Li Yinzhu

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Li Yinzhu
Born (1949-09-14) 14 September 1949 (age 75)
Fujian, China
OccupationActress
Years active1969–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 李茵珠
Simplified Chinese 李茵珠
Hanyu Pinyin Lǐ Yīnzhū

Li Yinzhu (born 14 September 1949) is a Singaporean actress. She has been in the entertainment industry since 1969 and has filmed more than 150 drama serials.

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Career

In 1980, Li signed with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation to be its first batch of actors. [1] After contracting dengue fever in 2010 and subsequent health issues, [1] she left Mediacorp in 2010 but continued to act on contract basis. [2]

Personal life

Li was born in Fujian, China. [1] She left China with her mother and two elder brothers when she was young. [1]

Li has 2 daughters. [2]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1981Spring is Always Green (悲欢年华)Xue Zhen
1982Seletar Robbery (实里达大劫案)Meng Di
Mother's Birthday Present (一束花)
Little DD (小DD)Ke Lilng
1983Army Series (新兵小传)Xu MaliCameo
Endless Knots (情结)
The Way to Judo (蒲公英)
Glass Boat (玻璃船)
A Breakfast Story (早餐的故事)
CID '83 (狮城勇探)Qin Baolian
1984Spice of Life (四日谈 之《花圃的秘密》)Zhang Ma
Spice of Life (四日谈 之《心眼》)A-mei
Young and Innocent (小无知)
The Awakening 2 (雾锁南洋 之《风雨同舟》)Su Shaoying
Pursuit (怒海萍踪)Shuang Qiang Huang Ying
1985Tycoon (豪门内外)
The Young Heroes (少年英雄)
Home is where Love is (吾爱吾家)
1986The Happy Trio (青春123)Zhou Huilan
Samsui Women Sister Ying
Neighbours (芝麻绿豆)
The Bond (天涯同命鸟)Gao Chunniang
1987Five Foot Way (五脚基)Sister Lan
Painted Faces (戏班)Wang Zheming's mother
Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《辗转红尘》)Zha Kangnian's mother
Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《塞外胡笳》)Huo Nian's mother
Pickpockets (提防小手)
1988Silk and Satin (云想衣裳)Qin Meng
On the Fringe (边缘少年)Ma Liqin
The Last Applause (舞榭歌台)Guan Ruomei
We are Family (四代同堂)Jin Zhi
1989When Hearts Touch (似水柔情)Xia Yu
Song of Youth (生活歌手)Li Yulan
Magic of Dance (鼓舞青春)
Turn of the Tide (浮沉)Zhou A-qiao
1990Friends Next Door (我爱芳邻)
When Dawn Breaks (乱世黎明)Nun Sister CaiCameo
Starting Over (暖流)
Journey's End (生命街车)Zhuang Tiansheng's motherCameo
Happy World (多多富贵多多情)Xiao Tongluo's motherCameo
1991Behind Bars (铁狱雷霆)Su Yumei
Golden Shenton Way (金色珊顿道)Zhou Suying
The Other Woman (醋劲100)Xia Wenyi's mother
Pretty Faces (三面夏娃)Yang Zhi
1992The Dating Game (爱情乒乓球)Peng Li's mother
A Time To Dance (火舞风云)Chen Fengling
Between Friends (山水喜相逢)Aunt Lan
Duel in Shanghai (轰天龙虎)Du Huijun
Terms of Endearment (戏剧人生)Du Yunxian
1993Heavenly Beings (再战封神榜)He Xiangu
Hidden Truth (法网情天)Ding Lihua
Sister Dearest (傻妹俏娇娃)Chen A-jiao
The Witty Advisor (金牌师爷)Yu Niang
1994Double Life (潇洒走一回)Wang Zhaojun
Those Were The Days (生命擂台)Liu Yueqin
Young Justice Bao (侠义包公)Mother's of Emperor Xiao
Larceny of Love (雌雄大盗)Chen Xiujiao
Fiery of Lover (烈火情人)Granny
Against All Odds (共闯荆途)Li Hongfan's mother
Dr Justice (法医故事 之《阁楼凶影》)Ding Baoping
