Aileen Tan
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Aileen Tan is a versatile actress in Singapore
. She entered the entertainment industry through placing second in the first Star Search
Competition in 1988. She was often the lead actress in the first 15 years of her acting career, but she is mainly given supporting roles in recent years that provides her with less exposure.
Aileen is best known for her top notch acting skills and is a multi-nominee in the Best Actress category in the annual Star Awards
. She was nominated for the Best Actress award in Years 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2003; she won the award once in Year 2001 for her role in Three Women And A Half
, playing a manager in an advertising company who would make use of her good figure and charms to climb up the corporate ladder.
Aileen took a break from television in 2005. In 2006, she appeared in two high-profile Singapore dramas, Women of Times
and Measure of Man
, the latter drama having the second highest viewership drama for Year 2006. However, Aileen was not nominated for either role at the Star Awards
2006.
On 10 March 2007, Aileen was voted as the most popular actress aged 40 and above by TV audience. She beat down hot favourites such as Xiang Yun
who was a nominees in the poll. Her close friends in the entertainment industry include award-winning actress Huang Biren
and Pan Lingling
. She has been married to a Hong Kong director named Gerald since 2006.
Aileen played Suzanne Kong (wife of a tycoon named Kong Wah) in the 2009 English drama titled Red Thread, alongside fellow thespians Adrian Pang
and Patrick Teoh
. The drama consisted of 40 episodes and was telecast on MediaCorp TV Channel 5
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night from April 14 to July 14.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. She entered the entertainment industry through placing second in the first Star Search
Star Search Singapore
Star Search was a television show from 1988 to 2010 organised by MediaCorp TV Channel 8 to hunt for talents to add to its stable of Chinese actors.Star Search started out as a Singapore local talent show, restricted to residents of Singapore...
Competition in 1988. She was often the lead actress in the first 15 years of her acting career, but she is mainly given supporting roles in recent years that provides her with less exposure.
Aileen is best known for her top notch acting skills and is a multi-nominee in the Best Actress category in the annual Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...
. She was nominated for the Best Actress award in Years 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2003; she won the award once in Year 2001 for her role in Three Women And A Half
Three Women and A Half
Three Women and A Half 三个半女人 is a drama series in Singapore filmed and screened on MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in 2001. It starred Huang Wenyong, Aileen Tan, Huang Biren, Lin Meijiao and Vivian Lai.-Awards and nominations:...
, playing a manager in an advertising company who would make use of her good figure and charms to climb up the corporate ladder.
Aileen took a break from television in 2005. In 2006, she appeared in two high-profile Singapore dramas, Women of Times
Women of Times
Women of Times is a 30-episode Chinese drama telecast in Singapore in 2006.-Main cast:*Fann Wong as Marissa Wang Xiyi*Edmund Chen as Justin Jia Zengtu*Chen Hanwei as Ding Hanzhe*Cheng Pei-pei as Mrs...
and Measure of Man
Measure of Man
Measure of Man is a Singapore Chinese Language drama, telecast on Mediacorp TV Channel 8, 9pm. It made its debut on 7 August 2006 and ended its run on 8 September 2006....
, the latter drama having the second highest viewership drama for Year 2006. However, Aileen was not nominated for either role at the Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...
2006.
On 10 March 2007, Aileen was voted as the most popular actress aged 40 and above by TV audience. She beat down hot favourites such as Xiang Yun
Xiang Yun
Xiang Yun ) is a Singaporean actress from MediaCorp. She is considered as one of the veteran actresses in MediaCorp with 27 years of her career in the Singaporean entertainment industry. She is also deemed as MediaCorp's first "Ah Jie" ....
who was a nominees in the poll. Her close friends in the entertainment industry include award-winning actress Huang Biren
Huang Biren
Huang Biren is a television actress in Singapore. She has left the local TV station, MediaCorp TV since 30 June 2008.-Career:Huang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1988 after completing its Professional Drama Performers' Training course...
and Pan Lingling
Pan Lingling
Pan Lingling is a Singaporean versatile actress.Pan entered the entertainment industry in 1988 after graduating from the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation's 8th Drama Artiste Training Course. She made her TV debut with the series, Mystery, Golden Quest, Ups and Downs...
. She has been married to a Hong Kong director named Gerald since 2006.
Aileen played Suzanne Kong (wife of a tycoon named Kong Wah) in the 2009 English drama titled Red Thread, alongside fellow thespians Adrian Pang
Adrian Pang
Adrian Pang is a Singaporean Chinese actor who trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Born in Malacca, Malaysia, he was educated at Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, and in the United Kingdom. Although he studied law at Keele University, he has not...
and Patrick Teoh
Patrick Teoh
Patrick Teoh is a well-known actor and radio personality in Malaysia. A distinguished career in radio, TV, stage and movies spanning more than 3 decades has earned Patrick the nickname of "Voice Of Malaysia", bestowed by his fans and the Malaysian mass media.-Early life:Patrick Teoh was born in...
