Rebecca Lim
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Rebecca Lim is a Singaporean
actress who has acted in both Chinese and English dramas in Mediacorp
, most notably as Wendy Lim in the highly-acclaimed MediaCorp Channel 5 TV Series - The Pupil
, which she won the Best Actress Award at the 15th Asian Television Awards
, 2010.
She was the 4th runner-up in the Miss Singapore Universe 2005 pageant, as well as the recipient of the Miss Photogenic Award.
She studied at CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School Primary and Secondary, Victoria Junior College
and Singapore Management University
. While she was studying for her Accountancy Degree in University, she was signed on to Mediacorp as a part-time actress. When she graduated, she then signed on full-time to Mediacorp.
and Joanne Peh
. However, she was criticized for her command of the Chinese language (which she has improved greatly since then).
In 2009, Rebecca starred in Fighting Spiders
, which garnered positive reviews for her portrayal of Susie Woon, a prostitute. In 2010, the drama had a second season, and even won her an award - Actress of the Year at ELLE Singapore Awards 2010.
In 2010, Rebecca starred in the award-winning Channel 5 law production, The Pupil, where she played the trainee lawyer Wendy Lim in Roberts & Fongs. Her portrayal of The Pupil earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Asian Television Awards
. The high-acclaimed series is currently airing its second season, where Rebecca plays a full-fledged lawyer in the firm.
Television
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...
actress who has acted in both Chinese and English dramas in 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....
, most notably as Wendy Lim in the highly-acclaimed MediaCorp Channel 5 TV Series - The Pupil
The Pupil (TV series)
The Pupil is a Singaporean drama series on MediaCorp Channel 5. The show revolves around the legal profession. It gives us a sneak peek into the world of Singaporean lawyers and the cases they take on as civil litigators...
, which she won the Best Actress Award at the 15th 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...
, 2010.
She was the 4th runner-up in the Miss Singapore Universe 2005 pageant, as well as the recipient of the Miss Photogenic Award.
Early Life and Education
Rebecca was born on 26 September 1986. She has an older brother and a younger sister.She studied at CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School Primary and Secondary, Victoria Junior College
Victoria Junior College
Victoria Junior College is a Pre-University co-educational institution in Singapore. It was established to replace the Pre-University classes of Victoria School in 1984. It stands on Marine Vista, about 5-minute walk to the East Coast Park. It in the East Region of Singapore...
and Singapore Management University
Singapore Management University
The Singapore Management University was officially incorporated on January 12, 2000, and was Singapore's first private university funded by the government...
. While she was studying for her Accountancy Degree in University, she was signed on to Mediacorp as a part-time actress. When she graduated, she then signed on full-time to Mediacorp.
Career
Her first leading role in a drama came in 2008 - The Truth 谜图, where she co-starred with Tay Ping HuiTay Ping Hui
Tay Ping Hui is a Singaporean Chinese MediaCorp television and film actor. Tay is best known for acting in many Chinese language TV drama series on Channel 8 and has made appearances in the films Summer Holidays and Infernal Affairs II .-Early life:Tay Ping Hui attended Catholic High School and...
and Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh is a Singaporean actress.Peh studied at Temasek Secondary School where she was head prefect and subsequently went on to Victoria Junior College then to Nanyang Technological University...
. However, she was criticized for her command of the Chinese language (which she has improved greatly since then).
In 2009, Rebecca starred in Fighting Spiders
Fighting Spiders
Fighting Spiders is a blockbuster drama television program from Singapore that premiered on MediaCorp Channel 5 on April 14, 2009. The show was created by Ngin Chiang Meng and Jenny Lim....
, which garnered positive reviews for her portrayal of Susie Woon, a prostitute. In 2010, the drama had a second season, and even won her an award - Actress of the Year at ELLE Singapore Awards 2010.
In 2010, Rebecca starred in the award-winning Channel 5 law production, The Pupil, where she played the trainee lawyer Wendy Lim in Roberts & Fongs. Her portrayal of The Pupil earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 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...
. The high-acclaimed series is currently airing its second season, where Rebecca plays a full-fledged lawyer in the firm.
Appearances
Movies- 2011
- 笑着回家 Homecoming
- 赢家 The Ultimate Winner
Television
- 2006
- 让爱自邮 Yours Always
- 爱情零度C Love at 0°C
- 法庭俏佳人 Family Matters (Singapore TV series)
- 2007
- 亲本家人 My Dear Kins
- 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...
- 宝家卫国 Honour and PassionHonour and PassionHonour and Passion is a Singapore Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It was hyped for being one of the few Mediacorp series that was sponsored by the Singapore Ministry of Defence. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes...
- Stories of Love - Bride Out of Order
- Life Story - Elizabeth Choy
- In 女皇 2 Closet Affairs 2
- 2008
- En Bloc
- 谜图 The Truth (2008 TV series)
- 沸腾冰点 The Defining Moment
- 叮当神探 Crime Busters x 2
- CalefareCalefareCalefare is an English-language Singaporean comedy series that debuted on Saturday August 9, 2008 on MediaCorp TV's Channel 5 as a "Sneak Preview," airing right after the National Day Parade. The series then began their regular Tuesday night 8:00pm airing on August 19, 2008 for its 13-week run...
- 2009
- Fighting SpidersFighting SpidersFighting Spiders is a blockbuster drama television program from Singapore that premiered on MediaCorp Channel 5 on April 14, 2009. The show was created by Ngin Chiang Meng and Jenny Lim....
- 神探妙夫妻 Mr & Mrs Kok
- 一切从遗嘱开始 The Will
- 2010
- The PupilThe Pupil (TV series)The Pupil is a Singaporean drama series on MediaCorp Channel 5. The show revolves around the legal profession. It gives us a sneak peek into the world of Singaporean lawyers and the cases they take on as civil litigators...
- 泳闯琴关 No Limits
- Fighting Spiders 2
- 破天网 Breakout
- 2011
- 喜事年年 Prosperity
- 秘密花园 Secret Garden
- 拍卖 Secrets For Sale
- 警徽天职 C.L.I.F.C.L.I.F.C.L.I.F. is a 20-episode police blockbuster drama produced by MediaCorp Singapore in 2011, in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force. It is aired from 31 May - 27 Jun 2011 on free-to-air Channel 8, Singapore. The drama stars Tay Ping Hui, Qi Yu Wu, Elvin Ng, Joanne Peh, Chris Tong, Tracy...
- The Pupil II
- 四个门牌一个梦 Love Thy Neighbour
Awards
- Miss Singapore Universe 2005 - Miss Photogenic
- FHM Singapore 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010 - No.26
- ELLE Awards 2010 - Actress of the Year
- Asian Television Awards 2010 - Best Actress in a Leading Role
- FHM Singapore 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 - No.8