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	Irene Ang (born 10 September 1969) is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Carla Dunareanu, Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>		Irene Ang (born 10 September 1969) is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], [[Carla Dunareanu]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	[[File:FLY Entertainment Female.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the female artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Tan Kheng Hua and Nadya Hutagalung (as of 2019).'']]		[[File:FLY Entertainment Female.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the female artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Tan Kheng Hua and Nadya Hutagalung (as of 2019).'']]
	[[File:FLY Entertainment Male.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the male artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Benjamin Kheng and George Young (as of 2019).'']]		[[File:FLY Entertainment Male.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the male artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Benjamin Kheng and George Young (as of 2019).'']]
	As of August 2019, FLY Entertainment manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Tan Kheng Hua, Carla Dunareanu and Suhaimi Yusof.		As of August 2019, FLY Entertainment manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Tan Kheng Hua, [[Carla Dunareanu]] and Suhaimi Yusof.

	===Origins===		===Origins===

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	2009 was also FLY Entertainment’s 10th anniversary. The team spent 3 months putting together ‘Devil Wears Prata’, an interactive dinner theatre. FLY Entertainment raised S$75,000 for the Yellow Ribbon Project.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline.'' January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Her efforts paid off, and FLY was back to being profitable by the end of the year.<ref>Yap, Wy-Lene. “Conversations with Irene Ang.” ''High Net Worth.'' November 26, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.hnworth.com/article/2015/11/26/irene-ang-founder-ceo-fly-entertainment/</ref>		2009 was also FLY Entertainment’s 10th anniversary. The team spent 3 months putting together ‘Devil Wears Prata’, an interactive dinner theatre. FLY Entertainment raised S$75,000 for the Yellow Ribbon Project.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline.'' January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Her efforts paid off, and FLY was back to being profitable by the end of the year.<ref>Yap, Wy-Lene. “Conversations with Irene Ang.” ''High Net Worth.'' November 26, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.hnworth.com/article/2015/11/26/irene-ang-founder-ceo-fly-entertainment/</ref> In 2014, FLY worked on the Ah Boys To Men The Musical by refreshing the story and script. It was staged in April 2014.


	In 2014, FLY worked on the Ah Boys To Men The Musical by refreshing the story and script. It was staged in April 2014.

	==Other businesses==		==Other businesses==

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	\| image = Irene Ang.jpg		\| image = Irene Ang.jpg
	\| birth_date = 10 September 1969		\| birth_date = 10 September 1969
	~~\| occupation = Actress, producer, businesswoman~~
	\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),		\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),
	Founder & CEO of Fly Entertainment		Founder & CEO of Fly Entertainment
	\|alma mater=CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute}}		\|alma mater=CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute}}

	Irene Ang (born 10 September 1969) is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>		Irene Ang (born 10 September 1969) is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Carla Dunareanu, Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

			===Early life===
			[[File:Irene Ang & mother.jpg\|thumb\|''Irene pictured with her mother in 2018. Photo credit to Jonathan Choo/ST Photo.'']]
			Irene grew up in a troubled family. Her mother was a drug addict and her father was a gambler.<ref>Tai, Janice. "'My Mother Chased Me with a Chopper While High on Drugs,' Comedian Irene Ang Shares at Event to Raise Awareness about Addictions." ''The Straits Times.'' March 12, 2018. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/my-mother-chased-me-with-a-chopper-while-high-on-drugs-comedian-irene-ang-shares-at</ref> She was raised by her paternal grandmother who taught her “relentless forgiveness” and to be thankful to be in a position to give.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline''. January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref>

	===Education===		===Education===
	Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>

	~~===Early life===~~
	Irene grew up in a troubled family. Her mother was a drug addict and her father was a gambler.<ref>Tai, Janice. "'My Mother Chased Me with a Chopper While High on Drugs,' Comedian Irene Ang Shares at Event to Raise Awareness about Addictions." ''The Straits Times.'' March 12, 2018. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/my-mother-chased-me-with-a-chopper-while-high-on-drugs-comedian-irene-ang-shares-at</ref> She was raised by her paternal grandmother who taught her “relentless forgiveness” and to be thankful to be in a position to give.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline''. January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Irene has battled depression and suicidal tendencies.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref> Her outlook on life changed on her third and last suicide attempt where she decided to live to fight another day.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref>

