SINGAPORE – Local actor-producer Zheng Geping received the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Nov 16 after serving the Woodlands community for 15 years.
Zheng, 61, posted on social media on Nov 17 photos and videos of himself and his wife, local actress Hong Huifang, attending the National Awards Investiture ceremony.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the Public Service Medal – Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (PBM) from our President, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam,” he wrote.
Zheng also expressed his gratitude to Sembawang GRC MP Mariam Jaafar for the nomination.
“Thank you for your leadership, guidance and trust,” he wrote. “It is a privilege to serve alongside you and our wonderful Woodlands CCC (Citizens’ Consultative Committee) family. I truly appreciate every one of you for your encouragement and partnership.”
Zheng and Hong, 64, have two children: actress Tay Ying, 29, and singer-actor Calvert Tay, 25. Tay Ying tied the knot with celebrity chef Wu Sihan, 33, in June.
