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Q: What are you most proud of achieving?
A: I am very proud of achieving a role in the first TV series that I was in
because it was one of my first real auditions; although, I didn’t know it was
an audition because my mom tricked me.
Q: What are you most thankful about your parents?
A: I am thankful that my parents support my dreams.
Q: What is the most fun thing you like to do?
A: I’ve recently discovered roller coasters. I was never tall enough before,
but a few weeks ago I went to Hong Kong Disneyland and was able to ride
a few and I LOVED it!
Q: Who is your best friend and what do you like doing together?
A: My mom is my best friend – we do everything together. I especially like
playing board games with her and baking (although, we don’t have a lot
of time to do this).
Lisa Yamada
Q: If you could change one rule that your family has, what would you
change?
A: In my house, you can only eat sweets after you’ve eaten ‘real’ food. I
understand this, but sometimes I don’t like it.
Louisa makes a new friend
On a crisp and cool Sunday morning, Louisa’s parents brought her to
the bird park. In the beautiful morning, they were getting ready to get
into the car. When they reached the bird park, they could hear the birds
making lots of noise. They could also hear the children skedaddle.
Q: Of all the things you are learning, what do you think will be the
most useful when you are an adult?
A: Please and thank you’s – basic manners are very important because if
you don’t have these, people will think less of you.
Q: Would you cheat on a test if you knew you would not get caught?
Why or why not?
A: I know you want me to say that I wouldn’t cheat because cheating is
the wrong thing to do, but I think I would…wouldn’t you?? Wink wink.
On the other hand, I wouldn’t need to cheat because I’m oh-so-smart!
Q: If you could grow up to be famous, what would you want to be
famous for?
A: At first I thought acting and performing, but I thought about it some
more and decided…yep, that’s what I want to be famous for. Sorry mom,
I won’t be discovering the cure for cancer.
Q: If you could give one gift to every single child in the world, what
gift would you give?
A: This is a hard one. Every night I thank God for the roof over my head, the
clothes on my back and food to eat. If I could give every child these things
and love, then that would be great.
Kyra Leyi Cheung
8 Years Old
Eight-year-old Kyra Leyi Cheung is pursuing her dream of becoming an
actress. This hardworking little girl has already had a lead role in 40 episodes of a preschool children’s programme, along with many other short
films, theatre productions, television commercials, music videos and print
ads. Kyra has recently become passionate about gymnastics as well, and
is training with Alpha Gymnastics on the East Coast. She went to her first
competition in Hong Kong in November 2013 and brought home two
gold medals for the balance beam and the uneven bars. When Kyra isn’t
acting or doing gymnastics, you can find her dancing with Alaine Handa
of A.H. Dance Company, or practicing her piano and vocals with Aaron
Goh of D-flat Studios in Tiong Bahru. Kyra is passionate about everything
she undertakes, and she never grows tired of her busy lifestyle. Kyra will
be playing the part of Sheila the fairy in the new show Wizards of Honey
Street. Filming starts mid-February and will go through the entire month
of March. We had a moment to interview Kyra and this is what she said…
More on Kyra at www.kyraleyicheung.com or like her Facebook Page:
Lights, Camera, KYRA
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Q: When was a time that you felt blessed?
A: I feel very blessed every day because I am exposed to so many different
things. I’m very lucky to be able to act, do gymnastics, dance, sing and play
the piano. I’m also very blessed to have teachers that I adore and who help
me, encourage me and believe in me.
Q: If you could make one rule that everyone in the world had to follow, what rule would you make? Why?
A: Everyone must play nice. If we were all a bit kinder to each other then I
think the world would be a better place.
Q: How would you enjoy spending your birthday?
A: As far as my birthday is concerned, I’m actually pretty easy. A nice relaxing day at home with my family is nice, a little time to play with my Barbies,
or play games with my parents. Oh, a good movie sounds fun…but those
roller coasters are calling me. I hear them. I must go find them.
Q: One random question for you. Why aren’t birds electrocuted on
wires?
A: Seriously?? I don’t know why.You should Google it.
7 Years Old
Once Louisa got out of the car, she ran as fast as her legs could carry her
into the park full of birds. Her parents told her not to go in by herself as
it was dangerous.
Sophia Jae Cheng
2 Years Old
Q: Do you have a nickname?
A: Yes. Soph, Sophie, sometimes mama calls me Pipu or Fifi.
Q: What is your favourite movie?
A: Sofia, the First
Q: If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
A: Crocodile so I can swim, and swim, and swim.
Q: Who is your best friend?
A: Mommy and Daddy
Q: What do you like to do on the weekend?
A: Sing and dance
Q: What is your favourite thing to eat?
A: Mee Sua, eggs, squash, veggies and fried rice
Q: Is there anything your Dad or Mom does that makes you laugh?
A: When they laugh, I laugh
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Chef because i like cooking, so mommy and daddy can rest. I will cook
fried rice for everyone.
Q: If you had one special power, what would it be? And what would
you do with it?
A: I want to fly like an airplane. I want to be like superman and travel.
Q: Pretend that you could fly anywhere that you wanted to. Where
would you go?
A: I want to visit ama and gwammy in Manila.
While Louisa was walking, she saw a little girl crying. She asked the girl
what her name was. She said that her name was Michelle. Louisa also
asked Michelle what happened. She said she got lost and wanted to
call her parents. Louisa asked her parent for their phones so Michelle
could call her parents.
While waiting for Michelle’s parents, Louisa comforted Michelle. Suddenly, they became good friends. Michelle’s worried face turned into a
very happy face.
When Michelle’s parents came, she introduced Louisa to them. After introducing Louisa to them, Michelle’s parents thought that they should
have a play date together! Michelle was always shy with people as she
is scared of talking to strangers. However, Michelle really liked Louisa.
Michelle thought Louisa was very kind and helpful.
In the play date, Louisa and Michelle tried to talk to each other. After
an hour, they started talking a lot. Louisa’s mother was very happy that
the two girls got along fine. They became best friends forever and they
wished they were in the same school and in the same class, going to
recess together every day.
About the Author
My name is Lisa Yamada and I am 7 years old.
I go to the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and my hobbies are playing
the violin, dancing, swimming, sewing, cooking, writing, and reading.
I like these hobbies because violin allows me to enjoy music, dancing makes me flexible, sewing stretches my mind, cooking makes me
happy, writing makes me smart and reading teaches me like English!
One of my role models is Jocelyn, the 9 year-old violinist who plays The
Moon Represents My Heart.
We’re looking for young aspiring writers to be featured here in our
monthly column. If your child has what it takes, please send a sample of his or her work to [email protected].
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