Super Thriller, Super Drama: Jesseca Liu & Carrie Wong Sweat It Out in Soul Detectives
Who says acting is a walk in the park?
At 43 and well out of any “damsel‑in‑disaster” mold, Jesseca Liu has once again proven she’s no soft‑spoken type. Picture her as the fierce, fierce‑fierce heroine in Mediacorp’s latest supernatural hit, Soul Detectives, where she gleefully tackles the unyielding challenges of a high‑octane scene with star co‑lead Carriie Wong.
The 7‑Hour Drag‑and‑Drop Showdown
- Hours on set: From 9 am to 4 pm, the duo endured the same intense action block.
- What went down: In a jaw‑dropping sequence, both actresses were literally stretched and pulled across a gritty concrete floor.
- Why it mattered: The scene demanded raw strength and genuine grit – it wasn’t a stroll in the park.
The Real‑World Takeaway
Even though their on‑screen characters might have been spun to fit the trope, off‑screen Jesseca and Carrie show us that behind the Hollywood lights lies a crew willing to push boundaries. They trussed up, ground‑locked, and kept it real for an entire day, showing that a TV drama’s glory isn’t just in the plot, but in the dedication behind it.
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Follow their epic journey on Instagram for behind‑the‑scenes snaps, because if you’ve been watching, you know action is no small feat – especially when it involves all that stretching and pulling!
Unleashing the Action: Behind the Scenes of Soul Detectives
When the crew finally let go of their legs‑bound corpses, the aftermath was less glamorous than a Hollywood red carpet and more like a ragged, tense battlefield. Red streaks read like a bad comic book—wrist‑banded ideas of oppression turned up upside down. And let’s not forget the outfits: torn, dirt‑spattered, ready for a telltale dramatic pause the next dawn.
Jesseca: From Drum‑Snare to Samurai
- Scratched arm? Yes, but so was her excitement.
- “I’ve always wanted to star in an action flick. If the sweat is real, the scene is truly legit.”
- Action scenes, when hooked up properly, are “beautiful.” She believes a well‑planned set factor can “turn an adrenaline spike into an aesthetic compliment.”
- Sample from two years back in The Driver – wielded a samurai sword and felt the thrill of the effective “blade” impact.
Carrie: Ropes vs. Wirework
For Carrie, the tug‑ble of ropes was a nightmare compared to the aerial lift of wires in A Quest To Heal (2020). She described the rope’s drag as a “torture” squad, while the wirework was “amazing” if the rigging was tight. The heavenly eloquence of the scene meant that rather than pain, she felt an almost thrill of flying. But honestly, a week of rope‑dragging left her shoulders sore like a bad meat roast.
The Supernatural Debut
- At 28, Jesseca steps into her first supernatural show.
- Her prior spiritual experience? Metaphorical altar props and a “bonuses” red packet for good luck.
Enemies Made Fun Overlords
Guo Liang and James Seah, known for their father‑son dynamic in The Unbreakable Bond, swap roles now. Picture them not just as allies but as villains with a twist, breaking that mundane perception with a fresh twist of paternal dynamics.
So whether it’s a frenzied, blood‑shed fight scene or a climbing horror, Soul Detectives has reminded us that the real story is in the agentic move behind hard‑fact gear, cost, and personal successes — not just in the mythic plot lines.
