Vivian Lai
Vivian Lai |
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Chinese name |
賴怡伶 (traditional) |
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Chinese name |
赖怡伶 (simplified) |
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Pinyin |
Lài Yílíng (Mandarin) |
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Ancestry |
Chinese |
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Born |
(1976-12-18) 18 December 1976 Taiwan |
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Occupation |
Actress, host |
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Spouse(s) |
Alan Ong |
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Vivian Lai Yi-ling (born 18 December 1976) is a Taiwan-born[1] Singaporean television actress and host. She is a contracted artiste under MediaCorp and works on the Chinese-language Channel 8.
Biography
Lai migrated to Singapore with her Taiwanese family when she was still a student. She joined Star Search Singapore 1999 and was champion in the Singapore edition and overall champion in her gender category.
Lai started out as an actress, making her debut in Knotty Liaisons, and won good reviews. She eventually diversified into hosting and has hosted various kinds of programmes ranging from food reviews to travelogues. In 2012, after numerous nominations, she won her first professional award, the Best Supporting Actress award, at the Star Awards 2012 for her role as a Chinese immigrant in Love Thy Neighbour.
At the Star Awards 2015, Vivian received the All-Time Favourite Artiste Award, which is given to any artiste who has made the Top 10 Most Popular Artiste list for 10 times. She received the award together with actress Jeanette Aw.
Lai is also the brand Ambassador for beverage brand Pokka(her husband's company), Lion Kirei Kirei, Samsung Home Appliances, 3M Scotch Brite, Osim etc.
Personal life
Lai is married to Alain Ong and the couple have two daughters, Vera and Ariel. Alain Ong is the CEO of Pokka International, which Lai has been brand ambassador for multiple years.[1][2]
Filmography
TV series
Variety shows
Year |
Title |
Notes |
2006 | Property Classified | |
2007 | On the Beat II | |
My Beautiful Life | |
Star Awards Post-Show Party | |
2008 | The NTUC Show | |
Lunar New Year Eve Celebration | |
Dialect Delights | |
Bioskin Dreams Come True II | |
On the Beat III | |
Amuse Me | |
DIY My Home | |
2009 | My House Husband's Journal | |
Amuse U | |
2010 | You Are The Man | |
2011 | Sizzling Woks 3 | |
Ladies Nite | |
Home Makeover 2 | |
2012 | My Fair Ladies | |
Silver Carnival | |
Simply Exquisite | |
Dessert Time | |
2013 | Say It! | |
2014 | Eat and Be Merry | |
Black Rose 2 | |
Style: Check-In 4 | Guest Host |
Say It! 2 | |
Style: Check-In 5 | |
Ladies Nite 3 | |
2015 | Hey Chef! | |
Awards/Achievements
Year | Organisation | Award | Nominated Work Title | Result |
1999 |
Star Search Singapore |
Female Champion |
N/A |
Won |
1999 |
All-Asian Star Search |
Overall Female Champion |
N/A |
Won |
2000 |
Star Awards |
Most Popular Newcomer |
N/A |
Nominated |
2001 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2003 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2004 |
Star Awards |
Best Supporting Actress |
Double Happiness |
Nominated |
2004 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2005 |
Star Awards |
Best Supporting Actress |
Double Happiness II |
Nominated |
2007 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2009 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2010 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2011 |
Star Awards |
Most Favourite Onscreen Partner (Variety) |
U're The Man |
Nominated |
2011 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2012 |
Star Awards |
Best Supporting Actress |
Love Thy Neighbour |
Won |
2012 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2012 |
Star Awards |
Favourite Variety Show Host |
N/A |
Nominated |
2013 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2014 |
Star Awards |
Best Variety Show Host |
Say It! |
Nominated |
2014 |
Star Awards |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
N/A |
Won |
2015 |
Star Awards |
All-Time Favourite Artiste Award |
N/A |
Won |
References
External links