Can you start an acting career at 50? Michael Chua joins The Adrian Tan Show to share his transition from civil engineering and technology consulting to acting.
We discuss freelancing abroad, recognising opportunities, returning to Singapore, and balancing different roles. Michael also shares how life experience shapes his work on screen.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Welcome to The Adrian Tan Show
02:03 Meet Michael Chua
02:52 From civil engineering to cybersecurity
05:32 Freelancing abroad
12:24 Transitioning to acting
14:42 Recognising opportunities
19:34 How freelancing has changed
28:34 Returning home
29:21 Advice for aspiring freelancers
30:51 Opportunities and challenges in Singapore
34:28 Balancing multiple roles
36:47 Navigating the freelance market
44:55 Office politics as a freelancer
50:04 Emotional resonance in acting
52:41 Closing thoughts
CONNECT WITH MICHAEL
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jupilier/
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Website: https://www.adriantan.com.sg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
