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Carole Lin
Carole Lin () is a Singaporean actress. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1995 to 2009. Career Lin joined MediaCorp after taking part in Star Search Singapore 1995. She shot to fame for her role in ''The Price of Peace'' and won the Best Actress award at the Star Awards 1997. Hers and Hong Huifang's rape scenes were named the Top 5 Most Memorable Scenes at the Star Awards 2007 anniversary special. She left MediaCorp in 2009 after her second marriage and moved abroad. Filmography *'' The Journey: A Voyage'' (2013) as Huang Zhenniang 黄珍娘 *'' I'm in Charge'' (2013) as Lin Xiufen *'' My Buddy'' (2009) as Chen Meijin (US Dollar) *'' Rhythm Of Life'' (2008) *'' The Golden Path'' (2007) *''Metamorphosis'' 破茧而出 (2007) as Melinda Guan Xiu Qing 关秀清 *''Making Miracles'' 奇迹 (2007) as Yang Zhihua *''Police And Thief'' - Desperate Housewives (2007) *''Phua Chu Kang'' - The Return Of The Kin (2007) *'' A New Life'' 有福 (2005) as Zhang Zhenzhu * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metamorphosis (TV Series)
Metamorphosis ( "Breaking Out Of The Shell" in Chinese) is a Singaporean Chinese action thriller drama which is being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 18 September 2007, screening at 9 PM every night on weekdays. The serial consists of 20 episodes. In the last few episodes, the serial recorded a viewership rate of over 1 million and was awarded the "Best Drama Series Award" in the Star Awards 2007. Yvonne Lim Yvonne Lim (, born 28 September 1976) is a Singaporean actress. Early life and education Lim was born to Hokkien-speaking family. She studied at CHIJ St Theresa's Convent and graduated with a Diploma in Electronic, Computer & Communication E ... also received the "Best Actress Award" in the same event. Cast Main Cast Supporting Cast Special Appearances Awards and nominations Viewership Reception The serial generated largely positive reviews from critics and recorded a viewership of over a million in i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singaporean People Of Chinese Descent
Singaporeans, or the Singaporean people, refers to citizens or people who identify with the sovereign island city-state of Singapore. Singapore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual country. Singaporeans of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent have made up the vast majority of the population since the 19th century. The Singaporean diaspora is also far-reaching worldwide. In 1819, the port of Singapore was established by Sir Stamford Raffles, who opened it to free trade and free immigration on the island's south coast. Many immigrants from the region settled in Singapore. By 1827, the population of the island was composed of people from various ethnic groups. Singapore is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent. The Singaporean identity was fostered as a way for the different eth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Births
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (1969, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (1953, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A Royal Jordanian Boeing 707 flight from Jeddah crashes in Kano, Nigeria; 176 people are killed. * January 27 – U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War ends with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. February * February 8 – A m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singaporean Film Actresses
Singaporeans, or the Singaporean people, refers to citizens or people who identify with the sovereign island city-state of Singapore. Singapore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual country. Singaporeans of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent have made up the vast majority of the population since the 19th century. The Singaporean diaspora is also far-reaching worldwide. In 1819, the port of Singapore was established by Sir Stamford Raffles, who opened it to free trade and free immigration on the island's south coast. Many immigrants from the region settled in Singapore. By 1827, the population of the island was composed of people from various ethnic groups. Singapore is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent. The Singaporean identity was fostered as a way for the different ethni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Star Awards 2005
