Ex-Italian about his 24 years in Singapore

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @MaxChernov
    @MaxChernov  Рік тому +65

    Subscribe to this channel if you want me to drink vodka every interview

    • @matthewmakweien
      @matthewmakweien Рік тому +4

      i'm already subscribed. Keep up the videos and next interview is durian and vodka for you!

    • @glennchua9043
      @glennchua9043 Рік тому +4

      Hi Max, I really love and enjoy your videos. Can't wait to see who's next you gonna interview

    • @kuraphlau03
      @kuraphlau03 Рік тому +5

      I want to meet you in Singapore one day @MaxChernov.

    • @glennchua9043
      @glennchua9043 Рік тому +2

      @@kuraphlau03 very expensive leh just for your info, you need to hire a limousine to get him😅😅

    • @kuraphlau03
      @kuraphlau03 Рік тому +2

      @@glennchua9043 Just Take the MRT lah Siao Bo

  • @kjk123456
    @kjk123456 Рік тому +228

    The way he spoke with our Singaporean accent is so obvious in the first few sentences that it left me smiling . Glad that he's able to adapt to our way of life so seamlessly.

  • @dawnho7744
    @dawnho7744 Рік тому +116

    The moment Andrea's Singaporean accent was heard, I felt connected. Humorous guy. 👍

  • @muhammadnorkhairi8990
    @muhammadnorkhairi8990 Рік тому +48

    Thanks Uncle Andrea, for making Singapore your home.

  • @waneshi67
    @waneshi67 Рік тому +35

    An expat that chose to lived in a HDB.Respect! 💙🇸🇬

    • @antonionesci8356
      @antonionesci8356 26 днів тому +1

      Thanks bro for respecting me also 😂

    • @DonDon45-i5h
      @DonDon45-i5h 25 днів тому

      Immigrant, not expat. Just because they're white doesn't mean they're special

  • @mikey6538
    @mikey6538 Рік тому +67

    Mr Max, admit it, this must be your most enjoyable interview yet... Part 2 please mr max

  • @zongaik9323
    @zongaik9323 Рік тому +26

    this guy truly singaporean soul. salute 🫡🫡

  • @Chingpui1
    @Chingpui1 Рік тому +20

    Wow I was not prepared to see not only Andre but the house I lived in for years. Brings back a lot of memories

  • @94876883
    @94876883 Рік тому +58

    He is very humorous, great guy

  • @glennchua9043
    @glennchua9043 Рік тому +45

    Imagine an Italian speak singlish. Bravo!😂😂😂 👏👍 Perfecto!

  • @maverickwong671
    @maverickwong671 Рік тому +53

    Thank you again n again for making these wonderful and insightful interviews Max! The stories and perspectives of Singapore life through these interviewees are a constant reminder that I as a local born should not take things for granted here. Appreciate more n complain less. Kudos to you! 👍👍👍

    • @kuraphlau03
      @kuraphlau03 Рік тому +6

      I appreciate of your Country Singapore more than Malaysia.

    • @kamariahabdrahim6963
      @kamariahabdrahim6963 Рік тому +7

      Singaporeans are too pampered and unappreciative.There are people who dislike and disagree with the gov policy but as you know nobody not even the gov can make everyone happy and so the gov caters the majority who accept their policies and for the minority please understand the Reason behind every policy.Some policies are like a bitter pill that we need to take to stay healthy..No pain no gain.

    • @kuraphlau03
      @kuraphlau03 Рік тому +6

      @@kamariahabdrahim6963 Yep I also agree too. Actually As a Malaysian I feel appreciated of living in Singapore.

    • @kamariahabdrahim6963
      @kamariahabdrahim6963 Рік тому +8

      ​​@@kuraphlau03Thank you! Did they know that SG gov received 200% application for SPR.Sometimes I wish those complainers should live overseas and taste the life over there.Is that country perfect? Coz no country is perfect but SG gov tries its best to give a better life for singaporeans.

    • @kuraphlau03
      @kuraphlau03 Рік тому

      @@kamariahabdrahim6963 Yes I also understand, I had read an article on Singapore Matters which was a pro PAP Page that I like that a Singaporean Girl went to US as she made a comment that US is more expensive cost of living and even food compare to Singapore. I also want to get Singapore PR too after completing my degree. Because Singapore Government did good thing for the people of Singapore and the Foreigners too especially the MRT. Then I read Singapore Matters that a lesson learned that Be appreciative of your country especially the little red dot of SG no matter who you are too.