	===Sportswoman===		===Sportswoman===
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	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	~~[[File:Behind The Laughter Irene Ang.png\|thumb\|''Photo from Evensi.'']]~~
	Irene supports a variety of causes, including the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) Fairy Godparent Programme, LTA’s Graciousness Campaign, Singapore’s Kindness Movement and “It Starts Today Anti-Recession Campaign for Young Business Leaders”.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene supports a variety of causes, including the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) Fairy Godparent Programme, LTA’s Graciousness Campaign, Singapore’s Kindness Movement and “It Starts Today Anti-Recession Campaign for Young Business Leaders”.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>


	~~In 2012~~, Irene ~~Ang collaborated with Henry Golding to raise S$105~~,~~420 during the Driving Change with Caltex community project~~.<ref>~~Adrian. "Irene~~ Ang ~~& Henry Golding Raised S$105,420 in Driving Change With Caltex."~~ ''~~SUPERADRIANME.~~'' ~~March 27, 2017~~. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: ~~https~~://~~www~~.~~superadrianme~~.~~com~~/~~event~~-2/irene-ang~~-henry-golding-raised-s105420~~/</ref>~~<ref>Yap~~, ~~Wy-Lene. “Conversations with~~ Irene Ang.” ''~~High Net Worth~~.~~'' November 26, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www~~.~~hnworth.com/article/2015/11/26/irene-ang-founder-ceo-fly-entertainment/</ref>~~		As of 2019, Irene volunteers as a steering committee member and mentor for Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) start-up Singapore, amongst other entrepreneurial organisations and charities”.<ref>“Irene Ang Book Now!” ''FLY Entertainment''. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: http://fly.com.sg/fly-artistes/female-artistes/irene-ang/</ref> On 11 July 2019, Irene Ang was the guest speaker for the 'In Search Of Purpose' series organised by Central Singapore CDC. She shared her life story and her contributions to the entertainment industry and arts community in Singapore.


	~~As of 2019~~, Irene ~~volunteers as a steering committee member and mentor for Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) start-up Singapore~~, ~~amongst other entrepreneurial organisations and charities”~~.<ref>~~“Irene~~ Ang ~~Book Now!”~~ ''~~FLY Entertainment~~''. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: ~~http~~://~~fly~~.com~~.sg/fly-artistes~~/~~female~~-~~artistes~~/irene-ang/</ref> ~~On 11 July 2019~~, Irene Ang ~~was the guest speaker for the~~ '~~In Search Of Purpose~~' ~~series organised by Central Singapore CDC~~. ~~She shared her life story and her contributions to the~~ entertainment ~~industry and arts community in Singapore.~~		In 2012, Irene Ang collaborated with Henry Golding to raise S$105,420 during the Driving Change with Caltex community project.<ref>Adrian. "Irene Ang & Henry Golding Raised S$105,420 in Driving Change With Caltex." ''SUPERADRIANME.'' March 27, 2017. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.superadrianme.com/event-2/irene-ang-henry-golding-raised-s105420/</ref><ref>Yap, Wy-Lene. “Conversations with Irene Ang.” ''High Net Worth.'' November 26, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.hnworth.com/article/2015/11/26/irene-ang-founder-ceo-fly-entertainment/</ref>

	==Awards & accolades==		==Awards & accolades==

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	Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>

