Fann Wong ‘OK’ To Stop Filming But Future In-Laws Were Worried
February 13, 2009
SINGAPORE: MediaCorp actress Fann Wong was given the green-light to stop filming and attend the wake in Malacca of her to-be father-in-law who died on Tuesday of a heart attack.
Clarifying articles regarding Fann which were published in Singapore Press Holding Chinese presses, MediaCorp said the actress immediately informed Artiste Management her intention to attend the wakes on learning about the unfortunate incident.
“Artiste Management then discussed with Production on the possibility of taking Fann out from the set, for her to attend the wakes in Malacca” said Andrew Cheng, Senior Vice President of MediaCorp’s Artiste Management & Production Resource.
In a statement released Friday evening, Cheng said that despite the very tight schedule, it was agreed that Fann would be released on Wednesday 11 February and filming would be delayed till noon on Thursday 12 February.
“When Christopher and Fann’s mom learnt about this, they were concerned that Fann would be tired after her shoot.
“Also, it would be dangerous for her to drive up alone at night and having to rush back the following morning. Consequently, they managed to persuade Fann not to attend the wakes” said Cheng in the statement.
Fann is currently filming “The Ultimatum”, a Channel 8 drama.
She is set to wed in September fellow MediaCorp actor, Christopher Lee who was her co-star in the movie “The Wedding Game” which is currently enjoying a successful run at local theatres.
- CNA/sf
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Fann Wong Explains Decision Not To Attend Wake Of Fiancee’s Father
February 13, 2009
SINGAPORE : Actress Fann Wong has come forward to clarify her decision not to attend the wake of her fiancee’s father.
The MediaCorp artiste explained that despite a tight schedule, the production team had agreed to push back filming for a day, so she could attend the wake in Malacca.
But her fiance – actor Christopher Lee – and her mother persuaded her not to go, as they were concerned about her safety.
They felt it would be dangerous for her to drive up alone at night, and to rush back to work early the next morning.
Fann said: “Of course I am very, very upset I cannot make it to Chris’ father’s wake. But I am sure I will go back to Malacca to pay him my respects when I finish all my work. And I am very grateful to all those people… who (have) help(ed) me through this period.” – CNA/ms
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The Wedding Game: Script Made In Heaven
January 29, 2009
SINGAPORE: Many who caught the latest Raintree Pictures movie “The Wedding Game” got a glimpse of what real life celebrity couple Fann Wong and Christopher Lee’s upcoming wedding might look like, when they wed later in the year.
For those who haven’t yet caught on to the movie, it’s all about a ’star couple’ who get married, and the sparks fly
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