the Mahabharata from History of India, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysia
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal constitutional monarchy consisting of States and federal territories of Malaysia, 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime Malaysia–Thailand border, borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, List of cities and towns in Malaysia by population, largest city, and the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia, legislative branch of the Government of Malaysia, federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Teoh
Patrick Teoh Kah Yong (born 16 October 1947) is a Malaysian actor and radio personality. A career in radio, on TV, stage and in movies spanning more than five decades earned Teoh the nickname of "Voice of Malaysia", bestowed by his fans and the Malaysian mass media. Early life Teoh was born in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Teoh contracted polio when he was 7 years old He attended St. Michael's Institution up until Form 5. Teoh learned to speak English before he even went to school by watching movies as a child that. His father took him and his mother to the movies every day for the 9.15 p.m. screening. From this routine of watching a movie a day, Teoh learned to speak English by watching actors such as John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Henry Fonda and James Stewart. This personal habit of going to the cinema everyday stayed with Teoh until he was 24 years old and was the only "hobby" he claims he had. His personal record was watching six movies in a single day. After high school, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chew Kin Wah
Chew Kin Wah (; born 30 September 1965) is a Malaysian actor of Chinese descent. In June 2018, he was listed as one of the 10 top Malaysian actors who gain recognition internationally by ''Harian Metro''. Born and raised in Ipoh, Perak, Kin Wah starting his acting career in 1993. He appear in ntv7's longest-running television sitcom ''Kopitiam'', co-starring Joanna Bessey, Rashid Salleh, and Mano Maniam. Kin Wah converted to Islam Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ... in 2013 and adopted the Muslim name Anuar Chew or Anuar Abdullah. Filmography Films Television series Telemovie Television Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chew, Kin Wah 1965 births Living people Malaysian Muslims Malaysian male actors People from I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Teo
Peter Teo (, born 26 December 1972), is a multiple award winning Malaysian singer songwriter, film composer and filmmaker as well as a sought-after actor in what has become known as 'New Wave Malaysian Cinema'. His work is associated with non-partisan reform politics in Malaysia – in particular, using new media resources to promote wider democratic participation, press freedom, and racial unity. Teo's work has been featured on the BBC, CNN, KBS, NHK, as well as numerous international film festivals and arts events. He has made some of the most watched viral videos in Malaysia. Life and career Teo was born in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. He began his career with two albums as a member of the cult Hong Kong indie duo "Mid-Century" 「中葉」. He subsequently released two solo albums – ''Rustic Living for Urbanites'' (2003 / produced by Ronan Chris Murphy) and ''Television'' (2006 / produced by Nick Lee & Pete Teo) on his own label Redbag Music. ''Rustic Living For Urbanites' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Marco
Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor and model who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series '' La Vendetta'' and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in '' Sabel'', '' Honesto'', '' Pasión de Amor'' and played Diego Torillo in ''Wildflower''. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like ''E-Aji Dip Snax'', ''Downy'' and ''Head & Shoulders''. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via ''La Vendetta''. Biography Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, he is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. He is the nephew of DZMM anchor Tita Norma Marco. Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whulandary Herman
Whulandary Herman (born 26 June 1987) is an Indonesian actress, television personality, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2013 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant, where she reached the top 16, ranked on eleventh spot. She is the second Indonesian and Sumatran Miss Universe finalist after Artika Sari Devi at Miss Universe 2005. Early life 235px, left, Herman with Olivia_Culpo.html" ;"title="Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo">Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo in 2013 Herman was born on 26 June 1987 in Pariaman, West Sumatra to a single mother Yetti Marsanti, her father Rahmat Saleh Herman died when she was 1 year old. Herman was raised in Minangkabaunese heritage, she also attended high school in Padang. In 2007 she moved to Jakarta and started a career in modeling, and also continued her education. Herman completed her double degree program, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication studies from and Bachelor of Law ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lukman Sardi
