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Growing Up

1996 – 2001 · MediaCorp Channel 5
6 seasons · 128 episodes
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Drama

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An award-winning drama, "Growing Up" is the answer to Singapore in the sixties and seventies. The earlier seasons see stern father Mr Tay struggling to hold onto a familiar way of life amidst tumultuous changes that threaten to tear the family apart. Some of the most memorable moments include the death of Mrs Tay, which left the Tay family devastated; Vicki's divorce from her unfaithful doctor husband; Tammy graduating from university; David's decision to move to England; and Gary's marriage to Karen. In the latest season, expect more drama when Gary commits adultery, Karen suffers from a miscarriage, and Vicki's son contracts leukaemia. Expect to also see two new faces: Aileen Tan, who plays Mr. Tay's love interest; and Cynthia Koh, who plays Gary's mistress.

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After so many years of being with each other, Tay and Mae finally decide they can't be friends forever and so decide to get married. Poh Choo emigrates to Singapore with her husband Jimmy and daughter Li Lien. And for the first time in years, she and Jimmy will live together with their son, Chee Keong.

SERIES CAST

Lim Kay Tong
Mr Tay
Andrew Seow
Gary Tay
Steven Lim
David Tay
Irin Gan
Vicky Tay
Jamie Yeo
Tammy Tay
Wee Soon Hei
Mrs Tay

DETAILS

Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Jan 1, 1996
Original language
EN
Production
MediaCorp
Country
SG

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