PHUA CHU KANG
- Acted by Gurmit Singh
- Portrayed as the typical blue collared worker (contractor) in Singapore with his trademark yellow boots, large facial mole and sloppy clothings
- Represents the typical 'uncles' in Singapore who frequent coffee shops and sit with a leg up on the chair
- Always boasting that he is the "Best in Singapore, JB, and some say Batam"
- Famous catchphrase: "Don't play play" and "Use your brain"
- Speaks only Singlish
PHUA CHU BENG
- Acted by Pierre Png
- Phua Chu Kang's brother
- Portrayed as the typical smart and much more educated character as compared to Phua Chu Kang, and is much more 'law by law'
- Represents the typical educated, humble or nerdy working adults
ROSIE
- Acted by Irene Ang- Phua Chu Kang's wife
- Portrayed as the typical loud and expressive auntie around the block wholoves playing mahjong and wears loud striking clothing that stand out among the crowd
MARGARET PHUA
- Acted by Tan Keng Hua
- Phua Chu Beng's wife
- Portrayed as the typical modern woman that speaks fluent English and is independent and has her own mind, speaking up for many things especially against PCK
- Confident of herself and dresses prim and proper as compared to the rest of the family
- A vegetarian
AH MA
- Acted by Neo Swee Lin- Portrayed as the typical caring ahma in a family
- Bubbly and cheerful
- Speaks in perfect english in the sitcom, but hokkien in the movie
- Tends to be ignored by the family but is still pretty happy with life
- Used to make “Ice Kachang” balls for a living (local delight à ball of crushed ice, with colourful syrup poured over
References:
1) Phua Chu Kang's photo: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phua-Chu-Kang-Sdn-Bhd/150327087890
2) Phua Chu Beng and Margaret Phua's photo: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/cyberpioneer/backissuesfeb2.htm
3) Rosie's photo: http://smong.net/2011/04/prada-of-proles-this-fashion-versus.html
4) Ahma's photo: http://www.pckthemovie.com/gallery.html
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