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Aileen sizzle her way to Best Actress?
November 7, 2001
By Yap Geok Hui Since her debut into the entertainment industry as Star Search 1988 first runner-up in 1988, she has acted in close to 40 productions - serials, sitcoms, telemovies, musical and recently English dramas (Growing Up). However, one genre she has not tried is period dramas.
Aileen Tan's acting ability is without a doubt. But notwithstanding, for the past 13 years of her career, Aileen has had her share of ups and downs. It is their faithful support and encouragement, in addition to her passion for acting that keeps Aileen going, from SBC (Singapore Broadcasting Corporation) to TCS (Television Corporation of Singapore) to the present MediaCorp.
After her 1997 nomination in the Best Actress category for Grandpa's Bak Kut Teh, which she lost to Carole Lin (Price Of Peace), Aileen is back in the hot seat this year as the sexy, go-getter Jane who has no qualms about using her assets to climb the corporate ladder, in Three Women And A Half.
"I didn't expect the nomination. I even thought that there would probably be no Star Awards this year because of the American crisis and war," revealed Aileen.
"I don't know why I'm always cast in roles, which require me to wear skirts and heels. It's not my type." But think of her sexy and voluptuous image in musical, I Have A Date With Spring, in 1997 and a sizzling, sensual woman comes to the mind.
"I don't know why others look upon me as sexy and womanly. I do not see myself this way." Producers, casting agents and hordes of male fans (after Three Women And A Half came on) would have to disagree with Aileen on that. Even though the real Aileen off TV is simple in dressing, her screen image may be too vivid in the minds of viewers.
After all, Aileen's mature charms are very attractive. Which is her favourite or most memorable role? "None. All my roles have their distinctiveness and all are memorable. There are always new things to learn," said Aileen with about the same mentality as if asked to pick her favourite child.
"Crimes & Tribulations: In the Face Of Death for it is based on a true story. Professor Zhao Zhicheng was still around when we filmed Dr Justice in 1994. I played a mom for the first time in My Little Angels.
Hopefully , Aileen's hard work will pay off on November 25, the night of Star Awards 2001. Best wishes, Aileen.
Who are the 40 Most Popular Male and Female artistes and their respective telepoll numbers? Watch out for our detailed report this Friday (November 9). Is Terence Cao disappointed with no nominations for Best Actor? Can he make it into Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes after the unfavourable press? Watch out for it next week. More Star Awards stories coming up . . . stay tuned. Join
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