Inspiring Figures

Still rocking on

Forty years in the music industry and there is no stopping Mel Ferdinands and his passion in music.

Oldest volunteer at Ren Ci Hospital

Seventy-seven-year-old Lee Chik has been volunteering at the hospital for 16 years and is not planning to stop any time soon.

Living a life of no regrets

A jovial granny on-stage and off-stage, Beatrice Chien shares how she pursued her passion of acting at the age of 62.

Is 70 the new 17?

This 70-year-old grandmother rides a mountain bike, skates, skis and swims, and wishes she had more time in a day!

The taxi blogger

Uncle Frank takes to the Net and blogs about his experiences as a taxi driver.

The full-time volunteer

It is all in the attitude and the strong desire to give back to society – that is what Mos Zay lives by.

For the love of conducting

An 80-year-old keeps on doing what he loves to do.

If the costume fits …

A group of seniors are turning back the clock and fulfilling their lifelong dreams by dressing up as characters from Japanese anime.

Stage presence

A US theatre and concert group of seniors aged 73 to 89 takes to the stage during Singapore Arts Festival, supported by a founder who has been with them for 30 years.

Growing up

Stage and TV actress Catherine Sng finds satisfaction in engaging seniors in drama and spending family time.

A centenarian & a warrior

A great-grandson shares about his 110-year-old great-grandma and her longevity. 

There’s something about Mary

This grandma can definitely get you off your chair and show you a good time with her electric guitar.

A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

A glimpse of a couple’s life over six decades which chronicles the spirit of survival against all odds and the ultimate sacrifices for the family good.

Having a ride of his life

There is no stopping Anthony Tang from pursuing the things that are close to his heart.

She’s right at HOME!

If there’s a role-model Singaporean, who plays it low-key, yet makes heads turn in high ways, few can match the selfless exploits of Bridget Tan, who champions human rights in a red dot of an island. An overwhelming saga of an extraordinary woman.