Michelle Chong facts for kids

Michelle Chong (born April 22, 1977) is a famous Singaporean actress, comedian, and filmmaker. She is known for being able to play many different characters. She can make you laugh in comedy shows or impress you in serious roles.

In 2011, she left her job at the TV company MediaCorp to start her own businesses. She created a media agency called Left Profile and a movie company called Huat Films. She has written, directed, and produced three popular movies. One of her films, Already Famous, was so good that Singapore chose it to represent the country at the famous Academy Awards in 2013.

Many people also know Michelle from her funny online videos. She created popular characters like "Ah Lian," "Venus Seow," and "Emily 爱美丽" for her YouTube channel, The Michelle Chong Channel.

Early Life and Education

Michelle Chong went to CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School, Dunman High School, and Victoria Junior College. In junior college, she studied drama and loved it. Her teacher saw her talent and suggested she study at Bates College, a well-known school in the United States, where she studied theatre for a year. She later continued her studies at the National University of Singapore.

Career Highlights

Michelle Chong is a very versatile performer, which means she is good at many different things. She has won awards for her acting and comedy.

Starting Her Own Companies

In 2011, Michelle decided to take a break from her regular work to follow her dream of making movies. She started her own film company, Huat Films. This was a big step, as she was now in charge of everything, from writing the story to directing the actors.

A year later, in 2012, she also started an agency called Left Profile to help manage the careers of other artists, including herself. This shows she is also a smart businesswoman.

Making Movies

Michelle's first movie as a director was Already Famous. She also wrote the script and starred in the film. The movie was a success and was chosen as Singapore's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 85th Academy Awards. This was a huge honor, even though it did not make the final list of nominees.

She also directed and produced other films, including 3 Peas in a Pod and Lulu the Movie.

Famous Roles and Shows

Michelle Chong has appeared in many TV shows and movies. She is especially famous for her comedy roles that make people laugh.

The Noose

One of her most famous roles was on the TV show The Noose. This was a comedy show that made fun of news programs. Michelle played several hilarious characters, including a celebrity maid from the Philippines named Leticia Bongnino and a news reporter named Adrianna Wow. Her performances on the show were very popular and won her awards.

Sayang Sayang

In 2008, she starred in a show called Sayang Sayang. She played Beh Li Choo, a butcher in a story about a Peranakan family. A Peranakan is a person with mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Her acting in this show earned her a special commendation at the Asian Television Awards.

Selected Film and TV Work

Here are some of the notable projects Michelle Chong has been a part of.

Film

Television

Awards and Recognition

Michelle Chong has won several awards for her work in television and film.

• Star Awards: She won the "Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste" award in 2005 and 2011. This award is voted for by the public.
• Asian Television Awards: In 2012, she won the "Best Comedy Actor / Actress" award for her amazing work on The Noose. She also received special commendations for her roles in Sayang Sayang (2008) and The Noose (2010).
• Canada International Film Festival: In 2017, she won the "Best Director" award for her movie Lulu The Movie.