E-sports: Carrot cake hawker Alex Cheang still dreams of becoming a professional gamer

By day, e-sports athlete Alex Cheang works at the carrot cake stall his parents run at Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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SINGAPORE - Being a professional gamer sounds may sound like a dream to many, but for Alex "falfalfal" Cheang, going after that dream entails burning the candles on both ends.

By day, the 25-year-old works at the carrot cake stall his parents run at Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre.

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