From The Awakening to Unbeatables: An exhibition tracing the history of Mandarin TV in Singapore

Of course, she was also flooded with memories and funny little stories of 1984’s The Awakening, Singapore’s first blockbuster with over 50 episodes and a “life changing” first major role for her. 

In one scene, she had to perform an action stunt of jumping from the second storey of a shophouse, landing on cardboard boxes and tatami mats. “I couldn’t eat lunch after that, because my stomach was still in knots,” she recalled with a giggle.

She added, “It’s my hope that younger people will go back and watch this show. It truly tells the story of that generation of people. Those were the shows that were able to bring out deep emotions.”

Singapore TV: From Local to Global runs from now until Jan 26, 2027, from 10am to 6pm at SCCC Creative Box, Level 6. Admission is free.