	=== Early life ===		===Early life===
	Irene grew up in a troubled family. Her mother was a drug addict and her father was a gambler.<ref>Tai, Janice. "'My Mother Chased Me with a Chopper While High on Drugs,' Comedian Irene Ang Shares at Event to Raise Awareness about Addictions." ''The Straits Times.'' March 12, 2018. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/my-mother-chased-me-with-a-chopper-while-high-on-drugs-comedian-irene-ang-shares-at</ref> She was raised by her paternal grandmother who taught her “relentless forgiveness” and to be thankful to be in a position to give.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline''. January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Irene has battled depression and suicidal tendencies.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref> Her outlook on life changed on her third and last suicide attempt where she decided to live to fight another day.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref>		Irene grew up in a troubled family. Her mother was a drug addict and her father was a gambler.<ref>Tai, Janice. "'My Mother Chased Me with a Chopper While High on Drugs,' Comedian Irene Ang Shares at Event to Raise Awareness about Addictions." ''The Straits Times.'' March 12, 2018. Accessed August 22, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/my-mother-chased-me-with-a-chopper-while-high-on-drugs-comedian-irene-ang-shares-at</ref> She was raised by her paternal grandmother who taught her “relentless forgiveness” and to be thankful to be in a position to give.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline''. January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Irene has battled depression and suicidal tendencies.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref> Her outlook on life changed on her third and last suicide attempt where she decided to live to fight another day.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “S'pore Comedians Reveal Their Battles with Depression.” ''The New Paper''. August 13, 2014. Accessed on August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-comedians-reveal-their-battles-depression</ref>

	=== Sportswoman ===		===Sportswoman===
	In school, Irene used to be a sportswoman in swimming. She remarked in an interview that competitive swimming was a short-lived for her. Despite winning some medals for her school, she did not pursue swimming as a career.<ref>Jagdish, Bharati. “Lack of Support for Local Talent Still an Issue: Irene Ang.” ''CNA.'' September 24, 2016. Accessed August 24, 2015. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lack-of-support-for-local-talent-still-an-issue-irene-ang-7804148</ref>		In school, Irene used to be a sportswoman in swimming. She remarked in an interview that competitive swimming was a short-lived for her. Despite winning some medals for her school, she did not pursue swimming as a career.<ref>Jagdish, Bharati. “Lack of Support for Local Talent Still an Issue: Irene Ang.” ''CNA.'' September 24, 2016. Accessed August 24, 2015. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lack-of-support-for-local-talent-still-an-issue-irene-ang-7804148</ref>

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	[[File:FLY Entertainment Female.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the female artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Tan Kheng Hua and Nadya Hutagalung (as of 2019).'']]		[[File:FLY Entertainment Female.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the female artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Tan Kheng Hua and Nadya Hutagalung (as of 2019).'']]
	[[File:FLY Entertainment Male.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the male artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Benjamin Kheng and George Young (as of 2019).'']]		[[File:FLY Entertainment Male.jpg\|thumb\|''Some of the male artists represented by FLY Entertainment include Benjamin Kheng and George Young (as of 2019).'']]
	As of August 2019, FLY Entertainment manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Tan Kheng Hua and Suhaimi Yusof.		As of August 2019, FLY Entertainment manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Tan Kheng Hua, Carla Dunareanu and Suhaimi Yusof.

	===Origins===		===Origins===
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	===Food & Beverage businesses (2010, 2011 & 2012)===		===Food & Beverage businesses (2010, 2011 & 2012)===
	~~[[File:Bar Naked.jpg\|thumb\|''Bar Naked at Club Street was founded by Irene Ang in 2014 after a revamp of HQ Karaoke Bar. Photo from Manila Speak.'']]~~
	Irene opened Quirky Qafé in 2010, a western-fusion cafe that served ‘chapalang’ or mixed cuisine foods. The name is derived from the words 'Qatar' and 'café'.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean''. February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref> The café encouraged a mentorship environment, having been established as an "incubation base”.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean.'' February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref> Irene sees herself a life coach, teaching “her young staff the business of running a café and life skills like people-relations”.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean.'' February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref>		Irene opened Quirky Qafé in 2010, a western-fusion cafe that served ‘chapalang’ or mixed cuisine foods. The name is derived from the words 'Qatar' and 'café'.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean''. February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref> The café encouraged a mentorship environment, having been established as an "incubation base”.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean.'' February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref> Irene sees herself a life coach, teaching “her young staff the business of running a café and life skills like people-relations”.<ref>Tan, Meng Chuan. “Singapore Day Special Feature: Celebrity Artiste - Irene Ang.” ''Overseas Singaporean.'' February 16, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.overseassingaporean.sg/en/stories?ArticleId={1221753B-E563-453E-9023-29A4B239E0EC</ref>

