A sad goodbye to Huang Wenyong
From Cinema Online Exclusively for Yahoo! NewsroomBy Ng Suzhen | From Cinema Online Exclusively for Yahoo! Newsroom – Mon, Apr 22, 2013 5:45 PM SGT
22 April – Veteran Mediacorp actor, Huang Wenyong passed away on Saturday at age 60 with his wife, son and daughter by his bedside at the Singapore General Hospital.
The actor, who was working as a teacher in his hometown of Kuala Lumpur before becoming an actor in 1980, died of a rare form of lymphoma after six-months of chemotherapy.
Best remembered as Ah Shui from "The Awakening" whom he starred alongside Xiang Yun, the actor's death came as a heartbreaking one for friends and fans who have grown up watching his acting.
Tributes for the well-respected veteran flooded the internet. This year's Star Awards too, paid special tribute to Huang, with Mediacorp CEO, Shawn Seow saying: "We will forever remember him. The role of Ah Shui he played in "The Awakening". He's contributed a lot to local TV. He was always hard working, always improving his craft."
The local icon will have a five-day wake at the Teochew funeral parlour, which began on Sunday.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Huang Wenyong to be honoured with special award at “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”
Huang Wenyong to be honoured with special award at “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”
POSTED: 22 Apr 2013 4:22 PM
SINGAPORE: Late television icon Huang Wenyong will receive the Honorary TV Award, to honour his contributions to Singapore’s television industry, at the “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”.
SINGAPORE: Late television icon Huang Wenyong will receive the Honorary TV Award, to honour his contributions to Singapore’s television industry, during the “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”, which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands MasterCard Theatres on April 28.
A one-hour television special will also be produced to mark his death.
It is titled "Remembering Huang Wenyong" and will air on April 29, 8pm on Channel 8.
There will also be a "Frontline" Huang Wenyong special which airs on April 26, at 10.30pm on the same channel.
In addition, there will be a special broadcast of the best scenes from the sitcoms "Don't Worry Be Happy" and "Lobang King" which Huang starred in, along with an episode of the talk show "CelebriTea Break" where he appears as a guest, on April 27, from 2.30pm on Channel 8.
This will be followed by a re-run of the film "Homerun", in which he played the head of an impoverished household, at 2.30pm on April 28.
Fans can log on to MediaCorp's online portal Toggle as well, to catch complete episodes of Huang's classic shows.
The 60-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as Ah Shui in the classic 1984 drama "The Awakening", died of lymphoma in hospital on Saturday.
A special segment was added to the "Star Awards 2013 Show 1" on Sunday in light of his death.
The audience observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the late star, before a short memorial video was played.
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- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 22 Apr 2013 4:22 PM
SINGAPORE: Late television icon Huang Wenyong will receive the Honorary TV Award, to honour his contributions to Singapore’s television industry, at the “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”.
SINGAPORE: Late television icon Huang Wenyong will receive the Honorary TV Award, to honour his contributions to Singapore’s television industry, during the “Star Awards 2013 Show 2”, which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands MasterCard Theatres on April 28.
A one-hour television special will also be produced to mark his death.
It is titled "Remembering Huang Wenyong" and will air on April 29, 8pm on Channel 8.
There will also be a "Frontline" Huang Wenyong special which airs on April 26, at 10.30pm on the same channel.
In addition, there will be a special broadcast of the best scenes from the sitcoms "Don't Worry Be Happy" and "Lobang King" which Huang starred in, along with an episode of the talk show "CelebriTea Break" where he appears as a guest, on April 27, from 2.30pm on Channel 8.
This will be followed by a re-run of the film "Homerun", in which he played the head of an impoverished household, at 2.30pm on April 28.
Fans can log on to MediaCorp's online portal Toggle as well, to catch complete episodes of Huang's classic shows.
The 60-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as Ah Shui in the classic 1984 drama "The Awakening", died of lymphoma in hospital on Saturday.
A special segment was added to the "Star Awards 2013 Show 1" on Sunday in light of his death.
