China calling: Stars go to the Middle Kingdom in search of jobs and fame

More former Mediacorp stars are moving to the country, which provides more job opportunities and potentially higher salaries

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The pull of the Chinese entertainment market is so great at the moment, actors from all over - including Singapore - are being drawn there.

There is a lot of money being spent in China, which broadly translates to more working opportunities as well as the potential for higher salaries.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 10, 2019, with the headline China calling: Stars go to the Middle Kingdom in search of jobs and fame. Subscribe