How Cantonese Slang Connects Generations Through Language | Angeline Yu | TEDxTinHau Women
Have you ever heard the phrase “pulling a cat’s tail”? Or “keeping a goldfish”?Cantonese expressions like these are full of playfulness, history, and cultural flavor. As a voice actress and language enthusiast, Angeline shows us how these sayings can spice up conversations and create connections across generations. By diving into the art of Cantonese slang— she will reveal the impact on identity and bridging cultures. For Angeline Yu, voice dubbing represents a unique art form. It involves the expression of
emotions, celebrates the beauty of Cantonese, and is everywhere from cinematic experiences to public announcements.Angeline’s journey began a decade ago with a voice dubbing course at Hong Kong
Academy for Performing Arts. In 2021, her talent was recognized when she was chosen as a
finalist in a dubbing reality show on TVB. Since then she has worked on numerous
projects from movies to TV commercials.Angeline's passion for voice acting extends beyond her own performance. She
is a dedicated educator who has taught over 300 students, and in the summer of 2024 hosted a popup programme that facilitated teens to teach dubbing to adults over 50.Through her work, Angeline aims to preserve the vibrancy of Cantonese, and highlight the irreplaceable human element of voice acting, and its ability to evoke emotions and connect with audiences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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