The audience observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the late star, before a short memorial video was played.
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- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
黄文永今病逝 终年60岁
Saturday, 20 April 2013 20:00
独家快讯: 黄文永今病逝 终年60岁
黄文永的家人今天致电新传媒艺人管理组，表示黄文永今天在医院病逝。
新传媒艺人黄文永今天在医院病逝，终年60岁。
黄文永的家人致电新传媒艺人管理组，表示黄文永今天在医院病逝。
新传媒发布声明，对黄文永这位广受观众爱戴与喜爱的演员的逝世，表示深切哀悼。
声明指，黄文永在1980年开始加入电视台，是本地华语电视剧的先锋之一。至今，他曾演过超过100部华语电视剧和情境喜剧。他在新传媒30多年的演艺生涯中，他曾获得无数奖项，包括1997年《红星大奖》的“特别成就奖”，以及2011年《红星大奖》的“十大最受欢迎男艺人”奖。
新传媒每位成员将永远怀念黄文永这一位演技精湛的演员、亲切的同事，以及真挚的朋友。
黄文永去年尾健康亮起红灯，在去年11月出席《戏剧情牵30》节目时，爆瘦的身材引起观众震惊哗然。隔日他接受xinmsn专访时表示，体重的确跌了约7公斤，并表示去年9月多时染上肠胃型流感，消化也不好。虽然前后看了西医与中医，药也吃了，但或许因为工作时间长，饮食时间不稳定，外加摄影棚冷，他并没有立刻康复。
黄文永的最后一部电视作品是今年1月播出的《好运到》，当时举行新剧记者会，但他本人并没有现身。
直至3月18日，黄文永终于通过新传媒互动电视平台Toggle，以视频方式向关心他的观众“献声”报平安。短短1分多钟的视频录音里，黄文永并没有说明自己生了什么病，只透露身体正在康复中，并谢谢大家对他这段时间以来的关心。
- wong chee tat :)
独家快讯: 黄文永今病逝 终年60岁
黄文永的家人今天致电新传媒艺人管理组，表示黄文永今天在医院病逝。
新传媒艺人黄文永今天在医院病逝，终年60岁。
黄文永的家人致电新传媒艺人管理组，表示黄文永今天在医院病逝。
新传媒发布声明，对黄文永这位广受观众爱戴与喜爱的演员的逝世，表示深切哀悼。
声明指，黄文永在1980年开始加入电视台，是本地华语电视剧的先锋之一。至今，他曾演过超过100部华语电视剧和情境喜剧。他在新传媒30多年的演艺生涯中，他曾获得无数奖项，包括1997年《红星大奖》的“特别成就奖”，以及2011年《红星大奖》的“十大最受欢迎男艺人”奖。
新传媒每位成员将永远怀念黄文永这一位演技精湛的演员、亲切的同事，以及真挚的朋友。
黄文永去年尾健康亮起红灯，在去年11月出席《戏剧情牵30》节目时，爆瘦的身材引起观众震惊哗然。隔日他接受xinmsn专访时表示，体重的确跌了约7公斤，并表示去年9月多时染上肠胃型流感，消化也不好。虽然前后看了西医与中医，药也吃了，但或许因为工作时间长，饮食时间不稳定，外加摄影棚冷，他并没有立刻康复。
黄文永的最后一部电视作品是今年1月播出的《好运到》，当时举行新剧记者会，但他本人并没有现身。
直至3月18日，黄文永终于通过新传媒互动电视平台Toggle，以视频方式向关心他的观众“献声”报平安。短短1分多钟的视频录音里，黄文永并没有说明自己生了什么病，只透露身体正在康复中，并谢谢大家对他这段时间以来的关心。
- wong chee tat :)
Xiang Yun has "only happy memories" of Huang Wenyong
Xiang Yun has "only happy memories" of Huang Wenyong
By Han Wei Chou
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 7:12 PM
To actress Xiang Yun, veteran actor Huang Wenyong who died on Saturday surrounded by his family, is a man who was pillar of support throughout their 30-year friendship.
