Ya Hui on why you shouldn't be restricted by the ‘virtual world’ of social media
The Singapore actress said it is more important for people to accept themselves instead of chasing 'materialistic things'.
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially so for celebrities, but local actress Ya Hui is cautioning those who use it.
In a Nuyou article published on Wednesday (19 July) the 36-year-old confessed that she’s not the type to keep her woes to herself.
Instead, she opens up to her friends and tells them how she really feels.
The actress then segued into her thoughts on society “being more and more cruel”. She added, “With social media, people feel like you have to put your best self on display. If you don’t have that, you’re weak or a failure.
“But people should understand that social media is a virtual world. You shouldn’t let yourself be restricted [by it] or overexpose yourself to things that aren’t real.”
Ya Hui advised that one should “learn to accept and understand yourself and know how to be better”.
“That is what’s important, and not chasing materialistic things.”
As for those who tend to bottle up their feelings and have no one to hear them out, Ya Hui suggested looking for something that makes you happy.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s making crafts, exercising or watching movies - just don’t [emotionally] tie yourself up, live happily and healthily.”
The impact of social media on mental health has been publicly debated in the last few years, with one expert even calling out the “extraordinary damage” platforms like Facebook and Twitter have caused.
Leaving Mediacorp felt like a message from the universe
Besides talking about social media, Ya Hui also spoke about her departure as a full-time Mediacorp artiste that she announced in February.
She told Nuyou that she was very conflicted as she had been in the industry for 15 years and it was her first job.
However, she felt a “strong energy”, as if it was “a message from the universe” encouraging her to follow through on her decision.
Now, she is more carefree and “doesn’t feel like I’m being tied down”.
She said, “So in my performances, I can feel things I’ve never felt before. I can easily let myself search for feelings I could never find.
“This act of bravery put me in touch with more of my inner emotions and it’s very important for an actor.”
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