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==Biography==
==Biography==
Cheryl Chin was born and raised in [[Singapore]] till the age of 13 before her family migrated to the USA in [[2001]]. Cheryl spent her first 7 years of education in [[Convent]] schools before attending a co-ed school for the first time when she migrated to the [[United States]]. She began working at the age of 16 as a factory worker in [[Taylor, Texas]], making picture frames. At 21 years of age, she put her studies on hold and returned to Singapore to pursue a career in acting.<br><br>
Cheryl Chin was born and raised in [[Singapore]] till the age of 13 before her family migrated to the USA in [[2001]]. At 21 years of age, she put her studies on hold and returned to Singapore to pursue a career in acting.<br><br>


She made her first television debut in 2002 as Angel Tan on the popular English comedy; School Days. Shortly after, in 2003, she emerged as Singapore's Female Champion in Star Search Singapore and received her first dramatic role in An Ode To Life as Weng Xiaoyun, a muddle-headed nurse who unexpectedly falls into a love triangle. An ode to life aired in 2004 on Mediacorp Television and later won the best dramatic television series award.
Her first television debut was in 2002 as Angel Tan on the popular English comedy; School Days. Shortly after, in 2003, she emerged as Singapore's Female Champion in Star Search Singapore and received her first dramatic role in An Ode To Life as Weng Xiaoyun, a muddle-headed nurse who unexpectedly falls into a love triangle. An ode to life aired in 2004 on Mediacorp Television and later won the best dramatic television series award.


She went on to star in the 13 episode comedy series "The Cheer Team" which aired in [[2004]] as Miss Bai, a cheerleading teacher that was most inappropriate for the job. While shooting "The Cheer Team", she was offered a role on a would be popular teen idol television series. Two weeks into training, she was offered another role on and "The Best Bet", a 14 episode [[Singaporean]] television series as Lina Zhang, the love interest of both [[Christopher Lee]]'s and [[Mark Lee]]'s characters.
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Not much is known about this Chinese American actress's personal life accept that she enjoys Mee Goreng with a fried egg as noted from her response to a question posted by a fan.{{Fact|date=April 2007}}


As her contract with [[Mediacorp]], Singapore's national television studios came to an end in 2004, she wrapped up filming on "The Best Bet" and left back to America. The reason she gave was that she misses her family.

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Revision as of 08:21, 25 June 2008

Cheryl Chin
Born
Cheryl Chin
Height5 ft 4 in cm

Cheryl Chin (born November 11, 1979) is an American television and film actress, as well as a fashion model. She was formerly known as a Singapore television actress and fashion model who competed in and won the Star Search Singapore finals in 2003. She also walked away with the best actress award.[1]

She has appeared mostly on Singapore's television drama and comedy series and is best known for her role as Lina Zhang in The Best Bet (the television series) which aired in February of 2005.

Biography

Cheryl Chin was born and raised in Singapore till the age of 13 before her family migrated to the USA in 2001. At 21 years of age, she put her studies on hold and returned to Singapore to pursue a career in acting.

Her first television debut was in 2002 as Angel Tan on the popular English comedy; School Days. Shortly after, in 2003, she emerged as Singapore's Female Champion in Star Search Singapore and received her first dramatic role in An Ode To Life as Weng Xiaoyun, a muddle-headed nurse who unexpectedly falls into a love triangle. An ode to life aired in 2004 on Mediacorp Television and later won the best dramatic television series award.

She went on to star in the 13 episode comedy series "The Cheer Team" which aired in 2004 as Miss Bai, a cheerleading teacher that was most inappropriate for the job. While shooting "The Cheer Team", she was offered a role on a would be popular teen idol television series. Two weeks into training, she was offered another role on and "The Best Bet", a 14 episode Singaporean television series as Lina Zhang, the love interest of both Christopher Lee's and Mark Lee's characters.

As her contract with Mediacorp, Singapore's national television studios came to an end in 2004, she wrapped up filming on "The Best Bet" and left back to America. The reason she gave was that she misses her family.

Year Project Role Other notes
2005 The Best Bet [1] (Drama TV Series) Lina Zhang Supporting Lead
2004 The Cheer Team (Comedy TV Series) Miss Bai Principle Cast
2004 An Ode to Life [2](Drama TV Series) Weng Xiaoyun Supporting Cast
2004 World of Wonders (Educational TV Series) Multiple Roles Guest Star
2003 The Last Wedding (Independent Short Film) Weng Xiaoyun Lead
2003 The Outsiders (Independent Short Film) Samantha Teo Supporting
2003 Star Search Singapore Grand Finals (Talent Competition) Finalist Singapore Finalist
2003 Star Search Singapore Finals (Talent Competition) Finalist Singapore Female Champion
2003 Under One Roof (Comedy TV Series) Wendy Guest Star
2003 Blueprint-Scars (Drama TV Anthology) Hui Supporting
2002 School Days (Comedy TV Series) Angel Tan Guest Star

Trivia

References

  1. ^ [MediaCorp Studios. "Star Search 2003: The Final 12 Star Search 2003, June 9, 2003. Accessed March 20, 2007.
  2. ^ Zaobao. "《男人帮》选性感U频道9美女上榜", May 28, 2003. Accessed March 21, 2007.
  3. ^ Fortune City. "Cheryl Chin in FHM World Ranking", March 21, 2007. Accessed March 21, 2007.
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