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Irene Ang PBM (born 10 September 1968) is a Singaporean actress, comedian, host and entrepreneur, best known for portraying Rosie Phua on the Singaporean sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, as well as on the Malaysian sequel sitcom Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd and the series' film adaptation Phua Chu Kang The Movie.
- Background
- Acting Career
- Fly Entertainment
- Other Businesses
- Personal Advocacy
Early life
Irene grew up in a troubled family. Her mother was a drug addict and her father was a gambler.She was raised by her paternal grandmother who taught her “relentless forgiveness” and to be thankful to be in a position to give.
Education
Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School. She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.
Sportswoman
In school, Irene used to be a sportswoman in swimming. She remarked in an interview that competitive swimming was a short-lived for her. Despite winning some medals for her school, she did not pursue swimming as a career. Irene was introduced to fencing after she started working. A friend recommended her to join the Singapore fencing team as they needed 2 people. Irene subsequently went on to win a medal for fencing in the SEA games. Irene turned down a chance to represent Singapore in the Ol...
Stunt double
Irene’s first foray into the entertainment industry was in 1989 as a stunt double for Chen Li Ping in a Channel 8 drama, Splash to Victory. She mentioned that she was paid $30 a day and “sat around the pool and did whatever [she] was asked to do”. Through her networking with the crew members, she was offered a role in the studio. Subsequently, she was the stunt double for Zoe Tay in the series Navy, where she was to jump off a ship and into the sea. This collaboration led to a friendship with...
Rosie
Irene was talent-spotted for the role of Rosie Ang during her time as the ‘warm-up’ for the show ‘Under One Roof’. Irene was cast for the role in 1997 and gained fame for her portrayal of Rosie Ang. Irene shared in an interview that she was paid S$450 per episode in the first season.She remarked that despite being one of the highest-paid English-speaking actresses, she thinks that “[her] entire life’s salary (from acting) cannot even compare to how much Ellen DeGeneres gets paid for one talk...
As of August 2019, FLY Entertainment manages 54 local artists such as Benjamin Kheng, Tan Kheng Hua, Carla Dunareanuand Suhaimi Yusof.
Food & Beverage businesses
Irene opened Quirky Qafé in 2010, a western-fusion cafe that served ‘chapalang’ or mixed cuisine foods. The name is derived from the words 'Qatar' and 'café'. The café encouraged a mentorship environment, having been established as an "incubation base”.Irene sees herself a life coach, teaching “her young staff the business of running a café and life skills like people-relations”. Irene launched HQ Karaoke Bar in 2011. In July 2014, Irene revamped HQ Karaoke Bar to Bar Naked, a bar promoting o...
A.I. Pictures
Irene founded the film production company, A.I Pictures, in 2009. Its first production was a 95-minute film titled ‘Perfect Rivals’. The film starred veteran Hong Kong actor Ha Yu and Irene Ang and released in 2011. A.I Pictures also produced and released ‘Sinema Paradiso’. The film was a mentorship between Irene and up-and-coming film-maker Tan Ai Leng.Irene was also the executive producer for ‘My Love Sinema’ a retro romance film. Irene reportedly sold her terrace house at Joo Chiat and ren...
Running Into The Sun
Irene established Running Into The Sun, a concert organiser and promoter, in 2009. It was born out of a talk with Beatrice Chia-Richmond, who wanted to try out the concert business. Running Into The Sun brought K-Pop superstars Super Junior, Shinee and Girls’ Generation,as well as Mandopop veterans such as Faye Wong, to Singapore. In 2010, it organised the first Retrolicious Festival featuring artistes such as Debbie Gibson, Johnny Hates Jazz and Rick Astley.
Irene supports a variety of causes, including the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) Fairy Godparent Programme, LTA’s Graciousness Campaign, Singapore’s Kindness Movement and “It Starts Today Anti-Recession Campaign for Young Business Leaders”. As of 2019, Irene volunteers as a steering committee member and mentor for Action Communi...
41K Followers, 4,803 Following, 5,485 Posts - IRENE ANG (@flyirene) on Instagram: "Owner @flyentertains @flyflickz @iamcasting.asia @frybistro @barnkdsg ＃Rosie of#PCK #洪三姨 of@love972fm Host,Actor,Speaker,Director,content creatorv".
Jun 8, 2024 · In this edition, Singaporean multi-hyphenate Irene Ang talks about her experiences with friendships, speaking out about mental health and social media. Public figures and personalities share the...
SINGAPORE: Irene Ang has sparked stories of the trauma of living with absent parents online after she opened up about her tumultuous childhood shaped by her mother’s struggle with drug addiction ...
Irene Ang is a serial entrepreneur, comedian, and radio host with over 3 decades of experience in media and entertainment. She is the founder and CEO of Fly Entertainment and Club95 P/L, which own and operate several bars and restaurants in Singapore.
- Fly Entertainment Pte Ltd
May 24, 2024 · Who: Comedienne, actress and artiste management agency Fly Entertainment’s founder Irene Ang, 55, who stars in the Mediacorp series To Be Loved, which is available on mewatch. The...
