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Vivian Lai
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Lai at the Star Awards 2017
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| Born | 18 December 1976 |
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| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Alain Ong
(m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 賴怡伶 |
| Simplified Chinese | 赖怡伶 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lài Yílíng |
| Jyutping | Laai6 Ji4 Ling4 |
Vivian Lai Yi-ling (born 18 December 1976) is a talented actress, TV host, and businesswoman. She was born in Taiwan and now lives in Singapore.
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Vivian Lai's Journey to Stardom
Vivian Lai moved to Singapore from Taiwan with her family when she was a student. She joined a TV talent show called Star Search Singapore 1999. She won the competition in Singapore and was also the top female contestant overall.
Starting as an Actress
Vivian began her career as an actress. Her first role was in a TV show called Knotty Liaisons, where she received good reviews. She then started hosting many different types of TV shows. These included shows about food and travel.
Winning Awards and New Roles
In 2012, Vivian won her first big award, the Best Supporting Actress award. She received this at the Star Awards 2012 for her role in the TV series Love Thy Neighbour. In this show, she played a Chinese immigrant.
Vivian's Business Ventures
Vivian is also a well-known face for many brands. She has been a brand ambassador for Pokka drinks, Kirei Kirei soap, Samsung electronics, and Osim massage products. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Vivian has been very active in online sales. She sells products live on the internet. She also co-hosts The Wonder Shop, a TV show on Channel 8 that features products. Her current manager is Li Nanxing's company, LNX Global.
Vivian's Family Life
Vivian Lai is married to Alain Ong. They have two daughters named Vera and Ariel. The family lives in Singapore. Vivian is a big animal lover. She has adopted seven dogs and encourages others to adopt pets instead of buying them. She takes care of her dogs with her daughters and their helper.
Vivian's Work in TV and Movies
Vivian Lai has appeared in many movies and TV shows over the years.
Movies Vivian Lai Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2008 | Money No Enough 2 | Zhou Yanyan |
| 2009 | Where Got Ghost? | Zhou Yanyan |
TV Shows Vivian Lai Has Starred In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2000 | Knotty Liaisons | Jiaxuan |
| Adam's Company | Elaine | |
| Dare To Strike | ||
| 2001 | Looking For Stars | Piggy |
| The Hotel | Lai Meiling | |
| Three Women and A Half | Xiaoping | |
| 2002 | Bukit Ho Swee | Wang Qing |
| Kopi-O II | Shuyun | |
| The Unbeatables III | Dong Meiyao | |
| 2003 | Holland V | Mo Rourou |
| 2004 | Double Happiness | Luo Jiaqian |
| Double Happiness II | Luo Jiaqian | |
| 2005 | Love at 0°C | Liu Siqi |
| 2006 | Time to Heal | |
| 2007 | Live Again | Jenny |
| Making Miracles | Xu Xiuyuan | |
| The Homecoming | Qianyi | |
| 2008 | Just in Singapore | Jinyan |
| Love Blossoms II | Fan Fan | |
| 2011 | Be Happy | Mable |
| Love Thy Neighbour | Shanshan | |
| 2014 | World at Your Feet | Mo Lihua |
| 2015 | Super Senior | Ivy Ji Shanzhong |
| 2016 | The Queen | Zeng Jing |
| 2019 | My One In A Million (我的万里挑一) | Vivian Lai |
| The Good Fight (致胜出击) | Rourou | |
| A World of Difference (都市狂想) | Rui En | |
| 2021 | Soul Old Yet So Young (心里住着老灵魂) | Cindy Yen |
| The Heartland Hero | Lexi |
Variety Shows Vivian Lai Has Hosted
Vivian Lai has also hosted many fun variety shows, including:
- 2006: Property Classified
- 2007: On the Beat II, My Beautiful Life, Star Awards Post-Show Party
- 2008: The NTUC Show, Lunar New Year Eve Celebration, Dialect Delights, Bioskin Dreams Come True II, On the Beat III, Amuse Me, DIY My Home
- 2009: My House Husband's Journal, Amuse U
- 2010: You Are The Man
- 2011: Sizzling Woks 3, Ladies Nite, Home Makeover 2
- 2012: My Fair Ladies, Silver Carnival, Simply Exquisite, Dessert Time
- 2013: Say It!, Laughing Out Loud
- 2014: Eat and Be Merry, Black Rose 2, Style: Check-In 4 (Guest Host), Say It! 2, Style: Check-In 5, Ladies Nite 3
- 2015: Hey Chef!, Hey Gorgeous 2015, The Successor
- 2016: Touch Screen Cuisine, What's In The Fridge?
- 2017: A Gift for Mum
- 2019: The Destined One (Guest Matchmaker)
Music Albums
Vivian Lai has also been part of several music albums, mostly for Lunar New Year celebrations:
- 2012: MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 12 (新传媒群星金龙接财神)
- 2018: MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 18 (新传媒群星阿狗狗过好年)
- 2019: MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 19 (新传媒群星猪饱饱欢乐迎肥年)
- 2020: MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 (裕鼠鼠纳福迎春了)
Awards and Recognitions
Vivian Lai has won many awards throughout her career, especially at the annual Star Awards in Singapore. She has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes" multiple times. In 2012, she won "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in Love Thy Neighbour. In 2015, she received the "All-Time Favourite Artiste" award, which is a very special honor given to artists who have won the "Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes" award ten times.
