Kym Ng
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Kym Ng is a Singapore
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...

an actress with MediaCorp
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....

. She began with a singing career, but switched to hosting later and joined the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in Year 1995. She is often on the Chinese language channels (MediaCorp Channel 8 and MediaCorp Channel U) and is famous for her direct connection with the audience and her bubbly nature. In 2001, she left MediaCorp and joined the then SPH MediaWorks. But after 4 years, SPH MediaWorks merged with MediaCorp. As such, Kym went back to MediaCorp in 2005 till present.

She often stars in "food reviews" and variety shows. She is also known as the Hosting Queen (综艺阿姐) of MediaCorp. Besides hosting, Kym also stars in dramas and movies with Taiwanese boy band 5566. She has hosted more than 150 variety shows to date since the start of her career and has won numerous awards.

In 2005, Kym Ng was approached by director Wee Li Lin to star in the latter's film, Gone Shopping. Kym's performance was stated by the Straits Times as "(Kym) Ng is a revelation here. Her role Clara, who could have been a self-indulgent bore of a character, is beguilingly shy, naively yearning and sweetly forlorn."

The film took two years to complete. (June 2005 to July 2007) Kym was quoted on U-weekly magazine that she was mentally prepared that the film would not follow through. The principal shoot of the film commenced in December 2006 through to March 2007.

In 2011, Kym hosted the highly acclaimed variety show Love On A Plate. The programme won the Best Variety Programme award and granted Kym her third Best Variety Show Host win at the Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

 2011 held on 24 April.

Biodata

  • Race » Chinese
  • Height » 1.6m
  • Weight » 45kg
  • Hair » Dark Brown
  • Eyes » Dark Brown
  • Languages Spoken » Mandarin, English, Teochew
  • Other Talents » Hosting, Acting, Dancing, Singing, Playing Er-hu

VCDs/DVDs

  • 2003
    • Westside Story 西街少年

  • 2004
    • 书剑恩仇录 Romance of the Book & Sword

  • 2008
    • Gone Shopping 逛街物语 (DVD)

Drama

  • 1995 - 2000
    • 奇缘之诠生娘娘 Home Coming
    • 卫斯理传奇 The New Adventures of Wisley

  • 2000 - 2004
    • 苹果派 Apple Pie
    • 爱上女车长 She Drives Me Crazy
    • 书剑恩仇录 Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge
      Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge
      Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Taiwan in 2002.-Cast:*Vincent Zhao as Chen Jialuo*Esther Kwan as Huo Qingtong...

    • 西界少年 Westside Story
    • 七月 之 不朽老女人 Seventh Month
    • 金茂祥 Clash of Empires
    • 零楼 Zero

  • 2005
    • First Mum (English)
    • 天...使我爱你 PS...I Love You (3G drama)

  • 2009
    • 团圆饭 Reunion Dinner
    • 乒乓圆 Table of Glory

Sitcom

  • 1995 - 2000
    • 剪剪大家乐 Different Cuts Different Strokes

  • 2003
    • 原氏一家人 Happy Family

  • 2004
    • Durian King (English)

  • 2006
    • The Yang Sisters (English)

  • 2008
    • 飞越佛跳墙 Folks Jump Over The Wall
    • The Yang Sisters 2 (English)

Variety/Infotainment Programmes

  • 1995 - 2000
    • 城人杂志 City Beat
    • 欢乐大放送
    • 超级幸运夜
    • 搞笑行动
    • 普威之夜
    • 一见钟情
    • Mini Concerts

  • 2000 - 2004
    • 自由万岁 Celebrity Travellers
    • 一路风光 Bon Voyage
    • 综艺无界限 Live Unlimited
    • 全星总动员I, II, III SNAP season I, II, III
    • 食在必行I, II Food Train season I, II
    • 十不相瞒 Top Ten
    • 食星报喜II Mama Mia All Star Potluck
    • 与军共武 Beyond the Camourflage
    • 地球无界线 Mission Possible
    • 服务加加加 At Your Service
    • 全民偶像新登场 The Next Big Thing

  • 2005
    • Lunar New Year Special - Year of Rooster 天鸡报喜贺新春
    • 装艺大游行之奇思梦想 Chingay 2005
    • 缘来就是你 Love Bites
    • 十分十全十美 Perfect 10
    • 想得美 Pretty Woman
    • National Day Parade 2005
    • 正是如此 Get It Right
    • Oral B 笑一笑, 比一比 Oral B Smile
    • 缘来就是你 2 Love Bites 2
    • 谁敢小看我 Small Kids, Big Wits
    • 明星偶像 Star Idol
    • 超级主持人 Superhost (as judge)

  • 2006
    • Lunar New Year Special - Year of Dog
    • Pretty Woman 2 想·得·美2
    • Never Say Die 永不言败
    • Its Showtime! 全民创意争霸赛
    • Hey Hey Taxi 比比接车无比乐
    • My Star Guide - Spain 我的导游是明星 - 西班牙
    • HDB Tai Tai HDB 太太
    • Giant Stars 2006 Giant 星光灿烂 2006
    • Ultimate Comedian (as guest judge) 爆笑新人王 (嘉宾评审)
    • Who's Naughty and Nice 黑白讲
    • Fact or Fiction? 真相大点击

