• One belief is that “阿姐” originated from “大姐” (meaning “big sister”), alluding to their influential position in the industry. Another belief is that the term may have originated from Cantonese.
• Singapore’s “阿姐” are those actresses who stand out for their acting ability, good looks, and personality.
• They have great charisma and can attract the audience’s attention as soon as they make their appearance.
• Examples of “阿姐” in Singapore include Zoe Tay, Fann Wong and Ann Kok.

To rise to the position of top actress, apart from one’s acting skills and appearances in advertisements, one must also survive the scrutiny of the media. (Lianhe Zaobao, 5/9/2009)