Poon Ling Ling is a famous Singaporean actress who has received widespread attention for her appearances in TV series.
In 1988, she entered the entertainment industry after completing the eighth drama artist training course of the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).
Her breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she was cast as the female lead in the 130-episode drama series Women of Substance, SBC’s first international project.
Her long career in the industry has made her a regular fixture in the Singapore media scene. She has appeared in many TV series and movies.
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- Nickname: Pan Lingling
- Date of birth: June 25, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Singapore
- Nationality: Singapore
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.7 meters
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Huang Shinan
- Children: Beckham Wong, Kynaston Wong
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
early life and education
Pan Lingling, born in Singapore on June 25, 1970, is 54 years old. She is of Chinese descent and has been living in Singapore.
Because Lingling kept much of her early family life secret, the public knows little about her parents or siblings. Regarding her education, Lingling attended local schools in Singapore and later learned acting through formal training.
In 1988, she completed the 8th Theater Artist Training Course organized by the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), laying the foundation for her long and successful acting career.
Her ethnicity is Chinese, and although there is little information about her religious beliefs, she has been noted to adhere to traditional values in her family life.
personal life
Pan Lingling married former actor Huang Shinan in 1996 and had two sons, Huang Beckham born in 1999 and Huang Kenaston born in 2002.
Lingling has always put her family first and often keeps her personal life away from media attention. She made headlines when she revealed she kept her children away from the entertainment industry and insisted they focus on their studies before pursuing public careers.
Although Beckham and Kynaston were initially interested in acting, both are now pursuing careers outside showbiz. Beckham is undergoing pilot training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Lingling has always publicly supported children’s dreams, whether in aviation or other fields. In 2013, Lingling’s family faced some challenges when she was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer, but after treatment, Lingling has been cancer-free since 2014.
Profession
Pan Lingling’s acting career began in 1988, and she entered the entertainment industry after completing the SBC drama artist training course. Her early roles in television dramas helped her rise to fame, particularly her performance in Women of Substance in 1991, which remains one of her most important roles.
Over the years, Lingling has starred in many popular Singaporean TV series, such as “Little Nyonya” and “Breakout”, for which she won the 2011 Starlight Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She has also appeared in films, including a stellar appearance in the 1993 Jackie Chan film Crime Story, in which she played a psychiatrist. Pan continues to act, and her latest projects include “The Happy Prince” in 2020 and “Cash on Delivery” in 2023.
Awards
- – 2011 Star Award: Best Supporting Actress in “Breakout”
- – Asian Television Awards 2011: Best Supporting Actress
net worth
Lingling Pan’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $5 million. She accumulated much of her wealth through a long acting career, which included major roles in television and movies.
dispute
In 2018, Lingling Pan was involved in a high-profile controversy involving Singaporean actress Ang Hui Fong. The feud reportedly started when Lingling made comments about Hong’s children, leading to a heated argument between the two actresses.
The row escalated when Hong Huifang sent a lengthy WhatsApp message to their mutual friend, accusing Lingling of insulting her family. The controversy has stoked local entertainment circles as the two actresses had been close for years before the incident.
Despite efforts by their mutual friends to mediate, the situation remained tense for some time. Lingling later expressed regret for the incident, although it temporarily damaged her public image.
social media
- – Instagram: @panlingling
- – Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- – Substantial Women (1991)
- – Little Nyonya (2008)
- – Breakout (2011)
- – Crime Story(1993)
- – The Happy Prince(2020)
- – Cash on delivery (2023)
discography
- – Mediacorp Lunar New Year Album 15 (2015)
- – Mediacorp Lunar New Year Album 18 (2018)