SINGAPORE: A food trolley trundled past us backstage area, adding to the cacophony as the production team prepared for the night's big show, “Star Awards Show 1”, which will feature a special segment to pay tribute to late veteran actor Huang Wenyong.
But it didn’t bother Xiang Yun at all.
She was too busy sharing tales of her friend for 30-years between moments of laughter and tears.
“I’ve thought of keeping silent about the matter when the media come to me for comment, but I’ve known Huang Wenyong for over 30 years. How can I have nothing to say about him?” said Xiang Yun of the teacher from Kuala Lumpur became one of Singapore’s most recognisable actors and her closest confidante.
“We’ve been working together in our youth, in our prime and in our golden years."
“We went through every stage of our lives together. We watched each other go through the ups and downs in our family lives and careers.”
She shared that Huang had been a pillar of support for her through the past three decades.
“I am really thankful. He has given me only happy memories.
“I remember when I first became a mother, and when I returned to the set after a long hiatus, there was a lot of pressure on me. But when I came back, he told a joke and made me laugh out loud."
“And then I realised it has been so long since I laughed,” said Xiang Yun, as she choked back her tears.
30-year friendship
Their friendship first blossomed when she worked with Huang in the iconic drama “The Awakening”, which traced the lives of early immigrants to Singapore.
“At first I was scared of him, because he was a teacher in Kuala Lumpur, before being hired as a voice actor in Singapore, and then becoming an actor.
“Later on, we got to know one another better but I still treated him with respect. Our relationship was really deep. We just got along really well,” said Xiang Yun.
“The director always has a headache when we appear on the same show, because we have endless things to talk about!”
“When we were shooting ‘Living the Golden Again’, the director shouted at us and said ‘Hey, are you all done talking!’ because we kept talking to one another,” said Xiang Yun with a laugh, even as tears welled up in her eyes once more.
“To me, he is always a friend and mentor. I’d still call him to ask about how to do certain shows when I run into problems later in our careers.”
A heavy blow
“I couldn’t sleep at all” was what Xiang Yun said of news of Huang's death.
Even when we spoke, she found it hard to accept that fact that Huang had died of cancer.
“When I got the call, I was trembling. I couldn’t sleep at all last night. I have so many feelings right now. I have so much that I wanted to say to him.
“I had wanted to go see him previously but he had refused to let me visit. Still, I understand him. He doesn’t want people to see him when he is ill,” she confided as her eyes turned red again.
“Although I’ve heard about his condition in recent months, I never expected him to leave so suddenly.”
“Now, there is just me and (Chen) Shucheng left from that era. Looking back at the 80s, there are only a few of us left still in the business who have gone through the age of black and white television,” said Xiang Yun thoughtfully.
She misses him dearly.
“Just now I was trying to call for Shucheng but I called out ‘Wenyong, Wenyong’ instead.”
“Everyone’s mood isn’t very good today" said Xiang Yun as the Channel 8 crew prepared for the Star Awards where Huang is up for a nomination.
"He has such a good rapport with everyone. He was always warm and cheerful," said Xiang Yun sombrely.
“I really don’t know if I can remain composed during the awards show tonight."
Somehow, it's unlikely that Xiang Yun will be the only one teary-eyed during the show.
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- wong chee tat :)
By Han Wei Chou
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 7:12 PM
To actress Xiang Yun, veteran actor Huang Wenyong who died on Saturday surrounded by his family, is a man who was pillar of support throughout their 30-year friendship.
SINGAPORE: A food trolley trundled past us backstage area, adding to the cacophony as the production team prepared for the night's big show, “Star Awards Show 1”, which will feature a special segment to pay tribute to late veteran actor Huang Wenyong.
But it didn’t bother Xiang Yun at all.
She was too busy sharing tales of her friend for 30-years between moments of laughter and tears.
“I’ve thought of keeping silent about the matter when the media come to me for comment, but I’ve known Huang Wenyong for over 30 years. How can I have nothing to say about him?” said Xiang Yun of the teacher from Kuala Lumpur became one of Singapore’s most recognisable actors and her closest confidante.