Lukman Sardi (born 14 July 1971) is an Indonesian actor of Javanese people, Javanese-Bugis descent. He is the son of Indonesian violinist Idris Sardi and a grandson of Indonesian actress, Hadidjah. Early life and career Lukman Sardi was born on 14 July 1971, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Lukman is a son of the legend violinist musician Idris Sardi and is a grandchild of Mas Sardi. Sardi began his career as an actor when he played in the 1980s film, ''Anak-Anak Tak Beribu''. Previously, Sardi had starred in some films, like ''Kembang-Kembang Plastik'' and ''Pengemis dan Tukang Becak,'' although only for minor roles. Personal life In December 2009, Sardi married Pricillia Pullunggono, who is 13 years younger than he is. After being married for 6 years, Sardi has three sons: Akiva Dishan Ranu Sardi, Akira Deshawn Yi Obelom Sardi, and Akino Dashan Kaimana Sardi. In June 2015, Sardi started a controversy regarding his conversion from Islam to Christianity. This rumor had occurred when Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Manopo
Amanda Gabriella Manopo Lugue (born 6 December 1999), popularly known as Amanda Manopo is an Indonesian- Filipino actress, model, singer, and entrepreneur. Filmography Film Web series TV series FTV (Film Television) * ''Anakku Tulang Punggung Keluarga'' * ''Aku Ingin Berbuat Baik'' * ''Berkah Anak Pancingan'' * ''Ayah Jangan Ajarkan Aku Mencuri'' * ''Aku Gamau Suami Seperti Ayahku'' (2015) as Nisa * ''Hidupku Bagaikan Boneka'' (2015) as Icha * ''Hanya Kamu Yang Bisa Selamatkan Anakku'' (2015) as Salma and Salwa * ''Saat Dipertemukan, Saat Itu Kehilangan'' (2015) as Ananda * ''Derita Membawah Berkah'' (2016) as Najwa * ''Ikhlas Hati Untuk Ayah'' * ''Kambing Cantik Jatuh Cinta'' (2016) as Echa * ''Telor Asin Cap Cinta'' (2016) * ''Cinta Mujur Tukang Bajigur'' (2016) * ''Lope Mermaid In Love'' (2016) as Ariel * ''Mama Minta Menantu'' (2017) as Kinar * ''Baby Sitter Metal Pujaanku'' (2017) as Giska * ''Terciduk Cinta Kids Jaman Now'' (2017) as Raisa * ''Queen Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chacko Vadaketh
Chacko Vadaketh (born 1963 in Kerala, India) is a Malaysian actor, emcee and voice over artist, formerly a litigation lawyer who is part of the Malayali/Keralan Syrian Christian community. He is based in Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles. Recent credits include narrator for the Nat Geo/History Channel Asia series Road to Nationhood (2016-2018), host for the Royal Gala for The Prince of Wales in Kuala Lumpur (2017), Coach Tharman in Anak Merdeka (ASTRO 2017), King Bimbisara in Amrapali Singapore (2017), Co-Star in BBC One series Our Girl (2018), Guest Star in Cinemax UK/US series Strike Back (2019), The Bridge (HBO Asia, viu, 2018). Chacko was Sabo Singh in Singapore for all three seasons of sitcom Mr Kiasu (2002): nominated for Best Comedy, Asian Television Awards and played the villain Sarkar opposite Antonio Sabàto Jr. in the movie Princess of Mars (2009). In August 2023, he was appointed to a two-year term on the Board of the Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keagan Kang
Keagan Kang (born 5 May 1976) is an Australian actor living and working in Singapore. Kang's first professional acting role was in ''Sweat''. Soon after, a theatre director invited him to star in the stage play ''Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead'' in Singapore, and his career grew. Some of Kang's notable stage performances include '' Wit'' by Margaret Edson, Horst in '' Bent'', Mercutio in ''Romeo and Juliet'', and Gideon in '' Fairytaleheart''. His film credits include '' City Sharks'', '' No Through Road'', '' Spoilt'', and '' 2000 AD''. More recently Kang starred in the Australian-Canadian television series '' Stormworld'', and the Australian film '' Woody Island''. Kang also played a leading role in the Singaporean legal drama series, ''Code Of Law'', as the leading criminal defence lawyer Jacob Fernandez. He also appeared in the 2012 Singaporean legal drama series '' The Pupil'' and the 2023 mystery drama series ''Veil A veil is an article of clothing or h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Pang
Adrian Pang Yeow Soon (born 8 January 1966) is a Singaporean actor, host, and contracted artiste under FLY Entertainment. A full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1990 to 2010, Pang first came to prominence in the Singapore television scene with his performances in both English-language and Chinese-language television dramas produced by MediaCorp and SPH MediaWorks in the 1990s. Since then, he has taken roles in hosting and theatre production. More recently, he had a small role in the Hollywood cybercrime movie '' Blackhat'' (2015), starring Chris Hemsworth and Wang Leehom. Early life Pang was born in Malacca, Malaysia, but emigrated to Singapore shortly after with his family. He was educated at Anglo-Chinese School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College. Although he graduated with a law degree from Keele University in Britain, he did not practice, he trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith instead. He worked for a number of years in British theatre and television before returning to Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