. The drama consisted of 40 episodes and was telecast on MediaCorp TV Channel 5
MediaCorp TV Channel 5
MediaCorp Channel 5 or Channel 5 is a 24-hour free-to-air English and Malay language television channel based in Singapore....
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night from April 14 to July 14.
Drama serials
- 1988
- 窈窕淑女 My Fair Ladies
- 钻石人生 The Fortune Hunters
- 1989
- 早安！老师 Good Morning, Sir
- 浮沉 Turn Of The Tide
- 1990
- 出人头地 The Finishing Line
- 生命街车 Journey's End
- 1991
- 烈血青春 The Darkest Hour
- 黑凤凰 Black Phoenix
- 1992
- Mini-Drama in Variety Tonight (Kao Family Theatre)
- 迷离夜II Mystery II
- 爱在女儿乡 Love Is In The Air
- 1993
- 人海孤鸿 Battle Of Justice
- 1994
- 情网 Bond Of Love
- 兰桂坊血案 The Blazing Trail
- 一线生机 A Chance Of Life
- 法医故事 Dr Justice
- 1995
- 爱在心处 Deep Within My Heart
- 惊魂恋 The Ultimate Truth
- 1996
- 法医故事II Dr. Justice II
- 妙警点38 Ace Cops
- 风雨柴船头 River Of Love
- 新阿郎 New Brave World
- 1997
- 阿公肉骨茶 Grandpa's Bak Kut Teh
- 101老婆 My Wife, Your Wife, Their Wives
- 狮城奇案录之第一个上绞台的女人 Crimes & Tribulations : In the Face Of Death
- 1998
- 豪门奇骗 The Scam
- 我家小豆豆 My Little Angels
- 1999
- 卫斯理传奇 New Adventures Of Wisely
- 乌龙档案 P.I. Blues
- 2000
- 家事 My Home Affairs
- 亚当周记 Adam's Company
- Growing Up 成长岁月 (English Drama)
- 2001
- Growing Up 成长岁月
- 三个半女人 Three Women And A HalfThree Women and A HalfThree Women and A Half 三个半女人 is a drama series in Singapore filmed and screened on MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in 2001. It starred Huang Wenyong, Aileen Tan, Huang Biren, Lin Meijiao and Vivian Lai.-Awards and nominations:...
- 大酒店 The Hotel
- 2002
- 九层糕 Beautiful ConnectionBeautiful ConnectionBeautiful Connection is a Singaporean Chinese drama serial. It was telecast in 2002. The show earned many nominations for the Star Awards including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best TV Drama, Best Theme Song, Best Director and many more....
- 心网追凶 Crime Hunters
- 九层糕 Beautiful Connection
- 2003
- 一加一等于三 Romance De AmourRomance De AmourRomance de Amour 1加1等于3 is a Chinese drama serial in Singapore aired in 2003. It has 30 episodes. The title is based on the French "romance d'amour" meaning a ballad or song of love. Jacelyn Tay sings the theme song of the show...
- 一加一等于三 Romance De Amour
- 2004
- 一线之间 When The Time Comes
- 喜临门 I Double HappinessDouble HappinessDouble Happiness may refer to:* Double Happiness , a 2005 album by Australian musician Jimmy Barnes* Double Happiness , a Chinese drama series produced in Singapore* Double Happiness , a 1994 movie starring Sandra Oh...
I - 喜临门 II Double HappinessDouble HappinessDouble Happiness may refer to:* Double Happiness , a 2005 album by Australian musician Jimmy Barnes* Double Happiness , a Chinese drama series produced in Singapore* Double Happiness , a 1994 movie starring Sandra Oh...
II
- 2006
- 至尊红颜 Women of TimesWomen of TimesWomen of Times is a 30-episode Chinese drama telecast in Singapore in 2006.-Main cast:*Fann Wong as Marissa Wang Xiyi*Edmund Chen as Justin Jia Zengtu*Chen Hanwei as Ding Hanzhe*Cheng Pei-pei as Mrs...
- 大男人, 小男人 Measure of ManMeasure of ManMeasure of Man is a Singapore Chinese Language drama, telecast on Mediacorp TV Channel 8, 9pm. It made its debut on 7 August 2006 and ended its run on 8 September 2006....
