Rayson Tan is a Singapore

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...

an 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....

 actor

Actor

An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

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Before joining MediaCorp, Tan worked as a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets...

. In 1990, he emerged as the 2nd Runner-Up in Singapore's Star Search

Star Search

Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...

 talent competition. He has worked on many different roles and hosted many TV programmes, including the role of Singaporean war hero Lim Bo Seng

Lim Bo Seng

Lim Bo Seng was a World War II anti-Japanese resistance fighter based in Singapore and Malaya.-Family background and early life:...

 in the 1997 WWII drama series The Price of Peace

The Price of Peace

The Price of Peace is a Singaporean World War II period drama television series first run on TCS Eighth Frequency on 30 June 1997. Although the series was originally in Mandarin, an English dubbed version was also broadcast on TCS Fifth Frequency in 1999. The drama was rerun in 2007 on MediaCorp...

and the host for PSC Night in 2006.

Tan has also been nominated for multiple times in the Annual Star Awards, including the "Best Supporting Actor" nomination. In 1997, Rayson Tan was voted as one of the top 10 most popular male artistes in Singapore media.

He is married to fellow MediaCorp actress Chen Liping

Chen Liping

Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...

 and they have a son.

In 2003, Rayson Tan is sued by Andrea De Cruz in the Slim 10

Slim 10

Slim 10 was a popular dieting pill produced by Yuzhitang Health Products of Guangdong, People's Republic of China. In 2002, the product gained notoriety for cases of thyroid problems, liver failure, and deaths in Asia as a result of its consumption....

 pills saga. Tan was acquitted of the charges in the lawsuit.

Dramas

• 1991
  • 金色珊顿道 Golden Shenton Way
  • 家有恶妻 The Woman I Marry
  • 宜家宜乐 Home Sweet Home

• 1992
  • 霹雳红唇 Ladies In Action
  • 浪漫战场 My Buddies
  • 迷离夜 II Mystery II

• 1993
  • 银海惊涛 Reaching For The Stars
  • 皇朝铁将金粉情 The Invincible Warriors
  • 暴雨狂花 Angel of Vengeance

• 1994
  • 昆仑奴 The Valiant On
  • 鹤啸九天 Web of Deceit
  • 聪明糊涂心 Truly Yours

• 1995
  • 阎罗传奇 King Of Hades
  • 天师钟馗之江山美人 Heavenly Ghostcatcher
  • 天师钟馗之杨贵妃 Heavenly Ghostcatcher
  • 阿雪 Ah Xue

• 1996
  • 妈姐情缘 A Different Life
  • 风雨柴船头 River Of Love
  • 第三类剧场 Tales Of The Third Kind

• 1997
  • 婚姻法庭 Courting Trouble
  • 狮城奇案录之第一个上绞台的女人 Crimes And Tribulations
  • 和平的代价 The Price Of Peace
    The Price of Peace
    The Price of Peace is a Singaporean World War II period drama television series first run on TCS Eighth Frequency on 30 June 1997. Although the series was originally in Mandarin, an English dubbed version was also broadcast on TCS Fifth Frequency in 1999. The drama was rerun in 2007 on MediaCorp...
    
    
  • 单身女郎 Roses, Complete With Thorns

• 1998
  • 四个好涩的男人 Men At The Crossroad
  • 七个梦 Dreams
  • 哎哟哟奇妙假期 My Teacher, Aiyoyo!
  • 刑事235 Act 235
  • 陌生人 Riding The Storm
  • 医生档案 From The Medical Files

• 1999
  • 另类佳人 Lost Souls
  • 新方世玉 Heroes Of The Times

• 2000
  • 笑敖江湖 The Legendary Swordsman
    The Legendary Swordsman
    The Legendary Swordsman is a Singaporean television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. It was first broadcast on TCS-8 in Singapore in 2000.-Plot:...
    
    
  • 流金岁月 The Tax File
  • 陸小鳳之鳳舞九天 Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng 2
    Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng 2
    Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng 2 is a television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series is a sequel to Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng and was first broadcast in June 2001.-Cast:*Eric Suen as Lu Xiaofeng...
    
    

• 2001
  • 三个半女人 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:...
    
    
  • 敢敢做个开心人VI Don't Worry, Be Happy VI
  • 大酒店 The Hotel

• 2002
  • 考试家族 No Problem
  • 加东Miss Oh Katong Miss Oh

• 2003
  • 1加1等于3 Romance De Amour
    Romance De Amour
    Romance 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...
    
    

• 2004
  • 喜临门I Double Happiness
    Double Happiness
    Double 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
  • 美丽家庭 Love Is Beautiful
  • 喜临门II Double Happiness
    Double Happiness
    Double 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
  • 遗情未了 Timeless Gift

• 2005
  • 法医X挡案 II Beyond The Axis of Truth II

• 2006
  • 迷云20天 The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed is an action-thriller suspense drama produced by Mediacorp TV Channel 8. The drama made its debut on 3 April 2006 in Singapore, and ended its run on 28 April 2006.This is the first drama Li Nanxing acted in after his divorce with Yang Libing....
    
    
  • 百万宝 A Million Treasures
    A Million Treasures
    A Million Treasures is a Singaporean Chinese drama that was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This show, consisting of 25 episodes, made its debut on 4 December 2006 and ended its run on 5 January 2007. It is produced by Li Ning Qiang...
    
    

• 2007
  • 凡间新仙人 Happily Ever After (Guest star)
  • 十三鞭 The Homecoming
    The Homecoming (TV Series)
    The Homecoming is a Singaporean Chinese TV drama series telecast on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 3 April 2007 and ended its run on 30 April 2007...
    
    

• 2008
  • 一房，半厅，一水缸 Just in Singapore
    Just in Singapore
    Just in Singapore is a Singaporean Chinese modern comedic drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 25 February 2008 and ended on 04 April 2008...
    
    
  • 心花朵朵开 Love Blossoms
    Love Blossoms
    Love Blossoms was the sixth long-running drama produced by Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. Part 1 was aired from 28 May 2008 to 15 August 2008. Part 1 consisted of 58 episodes...
    
     (110 episode long running drama)

• 2009
  • 主妇的假期 Housewives' Holiday
    Housewives' Holiday
    Housewives' Holiday is a Singaporean Chinese comedy and Home Economics drama, which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 March 2009 and ended on 31 March 2009. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday...
    
    

• 2010
  • 最火搭档 Unriddle
    Unriddle
    Unriddle is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 August 2010 and ended on 31 August 2010. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm...
    
    
  • 走进走出 The Family Court
    The Family Court
    The Family Court is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 1 September 2010 and ended on 1 October 2010. This drama serial consists of 23 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm...
    
    
  • 破天网 Breakout
    Breakout (TV series)
    Breakout is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 6 December 2010 and ended on 7 January 2011...
    
    

• 2011
  • 警徽天职 C.L.I.F
  • 星洲之夜 A Song To Remember
    A Song to Remember
    A Song to Remember is a 1945 Columbia Pictures biographical film which tells a fictionalised life story of Polish pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin...
    
    

Variety shows

• 2002
  • 城市特务 City Spy
• 2004
  • 走走吃吃看一看 New City Beat
• 2006
  • 普威之夜 PSC Night
• 2007
  • 赢万金游万里 2007 Cash Plus Holiday 2007

Achievements

• 1990
  • 2nd Runner Up, Star Search 1990
• 1997
  • Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste Award, Star Awards 1997

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