Fann Wong embarrasses Singapore on BBC
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x 2 super agreeOriginally posted by sgquitter:yup. at least Ms SG Universe is younger, has HUGE boobs, has degree.
whereas this 1 only has $... -
Do you know how hard is it for a person to get off from a urine test if he is a drug abuser?Originally posted by sgquitter:yeah... right
If you've been a CNB officer and know how to go about avoiding it, i will shut my trap. -
The Electric New Paper :
FACE OF S'POREBr>BBC PUTS TOUGH QUESTIONS TO 'SINGAPORE'S MOST
SAY AGAIN, FANN
HIS questions were tough but her replies, fluff.
When BBC's senior foreign correspondent Michael Peschardt met Singaporean star Fann Wong last month for his weekly series, Peschardt's People, he fired some hard questions at her.
By Chang May Choon
21 August 2006
HIS questions were tough but her replies, fluff.
When BBC's senior foreign correspondent Michael Peschardt met Singaporean star Fann Wong last month for his weekly series, Peschardt's People, he fired some hard questions at her.
Like whether she finds Singapore too restrictive?
Or if she thinks our cleanliness and orderliness is artificial?
And why are Singaporeans so shy?
But Fann, being her usual guarded, reserved and evasive self, gave mostly fluffy replies.
Hailed as 'arguably the most famous woman' in Singapore and the only actress here with a Hollywood film to her name, she took a walk with Peschardt around and inside The Heeren for the show aired on BBC yesterday evening .
His weekly series gives viewers a peek into the lives of some of the most famous people in the Asia-Pacific region, like New Zealand actor Sam Neill, Australia's richest woman Hanel Holmes a Court, and Singapore-born violinist Vanessa Mae.
When faced with tough questions about her island home, it was obvious Fann, 35, could barely cope.
HEM AND HAW
Visibly nervous, she would hem and haw, then pause for seconds before giving safe replies.
She also had a habit of gesturing wildly whenever she could not express herself well enough in the English language.
English teachers would scream if they heard her - she said 'blooder' when she meant bloodier, 'longivity' for longevity, and 'dug' for duck.
At one point, she was asked if Singapore is still too restrictive and if young people approve of it or if they crave greater freedom.
But Fann's reply was as good as a non-reply.
'We don't really have a choice, but a lot depends. It's due to the whole environment being opened up. The majority of people are introduced to different parts of the world where we can see we have different choices. That's why we're opening up.'
So it's inevitable that Singapore will become more relaxed?
'Yes, it's inevitable. We have to go along where the whole world is going, but we have to pace ourselves, not too fast. If it's too fast, there's going to be chaos.'
But will young people have the patience to wait?
'Well, you have different opinions... erm... there's no right or wrong. It's basically about your own opinion. So I don't know. I'm okay with that. I don't touch politics.'
However, she gave Peschardt the impression that security is so strict here that they may be chased out of the shopping mall - even though they have papers that grant them entry to film.
It got him curious - he even asked in jest 'Will we be sent to jail?'.
But the walk was so smooth that Peschardt joked that he felt disappointed not to be thrown out.
Having been to Bollywood where he met mega stars like Aishwarya Rai and Preity Zinta who get mobbed if they leave their homes, he was pleasantly surprised Fann received only curious stares.
Even if there were fans of hers in the crowd, he noted they were almost too shy to approach her.
Fann explained that Singaporeans are shy of cameras, but they are 'much more better now' and slowly opening up with the introduction of cable and the Internet.
As for Singapore's reputation of being a clean city, Fann had no fresh perspectives to offer either.
When asked if our orderliness and cleanliness is 'almost so perfect', she quickly waved it off but added she appreciates the smooth traffic and clean environment.
But doesn't she find it a bit artificial, pressed Peschardt.
A LITTLE FLUSTERED
Looking a little flustered, Fann paused for a good six seconds before she finally said: 'No, but I have friends who say that it's artificial. But no, I'm grateful to be here.'
But the actress was able to offer some insight into how Asians are more tolerant of violence while Europians have higher threshold for nudity, based on her experience from the German film, House Of Harmony.
She also shared how it was tough working with Jackie Chan on the Hollywood flick Shanghai Knights, because he was a perfectionist and she had to train 'really hard' on her fight scenes.
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FANN'S ANSWER
Do young people approve of Singapore being too restrictive or do they want greater freedom?
Fann: We don't really have a choice, but a lot depends. It's due to the whole environment being opened up. The majority of people are introduced to different parts of the world where we can see we have different choices. That's why we're opening up.
So it's inevitable that Singapore will become more relaxed?
Yes, it's inevitable. We have to go along where the whole world is going, but we have to pace ourselves, not too fast. If it's too fast, there's going to be chaos.
