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	Kelly grew up in a single-parent home, after her father left when she was only two years old.<ref name=":0">Seow, Yun Rong. “[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/mum-am-i-boy-or-girl-singaporean-transgender-individuals-open-about-struggles Mum, am I a boy or a girl? Singaporean transgender individuals open up about struggles]”. ''The New Paper Online.'' 13 December 2015. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> According to her, she first felt she was a girl in a boy’s body at six years old, but never thought anything was wrong until she was constantly bullied in primary school. In an interview with The New Paper, she detailed how she was called derogatory names, had her things thrown out of the window, and even hit with badminton rackets by her classmates.<ref name=":0" />		Kelly grew up in a single-parent home, after her father left when she was only two years old.<ref name=":0">Seow, Yun Rong. “[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/mum-am-i-boy-or-girl-singaporean-transgender-individuals-open-about-struggles Mum, am I a boy or a girl? Singaporean transgender individuals open up about struggles]”. ''The New Paper Online.'' 13 December 2015. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> According to her, she first felt she was a girl in a boy’s body at six years old, but never thought anything was wrong until she was constantly bullied in primary school. In an interview with The New Paper, she detailed how she was called derogatory names, had her things thrown out of the window, and even hit with badminton rackets by her classmates.<ref name=":0" />

	While in ITE, Kelly struggled with depression as she struggled to live up to her dying mother's expectations of her as a boy. When she was 18 years old, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. She subsequently tried to kill herself many times, and inflicted self-harm for two years after her mother’s death.		While in ITE, Kelly struggled with depression as she struggled to live up to her dying mother's expectations of her as a boy. When she was 18 years old, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. She subsequently tried to kill herself many times, and inflicted self-harm for two years after her mother’s death. She came out as transgender in 2013 and identifies herself as pan-sexual.<ref name=":0" />

	=== Notable Media Involvements ===		=== Notable Media Involvements ===

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	Kelly Kimberly Cheong (born 8 November 1994) is a 27-year-old Singaporean voice actress and TikTok personality. She is known for her self-defence and martial arts videos on TikTok, where she has over 338,500 followers and over 2.7million likes.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@kkelzx?lang=en Kelly Kimberly TikTok]”. ''TikTok''. Accessed 22 Jan 2022.</ref> She is also part of a 14-actress cast for local movie production ''Ah Girls Go Army'', directed by Jack Neo.		Kelly Kimberly Cheong (born 8 November 1994) is a 27-year-old Singaporean voice actress and TikTok personality. She is known for her self-defence and martial arts videos on TikTok, where she has over 338,500 followers and over 2.7million likes.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@kkelzx?lang=en Kelly Kimberly TikTok]”. ''TikTok''. Accessed 22 Jan 2022.</ref> She is also part of a 14-actress cast for local movie production ''Ah Girls Go Army'', directed by Jack Neo.
	[[File:Kelly kimberly cheong.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from [https://~~mothership~~.sg/~~2021~~/~~11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Mothership~~].'']]		[[File:Kelly kimberly cheong.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from Instagram.]]

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	In an interview with ''AsiaOne'', Kelly said that she was initially unperturbed about the name, clarifying that her role was a “cisgender, biological girl” and that she didn’t think of it as an insult to her transgenderness.<ref>Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie]”. ''Mothership''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> Regardless, she raised the issue of the online backlash with director Jack Neo, who explained to Kelly that her role was supposed to be a female tomboy, and not transgender.		In an interview with ''AsiaOne'', Kelly said that she was initially unperturbed about the name, clarifying that her role was a “cisgender, biological girl” and that she didn’t think of it as an insult to her transgenderness.<ref>Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie]”. ''Mothership''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> Regardless, she raised the issue of the online backlash with director Jack Neo, who explained to Kelly that her role was supposed to be a female tomboy, and not transgender.
	[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://~~stomp~~.~~straitstimes~~.com/~~singapore-seen~~/~~uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP~~].'']]		[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=]]
	Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.		Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.

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	[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]		[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]
	Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.		Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.

