Evelyn Tan Yuit Yin[1] (born 7 October 1974) is a Singaporean actress, host, educator and former singer.
Evelyn Tan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1974[1] |
| Other names | Chen Yuyun |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
| Occupations |
|
| 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(s) | 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.
Early life edit
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]
Career edit
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.
Personal life edit
She married actor-host Darren Lim on 27 March 2004.[11] The couple have three sons and a daughter.[12]
Filmography edit
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Liang Po Po: The Movie | Cameo | [16] | |
| 2006 | Love Story | Librarian | [17] |
Theatre edit
- Beauty World (1998)
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Year | Title | Details | Sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Eve |
|
18,000 | [18] |
Singles edit
| Year | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Understanding" | Season of Love ending theme |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ a b Wong, Avis (27 November 1998). "Evelyn who?". The New Paper. p. 55.
- ^ "会史简介 Alumni Past Years of Activities". chungchenghighyishun.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Temasek Junior College imprints : 25 years of passion, purpose and drive 1977– 2002". eservice.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ a b "After exiting Mediacorp, Evelyn Tan saw raising her 4 children as her full-time career". mothership.sg. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "Star Awards 2001 Back to the Past: Past Winners (1994–2000)". MediaCorp TV. Archived from the original on 17 December 2001.
- ^ a b c Lee, Shu Hui (27 November 1998). "No glamour queen but Evelyn Tan is plainly talented". The Straits Times. pp. L4.
- ^ A Place in My Heart Archived 11 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. NLB.
- ^ 陈毓芸与谢韵仪网上聊天 (in Chinese). Lianhe Zaobao. 2001. Archived from the original on 13 July 2007.
- ^ Kew, Irene (10 November 2001). "Reality show". The New Paper. p. 16.
- ^ Ho, Karl (2 November 2003). "Brief on the news". The Straits Times. pp. L4.
- ^ "Boxer shorts and brassieres used in deal to collect bride". The Star. 29 March 2004. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Evelyn Tan On How Life After Marriage Is Still 'Plenty Exciting'". The Singapore Women's Weekly. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ a b Lim, Ainslyn. "Darren Lim Says He's Only "Loaning" Wife Evelyn Tan To His Kids, Wants Them To Grow Up Faster So He Can "Have Her Back"". 8days. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ ""五姐"陈毓芸 时隔18年复出演电视剧 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "'Life experiences enrich you as an actress': Evelyn Tan returns to acting after 18 years". AsiaOne. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Production Notes – Liang Po Po: The Movie". MediaCorp Raintree Pictures. Archived from the original on 3 June 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ "登大银幕 陈毓芸扮丑小鸭 李之晴变性感女警". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 17. 新明日报 (Xin Ming Ri Bao). 26 November 2005. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Tee, Hun Ching (26 January 1999). "Evelyn Tan hits the right chord with listeners". The Straits Times. pp. L4.
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