Mothership.sg - Xiang Yun, 61, dedicates 4th Evergreen Artiste award to son Chen Xi as he is leaving Mediacorp

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Xiang Yun, 61, dedicated her fourth Evergreen Artiste award to her son Chen Xi in a touching moment at Star Awards 2023.

This is Xiang Yun's fourth time winning the title in her 40-year career.

Hong Huifang, Aileen Tan, Richard Low, and Zhu Houren were the other nominees for the category this year.

Screenshot via Mediacorp YouTube

She is the first artiste to have won the award four times.

Xiang Yun also clinched the Best Supporting Actress trophy on the same night.

Made special dedication to son Chen Xi

Xiang Yun started her speech by sharing her belief that "people become great because of their dreams."

As she grew older, she realised that there are still dreams to be had at every year and age.

She then thanked everyone who had helped her to achieve her dreams over the years, from the CEO of Mediacorp to the make-up crew.

Xiang Yun went on to add that her award today was a particularly special one, because she wanted to dedicate it to her son, Chen Xi.

She explained: "Because this will be his (Chen's) final year in Mediacorp. He will be going overseas to chase his dreams."

Directing her speech at her son, she added:

"So, as a mum, I wanted to use this award to encourage you, and wish you all the best in following your dreams to greater heights."

In response, Chen, 31, looked touched, and put his hands over his heart in a show of appreciation.

Screenshot via Mediacorp YouTube

According to CNA Lifestyle, Chen will be heading to the U.K. in August, where he'll study arts management.

Earlier on, he had stood up and clapped for his mum when it was announced that she had won the award.

Screenshot via Mediacorp YouTube

Chen has starred in some local productions over the years, such as Dick Lee's first movie, "Wonder Boy", and Channel 8 drama "118 Reunion".

He is the son of local actors Xiang Yun and Edmund Chen.

Besides acting, Chen has also dabbled in being a radio DJ.

He paints well enough to sell his art, and has a side hustle selling stickers as well.