‘Oldest character I’ve played’: Zoe Tay ages to 72 for matriarch role in Emerald Hill

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It is the first time the local actress, 56, plays on-screen mother to co-stars in their 40s.

Veteran actress Zoe Tay, 56, plays the role of a matriarch celebrating her 48th birthday during a scene in Mediacorp's upcoming series, Emerald Hill.

The four cast members playing her children – Shaun Chen, Hsiu Chieh-kai, Romeo Tan and Sheila Sim – are between the ages of 39 and 45. Playing Tay’s eldest on-screen son is Malaysia-born actor Chen, 45. The pair previously co-starred as would-be lovers in the drama My One And Only .“However, we’re actors and whatever relationship we have to play is acceptable to me. By making our on-screen appearances look younger or older, the age gap can be believable,” he says.

Actor Romeo Tan says calling Zoe Tay his on-screen mum is easy, given the guidance she has provided him over the years. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS

 

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