Getting scolded by a director is nothing unusual in showbiz but for it to make the actor consider quitting acting? That’s a different story.
In a recent interview, Singaporean actor Romeo Tan, who was joined by actress Carrie Wong, recalled the project in which he received the harshest criticism in his 16-year acting career.
“I think it’s The Journey: Tumultuous Times,” said the 40-year-old, who played a villainous lawyer in the 2014 Mediacorp series.
And you know it must have been bad when Wong, who was present that day, still remembers it vividly – even 11 years on.
“Oh my god, I was there,” exclaimed the actress, who also had her breakout role as Tang Shui Mei in the series. Her performance as a newcomer earned her nominations for Best Supporting Actress and Best Newcomer at the Star Awards 2015.
According to Wong, it was her very first day on set. Eager to learn, she had arrived early, hoping to observe and pick up pointers.
