The MediaCorp princess sustained a facial injury during
filming yesterday
Text: Joelle Chong
Photo: Jeanette Aw's Twitter
It was a "catfight" gone wrong.
MediaCorp princess Jeanette Aw uploaded a photo of her on-set
injury on her Twitter page yesterday. The actress was in Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur filming her upcoming drama Destiny in her
Hands when the accident occurred.
Destiny in her Hands, a drama which spans from the 60s
to modern times, portrays Jeanette as a woman living a hard life,
going through difficult times like elopement, pregnancy and
abortion.
Over a phone interview with xinmsn last evening,
Jeanette, who's filming in Malaysia, recounted, "We were filming a
scene where I had to replace someone in the opera troupe as the
person (Jeanette's Malaysian co-star) was late. When she returned
and found out, we got into a catfight. We were pulling each other's
shirts when her nails accidentally scratched me."
Jeanette added that no foul play was involved, saying that the
tussle was all part of the script.
However, an open wound developed and Jeanette's cheek began to
swell immediately. Upon seeing Jeanette's injury, her co-star
apologised tearfully as she felt bad about the mishap.
"There's nothing I can do. [The accident] had already happened,"
Jeanette sighed.
Jeanette's friend, who is a doctor, phoned her immediately and
taught her some first-aid treatment upon seeing the photo that she
posted. Luckily for Jeanette, she had her own first-aid kit with
her, and quickly washed the wound and applied antiseptic.
Her doctor friend also instructed her to avoid applying any
makeup. "But it's impossible as I still have to film!" Jeanette
exclaimed.
During initial filming, Jeanette wore minimal makeup for her
role but now the actress has to pile on more makeup to conceal the
swell. Filming was also compromised as the crew was cautious with
filming the left side of her face.
Jeanette told xinmsn this is the first time she's had
an injury on her face. When asked if she was afraid the wound would
leave a scar, an uncertain Jeanette answered worriedly, "I don't
think so? I hope not. I hope not."
Nonetheless, the actress is "trying to stay positive" and added
that she is prepared to go for laser treatment if need be.
According to Jeanette's manager this morning, the actress has
yet to see a doctor in Malaysia due to a late wrap in filming
yesterday, but will do so when she returns to Singapore this
afternoon.
Destiny in her Hands is scheduled to air next year.