  • @gera.w
    @gera.w Рік тому +37

    it’s really nice to hear his singlish accent , it’s how we identify locals I guess, even when we are overseas 😊

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Рік тому +24

    Italian Singaporean Uncle is awesome.

  • @abcxyz7529
    @abcxyz7529 Рік тому +23

    I've never heard such a strong Singaporean accent mixed with Italian rolling Rs. Amazing.

    • @andreabettoni2527
      @andreabettoni2527 Рік тому +6

      I was listening to myself, actually i can get my typical Venish slang mixed with SingLish

    • @richardkanna5093
      @richardkanna5093 Рік тому

      and i have never heard of COE that is 2 dollars in 2008, anybody can check it out?

    • @abcxyz7529
      @abcxyz7529 Рік тому

      @@richardkanna5093 Google it. First result.

  • @christinaaugustine27
    @christinaaugustine27 Рік тому +17

    The best interview ever Max… totally enjoyed it ! Keep up the good works 👍 If it not too late to say this .. Welcome to Singapore Mr. Andre and your Singlish is good 👍

  • @user-fb7rf4kr5k
    @user-fb7rf4kr5k Рік тому +41

    Singlish is ugly, fast, and chaotic, but I love it! It's not just a language; it's a story. It's a story about people from the smallest country in Asia coming together to feed themselves and to take care of one another.

  • @nigellow8153
    @nigellow8153 Рік тому +5

    Great to have you as one of us Mr. Andrea. Put a smile on my face while watching your interview. Great sharing btw!

  • @alvinlim7364
    @alvinlim7364 Рік тому +26

    Mahjong table behind! This uncle the real deal!

    • @andreabettoni2527
      @andreabettoni2527 Рік тому +4

      @@impopquiz I can play MJ too, and i learned to play back in Italy, but I am too slow for my wife standards... i gave up

    • @impopquiz
      @impopquiz Рік тому

      ⁠@@andreabettoni2527😂
      True though, I can’t handle slow too. Try again with when she feels the “itch”. 😅

  • @Mikakrombacher
    @Mikakrombacher Рік тому +7

    Love this Italian man speaking like our locals!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jonjaelin1415
    @jonjaelin1415 Рік тому +15

    I like u very much. I appreciate your channel alot. It makes me aware of how foreigners perceive Singapore and their own country. It opens my eyes. ❤

  • @cwong5643
    @cwong5643 Рік тому +7

    Omg, this Singaporean angmoh sounds like a true blue Singaporean! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😄😄❤️❤️

  • @chanszechinn4154
    @chanszechinn4154 Рік тому +8

    this is my most enjoyable one so far Awesome Max and Andre❤

  • @alemmat1750
    @alemmat1750 Рік тому +5

    Mr. Max lately you are interviewing superb guests. Thanks very much

  • @kelvinmonteiro1206
    @kelvinmonteiro1206 Рік тому +16

    sounds SG local ... Eurasian local more accurately. He had a few good breaks... beautiful wife, fast allotment of his HDB flat because it was undesired by other locals, now probably 300% appreciation, $2 COE ... damn! ... But I dont think any one here would complain. He came here with best intentions,, worked hard, comes across really positive, really humble .... the best of us. ... enjoyed the interview ... another great find. ... btw is Petain St still around?

    • @helentan5
      @helentan5 Рік тому +1

      Yes, beautiful old shop houses nearby City Square.

  • @sherwinh1661
    @sherwinh1661 11 місяців тому +1

    love uncle andrea- thanks for this interview and your accurate research notes (like CPF, COE etc) alot of effort !

  • @fkwithfriezaday
    @fkwithfriezaday 10 місяців тому +2

    We gotta see more of this guy

  • @fungmeiho2976
    @fungmeiho2976 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow! He's so local! Everything!

  • @ddiva981
    @ddiva981 Рік тому +26

    Andre has a hybrid italian singlish accent

  • @hiroyukishinichi9873
    @hiroyukishinichi9873 Рік тому +18

    One of us! One of us! 😁🤗🤗

  • @Sunny25Sideup
    @Sunny25Sideup Рік тому +3

    absolutely adore this uncle, he too cute!

  • @veekwok5611
    @veekwok5611 Рік тому +15

    Wow Max, you are doing good in this channel. Nice to see your subscribers increasing so fast. Now for the 100k subscribers milestone.

