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Where have all the Ah Sohs gone?
The Hokkien term for middle-aged women has largely disappeared from headlines, reflecting the demise of dialects here. It is a pity.
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Popular Ah Soh characters on television include (from left) Mo Wanwan played by Chen Liping in 2003 serial Holland V, Liang Ximei played by Jack Neo, and Rosie Phua from sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, played by Irene Ang.
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What do actors Chen Liping, Jack Neo and Irene Ang have in common?
They have all played popular Ah Soh characters on TV – such as Mo Wanwan, Liang Ximei and Rosie Phua.
