Michelle Chia jumped at the opportunity to surprise her fans when she was offered the role of a psychopath.
At a press conference to promote Mind’s Eye, which will screen on Toggle from Jan 3, the 44-year-old Singaporean said the dark role allows her to stretch her acting skills and get out of her wholesome, comfort zone.
The 13-episode series sees two characters, played by Jesseca Liu and Tay Ping Hui, pitting their wits against a serial killer (Frederick Lee) and his twin sister (Chia).
Chia, who left Mediacorp in 2012, also spoke about her new show in an online post, writing: “I’ve never been a fan of horror or gory shows, especially since I travel so much.
“I spare myself from all that unnecessary wild imaginations and mindless worries.
“But, being in one of them is a completely different story.”
While Chia may revel over the new challenge in Mind’s Eye, she cannot completely abandon her old fears.
I’ve never been a fan of horror or gory shows especially since I travel so much, I spare myself from all that unnecessary wild imaginations and mindless worries . But, being in one of them is a completely different story ? . These props still make my heart skip a beat when left in a corner on set unattended tho ? . #MindsEye #心眼 #mediacorp #suspense #drama #props #imascardycat
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“These props still make my heart skip a beat when left in a corner on set unattended, though.”
Chia, who now takes on ad-hoc jobs and indulges in travelling, starred in Channel 8 drama Gifted last year, opposite Zhang Yaodong and Fiona Xie.
So good to see everyone at #MindsEye 《心眼》press conference this afternoon. But we’re missing my twin brother in the show, played by @fredodedoo, who is filming in Taiwan. . Watch it on Toggle from 03 Jan 2020! See how Minds Eye pushes the boundaries ?
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