Xiang Yun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xiang Yun
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Xiang Yun in May 2017
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Chen Cuichang
27 October 1961 Singapore
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Edmund Chen
(m. 1989) |
| Children |
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| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Loretta Chen (sister-in-law) |
| Awards | Full list |
| Stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 向雲 |
| Simplified Chinese | 向云 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiàng Yún |
| Wade–Giles | Hsiang4 Yün2 |
| Jyutping | Hoeng3 Wan4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Hiòng-hûn |
| Tâi-lô | Hiòng-hûn |
| Birth name (Chen Cuichang) | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳翠嫦 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈翠嫦 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Cuìcháng |
| Wade–Giles | Ch'en1 Ts'ui4 Ch'ang2 |
| Jyutping | Can4 Ceoi3 Soeng4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Tân Chhùi-siông |
| Tâi-lô | Tân Tshuì-siông |
Xiang Yun (born Chen Cuichang on October 27, 1961) is a famous Singaporean actress and television host. She is often called MediaCorp's first "Ah Jie," which means "senior sister" or "top actress." This is because she was one of the first local actors trained in Singapore. She has been working in entertainment for over 45 years.
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Xiang Yun's Acting Journey
Xiang Yun started her acting career in 1980. She was part of the first group of students from the SBC's drama training class. She first acted in children's shows.
Early Roles and Big Break
In 1983, she appeared in drama series like Double Blessings. Her big moment came in 1984 with the popular drama The Awakening. She played "Ah Mei," a character who became very famous. People loved her and Huang Wenyong's characters together. They were even named among the "Top 5 Favourite On-Screen Partners" years later.
Key Roles and Continued Success
Xiang Yun played important roles in many big TV shows. In 1997, she acted as the real-life war hero Elizabeth Choy in The Price of Peace. After her second child was born, she took a short break. She returned to TV in 2000 and continued to star in popular shows. These included Double Happiness, Portrait of Home, and The Little Nyonya.
Even with many new actors, Xiang Yun stayed very popular. She was voted one of the "Top 10 Most Popular Artistes" for many years. She also won the special "All-Time Favourite Artiste Award." She has won the "Best Supporting Actress" award five times, which is a record!
Personal Life
Xiang Yun is married to Edmund Chen, who was also an actor. They met while working on a TV show called Patrol. Their marriage was quite a surprise at the time because celebrity weddings were usually kept private.
They have two children, a son named Chen Xi and a daughter named Yixin. Both of their children have also become actors, following in their parents' footsteps.
In September 2023, Xiang Yun shared that her mother passed away at the age of 84.
Selected Works
Xiang Yun has acted in many television shows and movies throughout her long career.
Television Series Highlights
She has appeared in a wide range of TV dramas. Some notable ones include:
- The Awakening (1984)
- The Price of Peace (1997)
- Double Happiness (2004)
- The Little Nyonya (2008)
- Unriddle (2010)
- You Can Be an Angel Too (2015)
- Peace & Prosperity (2016)
- Your World in Mine (2022)
Film Appearances
Xiang Yun has also acted in several films, including:
- I Not Stupid (2002)
- Homerun (2003)
- I Not Stupid Too (2006)
- We Not Naughty (2012)
- Money No Enough 3 (2024)
Theatre Performances
She has also performed on stage. In 1996, she played the main female role, Li Qing, in the play December Rains.
Awards and Recognitions
Xiang Yun has received many awards for her acting.
- Special Achievement Award (1995)
- Best Supporting Actress (1998, 2000, 2001, 2009, 2023)
- Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes (2000-2010)
- All-Time Favourite Artiste Award (2011)
- Best Evergreen Artiste (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)
These awards show how much her talent and hard work are appreciated in the entertainment industry.