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Kelly Kimberly Cheong (born 8 November 1994) is a 27-year-old Singaporean voice actress and TikTok personality. She is known for her self-defence and martial arts videos on TikTok, where she has over 338,500 followers and over 2.7million likes.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@kkelzx?lang=en Kelly Kimberly TikTok]”. ''TikTok''. Accessed 22 Jan 2022.</ref> She is also part of a 14-actress cast for local movie production ''Ah Girls Go Army'', directed by Jack Neo.
[[File:Kelly kimberly cheong.jpg|thumb|''Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from [https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Mothership].'']]

== Background ==

=== Early Childhood ===
Kelly grew up in a single-parent home, after her father left when she was only two years old.<ref name=":0">Seow, Yun Rong. “[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/mum-am-i-boy-or-girl-singaporean-transgender-individuals-open-about-struggles Mum, am I a boy or a girl? Singaporean transgender individuals open up about struggles]”. ''The New Paper Online.'' 13 December 2015. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> According to her, she first felt she was a girl in a boy’s body at six years old, but never thought anything was wrong until she was constantly bullied in primary school. In an interview with The New Paper, she detailed how she was called derogatory names, had her things thrown out of the window, and even hit with badminton rackets by her classmates.<ref name=":0" />

While in ITE, Kelly struggled with depression as she struggled to live up to her dying mother's expectations of her as a boy. When she was 18 years old, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. She subsequently tried to kill herself many times, and inflicted self-harm for two years after her mother’s death.

=== Notable Media Involvements ===

==== ''Ah Girls Go Army'' ====
In October 2021, it was announced that Kelly was cast alongside 13 other actresses in Jack Neo’s upcoming movie ''Ah Girls Go Army''. The move, the newest instalment of Neo’s “Ah Boys To Men” franchise, was slated for launch on 1 February 2022.<ref>Kow, Zi Shan. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/10/ah-girls-go-army-who-selected/ NOC talent Samantha Tan & TikToker Kelly Kimberly join 'Ah Girls Go Army' cast]”. ''Mothership.'' 25 October, 2021. Accessed 22 Jan 2022.</ref> As part of the movie’s recruitment drive, Kelly uploaded her audition clip on her TikTok and other social media channels, mentioning that she was auditioning for the role of “a recruit who is strong silent type (sic) and is trained in martial arts”.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.facebook.com/kelzshinobi/videos/1285507558530239/?t=2 Kelly Kimberly Facebook]”. ''Facebook.'' 1 October 2021. Accessed 22 Jan 2022.</ref>
[[File:Collage kelly.jpg|thumb|''Screenshots from Kelly Kimberly’s Audition Clip. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]
On 12 November 2021, Kelly posted a photo of her in an army uniform with her movie character’s name “Amanda Man”, as part of the movie’s publicity to unveil her look. While some congratulated her for the role in the movie, other netizens questioned the meaning behind her movie name, criticising the movie on how it was making fun of Kelly’s transgender nature.<ref>Tan, Claudia. “'[https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/female-tomboy-ah-girls-go-army-not-trans-person-kelly-kimberly-cheong-jack-neo A female tomboy, not a trans person': Kelly Kimberly Cheong on her Ah Girls Go Army character's name causing a stir]”. ''AsiaOne''. 17 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref>

In an interview with ''AsiaOne'', Kelly said that she was initially unperturbed about the name, clarifying that her role was a “cisgender, biological girl” and that she didn’t think of it as an insult to her transgenderness.<ref>Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie]”. ''Mothership''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> Regardless, she raised the issue of the online backlash with director Jack Neo, who explained to Kelly that her role was supposed to be a female tomboy, and not transgender.
[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg|thumb|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]
Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 November 2021. Accessed 23 Jan 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.
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	Kelly Kimberly Cheong (born 8 November 1994) is a 27-year-old Singaporean voice actress and TikTok personality. She is known for her self-defence and martial arts videos on TikTok, where she has over 338,500 followers and over 2.7million likes.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@kkelzx?lang=en Kelly Kimberly TikTok]”. ''TikTok''. Accessed 22 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref> She is also part of a 14-actress cast for local movie production ''Ah Girls Go Army'', directed by Jack Neo.		Kelly Kimberly Cheong (born 8 November 1994) is a 27-year-old Singaporean voice actress and TikTok personality. She is known for her self-defence and martial arts videos on TikTok, where she has over 338,500 followers and over 2.7million likes.<ref>Kimberly, Kelly. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@kkelzx?lang=en Kelly Kimberly TikTok]”. ''TikTok''. Accessed 22 January 2022.</ref> She is also part of a 14-actress cast for local movie production ''Ah Girls Go Army'', directed by Jack Neo.
	[[File:Kelly kimberly cheong.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from Instagram.]]		[[File:Kelly kimberly cheong.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=Kelly Kimberly Cheong. Photo from Instagram.]]

