Local Talent: 5 Things you should know about Ming Bridges

Dione Chen

11 May 2016

updated the Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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Ming won the 2006 Teenage Icon singing competition
Ming Bridges' singing talent was discovered when she won the Teenage Icon singing competition at the tender age of 13.
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She has acted in several local dramas
Her acting career debuted in 2008, at age 15, when she was cast a lead role (Roxy) in the Kids Central detective drama R.E.M. She continued to star in a few other local shows such as Red Thread and Ghost Child.
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She has graced the covers of Shape and FHM
In July 2013, Ming appeared on the cover of Shape magazine. Subsequently, she modelled for FHM Malaysia in January 2014.
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She battled with hyperthyroidism
Due to high stress levels, Ming was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She experienced the lowest and most insecure point of her life when she gained weight in spite of diet and exercise. However, she fought hard against her condition and has emerged healthier and happier than ever before.
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She has released 4 albums to date
Ming's singing career is going strong, with the release of Beautiful Melody just last year. She continues performing live at international music festivals and working on new songs as she travels. She's also looking to improve on her dance moves at the same time!

Ming won the 2006 Teenage Icon singing competition

Singaporean singer-songwriter, actress and model Ming Bridges has gone through some hardships the past year, but is now back, strong and healthy, ready to conquer the music industry once again.

The third person we are featuring in our local talent series is none other than the beautiful Ming Bridges, who has melted our hearts with the whimsical, magical feel of her songs and her genuine personality.

This British-Chinese local celebrity is best known for her singing career, in which she has released a few albums that showcase both her fun-loving and sentimental sides. We love grooving to her upbeat pop songs like Summertime Love, where Ming shows just how to have fun in the sun, as well as receiving some emotional therapy from slower songs like 有些男孩不能爱 (Some Guys) and 泪若雨下, where her honey-sweet vocals soothe ailing hearts.

In this article, we present to you 5 facts you probably didn’t know about this Singaporean star.

Dione Chen

Photos: Ming Bridges Facebook

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