- 至尊红颜 Women of Times
- 2007
- 幸福双人床 Mars vs VenusMars vs VenusMars vs Venus is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 1 May 2007 and ended its run on 28 May 2007. It was screened on every weekday night, 9pm. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes.The theme of the...
- 爱·特别的你 The Greatest Love of AllThe Greatest Love of All (TV series)The Greatest Love of All is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 29 May 2007, and ended on 25 June 2007. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night, 9pm.This drama...
- 幸福双人床 Mars vs Venus
- 2008
- 我们的饭店 Our Rice HouseOur Rice HouseOur Rice House is a modern Singaporean Chinese 8 episode family drama which is telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on February 4, 2008.-Main cast:* Thomas Ong as Da Fan* Calvin Soh as Xiao Fan...
- Sayang Sayang (English sitcom)
- 奶爸百分百 Nanny Daddy
- 心花朵朵开 II Love Blossoms II
- 我们的饭店 Our Rice House
- 2009
- Red Thread (40 episodes English long running drama)
- 难兄烂弟 My Buddy
- 当我们同在一起 TogetherTogether (TV series)Together is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was produced in 2009. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It is MediaCorp's 46th anniversary year-end blockbuster drama, and was sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. It made its debut on 30...
(2009 Channel 8 Year End Blockbuster drama)
- 2011
- 喜事连连 Prosperity (Lunar New Year drama; Lead Actress)
- 警徽天职 C.L.I.F.
- 阿娣 Devotion
- 四个门牌一个梦 Love Thy Neighbour
TV Hosting
- 1991
- Lunar New Year Special
- 2002
- 非常任务 Mission Malaysia
- 2007
- A Good Deal 货真价实
Achievements
- 1988 - First Runner-up, Star Search SingaporeStar Search SingaporeStar Search was a television show from 1988 to 2010 organised by MediaCorp TV Channel 8 to hunt for talents to add to its stable of Chinese actors.Star Search started out as a Singapore local talent show, restricted to residents of Singapore...
1988 - 1988 - Most Photogenic, Star Search SingaporeStar Search SingaporeStar Search was a television show from 1988 to 2010 organised by MediaCorp TV Channel 8 to hunt for talents to add to its stable of Chinese actors.Star Search started out as a Singapore local talent show, restricted to residents of Singapore...
1988 - 1994 - Top 5 Most Popular Female Artistes, Star Awards '94
- 1995 - Best Actress nomination, Star Awards '95
- 1996 - Best Actress nomination, Star Awards '96
- 1997 - Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes, Star Awards '97
- 1997 - Best Actress nomination, Star Awards '97
- 2001 - Best Actress award, Star Awards '01 (Three Women And A HalfThree Women and A HalfThree Women and A Half 三个半女人 is a drama series in Singapore filmed and screened on MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in 2001. It starred Huang Wenyong, Aileen Tan, Huang Biren, Lin Meijiao and Vivian Lai.-Awards and nominations:...
) - 2001 - 联合早报 风云人物 - 电视：陈丽贞 (Organised by Lian He Zao Bao)
- 2002 - Best Drama Performance by an Actress, Asian Television Awards '02 (Three Women And A HalfThree Women and A HalfThree Women and A Half 三个半女人 is a drama series in Singapore filmed and screened on MediaCorp TV Channel 8 in 2001. It starred Huang Wenyong, Aileen Tan, Huang Biren, Lin Meijiao and Vivian Lai.-Awards and nominations:...
) - 2002 - Best Actress nomination, Star Awards '02 (Beautiful ConnectionBeautiful ConnectionBeautiful Connection is a Singaporean Chinese drama serial. It was telecast in 2002. The show earned many nominations for the Star Awards including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best TV Drama, Best Theme Song, Best Director and many more....
) - 2003 - Best Actress nomination, Star Awards '03 (Romance De AmourRomance De AmourRomance de Amour 1加1等于3 is a Chinese drama serial in Singapore aired in 2003. It has 30 episodes. The title is based on the French "romance d'amour" meaning a ballad or song of love. Jacelyn Tay sings the theme song of the show...
) - 2010 - Best Supporting Actress nomination, Star Awards '10 (TogetherTogether (TV series)Together is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was produced in 2009. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It is MediaCorp's 46th anniversary year-end blockbuster drama, and was sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. It made its debut on 30...
)
External links
- Star Awards 2006Star Awards 2006Star Awards 2006 is a television award telecast in 2006 as part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8.-Description:...
(Includes nominees of Star Awards 2006) - Picture of Aileen Tan
- Aileen Tan's Fan Club
- Aileen Tan winning her Best Actress award at Star Awards 2001
