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Carmen Soo
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Soo interviewed on MeleTOP in 2015
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Soo Wai Ming
14 October 1977 |
| Nationality |  Malaysia |
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| Years active | 1997−present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 蘇慧敏 |
| Simplified Chinese | 苏慧敏 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Sū Huìmǐn |
| Jyutping | Sou1 Wai6 Man5 |
| Hokkien POJ | So͘ Hūi-bín |
Carmen Soo (born Soo Wai Ming on October 14, 1977) is a talented Malaysian model and actress. She is known for her work in both Malaysia and the Philippines.
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About Carmen Soo
Carmen Soo grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her father is Chinese, and her mother is half Chinese and half British. Carmen studied business management at university. She speaks Malay, Cantonese, and English very well. She also learned Tagalog to help with her acting career in the Philippines. For a while, she was part owner of a small shop called 'Kushi' in Bangsar.
In 2015, Carmen married Benson Tan in Bali. They have one daughter. Carmen and her family now live in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Carmen's Modeling Career
Carmen Soo started modeling when she was 17 years old. At 20, she moved to Hong Kong to work as a model. Her modeling career took her all over Asia, including Singapore.
Carmen is 156 centimeters tall, which is about 5 feet 1 inch. Because she is not very tall, she mostly does print ads and TV commercials. She has appeared on the covers of many magazines like New Man and GLAM. Carmen has also been a spokesperson for the watch brand Longines and for the mobile company Celcom. She is also the brand ambassador for Uniqlo Malaysia.
Carmen's Acting Journey
Carmen Soo began her acting career in 1999. She had a small role in the Jackie Chan movie Gorgeous. Later, she appeared in a musical special with Aaron Kwok.
In 2008, Carmen starred in a TV show called Kahit Isang Saglit. This show was a team effort between ABS-CBN in the Philippines and Double Vision in Malaysia. It was shown in both countries and around the world. The show was even nominated for an International Emmy Award.
Carmen continued acting in TV shows. In 2010, she was in a four-part series of Your Song called "Beautiful Girl." She also appeared in Si Paco at ang Prinsesa on TV5.
Carmen has also acted in several films. She was the main actress in the Malaysian horror movie The Hunter 3D. She also appeared in Dead Mine, which was HBO Asia's first original movie. Another horror film she starred in was the Singaporean movie Ghost Child.
Carmen as a Host
Besides modeling and acting, Carmen Soo has also worked as a host. In 2009, she was a judge on the Philippine TV show It's Showtime. In 2010, she became a co-host on Wowowee, another popular TV show in the Philippines.
Carmen Soo's Work
Films Carmen Soo Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Gorgeous | Gloria | A very popular movie in Hong Kong. |
| 2004 | Visits: Hungry Ghost Anthology : Episode 1413 | Maria | |
| 2005 | Baik Punya Cilok | Lina | |
| 2006 | The 3rd Generation | Linda | Won "Most Promising Actress Award" at the Malaysian Film Festival. |
| 2008 | Kurus | Miss Liew | An independent film. |
| 2009 | Sayang You Can Dance | Angel | |
| Tenement 2 | Isabel | Her first small role in a Philippine movie. | |
| My Spy | Jade | ||
| 2011 | Mein Herz in Malaysia | Dalina | A movie made for television. |
| 2012 | The Hunter 3D | A 3D film. | |
| Dead Mine | Su-Ling | HBO Asia's first original movie. | |
| The Borneo Incident | |||
| Alagwa (Breakaway) | Premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. | ||
| 2013 | Double | A short film. | |
| Ghost Child | Na | ||
| Love...and Other Bad Habits | Jess | ||
| Shuffle | A short film. | ||
| 2014 | Yasmine | Mother | |
| 2018 | Orang Itu | Ching | |
| Crazy Rich Asians | Francesca Shaw | ||
| 2020 | Jebat | Aireen/Damia | |
| 2022 | Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa | Major Marya Lee | |
| 2024 | Baik Punya Ah Long | Amoi |
TV Shows Carmen Soo Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2007 | Ghost | Jenny | 8TV | |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Margaret 'Garie' Hang-Li | ABS-CBN | Main character. |
| Kurus (Days of the Turquoise Sky) | Miss Carol | NTV7 | ||
| 2009 | Ghost II | Jenny | 8TV | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videoke | Maria | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2010 | Showtime | Judge | ABS-CBN | |
| Wowowee | Co-Host | ABS-CBN | ||
| 5 Star Specials: Si Paco at ang Prinsesa | Prinsesa Amara | TV5 | ||
| Your Song: Beautiful Girl | Hannah | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2010-2012 | The Pupil | Rachel Sung | Mediacorp | |
| 2012-2015 | Code of Law | Rachel Sung | Mediacorp | |
| 2011 | Maurice Lacroix Follow Your Convictions Private Sessions | Herself | NTV7 | Episode 5. |
| Ang Asawa Kong Japeks | Lily | TV5 | ||
| Showtime | Judge | ABS-CBN | ||
| Cyber Colors Glamour Girl Search | Mentor | 8TV | A reality show. | |
| Dapur Selebriti Knorr | Herself | 8TV | A cooking show. | |
| 2012 | The Apartment Style Edition | Guest Judge (Episode 8) | Star World | Shown in 20 countries. |
| Omg! | Herself | Diva Universal | ||
| 2016 | The Hush | Valerie Teo | Mediacorp | |
| 2017 | Asia's Next Top Model | Host/Judge | Star World | For Cycle 5. |
| 2022 | One Cent Thief | Irene | Astro Ria | |
| 2023 | The Iron Heart | Harmonia | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5 | Main character. |
| Operandi Gerhana (Phantom Squad) | Netflix |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | The Girl From Ipoh | The Girl From Ipoh | A love story play. |
| 2007 | Rose Rose I Love You | Xuan | A musical inspired by the life of Rose Chan. |
| 2011 | Angels & Demons BURLESQUE | Performed at Genting International Showroom. |
Awards Carmen Soo Has Won
- Most Promising Actress Award at the Malaysian Film Festival 2006
