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著名的喜剧、滑稽剧、相声或小品演员。

DEFINITION

Noun

Famous performer in a comedy, parody, xiangsheng (also known as crosstalk) or sketch.

由来
  • 在新加坡，表演谐剧的著名演员可称为“谐星”。谐剧指的是搞笑剧或滑稽剧。新加坡的谐剧一般只有两个至五个角色，以逗乐观众为目的。新加坡最早的谐星是1960年代的“谐剧双宝”—— 王沙与野峰。其他著名的谐星有华亮、兆锦、梁智强、葛米星等。
ETYMOLOGY
  • In Singapore, the term “谐星” refers to a performer who appears in a comedy act, which can be a parody or comic sketch. Comedy acts in Singapore usually comprise two to five performers, whose aim is to entertain the audience. Singapore’s earliest comedians were the Comedic Duo of Wang Sha and Ye Feng in the 1960s. Other notable comedians include Hua Liang, Zhao Jin, Jack Neo and Gurmit Singh.
例句
你是否缅怀六七十年代本地谐星双宝——王沙与野峰在电视上的精彩演出？新传媒将在下周五（5月1日）劳动节，推出特制节目《王沙野峰谐剧双宝特辑》， 帮居家办公或上课的国人解解闷。（《联合晚报》， 24/4/2020）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Feeling nostalgic for the wonderful performances of the Comedic Duo Wang Sha and Ye Feng who were a hit in the 1960s and 1970s? Mediacorp will be airing the “Wang Sha Ye Feng Special” on Labour Day next Friday. This special edition of their past comedy crosstalks aims to provide some comic relief for those working or studying at home. (Lianhe Wanbao, 24/4/2020)
其他地区用语

笑星（马、泰、大陆、港、澳）、笑匠（马）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

笑星 (Malaysia, Thailand, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau), 笑匠 (Malaysia)

相关资料

  • 新加坡的谐剧与中国的谐剧不同。中国的谐剧由一人独演，于1939年诞生于四川，创始人是王永梭，首部作品是《卖膏药》。
  • 新加坡著名的谐星及谐剧有：
  1. 王沙与野峰：活跃于1960至1990年代，是最早走向国际的本地喜剧演员。他们于1967年尝试制作谐剧唱片，大获成功，开创了谐剧唱片的新模式。他们的作品反映了新加坡语言政策的演变。
  2. 华亮与兆锦：“大嘴巴”华亮与“大鼻子”兆锦是新加坡1980年代的“谐剧双绝”，两人善于运用说相声的方式，反映市民生活中的趣事。
  3. 梁家班：由梁志强于1991年成立。1990至2008年间，梁志强创造了新加坡电视史上最长寿的综艺节目《搞笑行动》。他成功反串扮演了梁婆婆、梁细妹及梁凯伦这三个贴近新加坡生活的典型人物。
  4. 葛米星（Gurmit Singh）：被称为“搞笑至尊”，以演出喜剧《鬼马家族》（Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd）中潘厝港（Phua Chu Kang）一角而成名。

RELATED INFORMATION

  • The term “谐剧” has a different meaning in China, where it is usually performed by one person. This genre originated in Sichuan in 1939, founded by Wang Yongsuo, whose first work was
    “卖膏药”.
  • Famous comedians and comedy acts in Singapore include:
  1. Wang Sha and Ye Feng, a pair of iconic comedians from the 1960s to the 1990s. They were the first local comedians to achieve international fame. In 1967, they started making comedy records that became hits, effectively creating a new model of comedy records. Their works reflected shifts in Singapore’s language policies.
  2. Hua Liang and Zhao Jin: Best known as “Big Mouth” and “Big Nose”, they were Singapore’s acclaimed comedy duo in the 1980s. They were skilled at using crosstalk to reflect the lives of common folk in a humorous light.
  3. Liang Jia Ban: Comedy troupe founded by Jack Neo in 1991. Between 1990 and 2008, Jack Neo created “Comedy Nite” (《搞笑行动》), the longest-running television programme in Singapore history. He is best known for his cross-dressing roles, Liang Po Po, Liang Xi Mei and Karen Neo – female characters who reflect everyday life in Singapore.
  4. Gurmit Singh: This renowned local funnyman is best known for playing contractor Phua Chu Kang in the sitcom “Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd”.

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