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Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Business
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Back in business: Actor Zhang Yaodong spotted manning steamed seafood stall in Tampines
In a Xiaohongshu post, the user said the stall belongs to Zhang Yaodong and he was working that day because his employee had resigned. PHOTOS: XIAOHONGSHU SINGAPORE – Singapore-based Malaysian actor Zhang Yaodong was spotted manning a steamed seafood stall at coffee shop 9007 Kopitiam in the Tampines industrial area on June 4. Clad in a plain white tee, the 47-year-old was standing in front of the cash register and appeared to be taking orders from customers. The Xiaohongshu user who posted about the sighting on June 4 said the stall belongs to Zhang and he was working that day because his employee had resigned. Amid the hustle and bustle, the user noted that the former Mediacorp artiste was polite, and affirmed Zhang in her post by saying that there is nothing better than correcting one's behaviour after making a mistake. The bachelor's image took a hit in July 2024 when rumours surfaced about him fathering children out of wedlock with women of different nationalities. The allegations resulted in him filing a police report, with his manager adding that he will not be addressing the issue again. But in November 2024, Zhang took to Instagram to commemorate his holiday to South Korea with his two daughters, confirming his father status for the first time. In February, Mediacorp's talent management agency The Celebrity Agency stated it was no longer representing him and that he has not participated in the filming of any new shows. Zhang, whose parents used to be hawkers, reportedly used to run a catering business and opened a roast meat stall in a foodcourt. He also ventured into Taiwanese cuisine, selling beef noodles in his home town of Kuala Lumpur. In 2017, he opened an Asian fusion restaurant, Maru, in Tanjong Pagar, but it has since closed. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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‘I have another 8 or 9 years to live': HK star Law Kar Ying battles cancer for 4th time
Law Kar Ying revealed in a recent interview with Chinese media that he has been diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time. PHOTO: XIAOHONGSHU 'I have another 8 or 9 years to live': HK star Law Kar Ying battles cancer for 4th time HONG KONG – Veteran Hong Kong opera star and actor Law Kar Ying has been leading an active lifestyle in recent years. Despite his seemingly robust appearance, the 78-year-old revealed in a recent interview with Chinese media that he has been diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time. He is currently on tour in China with Hong Kong actress Athena Chu for a Cantonese stage play. Although Law said doctors estimate that he may have around eight years to live, the From Beijing With Love (1994) star added he is not fearful and has chosen to forgo chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 'I have another eight or nine years to live. Ninety years old is already a long life. What's the point of living longer? I'm not afraid at all,' he said. 'I won't undergo chemotherapy or radiotherapy. I want to be comfortable as I bid my friends goodbye.' When asked how he is dealing with the latest diagnosis, Law responded: 'You come (into this world) empty-handed and you'll leave empty-handed. I have no worries. That's life.' His positive attitude and outlook have impressed netizens, with many praising him for appreciating and making the most out of the present moment. Law, a member of the Hong Kong Celebrity Football Team, is married to Hong Kong actress Liza Wang, 77. He was first diagnosed with stage three liver cancer in 2004 and had to undergo surgery to remove part of his liver to save his life. With the support of Wang, he remained optimistic and ultimately overcame the disease. The couple later wed in the United States in 2009. In 2014, a routine medical check-up revealed a 2cm tumour in Law's liver, and he went for surgery to remove the tumour. In 2019, doctors found cancerous cells after a prostate biopsy. He underwent a prostatectomy, a procedure to remove part or all of the prostate gland, and was in remission after that. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
American pop star Lady Gaga spices things up at Maxwell Food Centre
Lady Gaga was spotted having lunch at Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown. PHOTOS: HUOZANGCHANGTIANHOU/XIAOHONGSHU SINGAPORE – Even Mother Monster cannot resist sampling some of Singapore's local makan. According to photos and videos posted on social media platforms like Xiaohongshu on May 20, American pop star Lady Gaga was spotted having lunch at Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown, during a break between her four National Stadium concerts. Fully clad in black, the 39-year-old was seated with her entourage and her fiance, American entrepreneur Michael Polansky, at a table in front of the Fortune Popiah stall. As she was leaving the famed hawker centre, she stopped briefly to sign an eager male fan's vinyl of her new album Mayhem, before her team escorted her into a black limousine. A small group of onlookers had gathered by then, with some screaming her name and cheering. In November 2024, British-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa – who staged two concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium – also visited Maxwell Food Centre before taking to Instagram to reminisce about the slate of local delights she had shared with her crew. Lady Gaga is in town for a run of Asia-exclusive shows to promote Mayhem on May 18, 19, 21 and 24. A bevy of celebrities were spotted at her earlier two sets, including K-pop girl group Babymonster, Hong Kong actress Gigi Leung, Malaysian actress Angelica Lee, Taiwanese singer Elva Hsiao, Taiwanese actress Joe Chen and veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
11-05-2025
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Unattended bag containing PMD battery found in Queenstown, police investigating
Security checks were conducted, and it was established to be a battery from a personal mobility device, said the police on May 11. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM TOUTOUER/XIAOHONGSHU SINGAPORE - The police are investigating an incident in the wee hours of May 11 when an unattended bag containing an item with wires was found along Stirling Road in Queenstown. In reply to media queries later that day, the police said they were alerted at about 2.35am , adding: 'Security checks were conducted at the scene and it was established to be a battery from a personal mobility device.' A recording of the incident uploaded online shows an unattended bag sitting in the middle of the empty road, just outside a church. The bag is unzipped, with wires poking out. 'It really looks like a bomb, but I don't know what it fact, it looks like a very ordinary schoolbag,' said the person filming in Mandarin as she moves around the item, capturing it from multiple angles. The video goes on to show several police officers arriving at the scene to inspect the bag. They eventually set up a police tent around it. Later in the recording, heavy rain drenches the site, causing water to pool around the bag, partially submerging it. ST understands that no injuries were reported, and no evacuations were carried out. Police investigations are ongoing. 'The police take security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who intentionally cause public alarm,' they added. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
