Based on the true-to-life characters, gayhealth.sg proudly presents ‘People Like Us’ the web series. Following the lives of four gay men in Singapore, ‘People Like Us’ is a poignant reflection and insightful look at being gay in Singapore. In addition to the sexual escapades and relationships that unfolds between them, the show explores critical health issues.

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Meet the characters

ISAAC

ISAAC is a 45-year-old senior private banker. He used to lead a double life when he was married but is now enjoying his newly found freedom. He hosts chem-sex parties at his luxury condo apartment on weekends.

RIDZWAN

RIDZWAN is a 30-year-old accountant. He is your typical “discreet, fun only, top here, no place” gay man who frequents saunas. He keeps to himself, and segregates his work, social and sexual activities.RIDZWAN is a 30-year-old accountant. He is your typical “discreet, fun only, top here, no place” gay man who frequents saunas. He keeps to himself, and segregates his work, social and sexual activities.

JOEL

JOEL is a 26-year-old yuppie who works in a PR firm. He lives with his parents and is out to everyone who cares to know. Attractive, smart but impatient, Joel hasn’t had a relationship that lasted more than 3 months.

RAI

RAI is a 20-year-old NSF who is new to the scene. He is an idealistic, young, gay man who goes on dates searching for Mr. Right. Unfortunately, his dates tend to end tragic-comically and he loses faith in finding love in a world where sex is on everyone’s mind.

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AWARDS

Awards
2017

1st Formosa Festival of Int’l Filmmaker Awards – Best Web Drama Series
8th Indie Series Awards – Best Supporting Actor (Drama)

2016

11th ITVFest – Best Short TV Drama

Award Nominations

2020

International Emmy Awards – Best Short Form Series

2017

8th Indie Series Awards – Best Web Series – Drama
8th Indie Series Awards – Best Directing – Drama (Leon Cheo)
8th Indie Series Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Drama (Steven Lim)
8th Indie Series Awards – Best Cinematography (Looi Wan Ping)
8th Indie Series Awards – Best Editing (Christopher Datugan)

3rd Bilbao Web Fest – Best Series
3rd Bilbao Web Fest – Best Drama
3rd Bilbao Web Fest – Best Ensemble Cast
3rd Bilbao Web Fest – Best Cinematography (Looi Wan Ping)

3rd Rio Web Fest – Best Diversity Series
3rd Rio Web Fest – Best Cinematography

5th Melbourne Web Fest – Best International Drama

Festivals
2017

1st Formosa Festival of Int’l Filmmaker Awards
3rd Bilbao Seriesland
5th Melbourne Web Fest
2nd Out Web Fest
33rd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
6th HollyWeb Festival

2016

2nd NYC Web Fest
3rd Rio Web Fest
Roma Web Fest
11th ITVFest

AWARDS

Awards
2017 – Best Web Drama Series – 1st Formosa Festival of Int’l Filmmaker Awards
2017 – Best Supporting Actor (Drama) – 8th Indie Series Awards
2016 – Best Short TV Drama – 11th ITVFest – Independent Television Festival

Award Nominations

8th Indie Series Awards
Best Web Series – Drama
Best Directing – Drama (Leon Cheo)
Best Supporting Actor – Drama (Steven Lim)
Best Cinematography (Looi Wan Ping)
Best Editing (Christopher Datugan)

3rd Bilbao Web Fest
Best Series
Best Drama,
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Cinematography (Looi Wan Ping)

3rd Rio Web Fest
Best Diversity Series
Best Cinematography

5th Melbourne Web Fest
Best International Drama

Festivals
2017 – 1st Formosa Festival of Int’l Filmmaker Awards
2017 – 3rd Bilbao Seriesland
2017 – 5th Melbourne Web Fest
2017 – 2nd Out Web Fest
2017 – 33rd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
2017 – 6th HollyWeb Festival
2016 – 2nd NYC Web Fest
2016 – 3rd Rio Web Fest
2016 – Roma Web Fest
2016 – 11th ITVFest – Independent Television Festival

DISCLAIMER

Please note that this section (People Like Us) of the website (gayhealth.sg) contains adult-oriented materials that are created for individuals 18 years or older and may be offensive for some viewers.

Trigger warning: People Like Us contains references to themes of sexual assault, substance use, internalised homophobia, which some individuals may find distressing.

If you may be offended by this type of material,

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People Like Us and its videos are designed and created for the purposes of safer sex education only. By proceeding past this section, you acknowledge that you have read, and fully understood the above statement and are viewing it for your own educational purpose.

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