Deborah Sim (born 24 September 1979) is a Singaporean former actress and model, best known for her appearance on Star Search, as well as for starring in the television series Legend of the Eight Immortals, Stand by Me and The Return of the Condor Heroes.
Deborah Sim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1979 |
| Other names | Shen Yiling |
| Education | Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 沈依靈 |
| Simplified Chinese | 沈依灵 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shěn Yīlíng |
Education
editBefore joining Star Search, Sim attended Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and studied interior design.[1][2]
Career
editA 1997 Star Search finalist, Sim made her acting debut in the sitcom My Big Brother (1997), alongside Chen Shucheng, Cassandra See and fellow Star Search semi-finalist Constance Song.[3]
Sim subsequently starred in the popular mythological drama Legend of the Eight Immortals where she played the role of Lan Caihe. She also played supporting roles in Stand by Me and The Return of the Condor Heroes.[4]
Sim left Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) after her contract ended in April 2000.[5] The same year, she signed a five-year contract with Andy Lau's production company New Melody to expand her career into the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment industries.[6][7] She terminated her contract two years later and returned to Singapore, citing the lack of acting opportunities. Shortly thereafter, Sim started singing in pubs.[8]
At one point, Sim was a partner in a floral concierge service and shop called Pints Of Petals.[9] She had also co-founded a noodle eatery with actor Benjamin Heng.[10]
Personal life
editIn 2021, it was reported that Sim was working as an oil broker.[11]
In 2024, Sim came out publicly on Dear Straight People, becoming the first Singaporean actress to come out publicly.[12]
Filmography
editSim has appeared in the following programs and films:[13]
Film
edit- The Truth About Jane and Sam (1999)
- Blessed Destiny (2003)
- The Source of Love (2003)
- A Roar of Wolf Troops (2016)
Television series
edit- My Big Brother (1997)
- Legend of the Eight Immortals (1998)
- Stand by Me (1998)
- The Return of the Condor Heroes (1998)
- My Teacher, My Friend (1999)
- The Ride Home (1999)
- The Tax Files (2000)
- The Voices Within (2000)
- Taiji Prodigy (2001)
- My Love My Home (2003)
- Heal and be Healed (2004)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Star Awards 1997 | Most Popular Newcomer | — | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "TCS ACTOR'S CHOICE". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 7. The Straits Times. 19 April 1997. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Their daily lives". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 24. The New Paper. 16 August 1997. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Talent Search winner gets chance to act". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 8. The Straits Times. 31 May 1997. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "《东游记》演蓝采和 沈依灵首反串". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 14. 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao). 14 May 1998. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Four to quit TCS". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 29. The New Paper. 19 April 2000. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Sim-ply lucky". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 34. Project Eyeball. 18 September 2000. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "STAR MOVES". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 33. The New Paper. 13 September 2000. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "发展不顺利与刘德华解约 前艺人沈依灵 酒廊当歌星". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 12. 新明日报 (Xin Ming Ri Bao). 30 March 2002. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "A new bloom is found in Market Street, Singapore | SUPERADRIANME.com". www.superadrianme.com. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "沈依灵开店卖手工面". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 13. 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao). 29 April 2006. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Ex Mediacorp Stars Constance Song, Cassandra See & Deborah Sim Catch Up On FB Live; Reminisce About The Sexy Pics They Took In Their Younger Days". 8days. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Out Of The Closet: Deborah Sim Shares Her Story". Dear Straight People. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Deborah Sim". mewatch. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
External links
edit- Deborah Sim at IMDb
- Deborah Sim on Instagram