“We’ve been working together in our youth, in our prime and in our golden years."
“We went through every stage of our lives together. We watched each other go through the ups and downs in our family lives and careers.”
She shared that Huang had been a pillar of support for her through the past three decades.
“I am really thankful. He has given me only happy memories.
“I remember when I first became a mother, and when I returned to the set after a long hiatus, there was a lot of pressure on me. But when I came back, he told a joke and made me laugh out loud."
“And then I realised it has been so long since I laughed,” said Xiang Yun, as she choked back her tears.
30-year friendship
Their friendship first blossomed when she worked with Huang in the iconic drama “The Awakening”, which traced the lives of early immigrants to Singapore.
“At first I was scared of him, because he was a teacher in Kuala Lumpur, before being hired as a voice actor in Singapore, and then becoming an actor.
“Later on, we got to know one another better but I still treated him with respect. Our relationship was really deep. We just got along really well,” said Xiang Yun.
“The director always has a headache when we appear on the same show, because we have endless things to talk about!”
“When we were shooting ‘Living the Golden Again’, the director shouted at us and said ‘Hey, are you all done talking!’ because we kept talking to one another,” said Xiang Yun with a laugh, even as tears welled up in her eyes once more.
“To me, he is always a friend and mentor. I’d still call him to ask about how to do certain shows when I run into problems later in our careers.”
A heavy blow
“I couldn’t sleep at all” was what Xiang Yun said of news of Huang's death.
Even when we spoke, she found it hard to accept that fact that Huang had died of cancer.
“When I got the call, I was trembling. I couldn’t sleep at all last night. I have so many feelings right now. I have so much that I wanted to say to him.
“I had wanted to go see him previously but he had refused to let me visit. Still, I understand him. He doesn’t want people to see him when he is ill,” she confided as her eyes turned red again.
“Although I’ve heard about his condition in recent months, I never expected him to leave so suddenly.”
“Now, there is just me and (Chen) Shucheng left from that era. Looking back at the 80s, there are only a few of us left still in the business who have gone through the age of black and white television,” said Xiang Yun thoughtfully.
She misses him dearly.
“Just now I was trying to call for Shucheng but I called out ‘Wenyong, Wenyong’ instead.”
“Everyone’s mood isn’t very good today" said Xiang Yun as the Channel 8 crew prepared for the Star Awards where Huang is up for a nomination.
"He has such a good rapport with everyone. He was always warm and cheerful," said Xiang Yun sombrely.
“I really don’t know if I can remain composed during the awards show tonight."
Somehow, it's unlikely that Xiang Yun will be the only one teary-eyed during the show.
- CNA/ha/sf
- wong chee tat :)
Huang Wenyong: The Man behind the Star
Huang Wenyong: The Man behind the Star
By Han Wei Chou
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 2:48 PM
"Big Brother" is what many have used to describe late veteran actor Huang Wenyong, but he proved to be a mentor not just to actors, but also others who had the privilege to know him
I remember.
The first time I met late veteran actor Huang Wenyong was at a hotel ballroom in 2010, for a media event weeks before the Star Awards.
It was one of my first assignments as a writer for channelnewsasia.com’s entertainment section, and my task for the day was to find out what celebrities had to say of their chances at an award, along with any interesting news or gossip that might turn up.
The sight of so many celebrities in one place was overwhelming, and it must have shown on my face.
“I haven’t seen you around before. Are you new?” Huang said to me, after making his way across the room.
I nodded and told him I’ve just started writing for the website.
“A writer... So why aren’t you out talking to people?” he asked, gesturing to the sea of celebrities in the ballroom.
“I… er … They all look very busy,” I managed.
While many of them were busy answering questions from reporters and getting their photos taken, some were not.
Huang looked back at me again.
“Don’t be shy! Who do you want to talk to?” he said. “Let me introduce them to you.”
