Andrea Teo, the creator of two of Singapore’s most cherished comedies, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd and Under One Roof, passed away on Thursday (August 25) after a battle with cancer. Age-wise, she was 56.
Andrea Teo’s death.
Under One Roof and Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd creator, Andrea Teo passed away on Thursday (August 25) after a courageous fight with cancer. She was one of Singapore’s most celebrated comedy creators. 56 years old.
According to a statement from the Under One Roof family that was made available to the media, “The laughing is hushed tonight as Singapore’s ‘Queen of Comedy’ has gone away after two years of sickness.”
Cause of death of Andrea Teo
The death of Andrea Teo was due to cancer.
Andrea Teo, the inventor of Under One Roof and Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, passed away on Thursday, August 25, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was a well-known comic writer in Singapore. aged 56 years.
Who is Andrea Teo?
Her status as an “authentic pioneer and trailblazer” in the entertainment industry was praised. Before Tan Ah Teck and Phua Chu Kang’s iconic families won over audiences in the 1990s, Teo was the director of the hilarious sketch comedy program The Ra Ra Show, which starred comic Kumar.
With shows like Happy Belly, Three Rooms, My Grandson the Doctor, Money, and Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Andrea “established the English sitcom genre in Singapore as a mainstay of local entertainment,” according to the statement. She also “trained and nurtured a whole generation of local TV directors, production coordinators, and scriptwriters.”
The career of Andrea Teo
Numerous Asian TV Awards, a bronze medal for a sitcom at the New York Festival, and an international Emmy for Teo’s second sitcom, Happy Belly, are just a few of the accolades for her work.
She worked for Mediacorp for nearly 12 years, making her impact first at Asia Pacific Breweries and subsequently at Resorts World Sentosa, where she was instrumental in establishing the Entertainment team.
She served as Jeju Shinhwa World’s vice president of attractions and entertainment beginning in 2017.
She has served as a consultant to the Sentosa development team since 2021, curating and creating visitor experiences.
Tributes to Andrea Teo
Teo “pushed the envelope consistently,” according to actress Koh Chieng Mun, who played Dolly in Under One Roof, because she “believed in conveying the Singaporean identity.”
“Singaporeans would not have had the show that reflected their souls or allowed them to have fun if Andrea had not been guiding Under One Roof. And I wouldn’t be able to play Dolly or have a successful career as a comedy actor,” she added.
In a statement, Mediacorp expressed its “deep sorrow” over the passing of Andrea Teo, a former colleague. All those who have worked with her will sincerely miss her.
For her work on some of our favorite comedies, including Under One Roof and Phua Chu Kang, Andrea was highly recognized and respected. We extend our sincere condolences to Andrea’s family and friends since this is a tragic loss.
Former MediaCorp News CEO Woon Tai Ho praised Teo on Facebook and referred to her as a “media wiz.” She was “a true Renaissance woman, creative in many other ways, and also a skilled pianist,” he wrote.
He described how he first learned about her. “A small group of us were asked to view the pilot episode of the first local sitcom, Under One Roof, in 1994 by Lee Cheok Yew, CEO of TCS (Television Corporation of Singapore).
When I realized I was laughing out loud in Bishan with Tan Ah Teck and his family, I also realized we were laughing at ourselves. The humor did not come out as forced, and the English were not offensive.
I was relieved that someone had finally figured out how to make me feel at ease watching local TV and humor. I can still picture Cheok Yew turning to me and saying, “This is good.” It wasn’t simply fantastic, though; TV history was created.”
“Andrea Teo was the sitcom’s chief creative force. Later, I discovered that she was also the brains behind Phua Chu Kang and The Ra Ra Show. Singapore’s entertainment had established itself “said he.
“Andrea was dynamic, fearless, and inspirational. To those who didn’t know her, she might have come across as frightening, yet her warmth, friendliness, and giving knew no bounds. She served as a mother hen, mentor, champion, and guide to several creative people throughout her life, according to the Under One Roof family.
If Andrea’s TV shows have ever made you smile or given you and your family some comfort, please pause today to remember her with a smile.
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