Who are Singapore’s rising stars in the arts?

“What truly sets [metalcore musician] Aaron Devoy apart is a tenacity fuelled by an unapologetic passion for his craft. On stage, Aaron’s showmanship and energy captivate audiences, making each performance unforgettable. At just 22, he exhibits a sagacity that I admittedly lacked at his age. This blend of youthful energy and seasoned insight makes him not just a musician to watch, but a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”
– Inch Chua, singer, songwriter and musician

“I watched actor Izzul Irfan perform in The Desert Blooms: A List of Queer Singaporean Plays from the 1980s and 1990s, and was blown away. Whatever character he was playing, whether it required gravitas, campiness, wryness or lightness of touch, he did it with such depth and connectedness. He has such a presence on stage. I can’t wait to watch more of his work.” – Oon Shu An, actor and presenter

“Andrew Marco is a very natural talent. He has no theatre or singing training, yet he is one of the best actors in the local scene. He’s always laughing, and works seriously without taking himself too seriously. He’s also very creative, and always has many ideas. I am totally under his spell, I must confess!” – Nathalie Ribette, artistic director and founder of Sing’theatre

“I’ve followed actor and theatre-maker Medli Dorothea Loo for a while now. It’s very inspiring to watch her stand up and push for inclusivity of the LGBT community in the media and on stage. She recently made her directorial debut with Wild Rice’s Trans:mission, the first work in Singapore fully devised, written, and performed by trans people. She is definitely a force to be reckoned with.” – Munah Bagharib, host and actor