Ah Girls Go Army (AGGA) might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are some characters that stand out from the crowd. Playing the role of Lieutenant Roxanne in the movie, Apple Chan might be familiar to some as it is her fourth time acting in a Jack Neo movie. Her previous works include Ah Boys To Men 4, Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei and Killer Not Stupid.
If you’re curious about the 32-year-old actress, read on to learn more about her.
Apple Chan was born in Hong Kong but she moved to Singapore when she was just 4 years old. Although having grown up in our nation, the actress is still capable of speaking Cantonese fluently. Maybe if you happen to bump into her on the street one day, be sure to greet her with nei hou aka hello in Cantonese.
If you’ve thought about how Apple Chan managed to pull off a military uniform look in AGGA, wait till you find out that she was actually part of a uniform group in secondary school.
When she was studying in First Toa Payoh Secondary School, Apple Chan joined the National Police Cadet Corps as her CCA. She even received the Best Cadet Award, suggesting that her role in Ah Girls Go Army as Lieutenant Roxanne and shouting “wake up your bloody idea” in the movie was meant to be.
Apple Chan might have joined a CCA that is nowhere close to having the opportunity to doll up, but she was noticed for her popularity and beauty in secondary school too.
During her year of graduation, she was crowned the prom queen. This confirms that her good-looks were already acknowledged by her peers.
Surprise or not, it has been more than a decade since Apple Chan’s first appearance in Mediacorp. It was during a cameo for C.L.I.F in 2011, a police crime drama where she played the role of Shen Meiqi ‒ an innocent character who almost got killed.
For those who are interested in watching the full episode, it is available for free viewing on Mediacorp’s YouTube channel.
Some might know soju as a type of Korean alcohol but for Apple Chan, it is the name of her adorable pet dog. Born in April 2020, Soju is a pomeranian breed and she will be turning 2 years old this year.
From time to time, the actress posts pictures of Soju on her Instagram, expressing her love for the dog. For more pictures of Soju, you can also follow her own Instagram account.
Having been judged as weak before, Apple Chan revealed that her knowledge in mixed martial arts (MMA) makes her feel strong and confident. She also sees it as an opportunity to stand out from other female actresses as not everyone is capable of such skills.
According to an article on Yahoo! Life, the actress mentioned that she first picked up the basics from her father who is a former competitive Thai-boxing fighter. Furthermore, Apple Chan even took up some MMA lessons for a Chinese online movie and went for a class on stunt work. Talk about a dedicated queen.
Apart from MMA, Apple Chan also does aerial yoga and hoops as another method to keep in shape. As the actress has been training for a long time, she is capable of doing a split mid-air and other poses that scream a high level of difficulty.
There was even one instance when she asked her followers if they were sick of her consistently posting photos of her doing aerial hoops. To answer that, it’s a no from me for sure.
Before Apple Chan decided to go into acting, she actually worked in the design industry for a year. This was not a surprising field for her as she majored in Design Communication at Lasalle College of the Arts. According to a video interview, the actress realised that designing was not her calling and wanted to try something else.
That was when she decided to head to Hong Kong and tried out for the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant even though she didn’t make it to the finals. The experience later provided her with the opportunity to enter Hong Kong’s showbiz industry and eventually led her to where she is now.
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Having signed to Hong Kong’s TVB before, Apple Chan was blessed with acting opportunities. She acted in numerous Hong Kong dramas like Come Home Love and Heart and Greed, and portrayed characters such as a restaurant employee and a Malaysian superstar.
Apart from just dramas, Apple Chan has also made appearances in various Hong Kong variety shows like Big Boys Club which boosted her popularity even more.
Touching on the love aspect, Apple Chan has had her fair share of ups and downs as she previously dated Hong Kong actor Owen Cheung for 3 years. The two first met in the same actor training class before they got official after working together in the drama, Come Home Love.
Although they broke up in 2018, fans of both were glad to see that they ended their relationship peacefully. Based on an article from Yahoo! Life, they also shared that they will continue to support each other as actors.
Mermaids are mythical creatures with incredible beauty and angelic voices so it is no surprise to discover that Apple Chan dreams of becoming one. While it is impossible to become a mermaid IRL, the best she can do was to dress up and swim like one.
Just a glance at her Instagram feed and you’ll notice several photos and videos of her living her dream of being transformed into a mermaid. Perhaps one day we would get to see Apple Chan acting as a mermaid in a fantasy drama.
When asked about her ideal type in an interview, Apple Chan revealed that she finds family-oriented guys appealing. To her, it is important that the guy shows love and care for both his and her family. Besides that personality trait, she is also interested in guys who are smart, talented and ambitious.
With mask-wearing a norm these days, it is common to find lipstick stains on your mask after wearing it for some time. To prevent such incidents, Apple Chan created her own lipstick coat that allows lip colours to last longer.
Said to nourish your lips and protect your favourite lip colour, the Apondle lipstick coat is a product that Apple Chan has poured her heart and soul into. Interested peeps can learn more about the product on Apondle’s official Instagram.
For someone who places importance on family, it is no surprise to see Apple Chan having a close relationship with her mother. Once in a while, she uploads photos of her mother and her on Instagram. Be it sweet or goofy poses, they always seem to have a great time together.
As the saying goes “don’t judge a book by its cover”, Apple Chan might have a feminine appearance but she is someone with a daredevil personality.
During a previous trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, she visited the zoo where she took photos with a real tiger. Not only did she appear to be fearless of the majestic animal, but she was also full of smiles. Can someone say “Tiger Queen”?
Halloween is the time of the year when you get to dress up as anyone or anything that you want. While some people tend to go for the glamorous look, Apple Chan did the opposite by transforming into a scary Chinese zombie for Halloween in 2020.
From an Instagram post, she hilariously mentioned that even her friends were unable to recognise her, declaring that her makeover was a success.
Despite having a sweet girl-next-door image, Apple Chan also proves her grit and hardworking attitude to take on various acting roles. Not only does it leave a memorable impression on others, but it also shows how she is willing to improve as an actress.
With Ah Girls Go Army said to have a second movie in the works, perhaps we can expect Apple Chan to reprise her role as Lieutenant Roxanne.
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