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Celest Chong (张玉华 Zhāng yù huá) returns to Singapore after 13 years in Canada

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By Jolynn Chia, jolynn.chia@asiaone.com, Asiaone, 24 April 2023 at 01:48 pm


 Singer-actress Celest Chong (张玉华 Zhāng yù huá) will be returning to Singapore for good.
PHOTO: Singer-actress Celest Chong (张玉华 Zhāng yù huá) will be returning to Singapore for good.
"Due to the pandemic, I could not return for four years, and I am finally back this year. It's mainly for the sake of my older family members, and my friends and fans who have missed me."
Photo from Instagram/Celest Si Lei
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Singer-actress Celest Chong (张玉华 Zhāng yù huá) will be returning to Singapore for good.

She told Shin Min Daily News in an article yesterday (April 23): "Due to the pandemic, I could not return for four years, and I am finally back this year. It's mainly for the sake of my older family members, and my friends and fans who have missed me."

Celest lived in Toronto since getting married to a Canadian in 2010, but their marriage ended in 2021.


 She told Shin Min Daily News in an article yesterday (April 23):
PHOTO: She told Shin Min Daily News in an article yesterday (April 23): "Due to the pandemic, I could not return for four years, and I am finally back this year. It's mainly for the sake of my older family members, and my friends and fans who have missed me."
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She shared that it is time to take care of her family elders, including her mother who is now 80 years old. She added that she is content with what she has done so far and has no regrets.

"Singapore has always been my hometown and my roots. I could work in Singapore now that I am back, and also in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. I believe that my hard work will persist and my fanbase will remain," she elaborated.

She has also changed her name to Celest Si Lei, and told the Chinese daily: "I always thought my name Celest Chong Zhang Yu Hua is too long and awkward, and every time I fill in forms, I run out of space. I love my new name, it's strong and smooth."


 Singapore has always been my hometown and my roots.
PHOTO: "Singapore has always been my hometown and my roots. I could work in Singapore now that I am back, and also in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. I believe that my hard work will persist and my fanbase will remain," she elaborated.
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Celest's acting debut was in local director Eric Khoo's Stories About Love (2000). Subsequently, she appeared in local dramas like You Light Up My Life (2001), Together Whenever (2003), Zero (2004) and Your Hand in Mine (2009).

She also appeared in the DC series Titans (2018) and Netflix series The Umbrella Academy (2019). In 2021, she received the best actress award at The Great Canadian Sci Fi Film Fest for her role in the short fantasy film Moore's Void (2021).

With three English songs — Go Slow, Masterpiece and I Got Him — and three Chinese songs — Choice, My Mother's Red Orchid and Hidden — under her belt, Celest, who writes most of the lyrics and music, is now recording four other Chinese songs.


 Celest's acting debut was in local director Eric Khoo's Stories About Love (2000).
PHOTO: Celest's acting debut was in local director Eric Khoo's Stories About Love (2000). Subsequently, she appeared in local dramas like You Light Up My Life (2001), Together Whenever (2003), Zero (2004) and Your Hand in Mine (2009).
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With excitement seeping through her voice, she shared: "I have been busy during this period — moving a great distance, bringing two dogs with me, writing and producing songs, and filming music videos.

"I will take on local drama productions and will continue singing. I want to tell my fans that I love you guys and I will return to you with new shows and songs."


 I will take on local drama productions and will continue singing.
PHOTO: Singer-actress Celest Chong (张玉华 Zhāng yù huá) will be returning to Singapore for good.
She told Shin Min Daily News in an article yesterday (April 23): "Due to the pandemic, I could not return for four years, and I am finally back this year. It's mainly for the sake of my older family members, and my friends and fans who have missed me."
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 Chong began her acting career as a secretary in Eric Khoo's Stories about Love performing a Turkish inspired belly-dance.
PHOTO: Chong began her acting career as a secretary in Eric Khoo's Stories about Love performing a Turkish inspired belly-dance. She also sang the show's theme song, "Sorry, My Love". Later, she moved on to Channel 5's sitcom, Making Love, in which she played a sultry receptionist named Pamela. She later played the character of a child social worker in the Channel 8 television drama, You Light Up My Life. She sang the theme songs for the new show, which were on Singapore's top music charts for four weeks. [2]
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 In 2001, Chong signed with Universal Music and launched a solo album Belong to Myself.
PHOTO: In 2001, Chong signed with Universal Music and launched a solo album Belong to Myself. In December 2002, her second album Celest, was released in Singapore, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Chong then left MediaCorp and Singapore for Taiwan to work in the Taiwanese entertainment industry where she released her third album, Snowflakes in 2004. While in Taiwan, she also acted as a reporter in C'est La Vie, starring the Taiwanese actor Lin Youwei. She recorded her fourth album, Little Happiness, in 2006. [2]
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 Chong has appeared on dozens of magazine covers including Her World, Vogue, Elle, Citta Bella and FHM.
PHOTO: Chong has appeared on dozens of magazine covers including Her World, Vogue, Elle, Citta Bella and FHM. She has modelled around the world for various print advertisements. She was voted one of the Top 100 most beautiful women in the world by FHM and The Sexiest Woman in Singapore by International Media with her five Ss - Sunshine Sweet, Smile, Sexy & Song. She was also voted No.1 in the Singapore Most Sexy Women's Survey on Citta Bella. [2]
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 With excitement seeping through her voice, she shared
PHOTO: With excitement seeping through her voice, she shared: "I have been busy during this period — moving a great distance, bringing two dogs with me, writing and producing songs, and filming music videos."
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By Jolynn Chia, jolynn.chia@asiaone.com, Asiaone, 24 April 2023 at 01:48 pm
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Reference
[1] Jolynn Chia, jolynn.chia@asiaone.com, Asiaone, Singer-actress Celest Chong returns to Singapore after 13 years in Canada, posted on 24 April 2023 at 01:48 pm, https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/singer-actress-celest-chong-si-lei-returns-singapore-after-13-years-canada

[2] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Celest Chong, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celest_Chong



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