Singaporean actress Beatrice Chien, who starred in 'Crazy Rich Asians', dead at 81


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Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Beatrice Chien was a popular candidate for Singaporean filmmakers, including student directors. Photos: Courtesy of Beatrice Chien and The Straits Times

Singaporean actress Beatrice Chien, who appeared in films such as Ramen Teh (2018) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018), died on Tuesday (July 6) at the age of 81.

The news was announced through Chien's personal Facebook page, which posted details of her funeral. The Straits Times understands that Chien, who had three children and two granddaughters, was in ill health before her death.

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