In the realm of social media, where reality and fiction often blur, 37-year-old actress-host Dawn Yeoh made headlines recently for her playful yet convincing pregnancy prank during a Facebook livestream for her e-commerce platform, Sibay Shiok.
55-year-old veteran actor Terence Cao, who is also the co-owner of the company, joined in on the act, wrapping his arms around her and playfully hugging her from behind.
While this prank might have left many viewers amused and intrigued, it also raised numerous questions.
The Prank that Got Everyone Talking
Setting the Stage
The two-hour Facebook livestream was filled with lively banter, product promotions, and, of course, the unexpected twist of Dawn Yeoh appearing pregnant.
As the couple, both well-known figures in the entertainment industry, played along, congratulatory messages and speculations about their relationship status flooded the comment section.
The Reveal
Dawn Yeoh took the opportunity to clarify the situation during a press conference for the upcoming King of Hawkers movie on 30 September.
She urged viewers not to take it seriously and that it was all for show. She said that she had told Cao that she’d be playing the role of a mother in a new movie and the latter thought she was pregnant and suggested using that idea for publicity.
During the press conference, Dawn reiterated that the pregnancy prank was solely for entertainment purposes. She added that Cao and her are “live partners, not life partners.”
A Respectful Nod to Rebecca Lim
Interestingly, Dawn and Terence also revealed that their pregnancy prank was partly inspired by the news of actress Rebecca Lim being four-and-a-half months pregnant.
In a delightful twist, they wanted to use their prank as a way to playfully congratulate her on this joyous occasion.
The Dynamics Between Dawn and Terence
More Than Co-stars
While fans may have wondered about the possibility of a romantic relationship between Dawn Yeoh and Terence Cao, Dawn clarified that they share a bond akin to that of siblings and that their relationship is strictly platonic. She also added that she is currently single and available.