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	===A.I. Pictures (2009)===		===A.I. Pictures (2009)===
	[[File:My Love Sinema poster.jpg\|thumb\|''~~The poster~~ for My Love Sinema (2016) ~~starring Tosh Zhang and Cheryl Wee where Irene Ang was the Executive Producer~~.'']]		[[File:My Love Sinema poster.jpg\|thumb\|''Irene was the Executive Producer for My Love Sinema (2016).'']]
	Irene founded the film production company, A.I Pictures, in 2009.<ref>Loh, Sherwin. “What's in... Irene Ang's Samsung Galaxy Note Pro.” ''AsiaOne''. March 21, 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/whats-irene-angs-samsung-galaxy-note-pro</ref> Its first production was a 95-minute film titled ‘Perfect Rivals’. The film starred veteran Hong Kong actor Ha Yu and Irene Ang and released in 2011.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline.'' January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> A.I Pictures also produced and released ‘Sinema Paradiso’. The film was a mentorship between Irene and up-and-coming film-maker Tan Ai Leng.<ref>Loh, Sherwin. “What's in... Irene Ang's Samsung Galaxy Note Pro.” ''AsiaOne''. March 21, 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/whats-irene-angs-samsung-galaxy-note-pro</ref> Irene was also the executive producer for ‘My Love Sinema’ a retro romance film. Irene reportedly sold her terrace house at Joo Chiat and rented a room in a friend’s house for 1.5 years. Irene did so in order to finance My Love Sinema (2016) which had cost $1.2 million.<ref>Twang, Lisa. “Local Actress, Host and CEO Irene Ang Sold Her House to Fund Her Movie.” ''Her World''. September 11, 2016. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.herworld.com/celebs-men-sex/local-actress-host-and-ceo-irene-ang-sold-her-house-fund-her-movie</ref>		Irene founded the film production company, A.I Pictures, in 2009.<ref>Loh, Sherwin. “What's in... Irene Ang's Samsung Galaxy Note Pro.” ''AsiaOne''. March 21, 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/whats-irene-angs-samsung-galaxy-note-pro</ref> Its first production was a 95-minute film titled ‘Perfect Rivals’. The film starred veteran Hong Kong actor Ha Yu and Irene Ang and released in 2011.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline.'' January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> A.I Pictures also produced and released ‘Sinema Paradiso’. The film was a mentorship between Irene and up-and-coming film-maker Tan Ai Leng.<ref>Loh, Sherwin. “What's in... Irene Ang's Samsung Galaxy Note Pro.” ''AsiaOne''. March 21, 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/whats-irene-angs-samsung-galaxy-note-pro</ref> Irene was also the executive producer for ‘My Love Sinema’ a retro romance film. Irene reportedly sold her terrace house at Joo Chiat and rented a room in a friend’s house for 1.5 years. Irene did so in order to finance My Love Sinema (2016) which had cost $1.2 million.<ref>Twang, Lisa. “Local Actress, Host and CEO Irene Ang Sold Her House to Fund Her Movie.” ''Her World''. September 11, 2016. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.herworld.com/celebs-men-sex/local-actress-host-and-ceo-irene-ang-sold-her-house-fund-her-movie</ref>

