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It seems like just yesterday when Jesseca Liu propelled to fame for playing Ruan Mian Mian, the shy, demure Vietnamese bride, in 2005 Mediacorp drama Portrait of Home.

Just like that, it’s been 19 years since the 45-year-old Malaysian-born actress was named Best Newcomer at the Star Awards in 2005.  Come this Sunday, she will be ascending the All-Time Favourite Artiste altar along with fellow inductee Ann Kok.