Darren Lim

Darren Lim (Chinese: 林明伦; pinyin: Lín Mínglún, born 30 September 1972) is a Singaporean actor and television host. He was a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1997 to 2016 but continues to film on an ad-hoc basis.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lim.
Darren Lim
Born (1972-09-30) 30 September 1972
Singapore
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • businessman
Years active1997−present
Agents
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
Children4
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese林明倫
Simplified Chinese林明伦
Hanyu PinyinLín Mínglún

Career

Having left school at age 15, Lim began his career as a singer before joining the Television Corporation of Singapore, Mediacorp's predecessor, in the mid-1990s.[1] He joined SPH MediaWorks in 2000 and was transferred back to Mediacorp when both companies merged in 2005.[2][3] Since rejoining Mediacorp, his profile rose considerably and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor several times, most notably for his role in The Little Nyonya.

Lim left Mediacorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family.[4][5] He has since returned to acting, but in a freelance capacity.

Personal life

Lim married fellow artiste Evelyn Tan in 2004. Lim left the entertainment industry to help his brother with his business and spend more time with his family.[6][7] The couple has four children named Kristen, Jairus, Way, and Elliot.[8]

Filmography

Television series
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2024Kill Sera Sera Cameo
2023Silent Walls Wu Xinbang
Strike Gold Sun Zigui 孙子贵
Oppa, Saranghae! Michael
2022

Love at First Bite

 Ricky
It's All Your Fault !Chen Guoming 陈国明
Truths About Us Li Haoxiong 李浩雄
Genie in a CupMa Xiaobao 马小宝
2021Crouching Tiger Hidden GhostAh Kun 阿坤
CTRLHe Shaoqiang 何少强
2020Loving YouChen Shi 陈石
2019After The StarsShen Bangxing 沈邦兴
While You Were AwayYu Guanming 余冠铭
2018DoppelgangerLi Ruijie 李锐杰
2016The QueenHe Guoping 贺国平
2015CrescendoDavid Law 罗大卫
The Journey: Our HomelandDai Xiaoxiong 戴晓雄
2014My Secret AppLin Yingxiong 林英雄
Three WishesHuijing 辉景
2013SuddenJoda
Marry MePatrick
2012Game PlanAdam
Joys of LifeCai Nan 蔡南
2011The In-LawsXiao Jianye 萧建业
A Tale of 2 CitiesLi Zhenbang 李振邦
2010BreakoutWang Lianzhou 汪连州
The Family CourtXu Zhiqiang 许志强
The Best Things in LifeLuo Jianguo 罗建国
Happy FamilyDong Muxing 董木星
2009Baby BonusZheng Guo'an 郑国安
My School DazeTang Andi 唐安迪
2008The Little NyonyaHuang Jincheng 黄金成
The Defining Moment
Love BlossomsHuang Yezu
En BlocAndrew Lim
2007Making MiraclesGao Zhengbang 高政邦
Kinship IIXu Naifa 徐乃发
Kinship I
2006Fairy of the Chalice
Through It AllWu Ximing
2005LifelineGuest appearance
A New LifeLin Laifa 林来发
2004Zero
Crunch Time
Project J
Be Somebody
Happy and Lucky
2003Together Whenever
2002Heroes of YangJiang Bin 姜彬
Venture Against TimeLu Zhixuan 陆志轩
Cash Is KingQi Xiao 齐孝
2001Apple Pie

Film
  • A Wonderful World 奇异旅程只真心爱生命饰新加坡便警
  • Bad Boys In Wonderland 坏孩子俱乐部 1995
  • Telemovie
  • Tapioca Porridge (English)

Variety show
YearShowNotes
2011Culture in a Bowl 吃出一碗文化
UnNatural
Travelogue
2010My Star Guide 5 (Shanghai, China) 我的导游是明星
Stars for a Cause II 明星志工队2
2009Stars for a Cause (Season 1) 明星志工队
Travel with Love
2008Food Hometown 美食寻根
2007Adonis Beauty Chatter Box Adonis 美丽论谈
Road Trip (Australia) 自游旅行摄
2006Hey Baby! 幸福密码
Life Scent II 花花都市2
On the Beat 都市大发现
2005The Amazing Health Shopper's Race
Life Scent 花花都市
2000 - 2004周末FUN轻松Wow Wow West
'Live'Unlimited 综艺无界限
好姨到HereComes Nancy
不一般见识
亲子兵法Banzai My Kids
Let's Take A Walk 今天我们逛街去
1995 - 2000Singapore Hits Awards 1997 金曲奖1997
President's Star Charity 特别节目：总统星光慈夜 1997
新加坡反毒品运动晚会 1998
新加坡反毒品运动晚会 1999
新加坡反毒品运动晚会 2000
群星亮千万心 1998
群星亮千万心 1999
群星亮千万心 2000
SingaporeAnti-Drugs Campaign
Lunar New Year Show 农历新年特备节目
Travel Hunt 奇趣搜搜搜
电视大玩家
绝对星闻
我们正年轻

Theatre
  • Beauty World 美丽新世界 1998

Discography
  • 阳光系列专辑

Awards and nominations
YearOrgnisationCategoryNominated workResultRef
1998Star AwardsTop 10 Most Popular Male Artistes—Top 20
1999Star AwardsTop 10 Most Popular Male Artistes—Top 20
2005Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorA New Life
(as Lin Laifa)		Nominated
2007Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorKinship
(as Xu Naifa)		Won [9]
2009Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorThe Little Nyonya
(as Huang Jincheng)		Nominated
2010Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorMy School Daze
(as Wang Andi)		Nominated
2011Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorBreakout
(as Wang Lianzhuo)		Nominated
2019 Asian Rainbow TV Awards Best Male Host Award National Flavours
民族味		 Won
2021Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorWhile You Were Away (as Yu Guanming)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes—Top 20
2022 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes — Top 20 [10]
2023Star AwardsBest Supporting ActorGenie In A Cup (as Ma Xiaobao)Pending
Star AwardsBest Programme HostA Night Under The StarsPending

References
  1. "School Daze cast troop back to the classrooms". Channel News Asia. 30 April 2009.
  2. "SPH MediaWorks stars all ready to shine". sph.com.sg. 2 October 2000. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  3. "七艺人敢敢做个新电视人" 七艺人敢敢做个新电视人 (in Chinese). Lianhe Zaobao. 2 October 2000. Archived from the original on 13 July 2007.
  4. "Darren Lim widows his 'other wife'". Channel NewsAsia. 11 February 2011. Archived from the original on 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  5. "Darren Lim to quit MediaCorp for own business". xin.msn.com. 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. "Darren Lim to leave MediaCorp in May". Channel News Asia. 11 January 2011.
  7. "Boxer shorts and brassieres used in deal to collect bride". The Star. 29 March 2004. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.
  8. "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 5 April 2023.
  9. "Untitled". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 17 December 2007. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  10. "Star Awards Top 40 Most Popular Artistes revealed; Brandon Wong gets first nomination". sg.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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