He then brought me around the room, introducing me to Michelle Chia, a then-frizzy-haired Qi Yuwu, Jessica Liu as well as a few of the other stars in attendance, guiding me along like an affable uncle.
Mentor
He also told me that he had a knack for picking winning lottery numbers, which on hindsight could have made me a wealthy men.
But that was not what burnt that encounter into my memory.
The encounter was so memorable because because he taught me the most important lesson an entertainment writer could learn - “Don’t be shy!”
Since then, I have always treated him as a bit of a mentor, who never failed to give me new insights into the local television industry.
Thus when I heard that he passed away on Saturday evening after battling cancer, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me.
I however took comfort in the tributes made by his fellow television stars like Tay Ping Hui and Eelyn Kok, who like me, were fortunate enough to have known him.
Many said that he was always ready to guide newbies, though I wonder if they knew he had a big influence on people outside the acting fraternity too.
Friend
Apart from being a mentor, Huang was a friend as well.
We would talk about a variety of topics when we had the chance to meet, be it on location during shoots or at media conferences.
He would listen to me lament about the stressful nature of a writing job, and would in turn share stories about how somebody had once impersonated him online, as well as how he would shoot for days on end when he started acting during Singapore television’s formative years.
But what stood out was his thoughts on what it meant to be popular.
“Don’t interview me lah! Interview the younger ones,” Huang would often tell me.
He said that he was comfortable with the fact that he has been superseded by younger stars.
“I don’t expect to win. I’ve been nominated every year since the awards’ inception but have never won,” said Huang with a warm smile, when we spoke in the weeks leading up to the 2011 Star Awards.
Then, something unexpected happened that year.
Actor
Huang won a “Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste Award” for the first time in 2011, after over a decade of constant nominations.
Television cameras showed an exuberant Huang with his trophy.
What they didn’t show was the way he walked with a spring in his step at the after party, virtually running from group to group, being congratulated by friends.
He was all smiles that night, and full of vigour.
He was a far cry from the Huang that appeared at the "30th Drama Anniversary Show" in November last year.
Huang was skinny and appeared a little frail during the three-hour television special to commemorate 30 years of local Mandarin dramas.
He also left quickly after the show, citing medical reasons, and never appeared at any official function after that.
Right up to the end, he never let the media in on his battle with lymphoma.
He even posted an audio clip to reassure his fans he was fine last month.
“I am well … Please do not worry,” said Huang in his audio message, though his voice betrayed signs of fatigue.
What could have made him keep his pain from the public?
Perhaps he wanted people to remember him as the resilient Ah Shui in the iconic television drama “The Awakening”, as the hilarious Ong Kim Lai in the sitcom “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, and as a consummate actor to the end.
I will remember him as a man who was so much more, as someone who always had a kind word and a warm smile, as a mentor, and as a friend.
He will be missed.
- CNA/ha
- wong chee tat :)
By Han Wei Chou
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 2:48 PM
"Big Brother" is what many have used to describe late veteran actor Huang Wenyong, but he proved to be a mentor not just to actors, but also others who had the privilege to know him
I remember.
The first time I met late veteran actor Huang Wenyong was at a hotel ballroom in 2010, for a media event weeks before the Star Awards.
It was one of my first assignments as a writer for channelnewsasia.com’s entertainment section, and my task for the day was to find out what celebrities had to say of their chances at an award, along with any interesting news or gossip that might turn up.
The sight of so many celebrities in one place was overwhelming, and it must have shown on my face.
“I haven’t seen you around before. Are you new?” Huang said to me, after making his way across the room.
I nodded and told him I’ve just started writing for the website.
“A writer... So why aren’t you out talking to people?” he asked, gesturing to the sea of celebrities in the ballroom.
“I… er … They all look very busy,” I managed.
While many of them were busy answering questions from reporters and getting their photos taken, some were not.
Huang looked back at me again.
“Don’t be shy! Who do you want to talk to?” he said. “Let me introduce them to you.”
He then brought me around the room, introducing me to Michelle Chia, a then-frizzy-haired Qi Yuwu, Jessica Liu as well as a few of the other stars in attendance, guiding me along like an affable uncle.
