Hossan Leong retires from standup comedy with last big show at age 50

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Hossan Leong retires from standup comedy with last big show at age 50

The Singapore actor-comedian goes out with a blindside with his final one-man prove as he looks to a new chapter after a castor with death.

Many hope and dream of retiring at fifty years old. Veteran Singaporean funnyman Hossan Leong is really getting to do it. Well, he'south hanging up his mic when it comes to live solo standup comedy shows, for a start.

Hossan-Ah l! – currently playing at the Drama Centre Theatre till Aug 31 – is officially the histrion-comedian's "terminal big solo i-man-prove', co-ordinate to Leong.

"I think information technology'south important to reinvent oneself," he told CNA Lifestyle. "So yes, it'll be the terminal incarnation of this standup persona known as Hossan-AH!."

But his fans needn't worry, considering Leong, who recently hit the v-0 milestone on Jul 10, will not be leaving the entertainment scene completely.

"I have done a myriad things in an amazing 26-yr career. Now information technology's time to direct more, create more," he shared. "I volition nonetheless continue to perform in plays and musicals, on Television set and moving-picture show."

"Don't fret, I'll turn upwardly somewhere quondam," he connected. "Really this November in Sing'theatre'south A Spoonful of Sherman!"

Hossan Leong every bit the Picayune Mermaid, one of the eight Disney Princesses he plays on his final show. (Photograph: Double Confirm Productions)

Indeed, the talented multi-hyphenate – who has been gracing Singapore screens and stages for almost iii decades – is looking forward to a new chapter.

"I'm turning the page with gratitude," he shared.

Information technology is a statement not uttered lightly, specially after a especially harrowing past 12 months for the role player.

A well-nigh-decease castor with melioidosis (an infectious bacterial infection caused by contact with contaminated h2o and soil) which he contracted while filming HBO's Grisse terminal year saw him hospitalised for x days. It fabricated Leong thankful and grateful nearly how lucky he has been throughout his 50 years, which in turn prompted the idea for this concluding show.

Hossan Leong as Cinderella, one of the eight Disney Princesses he performs every bit in his final show. (Photo:Double Confirm Productions)

With a live ring, 3 redundancy singers and a segment where he plays eight dissimilar Disney princesses in 12 minutes, it's evident that Leong is determined to see his swansong out with a bang.

It's said to be his "biggest and grandest" show yet, with a production budget of "over six figures, not exceeding one-half-a-1000000 dollars" as he sings about living through six tourism slogans, iii recessions, two international airports and 1 authorities.

Looking back at such a varied career that spanned TV, theatre and radio, what are some of the highlights that the 50-year-quondam is most proud of?

"There are so many moments. Like the Conferring of the Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres was a proud moment," he shared. "And hosting the National 24-hour interval Parade, also as directing True Colours the concert for international artists who are differently-abled.

"I've been very blessed to have had and so many opportunities in so many dissimilar genres".

Hossan-AH l! Love You lot Leong Time! runs till Aug 31 at Drama Centre Theatre. For ticketing enquiries, e-mail chope [at] doubleconfirm.sg .

Hossan Leong retires from standup comedy with last big show at age 50

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