Kiki Lim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 2002 Singapore |
| Other names | Lin Zhaoting |
| Education | Shuqun Secondary School |
| Alma mater | ITE College West |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 林昭婷 |
| Simplified Chinese | 林昭婷 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lín Zhāotíng |
Kiki Lim Jiow Ting (born 28 March 2002) [1] is a Singaporean actress and singer.
Early life and career
Lim has a brother who is eight years older. Her mother is a housewife and her father is a bus driver. Lim accredited her mother for cultivating her interest in performing since young, after finding out that Lim had a talent for singing when she was three. Lim's mother accompanied her to take part in various singing, dancing and storytelling competitions and Lim developed a passion for the entertainment industry in the process. [2] At the age of 7, Lim was one of the dancers at Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok's concert in Singapore. [1]
Lim began acting when she was 11, with a leading role in Channel 8 children's drama Little Detective. The following year in 2014, she appeared in the Okto series Wizard of Honey Street, as well as in the Suria series A&E . [2]
Lim has also appeared in ads for KFC Breakfast in 2011, Nickelodeon's anti bullying campaign in 2014 and a commercial for Cathay Cineplex in 2018. [1]
Lim took a hiatus from acting for four to five years to concentrate on her studies, attending an Institute of Technical Education, majoring in business. In 2016, Lim was cast in the English-language long-form drama Tanglin. [2]
In 2018, she took part in Huayi Brothers Icon Search, a large-scale talent competition in China. In 2019, Lim participated in the 11th edition of Mediacorp's Star Search and emerged as one of the Top 12 finalists. [1] [3]
She has since gone on to appear in multiple Mediacorp drama series including Last Madame (2019), All Around You (2020), A Jungle Survivor (2020) and Live Your Dreams (2021). [4] [5]
2022 saw Lim appearing in five Channel 8 drama series including Home Again, When Duty Calls 2, Dark Angel, Soul Doctor and Healing Heroes. [6] [7]
Lim's other starring roles included Strike Gold (2023), Family Ties (2023) and Kill Sera Sera (2024). [8] [9]
Filmography
Lim has appeared in the following shows and films: [1] [10] [11]
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jump! | |||
| 2013 | Little Detective | Zhi Xi | Channel 8 children series also known as "A Boy Awakening" | |
| 2014 | Wizard of Honey Street | Okto series | ||
| A&E | Suria series | |||
| 2016–2017 | Tanglin | |||
| 2018 | Lion Mums 3 | Kylie Sng | ||
| 2019 | Tribes | "Lion Mums" Spin-off | ||
| Last Madame | Mui Gwai | |||
| Fresh Take – Pei Pei | Pei Pei | |||
| 2020 | All Around You | Han Fengling | ||
| Fresh Take 2 – Miss Haven't | Huang Cai Ting | |||
| A Jungle Survivor | Tammy | |||
| 2021 | All That Jess | Katie | ||
| Live Your Dreams | Breena Yip | |||
| The Heartland Hero | Young Qingtian | |||
| 2022 | Home Again | Mia | ||
| When Duty Calls 2 | Wu Guanlin | |||
| Dark Angel | Lin You Xuan | [2] [12] | ||
| Soul Doctor | Liu Min Min | |||
| Healing Heroes | Lin Yunxi | [13] | ||
| 2023 | Strike Gold | Mei Xiao Xiao | ||
| Family Ties | Zizi | |||
| Stranger in the Dark | Gu Mei | [14] | ||
| 2024 | Kill Sera Sera | [15] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LTA Short Film Journey | Short | ||
| 2022 | Deleted |
Variety show
- Catch of the Day (2011; Channel 5)
Discography
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vol.1 | [16] |
| 2021 | Covers by K. | [16] |
Singles
| Year | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Xin Nian Dao" | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 21 [17] |
| 2021 | "The Only Exception" | [16] |
| 2021 | "Starry Sky Silhouette" | [16] |
| 2023 | "Ni Wo Zhi Jian" | Family Ties soundtrack [18] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards | Best Rising Star | When Duty Calls 2 | Nominated | [19] |
| Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Star Awards | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Kiki Lim". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Mediacorp Actress Kiki Lim, 20, Was In A Viral TikTok That Now Has Over 26 Mil Views, So Why Isn't She Getting Any Attention?". 8days. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "《才华横溢出新秀2019》12强互斗！". 优1周 – UWeekly. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Here Are The Star Search 2019 Finalists Like You've Never Seen Them Before". TODAY. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim Wants To Be A Respectable Actress The UrbanWire". The UrbanWire. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "多产新人林昭婷". NUYOU SINGAPORE《女友》 – 最时尚中文杂志. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "连拍三小时强暴戏 林昭婷反担心刘谦益没力气 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ 陈, 祎婷. "《黄金巨塔》卡士带你参观他们的租赁组屋". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "陈泂江和林昭婷 带你参观他们的租赁组屋！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim". mewatch. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim林昭婷". mewatch. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "阿姐郑惠玉屹立不倒 戚玉武发现秘诀在此！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "本地长寿剧尝新 进医院慢火加温 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ 陈, 祎婷 (22 September 2023). "萧歆霓拍新剧频做噩梦 戏里戏外都有"永和李敏镐"英雄救美". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "宣萱温昇豪李铭顺三强飙戏 黄暄婷挑战性感舞娘并遭肢解 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Kiki Lim". Spotify. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "新年到 – Single by Teoh Ze Tong, Herman Keh, 叶佳昀, Juin The, Kiki Lim, 洪丽婷, Tyler Ten, 林子颖 & Zhai Siming". Apple Music. 23 December 2020. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Ni Wo Zhi Jian (Mediacorp Drama "Family Ties" Sub-Theme Song) – Single by Shane Pow & Kiki Lim". Apple Music. 24 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
-
^
"List of Star Awards 2023 Award Nominees". 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) - ^ "Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao, Korean Actor Kim Jae Hoon Among 94 Nominees Vying To Be Star Awards 2024 Most Popular Artistes". 8days. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
External links
- Kiki Lim profile on The Celebrity Agency
- Kiki Lim at IMDb
Kiki Lim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 2002 Singapore |
| Other names | Lin Zhaoting |
| Education | Shuqun Secondary School |
| Alma mater | ITE College West |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 林昭婷 |
| Simplified Chinese | 林昭婷 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lín Zhāotíng |
Kiki Lim Jiow Ting (born 28 March 2002) [1] is a Singaporean actress and singer.
Early life and career
Lim has a brother who is eight years older. Her mother is a housewife and her father is a bus driver. Lim accredited her mother for cultivating her interest in performing since young, after finding out that Lim had a talent for singing when she was three. Lim's mother accompanied her to take part in various singing, dancing and storytelling competitions and Lim developed a passion for the entertainment industry in the process. [2] At the age of 7, Lim was one of the dancers at Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok's concert in Singapore. [1]
Lim began acting when she was 11, with a leading role in Channel 8 children's drama Little Detective. The following year in 2014, she appeared in the Okto series Wizard of Honey Street, as well as in the Suria series A&E . [2]
Lim has also appeared in ads for KFC Breakfast in 2011, Nickelodeon's anti bullying campaign in 2014 and a commercial for Cathay Cineplex in 2018. [1]
Lim took a hiatus from acting for four to five years to concentrate on her studies, attending an Institute of Technical Education, majoring in business. In 2016, Lim was cast in the English-language long-form drama Tanglin. [2]
In 2018, she took part in Huayi Brothers Icon Search, a large-scale talent competition in China. In 2019, Lim participated in the 11th edition of Mediacorp's Star Search and emerged as one of the Top 12 finalists. [1] [3]
She has since gone on to appear in multiple Mediacorp drama series including Last Madame (2019), All Around You (2020), A Jungle Survivor (2020) and Live Your Dreams (2021). [4] [5]
2022 saw Lim appearing in five Channel 8 drama series including Home Again, When Duty Calls 2, Dark Angel, Soul Doctor and Healing Heroes. [6] [7]