Mentor
He also told me that he had a knack for picking winning lottery numbers, which on hindsight could have made me a wealthy men.
But that was not what burnt that encounter into my memory.
The encounter was so memorable because because he taught me the most important lesson an entertainment writer could learn - “Don’t be shy!”
Since then, I have always treated him as a bit of a mentor, who never failed to give me new insights into the local television industry.
Thus when I heard that he passed away on Saturday evening after battling cancer, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me.
I however took comfort in the tributes made by his fellow television stars like Tay Ping Hui and Eelyn Kok, who like me, were fortunate enough to have known him.
Many said that he was always ready to guide newbies, though I wonder if they knew he had a big influence on people outside the acting fraternity too.
Friend
Apart from being a mentor, Huang was a friend as well.
We would talk about a variety of topics when we had the chance to meet, be it on location during shoots or at media conferences.
He would listen to me lament about the stressful nature of a writing job, and would in turn share stories about how somebody had once impersonated him online, as well as how he would shoot for days on end when he started acting during Singapore television’s formative years.
But what stood out was his thoughts on what it meant to be popular.
“Don’t interview me lah! Interview the younger ones,” Huang would often tell me.
He said that he was comfortable with the fact that he has been superseded by younger stars.
“I don’t expect to win. I’ve been nominated every year since the awards’ inception but have never won,” said Huang with a warm smile, when we spoke in the weeks leading up to the 2011 Star Awards.
Then, something unexpected happened that year.
Actor
Huang won a “Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste Award” for the first time in 2011, after over a decade of constant nominations.
Television cameras showed an exuberant Huang with his trophy.
What they didn’t show was the way he walked with a spring in his step at the after party, virtually running from group to group, being congratulated by friends.
He was all smiles that night, and full of vigour.
He was a far cry from the Huang that appeared at the "30th Drama Anniversary Show" in November last year.
Huang was skinny and appeared a little frail during the three-hour television special to commemorate 30 years of local Mandarin dramas.
He also left quickly after the show, citing medical reasons, and never appeared at any official function after that.
Right up to the end, he never let the media in on his battle with lymphoma.
He even posted an audio clip to reassure his fans he was fine last month.
“I am well … Please do not worry,” said Huang in his audio message, though his voice betrayed signs of fatigue.
What could have made him keep his pain from the public?
Perhaps he wanted people to remember him as the resilient Ah Shui in the iconic television drama “The Awakening”, as the hilarious Ong Kim Lai in the sitcom “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, and as a consummate actor to the end.
I will remember him as a man who was so much more, as someone who always had a kind word and a warm smile, as a mentor, and as a friend.
He will be missed.
- CNA/ha
- wong chee tat :)
Star Awards pays tribute to Huang Wenyong amid outpouring of grief
Star Awards pays tribute to Huang Wenyong amid outpouring of grief
By Han Wei Chou and Evelyn Lam
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 6:56 PM
Channel 8's Star Awards schedules a special tribute to long-time actor Huang Wenyong as his death from cancer triggers an the outpouring of grief
The Channel 8 actor who hailed from Malaysia joined the fore-runner to MediaCorp (Singapore Broadcasting Corporation) in 1977 at the age of 17.
SINGAPORE: The glitzy “Star Awards Show 1” on Channel 8 slotted in a special segment to pay tribute to veteran MediaCorp actor Huang Wenyong.
Producers of the show revealed plans for the show turnaround in response to the death of Huang less than 24 hours earlier.
The tribute special is expected to leave few dry eyes as there has been an outpouring of grief as news spread of the death of the veteran MediaCorp actor.
The 60-year-old died of lymphoma in hospital on Saturday.
At the wake in Ubi Road, many of those who paid their last respects were Huang's colleagues at MediaCorp.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in November last year and was undergoing treatment but he kept his condition from many.
MediaCorp artiste Lin Mei Jiao said: "I knew about his condition. But Wenyong is low-profile and didn't want to alarm others, so we gave him privacy. I couldn't bear to lose him, but that's life. We've been friends for so many years."
