Singaporean actor whose leg was amputated makes TV comeback

Duan Weiming's real-life amputation of his left leg from diabetes was worked into his character's storyline in 128 Circle. Photo: Handout

When Singaporean actor Duan Weiming was approached by the producers of Channel 5 hawker drama 128 Circle to reprise his role as drink stall uncle Larry in Season 3 of the series, it was not long after his left leg was amputated below the knee, in September 2022, due to diabetes.

He was in pain and struggling to adapt to daily life as a newly disabled person.