1. It is Singapore’s first locally-produced romance movie.
2. It is based on a story written by one of the region’s biggest names – Catherine Lim
3. It stars THE most beautiful face ever seen on screen (your opinion may vary) – Nadya Hutagalung
4. It stars two of the best local actresses currently – Li Lin and Vernetta Lopez.
5. It stars macho heartthrobs Ananda Everingham and Qi Yiwu.
6. It stars my favourite up and coming local actress – Tracy Tan.
7. It’s directed by the same woman who made the local drama Growing Up such a moving story about family – Jean Yeo.
8. The visuals are breathtaking, thanks to acclaimed and talented Hong Kong cinematographer Henry Chung.
9. It’s a story about love, hope and making the difficult choice between dream and reality.

and the TOP REASON TO CATCH THE LEAP YEARS IS:

10. I’M IN IT!

Here I am (or at least my forehead) in the trailer, which can be found on the official website http://www.mediacorpraintree.com/TLY/

It’s weird for a guy, I guess one might say, but I do like acting and costumes and all that. I mean, seriously. I initially thought I joined the Drama Club back in Secondary School because the seniors I admired were there… but the truth that I eventually discovered was I thrived on an audience. What I loved more than performing before a crowd, though, was actually how much I truly felt at home on a stage, just being myself. I’ve acted in a handful of plays and musicals since, mostly amateur-ish stuff, but the same fulfilling feeling is the same everytime I get out there and do my thing.

Except, I know I can’t act well. I cringe everytime I see a recording of myself. I don’t even like being photographed.

And yet, when it comes to this new-found adventure, I find my fears melting into my passion… creating a totally new experience. An experience called Produce Daisakusen. Click each photo to see it in all its glory! XD

Photos were taken on the 19th of January, by a totally cool bunch of photographers.

Co-starring Peter Lin as Yoshida Hiroshi

Shuuji (played by raydance) and his entourage

Yoshida shares an inside joke with Shuuji

Shuuji shows off his… errr…. new fashion statement to Yoshida

Serious “class” photo

Nonsense “class” photo

For a better understanding of the story we’re cosplaying, head down to SGCafe!