*TRIGGER ALERT* THIS STORY TALKS ABOUT SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Ah Girls Go Army (AGGA) transgender star actress Kelly Kimberly Cheong does not want to be a “superstar” and just wants to spend her time spreading her knowledge on martial arts.
The actress who played Amanda Ong in the movie, was sharing her thoughts with TMSG after a content partnership with Singapore fitness brand Fight Zone.
She said that she is not expecting another movie stint even though AGGA did help in boosting her profile a bit.
“That was a one off thing,” she said.
“I was quite well known prior to that for my content, however AGGA did boost my reach.
Fans still stop her on the streets for photos, and she admits that it is something which she is still getting used to.
“I do get treated better and I do get special treatment at some establishments if I’m recognised either from AGGA or my own martial arts content,” she shared.
“But I don’t take this for granted.
“I’m just grateful if anything enables me to spread the joy, power and benefits of martial arts to more people.”
“I honestly don’t really care to become a superstar or anything, I just want to spread my knowledge on martial arts while learning more, acquire more resources and finances purely to continue my mission to create content and dropping in to gyms as a guest coach.”
“Financial gain is always just to sustain my mission,” she added.
Known to dabble in multiple martial arts like Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Judo, she added training is a daily routine and even if her nerves were hurting, she would at least do some stretching for the day.
“I usually set an intention before I train.
“For example, today I’m going to focus on upper body like pushups, bicep curls for exercise and range and position on the bag for technical drills,” she added.
HELPING OTHERS
Given her background and how she was bullied when she was in school while trying to come to terms with her sexuality, Kelly shared her innermost thoughts with TMSG’s readers.
“I’m actually suicidal, so far I only really want to live to spread martial arts to people.
“While I’m alive, I’m going to become partners in the future with a women’s shelter,” she said.
“I don’t have much to live for but I know if I try, I can help people before I eventually pass on.”
MAIN PHOTOS: KELLY KIMBERLY / FIGHT ZONE