Darren Lim

Darren Lim (Chinese: 林明伦; pinyin: Lín Mínglún, born 30 September 1972) is a Singaporean actor and television host. He was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1997 to 2016 but continues to film on an ad-hoc basis. Lim left MediaCorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family.

Darren Lim
Born (1972-09-30) 30 September 1972
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
OccupationActor, host
Years active1997– present
Agent
Spouse(s)Evelyn Tan
ChildrenKristen (daughter, born 2005) Jarius (first son, born 2007), Way (second son, born 2009) Elliot (third son, born 2013)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese林明倫
Simplified Chinese林明伦

Career

Having left school at age 15, Lim began his career as a singer before joining the Television Corporation of Singapore, MediaCorp's predecessor, in the mid-1990s.[1] He joined SPH MediaWorks in 2000 and was transferred back to MediaCorp when both companies merged in 2005.[2][3] Since rejoining MediaCorp his profile rose considerably and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor several times, most notably for his role in The Little Nyonya.

Lim left MediaCorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family.[4][5] His final series was The In-Laws. He has since returned to acting, but in a freelance capacity.

Personal life

Lim married fellow artiste Evelyn Tan in 2004. Lim left the entertainment industry to help his brother with his business and spend more time with his family.[6][7] The Christian couple have four children. Darren's brother Ming Yang runs a T-shirt printing company.

Filmography

Television
YearDramaRoleNotes
2020Loving You
爱没有距离		Chen Shi
陈石
  • Father of Yuan Lixuan
  • Pairs up with Lynn Lim
  • Siblings with James Seah
  • Supporting
2019After The Stars
攻星计		Shen Bangxing
沈邦兴
  • Supporting
While You Were Away
一切从昏睡开始		Yu Guanming
余冠铭
2018Doppelganger
入侵者		Li Ruijie
李锐杰
2016The Queen
复仇女王		He Guoping
贺国平
2015Crescendo
起飞		David Law
罗大卫
  • Pairs up with Ann Kok
  • Siblings with Tracer Wong
  • 1/3 of male co-leads
The Journey: Our Homeland
信约: 我们的家园		Dai Xiaoxiong
戴晓雄
2014My Secret App
我的宝贝机密		Lin Yingxiong
林英雄
  • Pairs up with Fann Wong
  • Father of Hayley Woo & Damien Teo
  • 1st male lead
  • StarHub Go Local production
Three Wishes
三个愿望		Huijing
辉景
  • Supporting
2013Sudden
骤变		Joda
  • Supporting
Marry Me
我要嫁出去		Patrick
  • Supporting
2012Game Plan
千方百计		Adam
Joys of Life
花样人间		Cai Nan
蔡南
  • Supporting
2011The In-Laws
麻婆斗妇		Xiao Jianye
萧建业
A Tale of 2 Cities
乐在双城		Li Zhenbang
李振邦
  • Pairs up with Ya Hui
  • Supporting
2010Breakout
破天网		Wang Lianzhou
汪连州
  • Pairs up with Lin Peifen
  • Supporting
The Family Court
走进走出		Xu Zhiqiang
许志强
  • Pairs up with May Phua
  • Supporting
The Best Things in Life
五福到		Luo Jianguo
罗建国
  • 1/4 of male co-leads
Happy Family
过好年		Dong Muxing
董木星
2009Baby Bonus
添丁发财		Zheng Guo'an
郑国安
  • 2nd male lead
My School Daze
书包太重		Tang Andi
唐安迪
  • 1/3 of male co-leads
2008The Little Nyonya
小娘惹		Huang Jincheng
黄金成
The Defining Moment
沸腾冰点
Love Blossoms I
心花朵朵开		Huang Yezu
  • Supporting
En BlocAndrew Lim
  • Channel 5 production
2007Making Miracles
奇迹		Gao Zhengbang
高政邦
  • 1/3 of male co-leads
Kinship II
手足2		Xu Naifa
徐乃发
  • Supporting
Kinship I
手足
  • Supporting
2006Fairy of the Chalice
夜光神杯
  • Co-production
Through It All
海的儿子		Wu Ximing
  • Supporting
2005Lifeline
  • Channel 5 production; Guest appearance
A New Life
有福		Lin Laifa
林来发
  • Supporting
2004Zero
零楼
  • Supporting
Crunch Time
转捩点
  • Supporting
Project J
水母计划
  • Supporting
Be Somebody
海军
  • Supporting
Happy and Lucky
吉祥如意
  • Supporting
2003Together Whenever
天伦
  • Supporting
2002Heroes of Yang
杨门女将		Jiang Bin
姜彬
  • Supporting
Venture Against Time
子是古人来		Lu Zhixuan
陆志轩
  • Hong Kong production
Cash Is King
胜券在握		Qi Xiao
齐孝
  • Singapore-Hong Kong co-production
2001Apple Pie
苹果派
  • Supporting

Film
YearShowNotes
2011Culture in a Bowl 吃出一碗文化
2010My Star Guide 5 我的导游是明星
Stars for a Cause II 明星志工队2
2009Stars for a Cause 明星志工队
2008Food Hometown 美食寻根
2007Adonis 美丽论谈
Road Trip 自游旅行摄
2006Hey Baby! 幸福密码
Life Scent II 花花都市2
On the Beat 都市大发现
2005The Amazing Health Shopper's Race
Life Scent 花花都市

Accolades
Star Awards – Acting Awards
YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
19984th Star Awards CeremonyTop 10 Most Popular Male ArtistesN/ATop 20
19995th Star Awards CeremonyTop 10 Most Popular Male ArtistesN/ATop 20
200513th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorA New Life
(as Lin Laifa)		Nominated
200715th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorKinship
(as Xu Naifa)		Won
200916th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorThe Little Nyonya
(as Huang Jincheng)		Nominated
201017th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorMy School Daze
(as Wang Andi)		Nominated
201118th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorBreakout
(as Wang Lianzhuo)		Nominated
2019 Asian Rainbow TV Awards Best Male Host Award National Flavours
民族味		 Won
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References
  1. "School Daze cast troop back to the classrooms". Channel News Asia. 30 April 2009.
  2. "SPH MediaWorks stars all ready to shine". sph.com.sg. 2 October 2000. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  3. "七艺人敢敢做个新电视人" 七艺人敢敢做个新电视人 (in Chinese). Lianhe Zaobao. 2 October 2000. Archived from the original on 13 July 2007.
  4. "Darren Lim widows his 'other wife'". Channel News Asia. 11 February 2011. Archived from the original on 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  5. "Darren Lim to quit MediaCorp for own business". xin.msn.com. 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. "Darren Lim to leave MediaCorp in May". Channel News Asia. 11 January 2011.
  7. "Boxer shorts and brassieres used in deal to collect bride". The Star. 29 March 2004. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.
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