  • 2007
    • HDB Tai Tai HDB 2 太太2
    • Never Too Old 新领屋
    • Lunar New Year Special - Year of Pig 金猪贺岁庆肥年 2007
    • Get It Right 2 正是如此2
    • Makeover Pte Ltd 请你来变装
    • Code Red 爱上小红点
    • Sheng Siong Show 缤纷万千在昇松
    • Hey! Gorgeous (guest host) 校花校草追赶跑 (嘉宾主持)
    • Star Awards 2007 Prelude 星光隧道 2007
    • Bioskin Dreams Come True Bioskin 要你好看
    • Wow Singapore 全新体验
    • Sheng Siong Show 2 缤纷万千在昇松 2

  • 2008
    • Buzzing Cashier 抢摊大行动
    • Lunar New Year Special - Year of Rat 八方祥瑞鼠来宝
    • U Are The One 唯我独尊
    • Her Sense 女人香
    • My Star Guide 3 - Japan 我的导游是明星3 - 日本
    • The Sheng Siong Show III 缤纷万千在昇菘III
    • Food Hometown - Teochew 美食寻根 - 潮州
    • Love Matters (guest host)
    • Supreme Matron 超级好管家
    • Super Tots 我是俏宝宝
    • The Sheng Siong Show IV 缤纷万千在昇菘IV
    • Channel 8 Countdown Party 2009 八频道跨年派对

  • 2009
    • Lunar New Year's Eve Special - Year of Ox 牛转乾坤喜临门
    • The Sheng Siong Show V 缤纷万千在昇菘V
    • Buzzing Cashier 2 抢摊大行动 2
    • Easy Cooking 七步成食
    • New City Beat 城人新杂志 (Debut on Christmas Day 25 December 2009)
    • SPD Charity Show
    • The Sheng Siong Show VI 缤纷万千在昇菘VI
    • Channel 8 Countdown Party 2010 at VivoCity
      VivoCity
      VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Located in the HarbourFront precinct, it was designed by the Japanese architect Toyo Ito. Its name is derived from the word vivacity...

       八频道跨年派对

  • 2010
    • Ren Ci Charity Show 2010 仁心慈爱照万千2010
    • Black Rose 爆料黑玫瑰
    • Star Awards 2010
      Star Awards 2010
      Star Awards 2010 was a double television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for the two free-to-air channels, MediaCorp Channel 8 and MediaCorp Channel U. Star Awards 2010 was telecast 'LIVE' on Channel 8, on 18 April 2010 and 25 April 2010...

       Show 1 红星大奖2010第一场 (18 April 2010)
    • New City Beat 2 城人新杂志 2
    • Don't Forget The Lyrics 我要唱下去 (艺人版 Celebrities series) (Guest appearance)
    • Love On A Plate 名厨出走记 (Variety Blockbuster)
    • Buffetlicious (Guest Host)
    • Loving Touch 关怀方式 (Guest Host)
    • Singapore Hit Awards 2010 新加坡金曲奖 (Guest awards presenter)
    • Gatekeepers 小兵迎大将 (Guest appearance)
    • The Sheng Siong Show VIII 缤纷万千在昇菘VIII
    • Dream Potter 梦。窑匠 (Guest Host)
    • Home Makeover 玩家万岁

(More to come)

Films/Movies

  • 1998
    • Liang Po Po 梁婆婆重出江湖
  • 2007
    • Gone Shopping 逛街物语
  • 2011
    • It's a Great, Great World 大世界 (Opens in Cinemas on 27 January 2011)

Awards/Achievements

Year Organisation Award Nominated Work Title Result
1998 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Supporting Actress New Adventures of Wisley
1998 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host City Beat
1998 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
1999 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Comedy Performer Different Cuts, Different Strokes
1999 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host City Beat
1999 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2002 Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...

Best Entertainment Presenter Snap
2003 Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...

Best Entertainment Presenter Top Ten
2004 Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...

Best Entertainment Presenter Snap 3
2005 Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...

Best Comedy Performance by an Actress Durian King
2005 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host Love Bites
2005 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2006 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host Love Bites 2
2006 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2007 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2009 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host Buzzing Cashier
2009 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2010 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A
2011 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Best Variety Show Host Love On A Plate
2011 Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste N/A

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Trivia

  • Kym is known for keeping her actual age a secret from the Singaporean media and audience, claiming to be "in her late thirties".
  • It came as a surprise to many that Kym was not nominated for the Best Variety Show Host award in the Star Awards 2007
    Star Awards 2007
    Star Awards 2007 is a television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This year, Star Awards will be scheduled to telecast on two Sunday nights. The first award ceremony will be held on the 9 December 2007, in...

    as she had been nominated for this award every year.
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