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The actress stepped away from full-time acting in 2017 before launching her own artisanal patisserie Once Upon A Time. Her last Mediacorp drama prior to this was 2019\u2019<\/span>s\u00a0After The Stars.<\/p>\n Aw noted that she and her character in the series share similar qualities, as both are very direct and candid.\u00a0<\/p>\n She said: \u201cI feel that there\u2019s no need to beat around the bush. If you have something to say, just say it directly so everyone understands.\u201d<\/p>\n The actress, however, acknowledged that her high standards for herself and blunt personality made her appear strict and unapproachable on set.<\/p>\n \u201cMany actors who have worked with me felt a lot of pressure, because I expect a lot from myself and unconsciously expect the same from my co-stars. And since I speak very directly, sometimes I end up hurting others,\u201d<\/span> she recalled.<\/p>\n But this time, she noticed she\u2019<\/span>s no longer the same as before: \u201cI\u2019ve become happier and more relaxed, and I\u2019ve let go of many things.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Truth is, in the past, Aw didn\u2019t like communicating or chatting with others while filming.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt that when you come to the set, you should just focus on acting. Don\u2019t come talk to me about random things,\u201d<\/span> she said, adding that she now even takes the initiative to chat with others.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cNowadays, I\u2019m curious about people. I want to know their thoughts and experiences, so I start conversations,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n