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Born | Iriana Halim 11 October 1980 (age 44) |
Nationality | Singaporean |
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Years active | 2005–present |
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Traditional Chinese | 有懿 |
Simplified Chinese | 有懿 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Yǒuyì |
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Traditional Chinese | 林有懿 |
Simplified Chinese | 林有懿 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Lín Yǒuyì |
Website | https://reallifecoaching.com.sg |
Lin Youyi (born Iriana Halim;11 October 1980) is a Singaporean television host,current affairs presenter,actress and presentation trainer with R.E.A.L. Life Coaching.
She began her career as a radio DJ before signing to Mediacorp as a television presenter in 2008,after which she went into acting and hosting on television programmes.
Youyi was awarded the Best Current Affairs Presenter award for Good Morning Singapore at Star Awards 2012. She is currently one of the anchors for Hello Singapore on Mediacorp Channel 8 and one of the head trainers for R.E.A.L. Life Coaching.
Youyi spent her childhood in Taipei,where she completed her elementary studies. She had then relocated,spending her adolescent years in Singapore,where she completed her high school at Chung Cheng High School and tertiary education in Temasek Junior College,and eventually pursuing a bachelor's degree in accountancy at Nanyang Technological University in 2003. [1]
In 2008,Youyi decided to pursue her second university degree in translation and interpretation at SIM University (now Singapore University of Social Sciences) [2] and was awarded the bronze award for academic excellence in "SPH Awards of Excellence".[ citation needed ]
Youyi begin her career with then Dongli 883 (now 883Jia ) as a producer presenter,before being invited to audition for a television presenter role in 2008.
Youyi made her television debut in 2008 on Mediacorp TV's Channel 8,as a current affairs presenter for Good Morning Singapore. She is currently one of the anchor hosts for Channel 8's evening prime time current affairs programme Hello Singapore . She pocketed her first TV award,Best Current Affairs Presenter award,at the Star Awards 2012. She was nominated for Best Info-Ed Programme Host at the Star Awards in 2014 and 2015. [3]
She has hosted live shows and events such as Community Chest TV Charity Shows in 2011,2013 and 2014,and hosted Chingay Parade Singapore yearly from 2013 to 2021. She frequently hosts programmes on Channel 8 and Channel U,particularly travelogues,which has attained high viewership ratings on Channel U. Some of these programs are subsequently acquired by media outlets such as Phoenix.
She was one of the "Most Popular Female Artist" nominees in the Star Awards in 2016. [4]
Apart from hosting,Youyi is experienced in theatre,TV and movie. She has also incorporated some of these techniques into her current presentation training work.
Youyi parted ways with Mediacorp artist management unit in 2017,to assist her sister,Julina in her business.
Youyi and her sister,Julina,co-founded R.E.A.L. Life Coaching,a company that takes a holistic approach to presentation coaching,nutrition,and mental fitness.
Youyi specializes in presentation training,focusing on topics such as presentations,executive presence,storytelling,personal branding,and speaking on camera. She uses mental fitness as a foundation to help individuals speak with greater confidence,engage their audience,and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
Drawing from her experiences in television and theatre,as well as her academic background in Accounting and Translation/Interpretation,Youyi believes that instead of conforming,individuals should explore their unique qualities through a structured and guided process. This approach fosters sustainable transformation and enables them to become more charismatic speakers.
Additionally,Youyi is an accredited trainer under the Singapore WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance certification.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2014 | The Caregivers | Zhang Xiuya | ||
In The Name of Love | Laura | |||
Blessings | Ouyang Xuan | |||
2015 | 118 | Xie Limei | ||
A Blessed Life | Chen Jiexi | |||
2016 | Don't Worry,Be Healthy | Wu Jiaxin | ||
My First School | Kok Jingwen | |||
If Only I Could | Huiling | |||
The Gentlemen | Shen Yilin | |||
Hero | Wang Xiuzhen |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2011 | Heng or Huat (天降运财) | |||
2014 | Filial Party | |||
Ms J Contemplates Her Choice | Herself | Cameo |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Esplanade Hua Yi Festival Anniversary Game (十年之痒) | ||
2016 | Crescendo the Musical | Irene Lin |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2010 | Star Awards 2010 | Best News/Current Affairs Presenter | Good Morning Singapore | Nominated | |
2011 | Star Awards 2011 | Best News/Current Affairs Presenter | Good Morning Singapore | Nominated | |
2012 | Star Awards 2012 | Best News/Current Affairs Presenter | Good Morning Singapore | Won | |
2013 | Star Awards 2013 | Best News/Current Affairs Presenter | Good Morning Singapore | Nominated | |
2014 | Star Awards 20 | Best Info-Ed Programme Host | Smart @ Work | Nominated | |
2015 | Star Awards 2015 | Best Info-Ed Programme Host | My HeARTland Carnival | Nominated | |
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | — | Nominated | |||
2016 | Star Awards 2016 | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | — | Nominated |
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