“October marks a daring step within the route of me stepping out right into a familiar-yet-so-distant terrain of drama manufacturing,” she wrote on Instagram final Friday. “Again into the arms of my past love: appearing.”
She additionally posted photographs with native actress Paige Chua, who performs her niece in Mediacorp’s new science-fiction collection Moments.
“Completely blessed to be with this workforce of great crew and artistes who stunned me with a birthday cake (someday prematurely) on set,” wrote Tan, who turned 49 final Saturday. “No photographs, sadly, however the second is locked in my reminiscence. Thanks.”
Tan left present enterprise almost twenty years in the past to turn into a stay-home mum to the 4 youngsters – an 18-year-old daughter and three sons aged 16, 14 and 10 – she shares together with her husband, native actor-host Darren Lim, 51.
She was dubbed by native media as Channel 8’s Wu Jie, or “fifth sister” in Chinese language, behind feminine stars Zoe Tay, Fann Wong, Ann Kok and Phyllis Quek.
Tan informed Chinese language-language publication Shin Min Day by day Information in September that she spent per week or two contemplating whether or not to take up the position in Moments. The 14-episode drama, which additionally stars Desmond Tan and Pierre Png, is scheduled to be aired in April 2024.
“I made a decision to simply accept it after studying that it was not a heavy position and receiving the encouragement of my husband,” she stated.
“I’ve been considering whether or not I ought to return to the leisure business or forge a brand new profession path. I’ve to take this step and the leisure business is a well-known atmosphere, so (returning) just isn’t dangerous.”
Tan stated she’s going to proceed to prioritise her household’s wants, particularly that of her youngest little one. Her second little one is taking his O-level exams in 2023, and she or he helps him put together for it.
“He has a gaggle of excellent pals and I additionally encourage them to do actions collectively,” she stated. “Not simply finding out, but additionally attempting various things, in order that he doesn’t really feel the stress.”
This text was initially revealed in The Straits Instances.
Supply: Her World