Rui En facts for kids

Rui En (born Loh Rui En on 29 January 1981) is a famous Singaporean actress, singer, and host. She was once managed by Hype Records, a well-known entertainment company.

Early Life and Education

Rui En was born on January 29, 1981, in Singapore. She grew up in a family with her father, who worked as a property agent, and her mother, a housewife.

She attended Singapore Chinese Girls' School for both her primary and secondary education. After that, she continued her studies at Raffles Junior College (RJC). In 2004, Rui En graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Business degree.

Rui En's Career Journey

Rui En has had an exciting career in both music and acting. She started her journey in the entertainment world after finishing her A Levels.

Starting in Modelling and Music

Rui En began her career in modelling in 1999 after completing her studies at RJC. She was managed by Phantom Management at that time. Later, she joined Artistes Network, a company under Hype Records.

In 2002, Rui En went to Taiwan to pursue her music career. She used the stage name 芮恩 (Ruì'ēn). Her first big appearance was in a music video for "Secret Code" (暗號) by her label mate, Jay Chou. They also worked together to promote Panasonic GD68.

That same year, Rui En released her first Chinese album, Rui Σn vol. 01. This album was a joint effort between Hype Records and Alfa Music. Jay Chou even wrote a song called "White Feather" (白色羽毛) for her debut album.

Rui En was recognized for her talent early on. She was nominated for Best Local Singer at the Singapore Hits Awards in 2003. In 2005, she and Taufik Batisah were chosen to sing the theme song for the Singapore National Day Parade, "Reach Out for the Skies," in both English and Mandarin.

After a break, Rui En released her second Chinese album, United Nations, in late 2008. This album was only released in Singapore, and Rui En wrote all the lyrics herself. From then on, she went back to using her original name, 瑞恩. In 2009, she performed at Singapore Day in London, an event for Singaporeans living overseas.

Her Acting Roles

Rui En started her acting career in 2002 with the MediaCorp drama No Problem. By 2005, she landed her first main role in A Promise for Tomorrow. The next year, a local entertainment magazine called I-Weekly named her one of the most promising young actresses in Singapore. She became known as one of the Seven Princesses of Mediacorp.

In 2004, Rui En joined the English sitcom Achar! for its second season. After this experience, Rui En decided to choose roles that fit her personal values. She wanted to focus on acting for the love of the craft, not just for fame.

Rui En started gaining more recognition for her acting in 2008. She played a social service worker and an AIDS patient in By My Side. For this role, she won one of the 'Top 8 Likable Female Lead Characters' awards.

In 2010, MediaCorp's Buzz named Rui En one of the "10 Faces to Watch." She also won several awards for her characters. For example, her role as Zhang Luoyun in My School Daze was voted 'Top 10 Favourite Female Characters' at Star Awards 2010. Her role as Lin Jiaqi in The Dream Catchers was also a 'Top 5 Favourite Female Characters'.

Rui En won the 'Most Favourite Female Character' award for her role as Yang Xiaodong in Happy Family. She also received the 'Best Actress' award at Star Awards 2011 for her strong performance as a widow in With You.

In 2012, Rui En won 'Best Actress in Leading Role' at the Asian Television Awards. This was for her role as a tough police officer in the crime drama Unriddle 2. She won her second 'Best Actress Award' at the Star Awards 2013 for the same role in Unriddle 2. In 2013, Rui En became the first Singaporean spokesperson for the international cosmetics brand L'Oréal Paris Youth Code.

Rui En also starred in a three-part documentary drama about one of Singapore's first painters, Georgette Chen. This series aired in April 2015 on Channel NewsAsia, MediaCorp Channel 5, and MediaCorp Channel 8.

In 2016, Rui En received the All-Time Favourite Artiste award. She earned this special award after winning the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award for many years in a row, from 2005 to 2016. She shared this honor with Qi Yuwu.

In 2021, Rui En left Artistes Network.

Community Work and Giving Back

Rui En is very involved in community work. She sings the theme song for The Community Chest of Singapore, an organization that helps people in need. The song, "Listen to Your Heart," has been released as an EP in 2003 and 2009.

She also regularly volunteers at "Beyond Social Services," which supports children and families. She has helped several children's welfare organizations. In 2016, she volunteered with her fan club to celebrate their 9th anniversary, showing her dedication to helping others.

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Series Roles

Variety Show Appearances

Discography

Solo Albums

• Rui Σn vol. 01 芮恩Rui Σn同名專輯 (December 2002)
• United Nations 共和國 (October 2008)

Compilation Albums

• Morning Express VI 阳光系列6 (2003)

This album includes Rui En's songs The Way To Be Happy 快乐方式 (Track 3) and Test 考验 (Track 9). These songs were released under her birth name – 卢瑞恩 (Lú Ruì'ēn).

• Celebrating 25 Years of Chinese Drama Collector's Edition 戏剧情牵25 (2007)

This special album features popular theme songs from Singapore Chinese Dramas over 25 years. Rui En's tracks include a remix of "The Way To Be Happy 快乐方式" and "Unfreeze 解冻". These songs were released under her stage name – 芮恩 (Ruì'ēn).

Singles

• "Listen to Your Heart"

This is the theme song for The Community Chest of Singapore. It has both English and Mandarin versions and was released as a single.

• "Reach Out for the Skies (2005)"

This was the theme song for the Singapore National Day Parade in 2005. It also has English and Mandarin versions, and music videos were made for both.

• "Listen to Your Heart – Remix (2009)"

A new version of the Community Chest theme song. The Mandarin remix was first performed at the TrueHearts Show 2009. The EP released in November 2009 included the original songs and remixes in both languages. Rui En's fan club, RBKD, designed the artwork for this single.

• "Sky's the Limit"

A song by Taufik Batisah that features Rui En.

• "Numb" 麻木 (2013)

A song released by Rui En.

Drama Theme Songs

• Beautiful Connection – "The Way To Be Happy 快乐方式 "(2002)

This song was nominated for Best Drama Theme Song at Star Awards 2002. It was first released in Morning Express VI. A remix was later included in Celebrating 25 Years of Chinese Drama Collector's Edition.

• No Problem! – "Test 考验" (2003)

This song was featured in the drama and released in Morning Express VI.

• Love at 0 °C – "Unfreeze 解冻" (2006)

Rui En wrote the lyrics for this song, making it her first published lyrics. It was also the theme song for a drama she starred in. This song is found in Celebrating 25 Years of Chinese Drama Collecter's Edition.

• By My Side – "Slow Dance 慢舞" (2008)

This song was included in Rui En's album United Nations.

Singles Chart Information

Awards and Nominations

In 2007, Rui En received the "Nanyang Outstanding Young People Award" from her university, Nanyang Technological University.

See also

In Spanish: Rui En para niños