Quest for new opportunities prompts exodus of artists from Mediacorp

More than 10 full-time artists have parted ways with the broadcaster in the past year, including actress Tong Bingyu and host Sharon Au, as they seek new opportunities

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Do not be surprised if some of your favourite Mediacorp celebrities stop showing up as much on local television - they may have already quit the broadcaster.

There has been an exodus of artists from Mediacorp in the past year, with at least 11 leaving their full-time jobs with the company. Six left in the last six months alone.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 04, 2018, with the headline Quest for new opportunities prompts exodus of artists from Mediacorp . Subscribe