  • @cecilialim2296
    @cecilialim2296 Рік тому +5

    Wow!
    So local and Singaporean....so cute!

  • @mamamememoo
    @mamamememoo Рік тому +15

    My grandfather used to live around Petain. My grandmother and him were separated so as a child she would bring me to visit him. Then the flat he lived in was near those Peranakan ones but they were low rise like Tiong Bahru’s. I only realised later on that it was around a red light district. I recognised the Bamboo bar or lounge or something (not there anymore) & that’s how I recognised the place as an adult.
    Serendipitously, hubby and I also worked freelance with a production house that used to be situated there. I remember near the alley where the hookers were, there was an ice cream uncle selling his ware from behind his bicycle.
    As a nod to our dating years, our Nonya heritage and a nod to my grandfather (that I don’t think my mum realises), I took my wedding photos around the Peranakan homes there with the beautiful tiles as our backdrop.

  • @shirobuta
    @shirobuta Рік тому +2

    Would love to see more interviews like this. Another great one!

  • @rudylopez5060
    @rudylopez5060 Рік тому +6

    He has a strong singapore accent. Welcome! Forza Italia❤

  • @sirajallie4682
    @sirajallie4682 Рік тому +7

    A welcoming country and makes people feel welcomed

  • @timfoo8228
    @timfoo8228 Рік тому +14

    This guy seems like a good drinking buddy. Would love to have a drink with him. But it's sad that the beautiful Italian countryside is depopulating right now. There is a lot of natural beauty in those now deserted small towns.

  • @AyameX4ever
    @AyameX4ever Рік тому +4

    Such an interesting interview ; glad that Andrea found Singapore as his home !!

  • @alanchiam4546
    @alanchiam4546 Рік тому +4

    Like Andrea, so funny and local 👍👍👍Tks Max for finding another imported Singaporean

  • @huangec
    @huangec Рік тому +8

    Oh my goodness, I want to meet him! I'm a Singaporean who studied in Venice!!

  • @Fiat-kl6lt
    @Fiat-kl6lt Рік тому +3

    Looking fwd to part 2...

  • @andrea9797mdd
    @andrea9797mdd Рік тому +5

    Such an interesting interview!

  • @riennekoh3901
    @riennekoh3901 Рік тому +16

    Max, you need to practise your wa lao eh, haha. This Italian has totally integrated into the local SG community :D I felt the interview is too short!

  • @karenling3997
    @karenling3997 5 місяців тому +2

    Really like his local accent ❤😂

  • @benedictpang637
    @benedictpang637 Рік тому +6

    Power Sir! 👏🫡

  • @arieladelinechoo9845
    @arieladelinechoo9845 6 місяців тому +2

    He is a fun guy to be with....😎😎😃

  • @davideza9999
    @davideza9999 Рік тому +4

    Exactly, as Andrea said at the minute: 3:48 onwards, then from the minute: 7:00 (in terms of how italy is safe, or not). Agreed.

  • @joeyjoey22
    @joeyjoey22 9 місяців тому +3

    His accent is so interesting, Italian with singlish grammar 😆

  • @purehustler4663
    @purehustler4663 Рік тому +3

    this ang moh uncle singlish is damn powderful sia!

  • @marcusong9321
    @marcusong9321 Рік тому +9

    Can i say.....coming from a pure breed Singaporean.....Uncle Andrea is way too Singaporean with the way he talk.
    Awesome!

  • @jklmnoqr
    @jklmnoqr Рік тому +2

    His accent is very Singaporean with some Italian cadence. So charming!!!

  • @AniMaTheEarth
    @AniMaTheEarth Рік тому +18

    Dam his singaporean accent is strong.

  • @cecilialim2296
    @cecilialim2296 Рік тому +4

    I love this Italian Singaporean , down to earth guy😅😅😅...

  • @davidhoo9093
    @davidhoo9093 Рік тому +4

    Cheers to you Max, not bad lah, still got vodka from your interviewee, you deserve it for the hardwork of your video production.. Enjoy...

  • @chenghuatlim1944
    @chenghuatlim1944 Рік тому +4

    Hi Max nice to listen to your comments. Totally agreed with u on sg drivers, they think this is their grandfather road! But of course not everyone lah.

