Jaymee Ong
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Jaymee Ong is an Australian model and actress. She is currently the co-host of The Contender Asia
and the host of AXN
's eBuzz in Singapore.
to Media Asia in Hong Kong where she started a film career. She starred in her debut film Gen-X Cops
. The success of Gen-X Cops was followed by a lead role in Rave Fever, an independent movie that established her as a serious actress.
She went to Hollywood where she had a small part in Pearl Harbor in 2001, but then shifted her acting career to Los Angeles where she was cast for several guest appearances in US TV series Las Vegas
and Entourage
.
Based in Singapore since 2004, Ong has co-starred with Thai actor Gof Akara and Sharon Au in Channel 5 drama Tiramisu. She is also a host for AXN, currently hosting and writing for eBuzz, a weekly entertainment magazine programme where she interviews international celebrities.
In 2007 she was chosen as the host for The Contender Asia
, a reality programme about Muay Thai
that is produced by Mark Burnett Productions.
(i-Play edition), a multiple award-winning car.
She is a World Vision
Singapore Goodwill Ambassador, travelling to Phuket, Thailand to learn more about poverty, HIV/AIDS and child prostitution issues. On her return, she participated in various World Vision events to help promote the charity. In December 2007, she was involved in a nation-wide campaign for World AIDS Day
called "One Life Experience".
She was the host of the global press conference for the Samsung Omnia SGH i-900 smart phone. and was the 2008 Formula 1
Singapore Grand Prix
Ambassador.
The Contender Asia
The Contender Asia was a reality-based television series that follows 16 aspiring Muay Thai middleweight fighters from 12 countries as they compete in a series of outdoor challenges and sanctioned matches...
and the host of AXN
AXN
AXN is a Pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was first launched on May 22, 1997. The network is now spread across several regions in the world, including Japan, Europe, other parts of Asia and Latin America...
's eBuzz in Singapore.
Personal life
Ong was born and raised in Australia. In her late teens she began her modelling career.Film career
In 1999, Ong was signed by Jackie ChanJackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
to Media Asia in Hong Kong where she started a film career. She starred in her debut film Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
. The success of Gen-X Cops was followed by a lead role in Rave Fever, an independent movie that established her as a serious actress.
She went to Hollywood where she had a small part in Pearl Harbor in 2001, but then shifted her acting career to Los Angeles where she was cast for several guest appearances in US TV series Las Vegas
Las Vegas (TV series)
Las Vegas was an American television series broadcast by NBC from September 22, 2003 to February 15, 2008. The show focuses on a team of people working at the ficticional Montecito Resort & Casino dealing with issues that arise within the working environment, ranging from valet parking and...
and Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
.
Based in Singapore since 2004, Ong has co-starred with Thai actor Gof Akara and Sharon Au in Channel 5 drama Tiramisu. She is also a host for AXN, currently hosting and writing for eBuzz, a weekly entertainment magazine programme where she interviews international celebrities.
In 2007 she was chosen as the host for The Contender Asia
The Contender Asia
The Contender Asia was a reality-based television series that follows 16 aspiring Muay Thai middleweight fighters from 12 countries as they compete in a series of outdoor challenges and sanctioned matches...
, a reality programme about Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
that is produced by Mark Burnett Productions.
Other work
Ong became the spokesperson for Silkygirl in 2005 and she is ambassador of Mitsubishi iMitsubishi i
The is a kei car from Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, first released in January 2006, twenty eight months after its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show...
(i-Play edition), a multiple award-winning car.
She is a World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
Singapore Goodwill Ambassador, travelling to Phuket, Thailand to learn more about poverty, HIV/AIDS and child prostitution issues. On her return, she participated in various World Vision events to help promote the charity. In December 2007, she was involved in a nation-wide campaign for World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an...
called "One Life Experience".
She was the host of the global press conference for the Samsung Omnia SGH i-900 smart phone. and was the 2008 Formula 1
2008 Formula One season
The 2008 Formula One season was the 59th FIA Formula One World Championship season. It began on 16 March and ended on 2 November with eighteen Grand Prix races....
Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor race, currently in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is currently held in the Marina Bay area of Singapore...
Ambassador.
External links
- http://www.kosmicfilm.com.sg/jaymee.html