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	=== Early Childhood ===		=== Early Childhood ===
	Kelly grew up in a single-parent home, after her father left when she was only two years old.<ref name=":0">Seow, Yun Rong. “[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/mum-am-i-boy-or-girl-singaporean-transgender-individuals-open-about-struggles Mum, am I a boy or a girl? Singaporean transgender individuals open up about struggles]”. ''The New Paper Online.'' 13 ~~December~~ 2015. Accessed 23 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref> According to her, she first felt she was a girl in a boy’s body at six years old, but never thought anything was wrong until she was constantly bullied in primary school. In an interview with The New Paper, she detailed how she was called derogatory names, had her things thrown out of the window, and even hit with badminton rackets by her classmates.<ref name=":0" />		Kelly grew up in a single-parent home, after her father left when she was only two years old.<ref name=":0">Seow, Yun Rong. “[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/mum-am-i-boy-or-girl-singaporean-transgender-individuals-open-about-struggles Mum, am I a boy or a girl? Singaporean transgender individuals open up about struggles]”. ''The New Paper Online.'' December 13, 2015. Accessed 23 January 2022.</ref> According to her, she first felt she was a girl in a boy’s body at six years old, but never thought anything was wrong until she was constantly bullied in primary school. In an interview with The New Paper, she detailed how she was called derogatory names, had her things thrown out of the window, and even hit with badminton rackets by her classmates.<ref name=":0" />

