Lin Meijiao
Lin Meijiao | |||||||
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| Born | 24 December 1963 | ||||||
| Nationality | Singaporean | ||||||
| Education | Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||
| Years active | 1980s–present | ||||||
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| Spouse | |||||||
| Children | Chantalle Ng (daughter) | ||||||
| Awards | Star Awards 2013 : YES 933 Best Speech & Best Supporting Actress Star Awards 2019 : Best Supporting Actress | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 林梅嬌 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 林梅娇 | ||||||
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Lin Meijiao (Chinese: 林梅娇; born 24 December 1963) is a Singaporean actress.[1]
Life and career
Lin was educated at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School.
Lin has acted in many drama serials and is a multi-nominee for the Best Supporting Actress category at the annual Star Awards. She was awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 1995 Shanghai International Film Festival for her role in the drama serial Silk of Love.[2]
In 2002, her outstanding performance in Brotherhood, a regional co-production starring Hong Kong artiste Jordan Chan and MediaCorp actor Christopher Lee, won her a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category in the Star Awards.
Lin was involved in numerous MediaCorp blockbuster dramas, such as The Little Nyonya, Breakout and Joys of Life. Lin also co-hosted Golden Age, a variety show for senior citizens and was part of the cast for the second season of the hit sitcom Family Combo.
After being in showbiz for 28 years, Lin finally won the Best Supporting Actress award in the Star Awards 2013 for her role as a con artist in Game Plan. Lin was visibly surprised with regard to her win. Prior to this, she was nominated for the same category for eight times, but never won. At the Star Awards 2019, Lin won her second Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Fifty & fabulous, where she acted alongside the likes of many other veteran artistes such as Marcus Chin, Jin Yin Ji, Zheng Geping, Aileen Tan, Chew Chor Meng & Chen Xiuhuan.
Personal life
Lin married actor Huang Yiliang in 1991 and have a daughter, Chantalle Ng, in 1995. They however divorced in 1997 wherein Lin initiated it. When interviewed in 2009, Huang attributed their split to their differences in characters and philosophies in life.[3]
Filmography
Chinese/Dialect Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | My Star Bride 过江新娘 |
Pan Xiuqin 潘秀琴 |
Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| 2020 | Loving You 爱没有距离 |
Xu Lijiao 徐丽娇 | |
| 2019 | After The Stars 攻星计 |
Zhang Lan 张岚 | |
| Jalan Jalan 带你去走走 |
Wei Zhenzhu 魏珍珠 | ||
| 2018 | Say Cheese 西瓜甜不甜 |
Aisha 艾莎 | |
| Fifty & Fabulous 五零高手 |
Ma Keqing 马可晴 | ||
| 2017 | Eat Already? 3 吃饱没 3 |
Toujia Niang 头家娘 | |
| Mightiest Mother-in-Law 最强岳母 |
Wu Xianglan 吴香兰 | ||
| 2016 | Soul Reaper 勾魂使者 |
Song Rufen 宋如芬
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| Peace & Prosperity 富贵平安 |
Lin Shuzhi 林淑枝 | ||
| If Only I Could 十年...你还好吗? |
Zeng Wanjie 曾婉洁 | ||
| 2015 | Life - Fear Not 人生无所畏 |
Huang Jinhua 黄金花 | |
| Hand In Hand 手牵手 |
Wang Shuhua 王淑桦 | ||