But will young people have the patience to wait?
Well, you have different opinions... erm... there's no right or wrong. It's basically about your own opinion. So I don't know. I'm okay with that. I don't touch politics.'
Everything works in Singapore. There's a resort feel and there's cleanliness. But does it ever get on your nerves? Because it seems almost perfect?
Fann: 'Perfect? No no no, if you live in Singapore you'll know that it's not so perfect. You ask her! (Points to manager beside her.) But I really appreciate the smooth traffic and how it's clean.' -
silly girl. should interviewed zoe tay!
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I doubt it would have been a good idea. Really.Originally posted by mhcampboy:silly girl. should interviewed zoe tay! -
she's just epitomise the lack of political knowledge and stuff; coming from someone who's so chinese-oriented and can't even speak proper English; it's what you expect.
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She claimed to the whole world that she's English speaking and has a diploma.Originally posted by trendz:she's just epitomise the lack of political knowledge and stuff; coming from someone who's so chinese-oriented and can't even speak proper English; it's what you expect. -
She speaks Singlish againOriginally posted by latte-OO-:Not a Fann's fan, but we know how she's like....so dun expect the unexpected fm her!
On hindsight, she could've been more prepared.... btw, did she speak proper English?
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her english even more cannot make it.Originally posted by mhcampboy:silly girl. should interviewed zoe tay! 
secondly, the rest of the world won't know who is zoe tay. -
I can see u r a PAP poodleOriginally posted by Medicated Oil:I saw the interview segment with Fann Wong.
There is a difference in expectations from both parties.
Fan Wong was expecting some simple questions about her life and her acting career.
The ang moh was housing another agenda against Singapore and was trying to use Fann Wong to illustrate his impression of Singapore.
He was expecting Fann to be more confident in addressing the political environment in Singapore.
However, both parties did not communicate well and there was quite a few scene that the interview did not connect.
Maybe it is time for artist to boarden their knowledge before they attend any interview.
Or else the end result would be some answers that no one can understand. -
nvm got raffles group ceo jenny chua to cover our arses on peschardt
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Perhaps it would have been better if they had chosen to interview Dick Lee instead. He's quite famous and well-respected in his own right, and more articulate as well.
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Actually i thought her answers were rather spot on... Maybe not that tactful but She may have hit the nail right on the head... But i guess the gov and its fans probably won't like it.
Q1: Do young people approve of Singapore being too restrictive or do they want greater freedom?
A: We don't really have a choice. (That's for sure)
Q2: Everything works in Singapore. There's a resort feel and there's cleanliness. But does it ever get on your nerves? Because it seems almost perfect?
A: Perfect? No no no, if you live in Singapore you'll know that it's not so perfect.
Don't you find that a bit artificial?
Artificial? No, but I have friends who say that it's artificial. But no, I'm grateful to be here. -
Yeah then he can appear in his "Pope suit" then make the whole world angry with singapore...Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:Perhaps it would have been better if they had chosen to interview Dick Lee instead. He's quite famous and well-respected in his own right, and more articulate as well.
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MCS sent wrong person
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Give her a break already..
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+1Originally posted by M©+square:I think Diana Ser will be a appropriate interviewee.
And Cheryl Fox as well...
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Perhaps it would have been better if they had chosen to interview Dick Lee instead. He's quite famous and well-respected in his own right, and more articulate as well.
how can you send a gay, so fake and artificial in his style, speech and behavior, to represent SG? it'll disgrace us further after that crappy NUS ad.
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BBC chose to interview a bit.chy bimbo and expect intellectual discussion?
That woman is one of the most un-respected public person in Singapore.
I think a primary school student could have done better... -
everyone makes mistakes..
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WE?? she consider herself young ahOriginally posted by foxwalk:Q1: Do young people approve of Singapore being too restrictive or do they want greater freedom?
A: We don't really have a choice, but a lot depends. It's due to the whole environment being opened up. The majority of people are introduced to different parts of the world where we can see we have different choices. That's why we're opening up. (But will young people have the patience to wait?) Well, you have different opinions... erm... there's no right or wrong. It's basically about your own opinion. So I don't know. I'm okay with that. I don't touch politics.
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tell that to your girlfriend. Hahaha..Originally posted by tt3:WE?? she consider herself young ah -
but do u think that her mistakes are too obvious? she should be mentally prepared on the types of qns b4 she goes for the interviewOriginally posted by ChenW33:everyone makes mistakes.. -
Why do you guys care so much about a BBC program? It's not even shown in Singapore unless you subscribe to it. And if a BBC program wants to interview an actress and hope to elicit some insights on Singapore society, the program host is a dim-wit who has no clue about the status of Fann Wong in intellectual circles.