Ethan Ruan fighting for love

Be it a supporting actor who is defeated by his love rival in Taiwan drama Green Forest My Home, or the popular and successful lead actor in Fated to Love You and Queen of No Marriage, love never comes easy for Taiwanese pop idol Ethan Ruan in his reel life. In an exclusive interview with Xin.sg, Ruan reveals all. Caution. Spoilers ahead.

In My Queen, Ruan plays 25-year-old Lucas who falls in love with a 33-year-old female reporter who's already engaged. Being the rational man he is, Lucas can only withdraw from the love triangle.

"I think it is rare for someone to be as graceful and gentlemanly as Lucas or Song Yunhao (the fiancé, later knowing that his fiancée no longer loves him, sets her free). Most people tend to hang on to their love with all their might. It goes the same for me. If someone I love is standing right in front of me, I don't see any reason to withdraw."

Previously in Singapore as guest presenter for the Star Awards 2009 in April, Ruan revealed to us that the reporter Shan Wushuang (Cheryl Yang) and Lucas would soon be in an open relationship.

"Subsequently, the drama will focus on how Shan Wushuang faces up to her true feelings and the difficulties she faces in dating a younger man."

Portraying the agitation of the characters drained the energy of the two artistes. Followers of Ruan's previous dramas and movie would probably have observed that shouting is often his character's way of expressing angst and oppression.

Ruan said, "I hate to shout and I think shouting scenes are really tiring. There are definitely better ways of expressing emotions but such scenes in Queen of No Marriage and Fated to Love You were pre-planned. Basically I will not amend the script too much."

A Scorpio, 28-year-old Ruan claims to be less mysterious than his horoscope describes him to be. "I am a forthright person. People can tell that I'm unhappy just by looking at my face and usually I will voice my displeasure directly. I think that is the best way of getting over unhappiness.

"I think I am more reserved when it comes to relationship, so when I meet the girl I like, I will probably hide my feelings and take a few years to confess my love."

Queen of No Marriage is now broadcasting on E City, Channel 56 on Starhub Cable Vision, every Saturday.

Source : Yahoo News