Aloysius Pang’s Last Red‑Carpet Walk
Friday night, 25 January – Singapore’s funeral director Angjolie Mei took the mic (and her scissors) to give the 28‑year‑old actor a fitting goodbye. She posted an emotional tribute on Facebook around midnight, a few days after the late star’s passing.
The “Red‑Carpet” of the After‑life
- Angjolie’s team had the task of preparing Pang’s body for the wake that began at noon on the same day.
- She said, “My heart broke when the coffin lid opened,” but kept the tears in check, reminding herself that she still had a job: to make the actor presentable, “stylo milo” and “handsome.”
- Although she’d never met Aloysius, she expressed a wish: “I hope we could have met under a different circumstance.”
What went on backstage
According to the funeral director, they honored the actor’s favorite color: he loved black.
- He was dressed in his preferred black outfit.
- Trimming of any “stubbles” was performed with care.
- His iconic eyebrows were brushed for the perfect corporate look.
- The expression on his face was gently touched up.
- The hairstyle was styled with the utmost delicacy.
“Now he’s ready to walk down the red carpet,” Angjolie wrote. She added, “I wish I could have met you on a different occasion and compared the number of black outfits we have.”
The Farewell
With a heavy heart, she bid goodbye, noting it was time to send the actor home to a crowd that would be waiting. “Till we meet again,” she added.
This post was shared more than 1,100 times by Saturday night and garnered over 80 comments, ranging from heartfelt support to criticism.
Mixed Reactions
- Some people called the post self‑promotional and questioned whether permission had been obtained from the family.
- Others felt grateful that the funeral director had done her job and saw no hidden agenda.
Context: Pang’s Untimely Farewell
Aloysius Pang died on Wednesday, 23 January after suffering serious chest and abdominal injuries from an accident during a Singapore Armed Forces exercise in New Zealand. Hundreds lined up at the wake on Friday night, even before the public memorial began.
Those wishing to pay respects can do so at 82A MacPherson Lane from today until noon on Sunday.
