While We Are Young
| While We Are Young | |
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| Also known as | Generation Z |
| Z世代 | |
| Genre | Drama Romance School Youth Education Teacher's Day |
| Written by | Ng Kah Huay 黄佳华 Ang Chee Chuan 洪志川 |
| Directed by | Loh Woon Woon 罗温温 Lim Mee Nah 林美娜 |
| Starring | Zoe Tay Rebecca Lim Zhang Zhenhuan Terence Cao Denise Camillia Tan Zong Zijie Chantalle Ng |
| Opening theme | Go Home and Sleep (回家睡觉) by Jayden Chew |
| Ending theme | 1) 致爱 by Zong Zijie , Chantalle Ng , Calvert Tay , Joanna Theng , Marcus Guo , Shalynn Tsai & Chen Yixin 2) 致爱 (Demo Version) by Deng Bi Yuan |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Wong 王尤红 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | MediaCorp Channel 8 |
| Release | 6 November – 4 December 2017 |
While We Are Young (Chinese: Z世代) is a 20 episode Singaporean drama produced and telecast on MediaCorp Channel 8. The show aired at 9 pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8 am the following day.
The drama series is a production to commemorate 35 years of locally produced Chinese-language dramas and in appreciation to the local educators in celebration of Teacher's Day. It stars Zoe Tay, Rebecca Lim, Zhang Zhenhuan, Terence Cao, Denise Camillia, Zong Zijie and Chantalle Ng.
The show featured several "second-generation" stars who are children of veteran artistes, including Calvert Tay (son of Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping), Chantalle Ng (daughter of Lin Meijiao and her ex-husband former actor Huang Yiliang), Chen Yixin (daughter of Xiang Yun and Edmund Chen), Marcus Guo (son of host Guo Liang), and Shalynn Tsai (daughter of Chen Xiuhuan).[1][2]
Cast
[edit]Generation X/Y
[edit]- Zoe Tay as Fang Ting 方廷
For the first time in 29 years, Tay played the role of a teacher which incidentally has been her childhood dream. She had previously taken on a variety of roles, but never those of a teacher.[3]- Alicia Lo as young Fang Ting
- Rebecca Lim as Zhong Ai 钟爱
- Zhang Zhenhuan as Tang Yiwei 汤一伟
- Terence Cao as Bai Jinshun 白金顺
- Chen Xi as young Bai Junshun
- Denise Camillia Tan as Zheng Jiayi 郑嘉怡
Generation Z
[edit]- Calvert Tay 郑凯介 as Tang Yijie 汤一杰, Fang Ting's son
| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zong Zijie | Yang Xiaoshuai 杨小帅 |
Younger version portrayed by Perez Tay (郑传峻)
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| Chantalle Ng | Huang Li Bai Yun 黄李白云 |
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| Joanna Theng 唐舒恩 |
Zhou Xuanxuan 周轩轩 |
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| Marcus Guo 郭麦洋 |
Kang Lele 康乐乐 |
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| Shalynn Tsai 蔡绮耘 |
Luo Yiling 罗依玲 |
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| Gary Tan 陈毅丰 |
Lin Junkai 林俊凯 |
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| Chen Yixin 陈一心 |
Hong Yuanyuan 洪媛媛 |
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| Shanice Koh 许舒宁 |
Ren Youwan 任游玩 |
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| Li Decheng 李德承 |
Xu Tiancai 许天才 |
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Zhou Yue Junior College Staff(s)
[edit]| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mok 莫健发 |
Old Principal 老院长 |
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| Li Fuliang 李福樑 |
New Principal 新院长 |
Principal He (何院长)
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| Kenneth Kong 江坚文 |
Discipline Master 训育主任 |
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| Rebecca Lim | Zhong Ai 钟爱 |
Ms Zhong (钟老师)
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| Li Wenhai | Zhuo Zigan 卓子乾 |
Mr Zhuo (卓老师)
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| Chen Ning 陈宁 |
Guo Liwen 郭丽雯 |
Ms Guo (郭老师)
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Other Casts
[edit]| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Chia 謝樂 |
Cai Yaozu 蔡耀祖 |
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| Adele Wong | Ah Jie 阿姐 |
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| Hu Wensui 胡问遂 |
Alan |
Villain
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| Teo Ser Li 张思丽 |
Fu Xiuqin 傅秀琴 |
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| Jazreel Low 刘琦 |
Rose |
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| Authur Choo 朱锐雄 |
Ah Hao 阿豪 |
Villain
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| Shane Tan Yu Xuan 陈宇轩 |
Sunny |
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| Cassandra See 薛淑珊 |
Mary |
Villain
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| Andi Lim 林伟文 |
Ben |
Supporting Villain
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| Kenneth Chung 钟坤华 |
Kun Hua 坤华 |
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| Steven Chiang 江常輝 |
Yang Shanhe 杨山河 |
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| Ye Xiangling 葉向玲 |
Li Xue 李雪 |
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| Seth Ang 翁兴昂 |
Ren Chuan 任川 |
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| Chen Waiwai 陈慧慧 |
Yu Feng 玉凤 |
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| Lu Guanyao 卢冠耀 |
Mr Luo 罗先生 |
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| Nico Chua 蔡伟彬 |
Mrs Luo 罗太太 |
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| Tay Ying 郑颖 |
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| Zeng Hanrong 曾汉荣 |
Gary |
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| Cansen Goh 吴开深 |
Mr Zhou 周先生 |
Mr Zhou (周先生)
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| Larry Low 刘龙伟 |
Tony |
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| Zack Lim 林志强 |
Xiao Kedou 小蝌蚪 |
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| Joy Yak 易凌 |
Lin Qingxia 林青霞 |
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| Lin Peifang 林佩芳 |
Ms Wu 吴老师 |
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| Wauren Beh 马纬翰 |
Jon | Villain
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| Brendon Kuah 柯迪宏 |
Ray | Villain
Peeping Tom (偷窥狂)
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| Tao Li 陶李 |
Herself |
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Original Sound Track (OST)
[edit]| No. | Song Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | 回家睡觉 (Main Song for the series) |
Jayden Chew 周俊安 |
| 2) | 致爱 | Zong Zijie 宗子杰 Chantalle Ng 黄暄婷 Calvert Tay 郑凯介 Joanna Theng 唐舒恩 Marcus Guo 郭麦洋 Shalynn Tsai 蔡绮耘 Chen Yixin 陈一心 |
| 3) | 致爱 (Demo Version) | Deng Bi Yuan 邓碧源 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Organisation | Nominees | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Star Awards | Loh Woon Woon | Best Director | Nominated |
| Zong Zijie | Best Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| Chantalle Ng | Won | |||
| Zoe Tay | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| — | Best Drama Serial | Nominated |
Production
[edit]Filming began in May and wrapped in July 2017, with the major scene taken at Nanyang Junior College. The series is the first to cover Singapore's post-secondary education landscape.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ALL GROWN UP: Introducing the next generation of local stars". Toggle. 1 May 2017. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Local TV's Act 2: Actors' children enter the industry". The Straits Times. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Zoe Tay lands 'dream job' in upcoming TV series While We Are Young". TODAYonline. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Zoe Tay lands 'dream job' in upcoming TV series While We Are Young". todayonline.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "While We Are Young Z世代 – Toggle". Toggle. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.