SINGAPORE – Local actor Duan Weiming is back on his feet again, having returned to work in late May and reprising his lead role in the third and latest season of the Channel 5 hawker drama 128 Circle.

He was fitted with a prosthetic leg in Marchafter his left leg was amputated below the knee in September 2022 due to diabetes.

Of his official acting comeback since his medical ordeal, he told Chinese-language evening daily Shin Min Daily News: “I am still playing the coffee stall uncle (Larry) in the latest season of 128 Circle, but there are new developments, new characters and new beginnings (in the show).