"My deepest impression of him is, every time he takes me out, he'll make sure he sends me home. He's that responsible as a big brother," said MediaCorp artiste Dennis Chew.
"Wenyong may seem like an introvert, but he'll joke with us occasionally. When I saw him during the 30th Drama Anniversary Show, I asked him why he had lost so much weight. He jokingly told me that's because he's taken on a weight-loss advertisement deal. Wherever he is, he brings joy to those around him," said MediaCorp artiste Chen Shucheng.
Many also went online to leave messages of condolence on platforms, such as Channel NewsAsia's Facebook page.
They said they had grown up watching Huang on various TV shows on MediaCorp's Chanel 8.
- CNA/ir/sf
- wong chee tat :)
By Han Wei Chou and Evelyn Lam
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 6:56 PM
Channel 8's Star Awards schedules a special tribute to long-time actor Huang Wenyong as his death from cancer triggers an the outpouring of grief
The Channel 8 actor who hailed from Malaysia joined the fore-runner to MediaCorp (Singapore Broadcasting Corporation) in 1977 at the age of 17.
SINGAPORE: The glitzy “Star Awards Show 1” on Channel 8 slotted in a special segment to pay tribute to veteran MediaCorp actor Huang Wenyong.
Producers of the show revealed plans for the show turnaround in response to the death of Huang less than 24 hours earlier.
The tribute special is expected to leave few dry eyes as there has been an outpouring of grief as news spread of the death of the veteran MediaCorp actor.
The 60-year-old died of lymphoma in hospital on Saturday.
At the wake in Ubi Road, many of those who paid their last respects were Huang's colleagues at MediaCorp.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in November last year and was undergoing treatment but he kept his condition from many.
MediaCorp artiste Lin Mei Jiao said: "I knew about his condition. But Wenyong is low-profile and didn't want to alarm others, so we gave him privacy. I couldn't bear to lose him, but that's life. We've been friends for so many years."
"My deepest impression of him is, every time he takes me out, he'll make sure he sends me home. He's that responsible as a big brother," said MediaCorp artiste Dennis Chew.
"Wenyong may seem like an introvert, but he'll joke with us occasionally. When I saw him during the 30th Drama Anniversary Show, I asked him why he had lost so much weight. He jokingly told me that's because he's taken on a weight-loss advertisement deal. Wherever he is, he brings joy to those around him," said MediaCorp artiste Chen Shucheng.
Many also went online to leave messages of condolence on platforms, such as Channel NewsAsia's Facebook page.
They said they had grown up watching Huang on various TV shows on MediaCorp's Chanel 8.
- CNA/ir/sf
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Veteran actor Huang Wenyong dies
Veteran actor Huang Wenyong dies
POSTED: 20 Apr 2013 9:09 PM
Veteran MediaCorp artiste Huang Wenyong, best known for his role as “Ah Shui” in Channel 8’s period drama “The Awakening” died on Saturday.
SINGAPORE: Veteran MediaCorp artiste Huang Wenyong, best known for his role as “Ah Shui” in Channel 8’s period drama “The Awakening” died on Saturday.
He was 60.
In a report by xinmsn, his family said Huang died earlier on Saturday in hospital.
The media company is mourning the passing of one of its most beloved and endearing actors.
Fann Wong, Aileen Tan, Pierre Png, Ian Fang, Tay Ping Hui and a host of other MediaCorp stars have expressed their sadness over Huang's death soon after the news broke.
"I am really sad! My eyes are wet! He is the legend!Big Brother Wen Yong! Goodbye!" tweeted Ian Fang Saturday evening.
"I have worked with Huang on numerous occasions. I learned a lot from him every time we worked together. He takes acting seriously, and never hesitates to guide the newcomers. He is a senior I respect," said Singapore actor Tay Ping Hui, who starred alongside Huang in the drama "Rescue 995", in a micro blog post that same evening.
