Yang Libing
Yang Libing (Chinese: 杨莉冰) is a former Singaporean actress. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1983 to 2009. Her older sister is the late Yang Lina, who was also an actress.
Yang Libing | |||||||
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Born | 1965 | ||||||
Nationality | Singaporean | ||||||
Occupation | Actress | ||||||
Years active | 1983–present | ||||||
Spouse(s) | |||||||
Family | Yang Lina (older sister) | ||||||
Awards | Star Awards 1999 : Best Supporting Actress | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 楊莉冰 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 杨莉冰 | ||||||
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Career
Yang first entered the entertainment industry during the 1984 after she attended the SBC's drama training course with her older sister Yang Lina. She starred in the long-running hit drama Wok of Life and won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Star Awards 1999. Yang married actor Li Nanxing in 1994 after co-starring with him in several drama series. They divorced in 2004 citing irreconcilable personality differences. Both have yet to remarry and they have no children from the marriage.[1]
More recently she has appeared in several of MediaCorp's anniversary events and was one of many former artistes present at the Star Awards 2012.[2]
Yang left the entertainment industry in 2009 to focus into business and operated a hair salon with her sister Yang Lina which was opened in 2004. Due to the death of her sister from uterine cancer in 2010. She needed time to sort out and prepare for her sister funeral arrangements.[3]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Perfect Cut 2 一切完美 |
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2006 | C.I.D. 刑警2人组 | Liu Cailian 刘彩莲 |
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2004 | An Ode to Life 三十风雨路 | Zhang Wensi 张文思 |
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The Crime Hunters 心网追凶 | Sherry |
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2003 | Home in Toa Payoh 家在大巴窑 | Wu Jinxiu 吴锦绣 |
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My Home, My Love 同一屋檐下 |
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2002 | Fantasy 星梦情真 | Lin Li 林俐 |
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Bukit Ho Swee 河水山 | Zeng Xiu Zhen 曾秀珍 |
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Health Matters 2 一切由慎开始 II | Lin Xiang Feng's Wife 林祥丰妻子 |
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2001 | The Hotel 大酒店 | Lychee |
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Beyond the Axis of Truth 法医X档案 之《异类接触》 | Song Shan Ni 宋珊妮 |
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2000 | Dare to Strike 扫冰者 | Xiao Ru 小茹 |
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The Tax Files 流金税月 | Wu Lin Yu 吴林玉 | ||
1999 | Darling-In-Law 我的岳母是巫婆 | Chantilly |
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Wok of Life 福满人间 | Zeng Haolian 曾浩莲 |
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From the Medical Files 2 医生档案II | Mrs. Lim 林太太 |
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1998 | On the Edge - Man of Lust 边缘档案 之《艺术无价》 | Lu Xiao Fang 卢小芳 | |
Singapore Short Stories 2 - Paper House 小说剧场 II 之《梦幻之屋》 | Yi Lian 依莲 |
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1997 | From the Medical Files 医生档案 | Ida |
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The Other Parent 妈妈先生 | Pan Yu Qing 潘玉清 |
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Crimes and Tribulations 狮城奇案录 之《情书圣手》 | Fang Qiu Yan 方秋燕 |
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1996 | Mirror of Life 实况剧场 之《三水红头巾》 | He San Feng 何三凤 |
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River of Love 风雨柴船头 | Liu Shu Luan 刘淑鸾 |
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Beyond Dawn 女子监狱 | Li Xiu Li 李秀丽 |
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1995 | Sparks of Life 生命火花 | Liu Tian Na 刘天娜 |
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The Golden Pillow 金枕头 | Hua Jin Qiu 花锦秋 |
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Neighbourhood Heroes 大英雄小人物 | Huang Gui Hua 黄桂花 |
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1994 | A Chance of Life 生死一线 | Hu Lan 胡兰 |
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Fiery Of Lover 烈火情人 | Wen Jing 文靖 |
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Twin Bliss 龙凤呈祥 | Monica |
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Challenge of Truth 铁证柔情 | Yu Zhen Zhen 余珍珍 |
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1993 | The Witty Advisor 金牌师爷 | Female Robber 雌大盗 |
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The Brave One 荡寇英雄 | Zheng Xiao Hua 郑小花 |
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1992 | Lady Steel 激情女大亨 | Ye Jia Jia 叶佳佳 |
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The Male Syndrome 妙男正传 | Li Feng Jiao 黎凤娇 |
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Changing Fortunes 爱情乒乓球 | Lin Mei Man 林美满 |
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1991 | The Darkest Hour 列血青春 | Pang Li Lian 庞丽莲 |
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1989 | Turn of the Tide 浮沉 | Gu Xiu Zhen 古秀珍 |
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1988 | Strange Encounters 2 奇缘2 之《心锁》 | Xue Er 雪儿 |
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Mystery 迷离夜 之《梦》 | Wei Qi 韦琪 |
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Airforce 空军 | Mei Qi 美琪 |
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On the Fringe 边缘少年 | Zhang Xiao Hua 张小花 |
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Star Maiden 飞越银河 | Du Mei 杜玫 |
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1987 | Moving On 变迁 | May |
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Painted Faces 戏班 | Miss Yang 杨小姐 | ||
Sunshine After Rain 雨过天晴 | Chen Ya Rong 陈雅蓉 |
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1986 | Crossroads 红绿灯 之《黄昏》 | Lu Jing Ying 陆晶莹 |
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Happy Trio 青春123 | Zhang Man Ling 张曼玲 |
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1985 | Takeover 人在旅途 | Ah Bing 阿冰 |
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Unyielding Butterflies 铁蝴蝶 | Xiao Tao Hong 小桃红 |
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1984 | Pursuit 怒海萍踪 | Huang Sheng Nan 黄胜男 |
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Youth 年轻人 |
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Accolades
Star Awards – Acting Awards | ||||
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Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
1995 | 2nd Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actress | Challenge of Truth | Nominated |
1996 | 3rd Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actress | The Golden Pillow | Nominated |
1997 | 4th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actress | River of Love | Nominated |
1999 | 6th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actress | Wok of Life | Won |
References
- "Top Celeb Divorces: Hollywood vs Local". xin.msn.com. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 15 November 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- "Life after television: Whatever happened to..." Channel NewsAsia. 23 April 2012.
- "Former Mediacorp actress Yang Lina dies of cancer". AsiaOne. 21 March 2010.