Though it’s been a while since they’ve turned up for Star Awards, it seems their popularity never dimmed.
Local actress Yvonne Lim and host Pornsak Prajakwit went home with the All-Time Favourite Artiste trophies tonight (July 6). The accolade is awarded to artistes who have won a cumulative 10 Top 10 Most Popular Artiste awards.
Yvonne recently moved back to Singapore with her husband Alex Tien, son AJ and daughter Alexa. She thanked her loved ones and paid tribute to her late mother during her acceptance speech.
“I believe it’s not fame that makes someone truly memorable. It’s sincerity from the heart that allows one to go far. The most precious award isn’t the one you hold in your hand, but the one you hold in your heart.
“This delayed recognition… I wish one person in particular could have seen this: The person who influenced me the most, and the one I’ve missed the most these past 35 years, my late mother. Do you see me now? I love you,” said the 48-year-old.
In an interview with AsiaOne backstage, she said today was particularly meaningful for her.
“This return, after 10 years, is different, because I’m surrounded by family. In 2014, when I last stood on this stage, I was only here with my husband. But now, I’ve returned as a mother, with my children by my side. Even my outfit holds a special meaning.
“The gown I’m wearing today belongs to my godmother Grace. She was with me in 2014 and said, ‘If you ever win All-Time Favourite Artiste, I hope you’ll wear this.’ Back then, I thought it was impossible. But now, it’s happened. Even the ring I’m wearing is the one Alex used to propose to me.”
Yvonne told us she “never had a smooth-sailing career”: “I’ve been through many ups and downs. But thankfully, I persisted, otherwise, there wouldn’t be a Yvonne Lim today. I wouldn’t be standing here.
“When I meet rookies, I always tell them, ‘Keep going, don’t give up.’ And when they ask why, I say, ‘Because if you truly love this craft, and if you persevere, you will succeed. Your moment will come.’ That’s what I truly believe.”
Meanwhile, Pornsak advises aspiring young talents to “experience the pain” first and work on building a fortune later.
“I think a lot of us, when we first come into the industry, hope to get both fame and fortune… The ROI (return on investment) will come someday, somehow,” he said in an interview with AsiaOne backstage.
During his winning speech, the 43-year-old thanked his mentors and boss Michelle Chong: “I know I’m not the strongest, but I’m definitely the luckiest, because I met all of you.”
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