To most Singaporeans, Bai Yan, who passed away this morning, is loved for being that genial grandpa in Ch 8 dramas in the ’80s and ’90s. But he had a whole other life before becoming a TV actor at the ripe old age of 65.
In April this year, CNA ran a documentary series called Love In A Time of Change and one of the episodes illustrated the super sweet love story between Bai Yan and his wife, former actress Ye Qing. Titled Love is a Stage: Bai Yan & Ye Qing, the doc, which featured an interview done with the couple at their home in 2006, uncovered a treasure trove of never-before-seen pics of Bai Yan as a young man.
Having arrived in Singapore from China just before the outbreak of World War II, Bai Yan was first a gewutuan (song and dance troupe) performer — which was where he met and fell in love with Ye Qing — before adapting his craft to suit the ever-changing entertainment landscape in Singapore. And he continued to do so throughout his 60-year career.
Bai Yan-shuwas a man who dedicated his whole life to entertaining Singaporeans and for that we are eternally grateful.
I consent to the use of my personal data by Mediacorp and the Mediacorp group of companies (collectively “Mediacorp”) to send me notices, information, promotions and updates including marketing and advertising materials in relation to Mediacorp’s goods and services and those of third party organisations selected by Mediacorp, and for research and analysis, including surveys and polls.
Yay! We don’t need to go to Indonesia to get authentic Indonesian snacks anymore! Link in bio to read more
📍Indonie
Sin Ming AutoCity,
160 Sin Ming Drive,
S575721.
https://tinyurl.com/mwjxjpjm
Visiting the café is the next best thing till V returns in 2025, right?
To read the full story, click the link in our bio.
https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/japanese-barista-bts-v-lookalike-828081
📷 _tripgoing/Instagram
Did you know about the famous Yong Tau Foo stall at Lucky Plaza called ”My Favourite Cafe“? Chen Ning shares her verdict, even without trying it.
📍My Favourite Cafe Yong Tau Foo
Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd,
#06-046, #06-047,
S23886
Did you know that Plum Village could be the last remaining Hakka restaurant in Singapore? Link in bio to read more
📍 Plum Village Hakka Restaurant
16 Jln Leban,
S577554
https://tinyurl.com/56au44as
Popular Japanese Warabimochi opens its first outlet in Singapore and sells out every day! But do you know what’s so different from our local Muah Chee? Link in bio to read more
📍Warabimochi Kamakura
One Holland Village,
7 Holland Village Way,
#01-54 Singapore 275748
https://tinyurl.com/3vzzd2sh
$88 plant-based food? Join Chen Ning as she takes you to Tras street to experience vegetarian omakase! Interested?
📍Ki Su Shoujin Omakase
60 Tras Street, #01-01,
S078999
Stall owner, Darryl was expelled but later returned to school. He shares his journey from dropout to becoming a hawker and back to the classroom. Link in bio to read more
📍Buangkok Hawker Centre,
70 Compassvale Bow,
02-K44, S544692
📍The Deck NUS,
Computing Drive, 5 Arts Link,
S117570
https://tinyurl.com/t4vmk7bc
Have you ever tried Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles? Well, do you think the hawker auntie is sweet or spicy?
📍Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle
41A Cambridge Rd, #01-15,
S211041
Aaron, co-owner of Mr. Father’s Minced Meat Noodles, shares the full stories about dishonest customers that went viral. Link in bio to read more
📍My Father’s Minced Meat Noodles
477 Tampines St 43,
Every Day Come Coffee Shop,
#01-190, S520477
https://tinyurl.com/ykwrvab5
Oriental Elixirs specialises in instant noodles for food and local-flavored cocktails, such as chicken rice cocktails.
📍Oriental Elixirs
19A Bukit Pasoh Rd,
Second Floor, S089833
Do you know the best way to eat Thai chicken noodles to get that perfect balance of sour, sweet, and spicy? Link in bio to read more.
📍PhrikThai KuaiTiaoKai
Chinatown Complex, #02-150
335 Smith St,
S050335
https://tinyurl.com/yc4w6xc7
Funky new Italian restaurant, Torno Subito (’I‘ll be right back’), has opened in Dempsey! 😍 The menu is cute, with quirky names like ‘I Love Pizza’ and ‘It’s Not Pasta‘.
📍Torno Subito
26 Dempsey Rd,
#01-02, S249686
You May Also Like
Content is loading...
This browser is no longer supported
We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with 8 Days to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.