Titoudao
Best Production Design/Art Direction at 2021 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards | Best Newcomer Actress at Asia Contents Awards 2021 - Koe Yeet. From a poor kampong girl to a shining wayang star, “Titoudao: Inspired By A True Wayang Star” is a series that follows the turbulent and colourful story of a real-life wayang star, Madam Oon Ah Chiam. A celebrated wayang performer who has to take on multiple hardships and challenges in life in order to realize her dreams and find her place in the world. This epic biography also parallels pivotal events in Singapore’s history to showcase how our lives have been transformed over the course of over 50 years. Taking on ever-changing roles in her life, Ah Chiam was brought up in a harsh environment and comes from a poor family of 12 children. Born during the Japanese invasion, her father has always suspected Chiam to be the product of a Japanese soldier’s rape and despised her for that. Having to deal with a mean-spirited father who constantly finds ways to abandon her, Ah Chiam had to prove her worth at a young age in order to convince her father to keep her in the family. After working multiple jobs prove insufficient to earn her stay, Ah Chiam made the ultimate sacrifice of joining the famous Sin Sai Hong wayang troupe along with her sister, Ah Dui. Suddenly being entrusted into an unfamiliar world, Ah Chiam must quickly adapt to the rigorous training regime and strict traditions of the wayang school. She had to work hard to earn her ranks and the respect of her peers. She must also protect her sister, Ah Dui, from a perverted wayang troupe trainer (Seng) who also happens to be the brother of Master Gwee, the troupe master. Sin Sai Hong would later propel Ah Chiam into stardom and transform her into a celebrity in the wayang world. Her rise in the ranks will also put her up against a rival, Ah Ngor, another star performer in the troupe who will do anything to win a part. Ah Chiam will also develop a love triangle with Ah Zai, the son of Master Gwee, and Ah Hock, a pushcart hawker who is also her number fan. Who will Ah Chiam eventually pick and can she survive the scheming Ah Ngor? “Titoudao: Inspired By A True Wayang Star” is Mediacorp’s first English language period series that is set to introduce viewers to the wayang world and a nostalgic look-back at our nation’s history. With a story that spans over 50 years, the series chronicles the resilience and unbreakable spirit of Madam Oon Ah Chiam in the face of ever-changing adversity and her continual strive to preserve a dying art form.
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Wayang legend, Oon Ah Chiam suddenly finds herself on the down and out when her marriage gets unexpectedly cancelled, and she is left without a Wayang family after being banished by her previous troupe. She struggles with her lifelong "curse", and begins a new journey into the unknown world of movies and the realm of Bangsawan, all while in search of a place to belong.
Ah Chiam goes in search of a new troupe to join after her wedding gets cancelled. Suan Jiah, the leader of an all-women Wayang troupe, lends a helping hand. But she hides an unspoken past that even her troupe members are unaware of... Meanwhile, hotshot filmmaker Vijay, struggles to make the next big Pontianak film with his frequent lead actress, Iffah.
Ah Chiam goes in search of a new troupe to join after her wedding gets cancelled. Suan Jiah, the leader of an all-women Wayang troupe, lends a helping hand. But she hides an unspoken past that even her troupe members are unaware of... Meanwhile, hotshot filmmaker Vijay, struggles to make the next big Pontianak film with his frequent lead actress, Iffah.
Twin Butterflies struggle to find new performance opportunities, yet Ah Chiam's unconventional proposals prove unpopular for Sio Bee, who contests Ah Chiam's ideas at every possible chance. Can Ah Chiam convince the troupe to stage a taboo play, infamous for bringing deadly misfortune?
Twin Butterflies struggle to find new performance opportunities, yet Ah Chiam's unconventional proposals prove unpopular for Sio Bee, who contests Ah Chiam's ideas at every possible chance. Can Ah Chiam convince the troupe to stage a taboo play, infamous for bringing deadly misfortune?
