Mediacorp expands its talent roster, offers contracts to eight additional finalists from Star Search 2024 才华横溢出新秀2024
Singapore, 23 December 2024 – In a move that reaffirms Mediacorp’s commitment to nurturing the stars of tomorrow, the national media network announced today that it will offer contracts to eight additional finalists from its iconic talent discovery programme, Star Search 2024 才华横溢出新秀2024 (SS2024). These new additions join champion Tiffany Ho 何睿烔 (19), who secured her contract after her 24 November victory, making a total of nine new additions to Mediacorp’s talent roster.
Of these rising stars, seven – namely first runner-up Gladys Bay 马䲰娗 (28) and second runner-up Jona Chung 仲伟杰 (25), as well as Cai Cheng Jun 蔡程俊[1] (25), Gladys Ng 黄慧燕 (24), Ler Ka Ying 吕佳颖 (28), June Tan 陈瑞敏 (25) and Tan Zi Sheng 陈子盛 (21) – will join Mediacorp’s talent management arm, The Celebrity Agency, to launch their careers in acting, hosting and beyond. Meanwhile, Amy Ang 洪依嬣 (21) will leverage her unique creative flair by joining Mediacorp’s content creator network, Bloomr.SG, a move that reflects Mediacorp’s strategic focus in fostering diverse talent for a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Doreen Neo, Chief Talent Officer, Mediacorp said: “Star Search has once again uncovered many rising stars, and we are thrilled to welcome these nine talents to the Mediacorp family. From aspiring actors and hosts to content creators, each of them brings unique strengths, passion, and charisma to the table, making for a group that reflects the dynamic nature of today’s showbiz scene. We are committed to accelerating their growth with tailored workshops and exclusive opportunities designed to match their aspirations, and can’t wait to see how far they will go. Stay tuned to see these rising stars make their mark on Mediacorp’s platforms and beyond!”
As the nine talents embark on their new journeys, fans who wish to relive their best moments or catch all the episodes of Star Search 2024 can do so on mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel. For more information, please www.mediacorp.sg/starsearch2024.
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Lim Zi Ai
Communications Specialist
ziai.lim@mediacorp.com.sg
Chua Pauline
Communications Specialist
chuapauline@mediacorp.com.sg
About Mediacorp
Mediacorp is Singapore’s national media network and largest content creator. Its purpose is to create engaging and trusted content, as well as to connect communities and inspire people. Mediacorp engages over three million people in Singapore daily across four languages on its digital platforms including mewatch, melisten and CNA.asia, six TV channels and 11 radio stations. Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp also has a growing international audience through CNA and content distributed across markets.
With a focus on nurturing talent and growing the sector, the company is committed to investing in nation-wide initiatives like Star Search, Anugerah, Yaar Antha Star and SPOP, commissioning a wide variety of work from local content creators, and collaborating with institutes of higher learning. As Singapore’s first local Multi-Channel Network in partnership with YouTube, Mediacorp is also committed to developing a network of digital content creators.
For advertisers, Mediacorp has partnered industry-leading brands like ESPN, Mothership, theAsianparent, VICE, YouTube and 99.co to form the Mediacorp Digital Network in offering more effective content-driven solutions.
Mediacorp is the recipient of industry accolades including New York Festivals, World Media Festivals, PromaxBDA (World and Asia) and Asian Academy Creative Awards.
For more information, please visit mediacorp.sg.
