Xiang Yun, 63, will play the mother of Li Nanxing, 60, in the upcoming Mediacorp blockbuster Leftovers.
For most viewers, this role is daunting—yet for Xiang Yun, who is three years younger than Li, the challenge feels less daunting. However, this dynamic is particularly poignant when Li admits he feels awkward calling Xiang Yun 'Ma' during filming, yet the actress remains unshaken by the unexpected on-screen connection.
Xiang Yun, whose cameo as a doctor with a revoked license was a surprise, described her role as straightforward: ‘I’ve acted as everyone’s mum, even Wang Yuqing’s!’ Wang Yuqing is one year older than Xiang Yun. This isn’t Xiang Yun’s first time starring alongside Li; they were both part of the 1988 Mediacorp series Airforce, though they didn’t share any scenes.
In her words, Li is regarded as the ultimate heartthrob of the '90s, dubbed the 'golden age' of Singaporean television. “Even now, he’s still like a god,” she quipped, highlighting how his presence resonates with audiences across generations. This story was originally published (https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/xiang-yun-plays-li-nanxing-mother-848196) in 8Days. For more 8Days stories, visit https://www.8days.sg/.