Discouraged by objections for his new ideas, Vijay sees no meaning in pursuing his career as a film director. Iffah and her father's relationship worsens as he fights to preserve the art of Bangsawan. Sio Bee confronts her past, and agrees to stage the cursed play. For the first time, Twin Butterflies is receiving media attention - but before they know it, misfortune strikes on the night of the performance...
Discouraged by objections for his new ideas, Vijay sees no meaning in pursuing his career as a film director. Iffah and her father's relationship worsens as he fights to preserve the art of Bangsawan. Sio Bee confronts her past, and agrees to stage the cursed play. For the first time, Twin Butterflies is receiving media attention - but before they know it, misfortune strikes on the night of the performance...
Twin Butterflies is launched into prominence, but Suan Jiah's memories are plagued with a dark past that she is unable to reconcile with. Pak Johan's eyesight worsens, while Iffah struggles to find ways to help the Bangsawan troupe. Meanwhile, Ah Hock and his boss Anita begin to see each other in a new light...
Twin Butterflies is launched into prominence, but Suan Jiah's memories are plagued with a dark past that she is unable to reconcile with. Pak Johan's eyesight worsens, while Iffah struggles to find ways to help the Bangsawan troupe. Meanwhile, Ah Hock and his boss Anita begin to see each other in a new light...
Suan Jiah's unstable mental state and outbursts drive Ah Chiam to find out who the mysterious Kian Huat is. Iffah is struggles to learn about Bangsawan, while trying to helm a troupe much more experienced than herself. Repaying Vijay's kindness, Ah Chiam agrees to help Vijay on his new movie idea. B
Suan Jiah's unstable mental state and outbursts drive Ah Chiam to find out who the mysterious Kian Huat is. Iffah is struggles to learn about Bangsawan, while trying to helm a troupe much more experienced than herself. Repaying Vijay's kindness, Ah Chiam agrees to help Vijay on his new movie idea. B
Pak Johan's eyesight is beyond repair, and Iffah is hard-pressed for time to stage the play. Ah Chiam's old injury brings Ah Hock to tell Ah Chiam about his new relationship. Twin Butterflies falls into mayhem when Suan Jiah disappears. The sudden news of a death just before the Bangsawan performance leaves Iffah in helpless and in shock...
Pak Johan's eyesight is beyond repair, and Iffah is hard-pressed for time to stage the play. Ah Chiam's old injury brings Ah Hock to tell Ah Chiam about his new relationship. Twin Butterflies falls into mayhem when Suan Jiah disappears. The sudden news of a death just before the Bangsawan performance leaves Iffah in helpless and in shock...
Twin Butterflies get a wonderful opportunity abroad with the help of Kit. Vijay is thrown out from the studio, and Kit soon discovers a truth that turns his life upside down...While Ah Hock and Anita grow closer, Ah Chiam's hip injury threatens her ability to walk in future. With the fate of Twin Butterflies' future on her shoulders, will Ah Chiam heed the doctor's advice, or take the risk and perform just once more?
Twin Butterflies get a wonderful opportunity abroad with the help of Kit. Vijay is thrown out from the studio, and Kit soon discovers a truth that turns his life upside down...While Ah Hock and Anita grow closer, Ah Chiam's hip injury threatens her ability to walk in future. With the fate of Twin Butterflies' future on her shoulders, will Ah Chiam heed the doctor's advice, or take the risk and perform just once more?
Ah Hock and Anita plan for their special day, with Ang Di's blessings. Vijay discovers that he has disappointed his biggest fan and supporter all these years, and strives to make things right. Sio Bee is left to lead the troupe on her own as Ah Chiam decides to take a break from Wayang. Just as Ah Chiam decides to leave Singapore, Ah Hock meets with an accident…
Ah Hock and Anita plan for their special day, with Ang Di's blessings. Vijay discovers that he has disappointed his biggest fan and supporter all these years, and strives to make things right. Sio Bee is left to lead the troupe on her own as Ah Chiam decides to take a break from Wayang. Just as Ah Chiam decides to leave Singapore, Ah Hock meets with an accident…