Lim Mei Fen

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Lim Mei Fen
林美芬
Born (1987-06-29) 29 June 1987 (age 36)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Producer
Years active2006–present
Lim Mei Fen
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 林美芬
Simplified Chinese 林美芬
Hanyu Pinyin Lín Měifēn
Jyutping Lam4 Mei5 Fan1
Hokkien POJ Lîm Bí-hun
Tâi-lô Lîm Bí-hun

Lim Mei Fen is a Chinese actress and producer. She debuted on 8TV's talent search program, I Wanna Be A Model in 2006. She became an actress shortly afterwards. She appeared on NTV7's game show, Deal or No Deal for two years from 2007. In 2013, she starred in Malaysia's first real movie, The Cage together Yeo Yann Yann.

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Her involvement in theatre began with the mega play Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at National Theatre as Princess Hang Li Po. She wrote, produced, and acted in 2018's National Day production Tanah Akhirku.

She was nominated as Best Actress by Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Association for her portrayal as the traumatic younger sister in James Lee's film Two Sisters (2019).

Career

Returning from North California, she appeared in 8tv's I Wanna Be A Model reality show (2006). Afterwards she signed a 2-year contract as briefcase model number one in Deal or No Deal TV game show.

In 2009, she went behind the scenes and joined Juita Viden media group and created the first Hokkien drama in Malaysia. 25 episodes Home Rhythms《家缘》aired on Astro Hua Hee Dai. It was written based on Mei Fen's grandfather's story.

A call from her dad brought her back to Penang where she helped manage the family business.

In 2013, she re-debuted as a newcomer after she was offered a feature role in Back To Time FM 1970. Her credits in film include Two Sisters (2019), Prebet Sapu (2021) and The Cage (2014).

Her first appearance on stage through mega theatre came in Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at Istana Budaya (National Theatre). She revived the character of Princess Hang Li Po. She played princess ‘LiLi Poh' in ZombieLaLaLa (2016) at Istana Budaya.

In late 2016, as a national representative, she toured with the multiracial casts from National Academy of Art, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA) to ASEAN Theatre Week (China) and Festival Tokyo; and successfully performed for an international audience.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2014The Cage 2014FannyFelix Tan and Ketshvin CheeMalaysia Film
2019 Two Sisters [1] Mei Yue James Lee Malaysia Film
2020Not My Mother's BakingJoyceRemi M SaliSingapore Film
2020 Hail, Driver! [2] [3] BellaMuzzamer RahmanMalaysia Film
202125/Exit Stage...Left [4] IvyLingeswaran SanaseeMalaysia Film
2022HalimunCindyMuzammer RahmanMalaysia Film

Drama series

YearTitleRoleBroadcasterNotes
2013Back to Time FM 1970Rainbow NTV7 Main Cast
2015Identity SwitchSupporting Cast
20153cm ShortSupporting Cast
2022Ratu Ten Pin 2: ShalinChristi Astro Ria Supporting Cast
KamcingJin HaoSookaMain Cast

Theatre

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2014Takhta 3 RatuPrincess Hang Li PoErma FatimaMain Cast
2016ZombieLaLaLaPrincess LiLi PohAris KadirMain Cast
2018Tanah AkhirkuYing FengNaque Ariffin and Aloeng SilalahiMain Cast & Producer

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