I first met Andi in 2005, in a messy Malaysian monsoon surf lineup among murky waters and unpredictable sets. We talked between waves, don't really remember about what, but we stayed in touch.
Back then, he was a struggling TV actor in Singapore. With only one TV station calling the shots, he kept getting cast as the same guy, you know the types – the gangsters, petty criminals, abusive husbands, the occasional loan sharks.
The kind of face you'd recognise but never quite place. Still, there was something about him that made you root for him. He came across like a surfer waiting it out; and you knew he’d catch his wave eventually.
Now, twenty-one years later, he landed his first major feature role in We Are All Strangers, which competed for the Golden Bear at the Berlinale 2026. It was the first Singaporean film selected in 76 years.
The role isn't his life story, but if you know him, you can feel him in it. The waiting. The stubbornness of not quitting something when every reasonable signal says you probably should.
Enjoy the Ride, my friend!
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朋友问跟大概1700人在柏林一起看首映会是什么感觉 ？ 我们的表情说明了一切 。
Friends asked how does it feel to have approx 1700 audience watch world premier with us at Berlinale Palast ? I guess, picture say a thousand words .
Photo Credits ：wenxin317_
Emotional. Surreal. Heartwarming. So many emotions to unpack during our @berlinale world premiere that concluded on 16 Feb 🥺 The standing ovation, the applause, the cheers brought us close together, and in that moment, there was no stranger in the theatre.. ❤️
Thank you everyone who loved #WeAreAllStrangers ONLY 2 screenings left, don’t miss it! 🫶🏻
Photo credit
Slide 3 - Cast hugging: Wen Xin @wenxin317_
Slide 4,5 - Standing ovation: Kate @theopeningscene
Others - Yaqiong Wang
#我们不是陌生人 #Berlinale #Berlinale2026 #WorldPremiere
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As we head into a new month, we will like to show our deepest appreciation to everyone who has sent so much love from #Berlinale ❤️ Here’s to the next milestone! ✌🏻
#WeAreAllStrangers #我们不是陌生人 #Berlinale2026 #SGFilm
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A journey beyond words, a memory of a lifetime. Our #WeAreAllStrangers family is incredibly grateful to everyone who has made this possible 🫶🏻
Thank you @berlinale for an unforgettable world premiere! Seeing how our audiences laughed and cried throughout the film is such a beautiful moment. Thank you to all of you for loving this film, it means A LOT to us ❤️ And BIG thank you to our dear friends who travelled miles to support us at the festival - and those who cheered us from home! 🇸🇬
Strangers to Family, that’s what we are. We will carry your love and continue bringing this heartfelt story to the world 💪🏻
#我们不是陌生人 #Berlinale #Berlinale2026 #AppreciationPost
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Chinese New Year is less about the festive, and more about the people! We are not strangers, we are family. 只要和家人在一起, 哪里都能过新年! #我们不是陌生人 大家庭祝各位新年快乐! 2026, HUAT AH 🍊🍊
PS: Director @antchen blessing everyone with angbao, are you envious? 🤭
#WeAreAllStrangers #Berlinale #Berlinale2026 #ChineseNewYear
Still reeling from how dazzling our #WeAreAllStrangers looked on @berlinale red carpet 😍✨ making a statement with their visuals and eloquence, they definitely made a lasting impression on the world stage. Proud of our family! You got to see them in action ✌🏻
#我们不是陌生人 #berlinale #berlinale2026 #redcarpet
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My first feature film , first red carpet at Berlinale. It was a whirlwind of overwhelming feelings and experiences! Grateful to the #weareallstrangers team!
Much thanks to @pimabs and @ecco for dressing me 🙏🏼
📸 @aunwashere
#ecco #pimabs
@weareallstrangersfilm@giraffe.pictures #WeAreAllStrangers #我们不是陌生人
Our #WeAreAllStrangers director and cast were in full force at @berlinale official press conference, sharing their perspectives and experiences about the making of this heartwarming film. A very insightful sharing session! Great questions, great vibes 🤩🤩
Click the link in our bio and tune in to their recorded press conference ✨
Photo credit
Yeo Yann Yann single shots & Group conference shot (Last slide): Laurent Hou @wu.photo.video
Other Cast single shots & Group standing shot (First slide): Yaqiong Wang
#我们不是陌生人 #Berlinale #Berlinale2026 #PressConference
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