	While in ITE, Kelly struggled with depression as she struggled to live up to her dying mother's expectations of her as a boy. When she was 18 years old, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. She subsequently tried to kill herself many times, and inflicted self-harm for two years after her mother’s death. She came out as transgender in 2013 and identifies herself as pan-sexual.<ref name=":0" />		While in ITE, Kelly struggled with depression as she struggled to live up to her dying mother's expectations of her as a boy. When she was 18 years old, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. She subsequently tried to kill herself many times, and inflicted self-harm for two years after her mother’s death. She came out as transgender in 2013 and identifies herself as pan-sexual.<ref name=":0" />
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	==== ''Ah Girls Go Army'' ====		==== ''Ah Girls Go Army'' ====
	In October 2021, it was announced that Kelly was cast alongside 13 other actresses in Jack Neo’s upcoming movie ''Ah Girls Go Army''. The move, the newest instalment of Neo’s “Ah Boys To Men” franchise, was slated for launch on 1 February 2022.<ref>Kow, Zi Shan. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/10/ah-girls-go-army-who-selected/ NOC talent Samantha Tan & TikToker Kelly Kimberly join 'Ah Girls Go Army' cast]”. ''Mothership.'' 25 ~~October~~, 2021. Accessed 22 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref> As part of the movie’s recruitment drive, Kelly uploaded her audition clip on her TikTok and other social media channels, mentioning that she was auditioning for the role of “a recruit who is strong silent type (sic) and is trained in martial arts”.<ref>~~Kimberly, Kelly.~~ “[https://www.facebook.com/kelzshinobi/videos/1285507558530239/?t=2 Kelly Kimberly ~~Facebook~~]”. ''Facebook.'' 1 ~~October~~ 2021. Accessed 22 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref>		In October 2021, it was announced that Kelly was cast alongside 13 other actresses in Jack Neo’s upcoming movie ''Ah Girls Go Army''. The move, the newest instalment of Neo’s “Ah Boys To Men” franchise, was slated for launch on 1 February 2022.<ref>Kow, Zi Shan. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/10/ah-girls-go-army-who-selected/ NOC talent Samantha Tan & TikToker Kelly Kimberly join 'Ah Girls Go Army' cast]”. ''Mothership.'' October 25, 2021. Accessed 22 January 2022.</ref> As part of the movie’s recruitment drive, Kelly uploaded her audition clip on her TikTok and other social media channels, mentioning that she was auditioning for the role of “a recruit who is strong silent type (sic) and is trained in martial arts”.<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/kelzshinobi/videos/1285507558530239/?t=2 Kelly Kimberly]”. ''Facebook.'' October 1, 2021. Accessed 22 January 2022.</ref>
	[[File:Collage kelly.jpg\|thumb\|''Screenshots from Kelly Kimberly’s Audition Clip. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]		[[File:Collage kelly.jpg\|thumb\|''Screenshots from Kelly Kimberly’s Audition Clip. Photo from [https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/uproar-after-transgender-actress-named-amanda-man-in-ah-girls-go-army-movie STOMP].'']]
	On 12 November 2021, Kelly posted a photo of her in an army uniform with her movie character’s name “Amanda Man”, as part of the movie’s publicity to unveil her look. While some congratulated her for the role in the movie, other netizens questioned the meaning behind her movie name, criticising the movie on how it was making fun of Kelly’s transgender nature.<ref>Tan, Claudia. “'[https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/female-tomboy-ah-girls-go-army-not-trans-person-kelly-kimberly-cheong-jack-neo A female tomboy, not a trans person': Kelly Kimberly Cheong on her Ah Girls Go Army character's name causing a stir]”. ''AsiaOne''. 17 ~~November~~ 2021. Accessed 23 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref>		On 12 November 2021, Kelly posted a photo of her in an army uniform with her movie character’s name “Amanda Man”, as part of the movie’s publicity to unveil her look. While some congratulated her for the role in the movie, other netizens questioned the meaning behind her movie name, criticising the movie on how it was making fun of Kelly’s transgender nature.<ref>Tan, Claudia. “'[https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/female-tomboy-ah-girls-go-army-not-trans-person-kelly-kimberly-cheong-jack-neo A female tomboy, not a trans person': Kelly Kimberly Cheong on her Ah Girls Go Army character's name causing a stir]”. ''AsiaOne''. November 17, 2021. Accessed 23 January 2022.</ref>

	In an interview with ''AsiaOne'', Kelly said that she was initially unperturbed about the name, clarifying that her role was a “cisgender, biological girl” and that she didn’t think of it as an insult to her transgenderness.<ref>Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie]”. ''Mothership''. 18 ~~November~~ 2021. Accessed 23 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref> Regardless, she raised the issue of the online backlash with director Jack Neo, who explained to Kelly that her role was supposed to be a female tomboy, and not transgender.		In an interview with ''AsiaOne'', Kelly said that she was initially unperturbed about the name, clarifying that her role was a “cisgender, biological girl” and that she didn’t think of it as an insult to her transgenderness.<ref>Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2021/11/ah-girls-go-army-amanda/ Jack Neo apologises for transgender actress being named 'Amanda Man' in 'Ah Girls Go Army' movie]”. ''Mothership''. November 18, 2021. Accessed 23 January 2022.</ref> Regardless, she raised the issue of the online backlash with director Jack Neo, who explained to Kelly that her role was supposed to be a female tomboy, and not transgender.
	[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=]]		[[File:Kelly screenshot.jpg\|thumb\|''Kelly Kimberly’s Instagram Post Unveiling her Ah Girls Go Army Character. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/kellykimberlycheong/ Instagram].''\|alt=]]
	Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. 18 ~~November~~ 2021. Accessed 23 ~~Jan~~ 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.		Neo subsequently apologised for the name, and clarified that Kelly “was cast specifically for this role for her fighting ability, not her gender identity”. However, he understood that “some people are not comfortable with the character's name, which had been interpreted as a reference to her trans identity”.<ref>Sng, Suzanne. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ah-girls-go-army-director-jack-neo-apologises-for-character-named-amanda-man Ah Girls Go Army director Jack Neo apologises for character named 'Amanda Man]'”. ''Straits Times Online''. November 18, 2021. Accessed 23 January 2022.</ref> He added that Kelly’s character would be renamed.

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