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	[[File:Behind The Laughter Irene Ang.png\|thumb\|''~~Behind The Laughter: An Evening with Irene Ang (2019).~~ Photo from Evensi.'']]		[[File:Behind The Laughter Irene Ang.png\|thumb\|''Photo from Evensi.'']]
	Irene supports a variety of causes, including the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) Fairy Godparent Programme, LTA’s Graciousness Campaign, Singapore’s Kindness Movement and “It Starts Today Anti-Recession Campaign for Young Business Leaders”.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene supports a variety of causes, including the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) Fairy Godparent Programme, LTA’s Graciousness Campaign, Singapore’s Kindness Movement and “It Starts Today Anti-Recession Campaign for Young Business Leaders”.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>

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 Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref>  She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>
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 Irene established Running Into The Sun, a concert organiser and promoter, in 2009. It was born out of a talk with Beatrice Chia-Richmond, who wanted to try out the concert business.<ref>Kok, Xing Hui. “As Boss, I'll Play the Bad Guy.” ''TODAYonline.'' January 22, 2014. Accessed August 24, 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/boss-ill-play-bad-guy</ref> Running Into The Sun brought K-Pop superstars Super Junior, Shinee and Girls’ Generation,<ref>Her World Singapore. “K-Pop: SHINee and Girls' Generation Headed to Singapore.” ''Her World''. August 22, 2011. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.herworld.com/lifestyle/k-pop-shinee-and-girls-generation-headed-singapore</ref> as well as Mandopop veterans such as Faye Wong, to Singapore. In 2010, it organised the first Retrolicious Festival featuring artistes such as Debbie Gibson, Johnny Hates Jazz and Rick Astley.<ref>“Let’s Mambo Guys”. ''The Straits Times.'' October 8, 2010. Accessed August 25, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref>
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	\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),		\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),
	Founder ~~and~~ CEO of Fly Entertainment		Founder & CEO of Fly Entertainment
	\|alma mater=CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute}}		\|alma mater=CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute}}

	Irene Ang is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>		Irene Ang (born 10 September 1969) is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

	=== Education ===		===Education===
	Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>

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			=== Education ===
	Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>		Irene studied in CHIJ Kellock Primary School and then in Outram Secondary School.<ref>Tay, Ronald. Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets of Their Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2019. </ref> She went on to Outram Institute (now-defunct) to study for her GCE A-Levels<ref>Tee, Eddie. “Irene Ang: The First Time I ...” ''CNN. Cable News Network''. n.d. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: http://travel.cnn.com/singapore/life/irene-ang-first-time-i-752429/</ref> but was unable to take the exams as she could not afford the exam fees.<ref>Shazni, M. “5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From FLY Entertainment's CEO Irene Ang.” ''Vulcan Post''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/589111/lessons-irene-ang/</ref> She did poorly in academics and failed the GCE A-Levels examination thrice.<ref>Lee, Regina Marie. “Giving Children of Ex-Offenders a Confidence Boost.” ''TODAYonline''. June 12, 2015. Accessed on August 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://todayonline.com/singapore/relief-support-provided-under-programme-ex-offenders-children</ref>

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	\| birth_date = 10 September 1969		\| birth_date = 10 September 1969
	~~\| education = CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute (defunct)~~
	\| occupation = Actress, producer, businesswoman		\| occupation = Actress, producer, businesswoman
	\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),		\| known for = Rosie (from Phua Chu Kang),
	Founder and CEO of Fly Entertainment		Founder and CEO of Fly Entertainment
	}}		\|alma mater=CHIJ Kellock Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Outram Institute}}

	Irene Ang is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>		Irene Ang is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman, most known for her iconic portrayal of Rosie in Phua Chu Kang. She is founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency. As of 2019, the agency manages 54 local artists such as [[Benjamin Kheng]], Patricia Mok and Chua Enlai. She owns 2 bars, Fry Bistro and Bar Naked. The businesswoman also owns A.I. Pictures (a film production company), Running Into The Sun (a concert promoter) and Two Queens Asia (a women-only event organiser).<ref>Low, Angela. “Interview: FLY Entertainment's Irene Ang Leads with Humanity, Humility and Heart.” ''ETHOZ''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on August 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ethozgroup.com/blog/interview-fly-entertainments-irene-ang-leads-humanity-humility-heart/</ref>