Ms Tallin Ang is a passionate performer who began her stage endeavours after winning Chingay’s “Search for the Next Teresa Teng” competition in 2010. She is also currently Assistant Manager, Group Communications at SingHealth. Ms Ang was born with a cleft lip and palate, and has had multiple surgeries since young. Having been on the receiving end of the healthcare system, the switch of roles from being a patient to a healthcare administrator has given her the opportunity to give back to society, which has been her dream come true.

As a performer, some of her notable engagements include:
- Chingay Parade Singapore, People’s Association (2011)
- Musical “Chasse to the Moon” in collaboration with singer-songwriter Jiu Jian and Dance Ensemble Singapore (2012)
- “City of Love” fundraising concert for Chung Hwa Medical Institution (2013)*
- Song recording for Light & Love Home, with proceeds channeled towards needy children in Myanmar (2013)
- “Love on Stage” fundraising concert for Red Cross Singapore (2014)*
- International Conference on Humanitarian Medical Missions (2014)
- 10th Anniversary of the KK Hospital’s Cleft & Craniofacial Centre
- “Reminiscing the Past, Celebrating the Present” fundraising concert for Lakeside Family Services (2015)*
- Oldies concert with Hong Kong veterans Johnny Ip, Tam Ping-man, Lo Hoi-pang, Camy Tang and Lisa Wong; proceeds channeled toward the Buddha of Medicine Welfare Society (2015)
- Concert in the Park Series in collaboration with NParks Singapore (2015, 2016)
- “Classics of Teresa Teng” recital, The Esplanade Singapore (2016)
- Songs of Yesteryear 2016, National Arts Council Singapore
- “Love” fundraising concert for Chung Hwa Medical Institution (2017)*

*Projects in collaboration with Dance Ensemble Singapore, SAF Music & Drama Company, and various artists

Presentation Synopsis
Finding Your Inner Self - A Patient's Story
Ms Tallin Ang was born with a cleft lip and palate and has had multiple surgeries since young. Cleft patients undergo long and complex treatments throughout their lives to improve both appearance and function, such as the proper ability to speak, eat and drink. Braving the odds to become a performing singer beyond her full-time job as a healthcare administrator, Ms Ang will share her journey growing up amidst negativity, bullying, rejection and depression to discover her passion and meaning in life.

Embracing the opportunities that performing has brought, Ms Ang hopes to inspire others, particularly cleft patients, by sharing her experience. Hear her perspective as a patient in this sing-and-tell session on how the journey has shaped and defined her character and beliefs.