Rui En facts for kids

Rui En (born Loh Rui En on January 29, 1981) is a popular Singaporean actress, singer, and host. She is known for her many roles in television dramas and for her music career.

Growing Up in Singapore

Rui En was born in Singapore in 1981. When she was 17, her parents decided to live separately. Growing up, she faced some personal challenges.

She was a good student and attended well-known schools. She went to Singapore Chinese Girls' School and later Raffles Junior College. After that, she studied at Nanyang Technological University and earned a degree in Business in 2004.

A Star on Screen and Stage

Rui En has had a successful career in modeling, music, and acting. She is one of Singapore's most famous stars.

From Modeling to Music

Rui En began modeling in 1999 after finishing her studies at Raffles Junior College. In 2001, she appeared in a popular TV commercial for Singtel, which made her famous.

In 2002, she started her music career in Taiwan. She appeared in a music video for the famous singer Jay Chou. She also released her first Chinese album, Rui Σn vol. 01. One of the songs on her album, "White Feather," was written by Jay Chou.

In 2005, she was chosen to sing the theme song for Singapore's National Day Parade, called Reach Out for the Skies. She released her second album, United Nations, in 2008. She wrote all the lyrics for this album herself.

Becoming a Famous Actress

Rui En started acting in 2002 in the TV show No Problem. Her first leading role was in the 2005 drama A Promise for Tomorrow. Soon, she became known as one of the most talented young actresses in Singapore.

Rui En has strong values about the types of roles she plays. She chooses not to act in scenes that make her feel uncomfortable. This means she has been very careful about the characters she portrays.

Her hard work paid off. She gained more recognition after her role in the 2008 drama By My Side. In 2011, she won the Best Actress award at the Star Awards 2011 for her role in the drama With You.

In 2012, she won another major award, Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Television Awards. This was for her role as a police officer in the crime drama Unriddle 2. In 2013, she became the first Singaporean spokesperson for the beauty brand L'Oréal Paris Youth Code.

In 2015, she played the famous Singaporean painter Georgette Chen in a special TV series. In 2016, she received the All-Time Favourite Artiste award, a special honor for being one of the most popular actresses for many years.

Life Outside of Acting

In 2016, Rui En was involved in a minor car accident. She apologized for the incident, and the matter was settled.

Helping the Community

Rui En is also known for her charity work. She is a regular volunteer at an organization called "Beyond Social Services," which helps children and young people.

She sang the theme song for The Community Chest of Singapore, a charity organization. The song is called "Listen to Your Heart." She has also volunteered with her fan club, RBKD, to help children's charities.

Her Roles in Film and TV

Film

Television series

Variety show

Rui En's Music

Albums

• Rui Σn vol. 01 (2002)
• United Nations (2008)

Singles and Theme Songs

Rui En has recorded many popular songs.

• "Listen to Your Heart": The theme song for The Community Chest of Singapore.
• "Reach Out for the Skies" (2005): The theme song for Singapore's National Day Parade.
• "The Way To Be Happy" (2002): The theme song for the drama Beautiful Connection.
• "Unfreeze" (2006): The theme song for the drama Love at 0°C, with lyrics written by Rui En herself.

Awards and Recognition

In 2007, Rui En received the "Nanyang Outstanding Young People Award" from her former university, Nanyang Technological University. She has won many other awards for her acting and popularity.

See also

In Spanish: Rui En para niños