Yao Wenlong
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Yao Wenlong a Malaysian Johor born Singapore
actor, came into the local television scene after winning Star Search
1993 organised by MediaCorp Channel 8. Within a year, he won the Most Popular Newcomer award in Star Awards 1994 and the Best Supporting Actor award in Star Awards 2001
for his role in drama Looking for Stars
. Besides television dramas, he appeared in the sitcom, My Genie. He is the main actor in the 80 episode long Kinship
series, starring alongside Jesseca Liu
, Elvin Ng
, Cynthia Koh
and Xiang Yun
. He later act in another long-running drama.
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...
actor, came into the local television scene after winning 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...
1993 organised by MediaCorp Channel 8. Within a year, he won the Most Popular Newcomer award in Star Awards 1994 and the Best Supporting Actor award in Star Awards 2001
Star Awards 2001
Star Awards 2001 is a television award telecast on 25 November 2001 as part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8.-Nominees and winners:The winner is highlighted in bold.Best Actor...
for his role in drama Looking for Stars
Looking For Stars
Looking For Stars is a MediaCorp-produced drama serial that starred celebrity couple Fann Wong and Christopher Lee. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers who have to live with each other's quirks, idiosyncrasies and foibles after a one-night stand in Tokyo.The serial won a huge following...
. Besides television dramas, he appeared in the sitcom, My Genie. He is the main actor in the 80 episode long Kinship
Kinship (TV series)
Kinship is a Singaporean Chinese long running drama which was televised on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 every Monday to Friday at 19:00 tonight. The drama is divided into two parts: Part 1 and Part 2....
series, starring alongside Jesseca Liu
Jesseca Liu
Jesseca Liu Zhi Xuan is a Malaysian actress and model working in Singapore.-Early life:Jesseca Liu was born in Langkawi, Malaysia. She began modeling after graduating from Saito Academy in 2001. Languages often spoken by Liu are Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu. First known as Lao...
, Elvin Ng
Elvin Ng
Elvin Ng , born December 23, 1980) is one of the newer actors to join the Mediacorp stable in Singapore. He received two nominations in the Star Awards 2006. Although he eventually lost the Most Popular Newcomer award to Kelvin Tan Weilian, he still managed to win an award for being one of the Top...
, Cynthia Koh
Cynthia Koh
Cynthia Koh is a Singaporean Chinese actress, appearing in MediaCorp drama serials.-Early life and education:Born in 1974, Koh has one younger sister. Her father works in the Singapore Civil Defence Force while her mother is a housewife...
and 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" ....
. He later act in another long-running drama.
TV series
- The Return of the Condor Heroes (1998)
- Looking for StarsLooking For StarsLooking For Stars is a MediaCorp-produced drama serial that starred celebrity couple Fann Wong and Christopher Lee. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers who have to live with each other's quirks, idiosyncrasies and foibles after a one-night stand in Tokyo.The serial won a huge following...
(2000) - My Genie (2001)
- The HotelThe HotelThe Hotel is a Singapore Chinese thriller drama which was telecast on Singapore's television station, Mediacorp, in 2001. It was a large-scale production, with a total of 20 episodes and more than 95% of Mediacorp Artistes appearing in the drama, mostly either as cameos or as guest characters.The...
(2001) - In Pursuit of PeaceIn Pursuit of PeaceIn Pursuit of Peace is a Singaporean Mandarin Chinese-language World War II period drama television series. The series was first run on the Chinese-language TCS 8th Frequency from 9 March to 11 May 2001 on Friday nights...
(2001) - Viva Le FamilleViva Le FamilleViva Le Famille is a Mediacorp TV Channel 8 Singapore Chinese drama serial that revolves aroung a big family that faces many problems which other Singaporean families may also face, such as expenses on giving birth to a child, staying with their in-laws, etc. There are 2 parts of the show...
I (2002) - The UnbeatablesThe UnbeatablesThe Unbeatables is a 1993 Chinese drama serial produced by Singapore's Mandarin channel, Channel 8.The Unbeatables is best remembered for being the first Singaporean show on gambling, and featured two of Singapore's biggest actors, Zoe Tay and Li Nanxing, who played the roles of Luo Qifang and Yan...
III (2003) - Holland V (2003)
- Viva Le FamilleViva Le FamilleViva Le Famille is a Mediacorp TV Channel 8 Singapore Chinese drama serial that revolves aroung a big family that faces many problems which other Singaporean families may also face, such as expenses on giving birth to a child, staying with their in-laws, etc. There are 2 parts of the show...
II (2003) - An Ode to LifeAn Ode To LifeAn Ode To Life is a 40-episode blockbuster Chinese drama aired in Singapore. It was telecast in August 2004. The show is set in the 1970s and goes through history all the way to the modern days of 2000s...
(2004) - The Crime Hunters (2004)
- Portrait of HomePortrait of HomePortrait of Home is a Chinese language drama serial which was filmed for and broadcast on Singapore's MediaCorp Channel 8 in 2005.The show has 100 episodes telecast in two segments, the first with 60 episodes and the second with 40 episodes. Part 1 was aired from 16 May 2005 to 15 August 2005...
I (2005) - Portrait of HomePortrait of HomePortrait of Home is a Chinese language drama serial which was filmed for and broadcast on Singapore's MediaCorp Channel 8 in 2005.The show has 100 episodes telecast in two segments, the first with 60 episodes and the second with 40 episodes. Part 1 was aired from 16 May 2005 to 15 August 2005...
II (2005) - KinshipKinship (TV series)Kinship is a Singaporean Chinese long running drama which was televised on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 every Monday to Friday at 19:00 tonight. The drama is divided into two parts: Part 1 and Part 2....
(2007) - Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever After (TV series)Happily Ever After is a 20-episode Singaporean Chinese drama which is telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8...
(2007) - La FemmeLa Femme (TV series)La Femme is a Singaporean Chinese modern family drama mainly emphasizing on the lives of three women of different traits. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 2 June 2008 and ended on 4 July 2008...
(2008) - Nanny Daddy (2008)
- The Little NyonyaThe Little NyonyaThe Little Nyonya is a 34-episode drama serial which debuted on 25 November 2008 on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. The storyline, which involves an extended Peranakan family in Singapore, is set in the 1930s and spans 70 years. The series was partly sponsored by the Media...
(2008) - Housewives' HolidayHousewives' HolidayHousewives' 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...
(2009) - Your Hand in Mine (2009) (180-episode long-running drama)
- New BeginningsNew BeginningsNew Beginnings is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1988 for the Blue Note label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars stating "on New Beginnings pianist Don Pullen sets up fairly simple structures and then, after stating the theme, tosses...
(2010) - Mrs P.I. (2010)
- The Family CourtThe Family CourtThe 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...
(2010) - A Tale of 2 Cities (2011)
- Secrets for SaleSecrets For SaleSecrets for SalesSecrets for SalesSecrets for Sales(拍。卖）is a Singapore television drama series, produced by Wawa Pictures. It is Channel U's blockbuster of the year for 2011, and debuts on March 14, 2011. It is aired from Monday to Friday, at 10.00 pm. It has received much overwhelming response and...
(2011) - DevotionDevotionDevotion, devotional, or devotee may refer to:Religion:* devotional song* Devotional literature* Anglican devotions* Catholic devotions**Devotional medal* Bible study — called "devotion" or "devotional" by some Christian denominations...
(2011) - On the fringe 2 (2011)
- Bountiful BlessingsBountiful BlessingsBountiful Blessings is a 20-episode fantasy drama serial telecast by MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 30 August 2011 and is still running, finale due on 26 September 2011. It is screened every weekday night at 9.00pm....
(2011)