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Photo: Mediacorp. Hollywood of Southeast Asia — was what Singapore was once known as in the late 40s to early 70s. Unfortunately, the younger generation like us never got to experience the glory Singapore once had. The separation of Singapore and Malaysia cost us to lose talented producers, directors, and actors as they based themselves in Malaysia.

The new season, which premiered on Mar 14, , spotlights the Pontianak film series, and zooms in on the film and entertainment industry in Singapore during that time. After a groundbreaking first season where the story of a local Wayang Chinese street opera star was brought to life, the second season seeks to broaden its scope on old forms of local art.

The second season takes place from to the late s as the protagonist, Ah Chiam, makes an effort to find new meaning in her life after being banished by her Wayang troupe and her wedding cancelled. Speaking to The Republican Post, Tay reflected on his role and how it connects audiences to local culture.

Tay Ping Hui looking intensely VERY angry.

The actor will be playing Richard Tang in the new season of Titoudao , a character who has certain visions that he wants for the Singapore movie industry and has very high hopes for his son. Richard is also a powerful man that owns a movie empire and is used to having his way. As the show goes along, viewers can expect to see how his character will come together with the Wayang world and his mysterious dark past from the second episode onwards.

As the show also tries to connect the audience with local history and heritage, he also recognises this new direction the local media is taking to. For example, Wayang. Tay debuted when Mediacorp was at its peak during the s. He had worked alongside famous actors during that time such as Fann Wong, who appeared in the first season of Titoudao , and Chen Liping, who will appear in the second season as her first English drama role.

He had been playing numerous roles in both Channel 8 and Channel 5 and even directed his own films, like Meeting the Giant , in the past years.