Inspiring Figures

Stage presence

Stage presence

7 May 2012 / Inspiring Figures / 2 comments

A US theatre and concert group of seniors aged 73 to 89 takes to the stage during Singapore Arts Festival, supported by a founder who has been with them for 30 years.

 
Growing up

Growing up

Stage and TV actress Catherine Sng finds satisfaction in engaging seniors in drama and spending family time.

 
A centenarian & a warrior

A centenarian & a warrior

28 March 2012 / Inspiring Figures / 2 comments

A great-grandson shares about his 110-year-old great-grandma and her longevity. 

 
There’s something about Mary

There’s something about Mary

20 March 2012 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

This grandma can definitely get you off your chair and show you a good time with her electric guitar.

 
A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

20 February 2012 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

A glimpse of a couple’s life over six decades which chronicles the spirit of survival against all odds and the ultimate sacrifices for the family good.

 
Having a ride of his life

Having a ride of his life

6 January 2012 / Inspiring Figures / 2 comments

There is no stopping Anthony Tang from pursuing the things that are close to his heart.

 
She’s right at HOME!

She’s right at HOME!

5 December 2011 / Inspiring Figures / 2 comments

If there’s a role-model Singaporean, who plays it low-key, yet makes heads turn in high ways, few can match the selfless exploits of Bridget Tan, who champions human rights in a red dot of an island. An overwhelming saga of an extraordinary woman.

 
A 50-year-old passion for body art

A 50-year-old passion for body art

14 July 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Photographic shop owner, avid photographer and traveler from Malaysia talks about his fascination and passion for tattooing and how it all started amidst the social turbulence in the 1950s.

 
Turning disability into gold

Turning disability into gold

26 April 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Losing one’s sight would have fell the most staunchest of men. But for one man, he used that setback to become a champion for the visually-handicapped.

 
The new face of beauty

The new face of beauty

6 March 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

US cover model Valerie Ramsey has graced many magazines and ad campaigns, as well as runways and TV. And she’s 71!