Quan Yi Fong
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Quan Yi Fong is a Taiwan
ese host and actress.
in 1992. In 1996, she was fired by TCS over a fight at a bowling alley and for driving without a valid license.
Quan joined SPH MediaWorks
in 2000. When SPH MediaWorks merged with MediaCorp
, she was transferred to MediaCorp.
In 2010, Quan was accused of abusing a taxi driver. It was alleged that she was angry that the taxi driver did not help with loading her luggage onto the taxi and throwing her forward while making a sharp turn. She supposedly alighted, kicked the car door and then kicked the taxi driver in the groin. She subsequently lock herself in the taxi and messed the taxi up. She had hired Subhas Anandan to represent her after the incident. She was charged with two counts of mischief and one count of using criminal force.
Quan and Peter divorced on 3 Jan 2009. They share custody of their daughter.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese host and actress.
Biography
Quan joined the then-TCSTelevision Corporation of Singapore
Television Corporation of Singapore was a private company that provide television broadcasting services in then monopolised media industry. TCS existed from 1 October 1994 to 11 February 2001; Singapore Broadcasting Corporation was privatised on 1 October 1994 at 00:00 am...
in 1992. In 1996, she was fired by TCS over a fight at a bowling alley and for driving without a valid license.
Quan joined SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks Ltd was an ephemeral free-to-air terrestrial television broadcaster in Singapore. In 6 May 2001, SPH MediaWorks brought 2 alternative free-to-air terrestrial television channels to the audience in Singapore, operating SPH MediaWorks Channel U and SPH MediaWorks Channel i.A...
in 2000. When SPH MediaWorks merged with MediaCorp
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
, she was transferred to MediaCorp.
Controversy
In 1996, Quan was fined $1000 after a fight with a bowling alley assistant.In 2010, Quan was accused of abusing a taxi driver. It was alleged that she was angry that the taxi driver did not help with loading her luggage onto the taxi and throwing her forward while making a sharp turn. She supposedly alighted, kicked the car door and then kicked the taxi driver in the groin. She subsequently lock herself in the taxi and messed the taxi up. She had hired Subhas Anandan to represent her after the incident. She was charged with two counts of mischief and one count of using criminal force.
Personal life
Quan married Peter Yu in 1998. They have a daughter, Eleanor, born in 1999.Quan and Peter divorced on 3 Jan 2009. They share custody of their daughter.
Television programmes
- 2005: Oh Mother 哎哟我的妈
- 2004: Ad-War 完美把戏
- 2004: Back to Basics 重进森林
- 2004: Wonderful Life - Fantasy 奇妙人生之幻想
- 2004: Tastefully Yours 味之道
- 2004: Happy Family 元氏一家人
- 2004: OK No Problem! OK没问题
- 2004: Never Say Bye Bye 病非末日II
- 1997: Don’t Worry Be Happy II 敢敢做个开心人
- 1996: Don’t Worry Be Happy 敢敢做个开心人
Television films
- 1994: Love Dowry Min(爱情定金)
- 1995: Love Knows No Bounds Xiu Hui (甜甜屋)
- 1995: Pointed Triangle Shi Jia(杀之恋)
- 1997: The Scoop Joey (迷情专访)
- 2010: Carlsberg Telemovie Series Episode 1
Awards/Achievements
| Year | Organisation | Award | Nominated Work Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 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... |
Best Variety Show Host | Love Bites | |
| 2005 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A | |
| 2006 | 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... |
Best Variety Show Host | What's Art | |
| 2006 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A | |
| 2007 | 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... |
Best Variety Show Host | King of Thrift | |
| 2007 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A | |
| 2008 | Asian Television Awards Asian Television Awards The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV... |
Best Entertainment Presenter | Buzzing Cashier | |
| 2009 | 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... |
Best Variety Show Host | Life Transformers | |
| 2009 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A | |
| 2010 | 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... |
Best Variety Show Host | Buzzing Cashier 2 | |
| 2010 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A | |
| 2011 | Asia Rainbow TV Awards Asia Rainbow TV Awards Asia Rainbow TV Awards is an Asian television awards ceremony held by Hong Kong Television Association and China Television Production Committee. It first started in 2011.... |
Best Programme Host (Female) | Life Transformers 2 | |
| 2011 | 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... |
Most Favourite Female Character | Black Rose | |
| 2011 | 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... |
Most Favourite Onscreen Partner (Variety) | Life Transformers 2 | |
| 2011 | 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... |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste | N/A |