| The Journey: Our Homeland 信约：我们的家园 |
Su Qiufeng 苏秋凤 | ||
| Life Is Beautiful 初一的心愿 |
Huang Cuijiao 黄翠娇 | ||
| Let It Go 分手快乐 |
Yan's Mother 燕妈妈 | ||
| A Blessed Life 吉人天相 |
Bai Meilin 白美林 | ||
| You Can Be an Angel Too 你也可以是天使 |
Zhou Haoyun 周昊运 | ||
| 2014 | Mystic Whispers 听 |
Chen Huijun 陈蕙竣 | |
| In The Name Of Love 最爱是你 |
Huang Yanqiu 黄燕秋 | ||
| Soup of Life 砂煲肉骨茶 |
Liang Yueyin 梁樾荫
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| 2013 | Gonna Make It 小小传奇 |
Zhou Meina 周美娜 | |
| It's a Wonderful Life 好运到 |
Amy Chen Daizhu 陈黛珠 | ||
| 2012 | Game Plan 千方百计 |
Zhang Shiyun 张诗云 | |
| Joys of Life 花样人间 |
Liu Daiyu 刘绐裕 | ||
| Unriddle 2 最火搭档2 |
He Yazhi 何雅梽 | ||
| 2011 | Love Thy Neighbour 四个门牌一个梦 |
Huang Lingbo 黄玲薄 | |
| Devotion 阿娣 |
Zhang Yuxi 张玉夕 | ||
| Secrets For Sale 拍·卖 |
Bao Huimei 包惠美 | ||
| 2010 | Breakout 破天网 |
Bai Huahua 白花花 | |
| Unriddle 最火搭档 |
He Lizhen 何丽贞 | ||
| No Limits 泳闯琴官 |
Wang Ruoyun 王若云 | ||
| New Beginnings 红白喜事 |
Yan Ruyi 严如意 | ||
| 2009 | Baby Bonus 添丁发财 |
Long Baoyin 龙宝音 | |
| The Ultimatum 双子星 |
Shen Suzhen 沈素贞 | ||
| My School Daze 书包太重 |
Huang Liqin 黄丽琴 | ||
| The Dream Catchers 未来不是梦 |
Cai Aili 蔡爱丽 | ||
| 2008 | Love Blossoms II 心花多多开II |
Pan Qiulian 潘秋连 | |
| The Little Nyonya 小娘惹 |
Lin Guihua 林桂花 | ||
| Love Blossoms I 心花多多开I |
Pan Qiulian 潘秋连 | ||
| Rhythm of Life 变奏曲 |
Tianbao's mother 天保母亲 |
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2007 | The Peak 最高点 |
| Let It Shine 萤火虫的梦 | |
| Kinship Part 2 手足II | |
| Kinship Part 1 手足 | |
| Switched! 幸运星 | |
| Taste of Love | |
| 2006 | Family Matters |
| Life Story: Delinquet Turned Good | |
| 2005 | Family Combo |
| Beyond The Axis Of Truth 2 | |
| A Promise For Tomorrow | |
| Women of Times as Guiying | |
| C.I.D | |
| 2004 | Chronicles of Life |
| Spice Siblings | |
| A Child's Hope | |
| My Mighty in Laws | |
| 2003 | Heath Matters |
| Viva Le Famille 2 | |
| True Heroes | |
| Romance De Amour | |
| A Toast of Love | |
| 2002 | Viva Le Famille |
| Brotherhood | |
| Springs of Life 春到人间 | |
| 2001 | Three Women and A Half |
| 2000 | Knotty Liaison |
| The Voices Within | |
| Hainan Kopi Tales | |
| The Legendary Swordsman | |
| 1999 | From The Courtroom |
| Hero of the Times | |
| 1998 | Dreams |
| Driven by a Car | |
| 1997 | The Fall Guy |
| Roses, Complete With Thorns | |
| 1994 | Bond of Love |
| Slik of Love | |
| 1993 | The Brave Ones |
| 1992 | Ladies in Action |
| Duel in Shanghai | |
| 1991 | The Other Women |
| Pretty Faces | |
| 1990 | When Dawn Breaks |
| By my Side | |
| Marry Me | |
| 1989 | Fortune Hunter |
| The Sword Rules | |
| 1988 | Teahouse in Chinatown 牛车水人家 as Li Lijun 李丽君 |
| 1987 | Painted Faces |
| Fury of the Dragon | |
| I Do | |
| Neighbours | |
| Strange Encounters | |
| On The Fringe | |
| 1986 | Men of Valour 《盗日英雄传》 饰 苦瓜干 |
| Samsui Women | |
| Crossroad | |
| The Bond | |
| Paint A Rainbow | |
| 1985 | Takeover |
| Son of Pulau Ubin | |
| Young Heroes | |
| Home Is Where Love Is | |
| Coffee Shop |
Accolades
References
- ^ "Lin Mei Jiao 林梅娇". MediaCorp. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Lin Mei Jiao 林梅娇". MediaCorp. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Huang Yiliang opens up about his failed marriage". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 27 December 2010.