  • @laufamilytwoo1840
    @laufamilytwoo1840 Рік тому +3

    🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩Singaporean happy birthday .Happy birthday to you.we singapore is international. 💪💪💪Happy Singaporean. Happy .🔊📈🍾🍷🎁🎈🎉✨️

  • @drjennyli
    @drjennyli Рік тому +3

    Yeah I know petain streets . Many very old shophouse . But looks very dark inside , not much sunlight can gets into the shophouse due its narrow design. But very beautiful shophouse .

  • @ryanseet8314
    @ryanseet8314 Рік тому +3

    This man is a Singaporean! You can’t unhear it!

  • @beethanyy
    @beethanyy Рік тому +2

    what a fun interview to watch!! more of andrea please

  • @Notsosmartyetnotsostupid
    @Notsosmartyetnotsostupid Рік тому +6

    These interviews tell us how little we know about our small island country.

  • @wyattearp88
    @wyattearp88 Рік тому +9

    He speak Singlish like a local , and his accent … oh my

  • @avalancheace
    @avalancheace Рік тому +2

    wow ! amazing interview ! what a cool guy ! :)

  • @amyg1073
    @amyg1073 Рік тому +5

    Interesting guy. Like his humour. ❤

  • @Vanille1966
    @Vanille1966 Рік тому +6

    Well done! Singlish at its best from an Italian!😁

  • @WizzyBrot
    @WizzyBrot Рік тому +3

    Uncle Andrea, your Singlish damn zai! Power siak!

  • @Gideonblade
    @Gideonblade Рік тому +1

    Great interview.

  • @lexlim7816
    @lexlim7816 Рік тому +2

    Great content! What a nice chap Andrea is.

  • @hellobyebye12345
    @hellobyebye12345 Рік тому +1

    Suddenly, he went from Andrea to neighbourhood Uncle Andrea! 😂 love it.

  • @carolkhoo710
    @carolkhoo710 Рік тому +3

    🎉I hope he is my neighbour . He is so nice..❤ his story.
    👍👏🙏Thanks for sharing. 😀

  • @fkwithfriezaday
    @fkwithfriezaday 10 місяців тому +2

    This dude goated

  • @michaelseet9320
    @michaelseet9320 Рік тому +1

    grazie amico!!!

  • @chenyinmei6466
    @chenyinmei6466 Рік тому +5

    Like him very much..and you too.

  • @adeber98
    @adeber98 Рік тому +2

    haha.. Without looking at the video, he sounds like a true blue Singaporean with the accent!.. haha

  • @mmisa9505
    @mmisa9505 Рік тому +2

    Love him

  • @JoeChanTV
    @JoeChanTV Рік тому +9

    If I was not watching the video I would not have guess that Andrea was an Italian just hearing him speak

    • @avalancheace
      @avalancheace Рік тому

      there was an Italian in this video ? lol

  • @ttan7293
    @ttan7293 Рік тому +3

    wah his singlish accent is so strong ♥ almost feel odd/brain disconnect when i watch lol

  • @kingkong14166
    @kingkong14166 Рік тому +3

    This chit chat is the top one so far for me Max! Awesome lah you Andrea! 🫡

  • @Riri_734
    @Riri_734 7 місяців тому +2

    He really sound like the pak cik at my block lol...

  • @MasouShizuka
    @MasouShizuka 5 місяців тому +2

    As a local he is singaporean wahaha.

  • @lowkeyconvert8971
    @lowkeyconvert8971 Рік тому +4

    his accent is a fusion of sinngaporean and italian.

  • @sneo7470
    @sneo7470 Рік тому +4

    👍👏💪🇸🇬
    Interesting guy!

  • @ThePointBlank87
    @ThePointBlank87 Рік тому +5

    Malaysians are better driver haha, i kinda agree. In my opinion, I would say countries with chaotic traffic situations have better drivers than ours. Some of us tend to assume the road laws will protect us and treat the road as if its our own. I know i m guilty of that sometimes but when i drive overseas, I am extra careful and alert. So blame it on strict laws in sg, not us haha :P

  • @Krisq8
    @Krisq8 Рік тому +5

    I honestly thought the thumbnail was a photo of Max using an old man filter 😂

  • @huiling7947
    @huiling7947 Рік тому +1

    Andrea said he likes Singapore for the no drug culture. 49 men were nabbed for drug party on national day. No drug tolerance in the past, and we will continue to safeguard our people from drug addiction now and future.

