Blast from the past - Mrs Naidu!

Blast from the past!

I've been digging through my old videos and I found these. This was a skit which I had written and directed for the first season of my theatre show "Just Kiki Kidding" back in 2008.

The Adventure of Mrs Naidu! Part 1

(Note: Some parts may not be suitable for children!)

Part 2
With the introduction of a new character, "Miss Kenalangabaicar"
No no... It isn't me... I just happen to look like me..


Part 3
Back in Mrs Naidu's house...


Part 4





These videos really brought back lots of memories...

All my friends came together and helped me realized a dream... I wouldn't be where I am today without all the love and support from all of them. This skit, along with the entire production of "Just Kiki Kidding!" were made up of friends helping a friend out. My casts, crews and almost all of them volunteered their time and effort without asking for a single cent. All the passion and dedication of everybody putting their hearts into this show really touches me deeply, even till this day...

About a month before the show, I actually wrote an entire blog with stories leading up to this show. It's a comedy blog with Mrs Naidu as a real character and it introduces the characters one by one throughout the daily posts. People who read the comedy blog would be able to associate with the stories leading up to the skit!

Here's the secret passage to the blog! --> XXX
(Note: Read from bottom up starting from "Day 1" so that the story make sense!)

This is the ending footage of "Just Kiki Kidding!" DVD. Check out the end of the videos for the credits





A bit about Mrs Naidu..

Mrs Naidu was played by my dearest friend Pravin Saivi. Pravin was also the music director for this  production. Pravin is really a passionate artiste extremely dedicated to his craft. Judging by these funny videos, you probably won't be able to guess what he does for a living. Pravin is one of the most talented singer/song-writer/musician I know. Doing what he does best, Pravin had since became famous, launching his music career with his successful music/singing albums and becoming a well-known celebrity after storming his way through competitions in India's highly watched TV show "Super Singer" (It's like an "America Idol" but India's version) Pravin is also the ambassador of Maestro Guitars!

Pravin also wrote and recorded the theme song of "Just Kiki Kidding!" click play on this video!



Now with so much popularity and fans, he'll probably kill me now that I tagged him in this MRS NAIDU video! :-P (If I gone missing for a while, call the police and direct them to this blog post!)

I'll end it off nicely, with a music video from one of his album back in 2008 (The same year as the skit!)

A really nice song with a touching MV... Enjoy!



Visit Pravin's website
www.PravinSaivi.com

And his Facebook Page (remember to click "like"!)

P.S. Pravin, if you are reading this... I have a present for you, call me to redeem it! (SMS doesn't count) ;-)

With love,
  - Kiki Tay

Mini MDC Gathering at Jacinta's House!

Jacinta & John invited us over to their house for a mini MDC gathering!

What is "MDC"?  SAF "MDC" stands for Singapore Armed Forces, Music & Drama Company 

In Singapore, it is compulsory for all physically fit male citizen to serve two years in "national service" After my "BMT" - Basic Military Training, I was posted to MDC where I served the rest of my two years performing! MDC was where I got lots of training in different aspects of performing. From Dance, Music, Singing, to Acting and Hosting... It was a GREAT place to learn! And during my service in MDC, I was honored to receive the title of "Best Actor" in the "MDC Outstanding Artiste Award" :-) :-)

Back to the gathering..

Jacinta's house was beautiful! Situated at level 29th Costa Del Sol @ Bayshore, the view was simply breath-taking!

Click to enlarge!

Her house was beautifully!

Lots of delicious munchies! :-) :-)

Jacinta!

Jacinta is really weird... Cos she looks younger and younger by the day! Give her a few more years, and she's gonna look younger than her kids!

Jacinta's hubby, John!

Zaini and Mahmud! 

Zaini (in the middle) was our artistic director in MDC. Had hell of a torturing time during his dance classes, but still, I love him so much ;-) (In case he is reading this... Oh, Zaini is so handsome, charming, talented, and err... super duper cool! (that should be enough))

 Mahmud (on the right) is like a "nanny" to all of us, he's always the person to go to, the shoulder to cry on and the hero to the rescue! Mahmud also helped me out as stage manager during my first production of "Just Kiki Kidding!" His kindness, love and guidance will take me forever to repay! :-) Mahmud, I love you too!!

Attempting to swallow my food before taking a picture!

Mahmud & Jane! (Zaini attempting to steal focus in the background)

My "Mommy" Jane (on the right)

Jane played my mother in a skit that lasted the whole year! Since then, on or off stage, she is my Mommy! :-) (Any pocket allowance, dearest mom?)

Mdm Shida! (And Zaini in the background again, attempting to steal focus)

I've always considered Shida as the "Lee Kuan Yew" of MDC! (heehee..) If there's no Shida, there's no MDC! One of the most important heroine in the company! :-)

I would like to take the opportunity here to talk a bit about MDC...

Many who stepped into MDC with a clear vision for their future, had stepped out to become famous or successful in their career. Some notable alumni of MDC includes; Gurmit Singh, Jack Neo,  JJ Lin, Najip Ali, Dick Lee, Sheikh Haikel, Royston Tan, Glen Goei and oh so much more!

During and around my batch, many of my good friends had now since became famous/successful in their respective fields as well. 

Nat Ho became an idol, Andie Chen and Jerry Yeo won MediaCorp's "Star Search", Rozz became a celebrity DJ currently with 98.7fm, JJ Lin became an international superstar, Alaric Tay stars in "The Noose", Judee Tan became a famed theatre actor and recently went on "The Noose" as well, Khairul Anuar won Suria's "Anugerah", Nic Lee of (Mi lu bing) won MediaCorp's "Super Band"  Moe Kassim got nominated in the 金馬獎(Golden Horse Award), my dearest brother Arvind Naidu became the "Shahrukh Khan" of Singapore and Kiki Tay... well..not that bad, but still a long way to go...

So it is safe to conclude... MDC produces talent! Click here if you want to find out more about MDC!

It was great meeting everyone again after so long...

Thanks Jacinta and John for the wonderful time!

With love,

- Kiki Tay