Star Search winner Zhang Zetong felt awkward filming his first romantic scenes

Zhang Zetong stars as a part-time waiter who joins a unique web public relations agency called Shadow. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - Less than six months ago, Zhang Zetong was still an employee of Carousell but now the 27-year-old is the leading man of Mediacorp's upcoming drama series All Around You, slated to premiere on March 2.

Zhang, who was crowned the winner of talent competition Star Search last year, says his first filming experience was a tad awkward.

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