1995Neighbourhood Heroes (大英雄小人物)Chen Tiancheng's mother
Deep Within My Heart (爱在心处)Guo Hong
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《灶神》)Gu Sanniang
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《深水情郎》)Madam Geke
The Teochew Family (潮州家族)Zhang Yalan
The Golden Pillow (金枕头)Jin Meiji
1996Waves of Courage (逐浪青春)Liang Peiyun
A Different Live (妈姐情缘)Huang Xia
Brave New World (新阿郎)Xu Caixia
1997Crimes and Tribulations (狮城奇案录之丽人巧骗)Yu Susu's mother
The Silver Lining (骤雨骄阳)Li Sanmei
The Guest People Granny Gui Hua
1998Taxi Driver (德士司机)
Driven by a Car (欲望街车)Hong Laijiao
Singapore Short Stories (小说剧场 之《报应》)Yingjie's mother
Singapore Short Stories 2 (小说剧场 II 之《梦幻之屋》)Zheng Shun's mother
Riding the Storm (陌生人)Aunt Shun
Legend of the Eight Immortals Queen Mother of Heaven
1999From the Medical Files 2 (医生档案II)Li Yuning
Back to School (摩登状元)Hong Laijiao
Wok of Life Jia Sao
Darling-In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆)Yao Meixiang
P.I. Blues (乌龙档案)Chen A-hua
2000Knotty Liaisons (爱情百科)Zheng Yihang's mother
My Home Affairs (家事)Aunt Xia
The Legendary Swordsman Master Dingyi
2001The Stratagem (世纪攻略)Ye Kaishuang's mother
Heroes in Black (我来也)Queen
Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌)Lin Yiqin's Mother
Through Thick and Thin (阿灿正传)A-Can'smother
2002Vive La Famille (好儿好女)Zeng Shixuan
No Problem! (考试家族)Yang A-jiao
Kopi-O II Yang Xiuzhu
Springs of Life
2003Lobang King (我是Lobang King)HeadmistressCameo
Vive La Famille 2 (好儿好女2)Zeng Shixuan
True Heroes Irene's grandma
Baby Boom (我家四个宝)Chen A-mei
Always on My Mind (无炎的爱)
2004 The Crime Hunters Fang Jiesi's mother
Chronicles of Life (我爱我家真情实录)Zhang Shuyu
Man at Forty (跑吧!男人)Wang Bi'e
A Child's Hope II Ah Feng
Room in My Heart (真心蜜语)Zhu Lilian
Timeless Gift (遗情未了)Pan Xiuping
My Mighty-in-Laws Jin Yayin
2005 Zero To Hero Wang Guiji
Destiny Fan Yining's mother
2006 Measure of Man Liu Xuehua
Life Story (人生旅途之雨后彩虹)Nanz's mother
2007The Peak (最高点)Xiuping's mother
Making Miracles Li Xiaoman's mother
Mars vs Venus Zhu Yayu
Kinship (手足)Hong Zhaoyang's mother
Honour and Passion Aunt Feng
Dear, Dear Son-in-Law Zhou Meibao [3]
Kinship Hong Zhaoyang's Mother
2008 Just in Singapore Automatic Auntie
Rhythm of Life
The Little Nyonya Madame Chen
2010 Happy Family Aunt Chen
2016 Eat Already? Auntie Wang [4]
Don't Worry, Be Healthy Chen Liniang
2017 Eat Already? 2 Auntie Wang
2023 All That Glitters Granny Leigong

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2016 Provision Shop Madam GohTelevision featurette [5]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2017Madam Goh [6]

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
1995 Star Awards 1995 Best Supporting Actress Dr JusticeNominated
1996 Star Awards 1996 Waves of CourageNominated
2004 Star Awards 2004 A Child's Hope II (as Ya Feng)Won
2007 Star Awards 2007 Best Evergreen VeteranWon
2009 Star Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress The Little Nyonya (as Madame Chen)Nominated

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