Lim's other starring roles included Strike Gold (2023), Family Ties (2023) and Kill Sera Sera (2024). [8] [9]
Filmography
Lim has appeared in the following shows and films: [1] [10] [11]
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jump! | |||
| 2013 | Little Detective | Zhi Xi | Channel 8 children series also known as "A Boy Awakening" | |
| 2014 | Wizard of Honey Street | Okto series | ||
| A&E | Suria series | |||
| 2016–2017 | Tanglin | |||
| 2018 | Lion Mums 3 | Kylie Sng | ||
| 2019 | Tribes | "Lion Mums" Spin-off | ||
| Last Madame | Mui Gwai | |||
| Fresh Take – Pei Pei | Pei Pei | |||
| 2020 | All Around You | Han Fengling | ||
| Fresh Take 2 – Miss Haven't | Huang Cai Ting | |||
| A Jungle Survivor | Tammy | |||
| 2021 | All That Jess | Katie | ||
| Live Your Dreams | Breena Yip | |||
| The Heartland Hero | Young Qingtian | |||
| 2022 | Home Again | Mia | ||
| When Duty Calls 2 | Wu Guanlin | |||
| Dark Angel | Lin You Xuan | [2] [12] | ||
| Soul Doctor | Liu Min Min | |||
| Healing Heroes | Lin Yunxi | [13] | ||
| 2023 | Strike Gold | Mei Xiao Xiao | ||
| Family Ties | Zizi | |||
| Stranger in the Dark | Gu Mei | [14] | ||
| 2024 | Kill Sera Sera | [15] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LTA Short Film Journey | Short | ||
| 2022 | Deleted |
Variety show
- Catch of the Day (2011; Channel 5)
Discography
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vol.1 | [16] |
| 2021 | Covers by K. | [16] |
Singles
| Year | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Xin Nian Dao" | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 21 [17] |
| 2021 | "The Only Exception" | [16] |
| 2021 | "Starry Sky Silhouette" | [16] |
| 2023 | "Ni Wo Zhi Jian" | Family Ties soundtrack [18] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards | Best Rising Star | When Duty Calls 2 | Nominated | [19] |
| Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Star Awards | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Kiki Lim". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Mediacorp Actress Kiki Lim, 20, Was In A Viral TikTok That Now Has Over 26 Mil Views, So Why Isn't She Getting Any Attention?". 8days. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "《才华横溢出新秀2019》12强互斗！". 优1周 – UWeekly. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Here Are The Star Search 2019 Finalists Like You've Never Seen Them Before". TODAY. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim Wants To Be A Respectable Actress The UrbanWire". The UrbanWire. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "多产新人林昭婷". NUYOU SINGAPORE《女友》 – 最时尚中文杂志. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "连拍三小时强暴戏 林昭婷反担心刘谦益没力气 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ 陈, 祎婷. "《黄金巨塔》卡士带你参观他们的租赁组屋". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "陈泂江和林昭婷 带你参观他们的租赁组屋！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim". mewatch. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Kiki Lim林昭婷". mewatch. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "阿姐郑惠玉屹立不倒 戚玉武发现秘诀在此！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "本地长寿剧尝新 进医院慢火加温 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ 陈, 祎婷 (22 September 2023). "萧歆霓拍新剧频做噩梦 戏里戏外都有"永和李敏镐"英雄救美". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "宣萱温昇豪李铭顺三强飙戏 黄暄婷挑战性感舞娘并遭肢解 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Kiki Lim". Spotify. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "新年到 – Single by Teoh Ze Tong, Herman Keh, 叶佳昀, Juin The, Kiki Lim, 洪丽婷, Tyler Ten, 林子颖 & Zhai Siming". Apple Music. 23 December 2020. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Ni Wo Zhi Jian (Mediacorp Drama "Family Ties" Sub-Theme Song) – Single by Shane Pow & Kiki Lim". Apple Music. 24 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
-
^
"List of Star Awards 2023 Award Nominees". 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) - ^ "Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao, Korean Actor Kim Jae Hoon Among 94 Nominees Vying To Be Star Awards 2024 Most Popular Artistes". 8days. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
External links
- Kiki Lim profile on The Celebrity Agency
- Kiki Lim at IMDb