Veteran actress Pearlly Chua looks back on a lifetime on stage


'(Acting) has made me so much more observant and keen to embrace every moment of life,' says Chua.

At 68, veteran actress Pearlly Chua shows no signs of slowing down. Instead, she is as vibrant and dedicated as ever, embracing her craft with the same vigour she has exhibited throughout her illustrious career. Chua, who has been a prominent figure in English-language theatre, film and television, insists she will continue working until the day she drops dead!

“As long as I am hearing right and thinking straight, I will go on working!” she chuckles during a recent chat.

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