Michelle Chong facts for kids

Michelle Chong (born April 22, 1977) is a talented person from Singapore. She is an actress, comedian, TV host, and filmmaker. She also runs her own businesses!

In 2011, Michelle left Mediacorp, a big media company. She started her own media agency called Left Profile. She also created a film production company called Huat Films.

So far, she has produced, written, and directed three popular films. Her first film, Already Famous, was very special. It was chosen to represent Singapore at the Academy Awards in 2013. This film competed for the Best Foreign Film award.

Michelle is famous for being very versatile. She is great at playing many different characters. She is especially known for her funny roles in comedy shows like The Noose. More recently, she has created popular online characters. These include "Ah Lian", "Venus Seow", and "Emily 爱美丽". You can find these characters on The Michelle Chong Channel on YouTube.

Early Life and Education

Michelle Chong went to several schools in Singapore. She studied at CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School. Then she attended Dunman High School and Victoria Junior College. In college, she chose drama as a subject.

Her drama teacher saw her talent. This teacher suggested she apply to Bates College. This is a top liberal arts college in Maine, USA. Michelle studied theatre there for one year. After that, she also studied at the National University of Singapore.

Michelle's Career Journey

Michelle Chong has had a busy and exciting career. She has worked in many different areas of entertainment. She is known for her acting, comedy, and directing skills.

Early Acting Success

Michelle won the Elle Actress of the Year Award in 2008. She also received an award from the Asian Television Awards (ATV) in 2008. This was for Best Comedy Performance. She earned these awards for her role as Beh Li Choo. This character was a butcher in a funny show called Sayang Sayang. Michelle is also well-known for playing a celebrity maid named Leticia Bongnino.

Starting Her Own Companies

In 2011, Michelle took a break from her work. She used this time to start her own film company. It was named Huat Films. She then produced her first film, Already Famous. For this movie, she was the director, writer, and also an actress. The film starred Michelle herself and Taiwanese singer Alien Huang. Many other local celebrities made special guest appearances.

In 2012, Michelle started another company. This one was called Left Profile. It is an agency that manages artists. She manages herself, Pornsak, and Lee Teng through this agency.

Film Recognition

Already Famous was a very important film for Singapore. It was chosen as Singapore's entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This happened at the 85th Academy Awards. Even though it didn't make the final list, it was a big honor.

Business Ventures

In 2015, Michelle opened a restaurant. She worked with actress Cynthia Koh and former radio deejay Daniel Ong. They had three other partners. The restaurant was called Mischief. It had 180 seats and was located at Esplanade.

Michelle's Work in Film and TV

Michelle Chong has been in many films and TV shows. She has also directed her own movies.

Films Michelle Directed

• 2011: Already Famous – She was the writer, director, and actress.
• 2013: 3 Peas in a Pod – She was the writer, producer, director, and actress.
• 2016: Lulu the Movie – She was the writer, director, and actress.

Other Films Michelle Acted In

• 1999: Eating Air
• 2005: Sitting Ducks
• 2015: Our Sister Mambo

Popular TV Shows

Michelle has appeared in many TV series. Here are some of the well-known ones:

• 1998: Scratch
• 1999: Under One Roof
• 1999: Triple Nine
• 1999: Growing Up
• 1999: Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd
• 2007-2011: The Noose (Seasons 1-5) – This is one of her most famous comedy shows.
• 2008: Sayang Sayang – She played Beh Li Choo.
• 2010: Black Rose

Theatre Performances

Michelle also has experience performing on stage. Here are some plays she was in:

• 1995: The Bald Soprano
• 1996: The Blue Hibiscus
• 1999: Love is Not Puttu Mayam
• 1999: Joy Luck Club
• 1999: PIE
• 1999: Ah Kong’s Birthday Party
• 2000: Midsummer Night’s Dream
• 2000: Travelling Light
• 2000-2001: Oleanna
• 2000-2001: The Theory of Everything

Awards and Achievements

Michelle Chong has won several awards for her work. She has been recognized for her acting, hosting, and directing.

• 2005: Star Awards 2005 – She won a spot in the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste list.
• 2008: Asian Television Awards – She received a commendation for Best Comedy Actor/Actress for Sayang Sayang.
• 2010: Asian Television Awards – She received a commendation for Best Comedy Performance for The Noose 3.
• 2011: Star Awards 2011 – She won a spot in the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste list again.
• 2012: Asian Television Awards – She won Best Comedy Actor / Actress for The Noose.
• 2017: Canada International Film Festival – She won Best Director for Lulu The Movie.