Star Awards 2005 was the 12th Star Awards ceremony, held on 4 December 2005. It was part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8. Following MediaCorp's merger with SPH MediaWorks on 1 January 2005, the nominees included artistes from the former SPH MediaWorks Channel U, many of whom were former employees of MediaCorp and its predecessor Television Corporation of Singapore. MediaCorp TV Channel 8 broadcast the awards ceremony from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm while SPH MediaWorks Channel U (now MediaCorp TV Channel U), aired the ceremony for the first time and began broadcasting the ceremony at 7:30 pm. Prior to the actual ceremony, a separate awards ceremony and gala was held at The Fullerton Hotel in which technical category awards (e.g. Best Director, Best Screenplay, etc.) and the Young Talent Award (child actors) were given out. The show lasted three hours and saw four artistes winning two awards each, namely Bryan Wong (Best Comedy Performer, To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springs Of Life
Springs of Life (春到人间) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which aired in 2002. It was produced following the success of ''Wok of Life''. Unusual for a locally produced period drama at that time, the theme song's introduction is in a rock and roll style. Synopsis The story begins in the 1950s and spans about three decades. A young entrepreneur Dapao is on a quest to learn the secret of a special medicinal oil in hopes of striking the jackpot. Meanwhile, a pair of singing sisters try to make their way in showbiz. Cast *Chew Chor Meng as Cai Dapao 蔡大炮 * Sharon Au as Su Feifei 苏菲菲 * Li-Lin as Su Fangfang 苏芳芳 *Huang Wenyong as Su Hua 苏华 *Alan Tern as Cai Daming 蔡大鸣 *Carole Lin as Cai Daxiao 蔡大笑 *Chen Shucheng as Cai Baijia 蔡百佳 *Yan Bingliang as Cai Bailiang 蔡百良 *Cheng Pei-pei as Yun Shuheng 云书恒 *Priscelia Chan *Chen Hanwei *Jin Yinji as Grandma Wu 巫婆婆 *Lin Meijiao *Ye Shipin *Mai Haowei *Cavin Soh * Brandon Wong *Liu Qiulian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Awards 2003
''Star Awards 2003'' was an awards ceremony part of the annual Star Awards held by MediaCorp Channel 8 on 7 December 2003. The tenth installment of ''Star Awards'' were hosted by Timothy Chao for the sixth consecutive ceremony, along with current affairs hostess and nominee for the Best News and Current Affairs Presenter Chun Guek Lay. The ceremony gave away 27 awards, six of which were awarded in the Backstage Ceremony and the rest on the main ceremony. The Backstage Ceremony does not have presenters giving out the awards. The awards which would be presented for the last time this ceremony were Malaysia's Favourite Artistes, Malaysia's Favourite Drama Serial, and Special Achievement Award, although these awards were later returned with a revised category, such as Favorite Male and Female Character, Most Popular Regional Artiste, and Social Media Award, and these awards would be awarded on a first show when the show was revamped into a two-show format between 2010 till 2016. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin. Its eighteen integral regions (five of which are overseas) span a combined area of and contain clos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man At Forty
Man At Forty (Simplified Chinese: 跑吧!男人) was a Singaporean television drama series that revolved around a pair of brothers, one born with a silver spoon and the other having to live in poverty almost all his life, and how their lives were thrown into a roller-coaster ride by a sudden change in wealth and status. Things grew more complicated as jealousy, complacency, resentment, hatred and disillusion set in. This series was broadcast in 2004. Cast *Zoe Tay - Jian Jie *Edmund Chen - Chen Longwei *Phyllis Quek - Xiao Tian Tian *Chen Hanwei - Chen Longhui *Andrew Seow - Tang Tang *Carole Lin - Fried Chicken *Chen Tianwen - Wang Shaoqi *Richard Low - Bao Qingtian *Jin Yinji - Jian Jie's mother *Li Yinzhu - Wang Bi-er *Chen Shucheng - Chen Yaozu *Joey Swee - Lucy * Brandon Wong - Ah Wei Story Edmund Chen plays Chen Long Wei, a typical rich man's son. As a result of his father's wealth, Long Wei is arrogant and does not see the need to work hard for his future. On the other hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zero To Hero (TV Series)
''Zero to Hero'' (阴差阳错) was a MediaCorp TV Channel 8 comedy drama series which aired from 16 May 2005 to 10 June 2005. The series is unique as it portrays the traditional Chinese beliefs of the netherworld and afterlife (e.g. 18 levels of hell, incarnation) in a light-hearted way. Synopsis The burning of cash in the form of joss paper and other material items such as mobile phones in the form of cardboard were depicted in the series. It is a traditional Chinese belief that the deceased would receive those items burned for them in the netherworld. Xie Jizu is a police officer who often spends his free time gambling rather than caring for his family. He dies in a car accident and went to the netherworld, where he befriends some spirits and hear the sad tales of how they died. Zhengde, a general contractor, was brutally murdered but police were never able to crack the case. Jizu decides to make amends by helping Zhengde find his murderer. Cast * Edmund Chen as Xie Jizu * Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
