YOUR CHARACTER HAS A HARD TIME ACCEPTING HIS DAUGHTER’S ITALIAN BOYFRIEND IN THE SHOW. WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON TRANSNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS?
MARCUS CHIN: I don’t have an issue with it in any respect. I really feel that love is love no matter nationality. In Singapore, we additionally see marriages between individuals of various races. It’s frequent to see mixed-raced {couples} right here and I’m not in opposition to it.
IF YOUR DAUGHTER DATES A FOREIGNER IN THE FUTURE, WOULD YOU BE COOL WITH IT?
It’s okay so long as she likes it. I don’t see a degree in going in opposition to it. I’m already so previous, so I shouldn’t cease her from doing what she desires. Maybe the connection gained’t find yourself in marriage ‘cos who doesn’t get into a number of relationships once they’re younger? She could be with a Caucasian, however who’s to say she gained’t date a Chinese language subsequent? If it doesn’t final, she’ll simply change once more, proper?
AND IF IT ENDS IN MARRIAGE?
Marry lor. We will’t be in opposition to it. In the event that they’re collectively and in love, it’s not proper to forcefully tear them aside. Until you may inform the man is a good-for-nothing at first look… then I’ll in all probability consider methods to cease her.
But when I believe the man has good character, I’ll settle for it. With my life expertise, you may normally inform by the way in which they speak.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH GETTING THEIR PARENTS TO ACCEPT THEIR PARTNERS?
I’d advise them to not care a lot.
Typically, as a mum or dad, you may really feel like your daughter can’t choose an individual’s character precisely ‘cos they’re too younger. What you are able to do is speak to your youngster about how you are feeling, ask them to rethink, and attempt to give them recommendation.
WHAT IF THE CHILD IS NOT WILLING TO LISTEN?
Then it’s important to (breaks into the Frozen theme track) let it go…
You don’t have a selection. It’s not potential to lock up your youngster and shelter them like the way it occurs in films.
DURING OUR INTERVIEW IN 2022, YOU SPOKE ABOUT YOUR LOVER. ARE YOU ALL STILL TOGETHER?
Sure, we’re. We’ve been collectively for over 10 years already. We’re already so previous, what’s there to [hide]. I don’t have an issue introducing her to others. In actual fact, many individuals already know of her, together with my buddies in showbiz. We’re at all times collectively throughout gatherings with buddies as effectively. I don’t wish to be too secretive about it. At this age, I don’t actually trouble about what others suppose.
HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?
We met at Golden Age Talentime. She was an viewers member who got here to observe the dwell filming of the present. We ran into one another on the washroom, and we exchanged numbers and began speaking.
DID YOU HAVE A FEAR OF FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN BECAUSE OF YOUR PAST RELATIONSHIPS?
(In 2009, Marcus, who’s married to Taiwanese singer Murong Ying, had an affair along with his then-personal assistant Eileen Cheah, with whom he has a daughter Elise, now 13. Marcus and Murong Ying are separated although nonetheless legally married.)
I don’t suppose there’s something to be frightened of.
Love is rather like meals. You might want to eat. For the Cantonese, there’s a time period “煮到埋嚟就食” which signifies that when one thing is cooked and introduced in entrance of you, simply eat it first with out pondering an excessive amount of. It signifies that when you’ve gotten emotions for one another, then simply begin [dating]. Don’t reject the destiny that comes knocking at your door. As a lot as we have to eat, we additionally want love.
There isn’t an individual who doesn’t want love. It’s not good to be lonely. In fact there are a whole lot of single individuals who will emphasise that they’re blissful alone, however are they actually?
SEEMS LIKE LOVE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU.
Sure, I really feel like an individual wants companionship and love. I wouldn’t say I’m very romantic, however I believe it’s necessary to be considerate and caring, so the opposite individual can really feel it.
WHAT’S THE MOST ROMANTIC THING YOU’VE DONE FOR YOUR PARTNER?
I believe she does extra romantic issues for me than I do for her. She’s an excellent cook dinner, and it’s very spectacular. She will cook dinner something. She will steam fish, cook dinner seafood, bake all types of pastries and desserts, and even make pineapple tarts. Isn’t that basically spectacular?
Final yr, she remodeled 400 bottles of pineapple tarts to promote. It was tremendous robust, and every thing was offered out.
This story was initially published in 8Days.