Tay Ying

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Tay Ying
Born (1996-03-27) 27 March 1996 (age 29)
Singapore
Other namesZheng Ying
Education Temasek Polytechnic
Alma mater RMIT University (Singapore Institute of Management)
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2017–present
Spouse
Wu Sihan
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(m. 2025)​
Parents
RelativesCalvert Tay (brother)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 鄭穎
Simplified Chinese 郑颖
Hanyu Pinyin Zhèng Yǐng

Tay Ying (born 27 March 1996) [1] is a Singaporean actress and who has appeared in both English- and Mandarin-language television dramas since her debut in 2017. She became a full-time Mediacorp artiste in 2022.

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Early life and career

Tay is the daughter of actors Zheng Geping and Hong Huifang. Her brother Calvert, who is four years younger, is an aspiring actor and singer. [2]

Tay graduated with a diploma in hospitality and tourism management from Temasek Polytechnic in May 2017. [3] The same year, she was named the brand ambassador of hair products Shiseido Professional. [2] She is also a taekwondo expert just like her father as well.

In 2018, she made her English debut in the Channel 5 drama series Missing , where she appeared alongside Rebecca Lim and Pierre Png. [2]

In 2019, Tay attended acting classes at the acting school Motown in Shanghai, China, for three months. She also starred in the wushu-themed series The Good Fight, which her father is the executive producer of the chinese martial arts drama. [4] She graduated from RMIT University via Singapore Institute of Management with a business marketing degree the same year. [5] [6]

In 2021, she starred in the six-part half-hour Channel 5 drama series Slow Dancing, based on the best-selling e-book by local writer Noelle. [7]

Tay was once signed to celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee's talent agency Starlist. [2] From 2018 to 2022, she was managed by Artiste Co. [8] In January 2022, Tay signed on with Mediacorp as a full-time artiste. [9]

In 2023, Tay appeared in the mystery thriller series Silent Walls , as well as in the action drama series Shero and long-form series My One and Only . [10]

Personal life

Tay Ying met Wu Sihan, a Singaporean head chef in 2021. [11] Wu became a celebrity chef after signing with Mediacorp in 2023. [12] They were married on 16 June 2025. [11]

Filmography

Tay has appeared in the following programmes: [1] [13]

Television series

Variety show hosting

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef
2021 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes —Nominated [9] [20]
2024 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes —Nominated
2025 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes —Nominated [21]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tay Ying". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Zheng Geping & Hong Huifang's Daughter Was Bullied In School 'Cos, You Know, Famous Parents". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "艺人走进校园！郑惠玉想起当年的校园生活". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 6 May 2023. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Tay Ying cried almost every day during her training in China". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Tay Ying". LinkedIn. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  6. ↑ 吴, 淑慧 (6 May 2023). "跟随郑各评、洪慧芳脚步 郑颖正式签约新传媒". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Zhang Zetong To Star Opposite Tay Ying In His English Drama Debut, Slow Dancing". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Tay Ying — Artiste Co". 24 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Tay Ying, Who Did Not Get Any Nominations For Star Awards 2023, Urges Everyone To Support Her Pals & Mum Hong Huifang Instead". 8days. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "Local Actress Meixin "Stepped On A Head" In A Cemetery & Was Told "[The Ghost] Wants To Marry You"". 8days. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  11. 1 2 "Actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan hold star-studded wedding". The Straits Times. 16 June 2025. ISSN   0585-3923 . Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Wu Sihan, 31, Is A Full-Time Chef And Now A Mediacorp Artiste… Oh, And He's Rumoured To Be Dating Hong Huifang's Daughter Tay Ying". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "Tay Ying". mewatch. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  14. 1 2 "Zheng Geping's Daughter Tay Ying Aced Shanghai Acting School Auditions, Is She Headed There To Study?". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "Zheng Geping's Daughter Tay Ying Got Flamed On Instagram For Speaking With A Chinese Accent". 8days. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  16. ↑ "三八妇女节为旧时代女性发声 郑颖芳榕美心最受不了什么？ | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  17. ↑ "女保镖剧"Shero"有打戏有美女 白薇秀陈罗密欧挑战大胆床戏 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  18. ↑ ""SHERO"剧组赴澳洲取景 演员兴奋莫名，白薇秀难舍家人！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 6 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  19. ↑ "与张耀栋荧幕谈情 郑颖：没代沟 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  20. ↑ 陈, 秋如 (6 May 2023). ""30大"郑家全员出动！郑颖会将票先投给谁？". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  21. ↑ Wong, Bryan (21 May 2025). "Who are the 165 hopefuls vying for the popularity awards at Star Awards 2025?". CNA Lifestyle . Retrieved 21 July 2025.
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