{
  "id": 10433470,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Florence Tan celebrates twin daughters' university milestone as she earns degree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/showbiz-florence-tan-celebrates-twin-daughters-university-milestone",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1543230/showbiz-florence-tan-celebrates-twin-daughters-university"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SINGAPORE: Actress Florence Tan celebrated her twin daughters' university milestone with a heartfelt Instagram post during Mid-Autumn Festival. The 49-year-old former Mediacorp star shared that her daughters Viola and Novea, affectionately known as Vio and Vea, were born just before the festival 18 years ago. Tan, married to Taiwanese businessman Jack Liu since 2006, welcomed the twins in 2008 and now resides in Hong Kong. Tan expressed that her daughters have been more than just mother and daughters; they have supported, inspired, and grown together throughout their lives. Reflecting on her daughters' growth, Tan shared how the girls were remarkably independent from a young age, sleeping through the night by just one month old and weaning off nappies by 18 months. Tan's daughters also inspired her in unexpected ways, sparking her interest in Montessori education, piano, Latin dance, and ballet. As her daughters embarked on their first year of university, Tan achieved another milestone - graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of the People, a US-based online institution. Tan expressed her gratitude for her daughters' independence and their ability to allow her to pursue her own passions. She encouraged them to hold onto what they love, live bravely and freely, and follow their hearts as they explore the world.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: For actress Florence Tan, raising her twin daughters has been the most rewarding journey of her life.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}