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Singaporean actress (1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Evelyn Tan Yuit Yin[1] (born 7 October 1974) is a Singaporean actress, host, educator and former singer.
Evelyn Tan | |
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Born | [1] | 7 October 1974
Other names | Chen Yuyun |
Education | |
Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | Darren Lim |
Awards | Star Awards 1998 : Best Newcomer Star Awards 1998 – Star Awards 1999 : Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes |
Musical career | |
Genres | Mandopop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Hype Records |
Chinese name | |
Traditional Chinese | 陳毓芸 |
Simplified Chinese | 陈毓芸 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Yùyún |
Tan was ranked by local media as the 'Fifth Ah Jie' for being the fifth most prominent actress in Singapore's Chinese-language entertainment industry of that time after Zoe Tay, Fann Wong, Ann Kok and Phyllis Quek. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1997 to 2005.
Tan studied at Chung Cheng High School (Main)[2] and Temasek Junior College[3] and graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in mathematics.[4]
Tan joined Star Search Singapore in 1997 after university and was offered a contract by Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) after making the top 20.[4] The following year, she won the Most Popular Newcomer poll at the Star Awards 1998.[5]
In 1998, Tan was signed by Hype Records, the third TCS artiste signed up by the company after Fann Wong and Zoe Tay.[6]
In 1999, Tan and Dreamz FM, a local band, performed the song "Together" (心连心), the National Day theme song, at the 1999 Singapore National Day Parade.[7]
In September 2000, Tan joined the newly formed SPH MediaWorks and diversified into hosting, presenting and newsreading.[8][9][10] When it merged with MediaCorp in 2005, she was transferred to MediaWorks' parent company but subsequently resigned for family reasons.
She married actor-host Darren Lim on 27 March 2004.[11] The couple have three sons and a daughter.[12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1997 | A Place To Call Home | He Yiwen | [6] | |
1998 | Tuition Fever | Kong Jiajia | [6] | |
Return of the Condor Heroes | Lu Wushuang | [13] | ||
Growing Up | Poh Choo | Season 3 | ||
1999 | Wok of Life | Ang Mo Kio / Zhenzhen | [13] | |
2000 | My Home Affairs | Miyuki Nakajima | ||
2024 | Moments | Gu Chuntian | [14][15] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1999 | Liang Po Po: The Movie | Cameo | [16] | |
2006 | Love Story | Librarian | [17] |
Year | Title | Details | Sales | Ref |
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1998 | Eve |
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18,000 | [18] |
Year | Song title | Notes |
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1998 | "Understanding" | Season of Love ending theme |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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1998 | Star Awards 1998 | Most Popular Newcomer | Won | [18] |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won | [18] | ||
1999 | Star Awards 1999 | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won | |
2024 | Star Awards 2024 | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Nominated |
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