When Tang Miaoling Was Singapore TV’s Sweetheart
When she wasn't playing Zoe Tay's gal pal or Desmond Shen's long-suffering fiance, Tang Miaoling was rocking 90's fashion on 8 Days.
With Tang Miaoling returning to our screens after more than 20 years (see her on 118 2), we combed through our archives for a lookback at the current real-estate agent’s five memorable years in showbiz back in 1990s.
“It’s nice to have a break playing a more jap sa diam (Hokkien for ‘crazy’) for once as Jojo in Love is in the Air. No more crying at last!” — The then-24-year-old actress on being typecast as a sweet young thing and victim types since her debut in Sweet Dreams in 1990.
When she wasn't playing Zoe Tay's gal pal or Desmond Shen's long-suffering fiance, Tang Miaoling was rocking 90's fashion on 8 Days.
Issue 118, Jan 9, 1993
“One reporter called me up to tell me my name was up and I told her, ‘Are you sure you called the right person? I’m Tang Miaoling you know!’ And what had I done? Not even leading roles in three shows before that!” — On her surprise entry into the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes at the 1992 Star Awards.
Issue 162: Nov 20, 1993
“Honestly, I’m already used to [getting stereotyped to play victim types]. And whatever happens in drama is not real anyway. I know I am very different in real life.” — Miaoling is clear about the line between reel and real life.
Issue 195: July 2, 1994
“What competition? There is no such thing for me. Competition would only matter if I want to stay in acting forever.” — The following year, Miaoling bade farewell to the entertainment industry.
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