Already Famous
Already Famous Chinese Yi Pao Er Hong is a 2011 Singaporean comedy film and the feature film directorial debut of Michelle Chong, who also starred in the film alongside Taiwanese idol Alien Huang. The movie released onDecember 2011 in Singapore and was selected as the Singaporean entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.
Ah Kiao Michelle Chong is a young village woman that spends much of her time dreaming about becoming a famous actor like the ones she sees in her beloved soap operas, much to the chagrin of her family. Despite her familys disapproval, she travels to Singapore to chase her dream and ends up taking on a job as a salesgirl to make ends meet while auditioning. During her stay Ah meets a handsome coffee shop worker Alien Huang, which threatens to distract her from her dream.The Hollywood Reporter gave Almost Famous a mixed review, writing This lightweight film drags on for two hours, when 90 minutes would have been just about right. Still, the likable cast and knowing touches keep us watching right up until the end credits, which feature the same kind of outrageous outtakes that end many American comedies. Variety was more positive in their review, where they called it A cheery hoot that pokes fun at showbiz pomposity even as it affirms its protags impervious optimism. ........
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