Tay also added: "Huang Wen Yong's departure is a great loss to the Singapore television industry. Rest in peace big brother Wen Yong. You will be forever in our hearts."
Public concern for his health has been growing since he appeared visibly thin and haggard onstage at the "30th Drama Anniversary Show" which aired on Channel 8 last year.
Huang had previously revealed that he lost approximately seven kilograms in an interview with xinmsn, and suffered from stomach flu and digestion problems while filming for the Channel 8 drama “It’s a Wonderful Life” since September last year.
Most recently, the 60-year-old took to MediaCorp's online portal Toggle early last month to reassure and thank his fans and friends for their concern and support.
"I am well. All my friends who are concerned about me; please do not worry," said Huang in the audio clip.
"During this time, I feel sorry for not being able to respond, despite receiving so many well wishes. Sorry, and thank you everyone.
"Please don't forget to take care of your bodies everyone. I will try my best as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to return to work, shoot more great shows and entertain everyone," Huang added.
The veteran star joined the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in 1980 and was one of the early pioneers of local Chinese drama.
To date, he has acted in over 100 Chinese dramas and sitcoms, including "The Seletar Robbery", "Lobang King" and "Joys of Life".
In his over 30-year career with MediaCorp, he has won numerous awards including "Special Achievement Award" in Star Awards 1997.
Huang is also in the running for the "Top 10 Favourite Male Artistes Award" in this year's Star Awards.
- CNA/fl
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 20 Apr 2013 9:09 PM
Veteran MediaCorp artiste Huang Wenyong, best known for his role as “Ah Shui” in Channel 8’s period drama “The Awakening” died on Saturday.
SINGAPORE: Veteran MediaCorp artiste Huang Wenyong, best known for his role as “Ah Shui” in Channel 8’s period drama “The Awakening” died on Saturday.
He was 60.
In a report by xinmsn, his family said Huang died earlier on Saturday in hospital.
The media company is mourning the passing of one of its most beloved and endearing actors.
Fann Wong, Aileen Tan, Pierre Png, Ian Fang, Tay Ping Hui and a host of other MediaCorp stars have expressed their sadness over Huang's death soon after the news broke.
"I am really sad! My eyes are wet! He is the legend!Big Brother Wen Yong! Goodbye!" tweeted Ian Fang Saturday evening.
"I have worked with Huang on numerous occasions. I learned a lot from him every time we worked together. He takes acting seriously, and never hesitates to guide the newcomers. He is a senior I respect," said Singapore actor Tay Ping Hui, who starred alongside Huang in the drama "Rescue 995", in a micro blog post that same evening.
Tay also added: "Huang Wen Yong's departure is a great loss to the Singapore television industry. Rest in peace big brother Wen Yong. You will be forever in our hearts."
Public concern for his health has been growing since he appeared visibly thin and haggard onstage at the "30th Drama Anniversary Show" which aired on Channel 8 last year.
Huang had previously revealed that he lost approximately seven kilograms in an interview with xinmsn, and suffered from stomach flu and digestion problems while filming for the Channel 8 drama “It’s a Wonderful Life” since September last year.
Most recently, the 60-year-old took to MediaCorp's online portal Toggle early last month to reassure and thank his fans and friends for their concern and support.
"I am well. All my friends who are concerned about me; please do not worry," said Huang in the audio clip.
"During this time, I feel sorry for not being able to respond, despite receiving so many well wishes. Sorry, and thank you everyone.
"Please don't forget to take care of your bodies everyone. I will try my best as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to return to work, shoot more great shows and entertain everyone," Huang added.
The veteran star joined the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in 1980 and was one of the early pioneers of local Chinese drama.
To date, he has acted in over 100 Chinese dramas and sitcoms, including "The Seletar Robbery", "Lobang King" and "Joys of Life".
In his over 30-year career with MediaCorp, he has won numerous awards including "Special Achievement Award" in Star Awards 1997.
Huang is also in the running for the "Top 10 Favourite Male Artistes Award" in this year's Star Awards.
- CNA/fl
- wong chee tat :)
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