  • @uwet.8826
    @uwet.8826 Рік тому +5

    Such a fun interview. BTW, Max, you need to practise your wa lao eh more. Not local enough. 😂

    • @uwet.8826
      @uwet.8826 Рік тому +1

      @MaxChernov you are so popular until scammers are starting to use your fame to scam people. ☝🏻

  • @interiordesignhows7569
    @interiordesignhows7569 Рік тому +1

    Hi Max, I have been religiously watching your videos to gain perspective on Singapore before my shift back. A little backstory - Am a Singapore citizen, educated in Australia, and for the last 7 years, I have been working in Banking in Sweden. Having been in Sweden, somewhat adapting to the culture (i.e., work, lifestyle, and behavior), I realised (maybe wrongly so), the perspectives from vloggers may not be insightful. Most vloggers are either (1) locals that may not have worked/lived overseas, (2) foreigners that are not in full-time employment with larger corporations, or (3) vloggers that had moved to Sweden for their partners without a full-time employment. It will be great to gain a perspective from Swedes that have worked (for a substantial period) in both Sweden and Singapore.

    • @MaxChernov
      @MaxChernov  Рік тому +1

      if you have anyone in mind, lmk!

  • @RainingDarkChocolate
    @RainingDarkChocolate Рік тому +4

    Why is he the only one that embraces his Singaporean accent 😂

  • @syarifahnajwa5491
    @syarifahnajwa5491 Рік тому +3

    Most enjoyable interview Max. Andreas is a humorous guy...he doesn't sound italian. Was that Andreas wife earlier.?..she look serious 🤭🤫

    • @MaxChernov
      @MaxChernov  Рік тому +1

      Yes. She seems funny also haha. She offered me vodka actually 😂

  • @Orashidimaru
    @Orashidimaru Рік тому +1

    As Malaysians, I'm proud he chose Asia 🙌

  • @Syn741
    @Syn741 Рік тому +7

    everytime if there a angmoh speaking with the singaporean accent, the gears in my head always stop turning. most of the time you come across an immigrated singaporean angmoh, they sound like where they come from (nothing wrong with that). I'm like having goose bumps hearing him speak, and "one of us" keeps chanting in my head hahahaha

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂 IKR.
      The "one of us! One of us!" Thing just hits. Esp when we know that Eurasian is the 4th official race. But bcos we rarely see them in typical neighborhood our brain like become mindblown.

    • @Syn741
      @Syn741 Рік тому +1

      @@RonLarhz haha yeah. this applies to anyone outside of the Malay, Chinese and indian, diaspora. Like the African family in Singapore, their children speaks singlish, my brain couldn't function for a second LOL

    • @kamariahabdrahim6963
      @kamariahabdrahim6963 Рік тому +1

      ​@Syn741 If I'm not mistaken they are family of SPR.Their children are 2nd generation PR and they have decided to become singaporean.

  • @awequayzngs1780
    @awequayzngs1780 Рік тому +1

    Andre has many great friends.

  • @_Urahara_Kisuke_
    @_Urahara_Kisuke_ Рік тому +2

    13 good for Cantonese too!

  • @ganhaithong2097
    @ganhaithong2097 Рік тому +5

    U are now already a Chinese. U speak like us. 😂😅Beautiful keep it up 👍

    • @chaotiongsai
      @chaotiongsai Рік тому +1

      CHINESE??? Do you know what that means?! Goodness.

  • @tanchye1720
    @tanchye1720 7 місяців тому +2

    Cute.😂

  • @voolforyou
    @voolforyou Рік тому +1

    Would love to see interview with him and his wife!

  • @hogster1475
    @hogster1475 Рік тому +3

    I wouldn't be able to tell he is Italian had I met his on the streets before seeing this video.

  • @jiti5034
    @jiti5034 Рік тому +1

    Max I urge you to ask each person you interview what qualifications and work background they have to get the PR? it will help aspiring professionals to understand the visa pathways better

  • @johnkind5981
    @johnkind5981 Рік тому +2

    Someone came up with a brilliant idea to tax the Italian overseas 😂😂😂hahaha

  • @umeshutan6959
    @umeshutan6959 Рік тому +5

    By the end of the interview... Max is drunk..hahaha

  • @lpericteo
    @lpericteo Рік тому +9

    I am a 63 yo natural Singaporean and his Singlish is much better than me, 😂😅😊