James Lye

James Lye (Chinese: 赖兴祥; pinyin: Lài Xìngxiáng, born 17 June 1969), born James Lye Tiang Kang, is a banking executive and former Mediacorp Singaporean television and Raintree Pictures movie actor.

James Lye
Born (1969-06-17) 17 June 1969
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
Occupation(s)banker, former actor
Years active1995-present
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
ChildrenJaymee Lye (daughter)
Jake Lye (son)
Christy Lye (daughter)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese賴興祥
Simplified Chinese赖兴祥

Education

Lye was educated at Anglo-Chinese School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College in Singapore, and at Arizona State University in the United States.

Professional background

Lye first entered the entertainment industry in 1996 with the former Television Corporation of Singapore and has starred in both English and Chinese shows. He left the industry after a brief acting career.[1] His last drama was The Millennium Bug in 1999. Lye has since worked in the banking sector and was the head of markets with Citibank International Personal Bank in Singapore. He was recruited as the global head of international banking by Standard Chartered Bank in October 2022.[2]

Personal life

On 27 June 2004, Lye married former Channel NewsAsia presenter Diana Ser after a nine-year courtship.[3] The couple have a son, Jake, and two daughters, Christy and Jaymee.[4]

Accolades
Star Awards – Popularity Awards
YearCeremonyAwardResult
19974th Star Awards CeremonyMost Popular NewcomerWon
4th Star Awards CeremonyTop 10 Most Popular Male ArtistesTop 10
19997th Star Awards CeremonyTop 10 Most Popular Male ArtistesTop 10

Filmography
YearWorkRoleNotes
1995-1999Triple NineInsp Mike ChinChannel 5
1997The Price of Peace 和平的代价Di Da Cheng 地哒城Won - Best Newcomer, Star Awards 1999
1998VR ManAlex FooChannel 5
Season of Love 甜甜的季节Ding Weijie 丁伟杰
1999The Millennium Bug 千年虫Liu Xing Yu 刘星宇

Movies

References
  1. "James Lye's final interview before he left showbiz in 2000". 8 Days. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. Zhu, Michelle (20 October 2022). "Standard Chartered hires James Lye as global head of international banking". The Business Times. Retrieved 20 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Diana Ser weds long-time beau James Lye". Channel NewsAsia. 27 June 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  4. "Show moves Diana Ser to tears". The New Paper. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
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