Hong Ling (actress) facts for kids
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Hong Ling
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Hong in 2017
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Somaline Ang Ling
16 August 1994 |
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| Years active | 2014−present |
| Spouse(s) |
Nick Teo
(m. 2023) |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Chinese | 洪凌 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Hóng Líng |
Hong Ling (born Somaline Ang Ling on August 16, 1994) is a popular actress from Singapore. Besides acting, she is also a businesswoman.
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From School to Stardom
Hong Ling was born in Singapore to a Thai mother and a Singaporean Chinese father. She has two siblings, including a younger brother. She went to Fuchun Secondary School and later studied at Temasek Polytechnic.
While she was still a student, Hong Ling was discovered during a talent search show called Hey Gorgeous in 2013. She was a semi-finalist on the show, where she was introduced by her Thai name, Somaline Ang. After this, she decided to focus on her acting career.
Acting Career
Hong Ling quickly became a familiar face on television. One of her first major roles was as Wang Yuye in the long-running TV show 118. This role helped make her famous in Singapore.
Over the years, she has acted in many different TV series. Her talent has been recognized with several awards. In 2021, she won her first Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award, a big achievement for Singaporean actors.
Personal Life
Hong Ling is a Christian.
She is married to fellow actor Nick Teo. They met while working on the TV show 118 and began dating. In January 2019, they started a business together called House of the Swiftlet, which sells bird's nest products. The couple got engaged in August 2022 and were married on December 14, 2023.
Famous Roles on TV
Hong Ling has played many characters in her career. Here are some of her well-known roles:
- Wang Yuye in 118 and 118 II
- Pan Xiaoxue in The Dream Job
- Zheng Peizhi in Home Truly
- Yap Sijin in My Guardian Angels
- Zheng Tianxi in Your World in Mine
- Li Zhenting in All That Glitters
Awards and Recognition
Hong Ling's work as an actress has earned her many awards and nominations at the Star Awards, Singapore's main television awards show.
- Best Newcomer: She was nominated for this award in 2015 when she was just starting her career.
- Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes: She has won this popular award four times, in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. This award is voted for by the public.
- Best Actress: She has been nominated for Best Actress for her roles in Your World in Mine (2023) and Unforgivable (2025), showing how much her acting skills are respected.
