Native actress Julie Tan has given her new bald look full marks after bidding farewell to her shoulder-length hair for upcoming native film Good Goodbye.
She shaved her head on Nov 12 to play a cancer-stricken medical social employee at a hospice for the anthology movie, which is distributed by home-grown manufacturing firm mm2 Leisure. It launched a one-minute video of the method on Nov 29.
Slated to open in Singapore cinemas in 2024, Good Goodbye follows three intertwining tales about palliative care, and explores the characters’ braveness to pursue their goals regardless of the concern of mortality.
Tan, 31, mentioned in an interview with Chinese language-language day by day Lianhe Zaobao: “After wanting within the mirror, I really feel that my bald head seems to be good. Accepting the best way I look can also be an expression of loving myself.”
Directed by Singapore film-maker Daniel Yam, Good Goodbye additionally stars Tosh Zhang, Shane Pow, Yang Shibin, Andie Chen and Teo Ser Lee.
Tan added: “I didn’t hesitate in any respect, as I knew I needed to shave my head after I took on the position. I felt that the character takes precedence, as my hair can develop again.”
The star mentioned she doesn’t miss her tresses and feels comfortable.
“This isn’t a sacrifice for me, however a course of throughout appearing,” she mentioned. “I’ve been mentally ready for such situations for the reason that first day I grew to become an actress.”
She hopes audiences will get to know a distinct facet of her with the brand new position.
“It’s completely different from my earlier girl-next-door ,” mentioned Tan, who starred in native movies corresponding to That Woman In Pinafore (2013) and Marvel Boy (2017).
Her breakthrough position was enjoying the primary villain within the Channel 8 drama The Dream Makers II (2015), which gained her two Star Awards for Finest Supporting Actress and Rocket Award.
Tan, who began appearing on the age of 15, mentioned she cherished her newest position after experiencing private challenges and the truth of the leisure business.
She mentioned: “I as soon as doubted myself after I had no appearing alternatives, however then I made a decision to let myself develop up and make myself higher.
“Generally individuals need to undergo the ups and downs in life earlier than they’ve the expertise to complement their characters.”
Julie Tan (third from left) on the lensing ceremony of Good Goodbye on Nov 9.
Credit score: MM2 ENTERTAINMENT
Tan, who left MediaCorp as a full-time artiste in 2017, was completely satisfied to return to a movie set after a very long time.
Her final tv venture was the 2020 collection Mister Flower.
“The filming for Good Goodbye went easily and was enjoyable, and the crew was very skilled,” she mentioned.
“My ardour for appearing has at all times been there, and I’m very grateful to have the ability to return to the large display screen and look ahead to the street forward.”
This text was first revealed in The Straits Instances.
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