Mei Xin (born Chen Mei Xin on 26 November 1986) is a Singaporean actress, singer and host.

Career

In 2006, Chen participated in a beauty pageant and emerged as the champion. Shortly after, she signed to Popstar Media, a local agency, and made appearances in commercials and magazines and played small roles in television series. In 2007, she released her debut single "A Moment" (瞬间) and played a supporting role in the Mediacorp drama series '' Dear, Dear Son-In-Law'' in the same year. Chen made her career breakthrough in 2009 where she starred as the female lead in the Chinese series ''Guangdong Gentleman'', produced and directed by Zhao Benshan, who is one of China's most preeminent actor and director. Zhao had spotted Chen in a fundraising event hosted by

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in 2008 and decided to cast Chen in his production. In February 2010, Chen became Zhao's 49th and only foreign protégé. The same year, Chen had a prominent role in the drama series ''The Illusionist'' and thereafter began her long-running collaboration with

Wawa Pictures Wawa Pictures () is an independent television production company based in Singapore. It has produced dramas such as '' Three Wishes'' (2014), ''Crescendo'' (2015), ''Fire Up'' (2016) and ''Doppelganger'' (2018). Recent variety shows include ''M ...

, where she appeared in their numerous productions, including '' Crescendo'' (2015), '' The Queen'' (2016), ''After The Stars'' (2019), ''

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'' (2021), ''Genie in a Cup'' (2022) and ''

Oppa, Saranghae! ''Oppa, Saranghae!'' () is a 2023 Singaporean fantasy romance series starring Rui En, Kim Jae-hoon, Tasha Low and Mei Xin. Produced by Wawa Pictures, the series began airing on Mediacorp Channel 8 from 12 April 2023. Synopsis A dreamy televis ...

'' (2023). Chen has also starred in Jack Neo's film '' The Diam Diam Era'' (2020) and its sequel '' The Diam Diam Era Two'' (2021). She was once managed by Neo's J Team Productions.

Filmography

Television series

*'' Dear, Dear Son-In-Law'' (2007) *''Guangdong Gentleman'' (2009) *''The Illusionist'' (2010) *''A War Veteran'' (2014) *'' Blessings'' (2014) *'' Crescendo'' (2015) *''Let It Go'' (2015) *'' Fire Up'' (2016) *'' The Queen'' (2016; cameo) *'' C.L.I.F. 4'' (2016) *'' Home Truly'' (2017) *'' Eat Already? 3'' (2017; cameo) *''

When Duty Calls ''When Duty Calls'' ( zh, s=卫国先锋) is a 20-episode Singaporean drama produced and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8 in 2017. It is to commemorate 50 years of National Service in Singapore. It is sponsored by Ministry of Defence and Ministr ...

'' (2017) *''

My Friends from Afar ''My Friends From Afar'' ( zh, 知星人) is a 25 episode Singaporean drama produced and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8. This drama was Channel 8's featured year end offering for 2017. It stars Shaun Chen, Carrie Wong, Aloysius Pang and Paige Ch ...

'' (2017) *''

Babies On Board ''Babies On Board'' ( zh, 新生) is a Chinese television drama that airs on the Singaporean television channel Mediacorp Channel 8 on weeknights. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. It stars Tay ...

'' (2018) *''Fifty & Fabulous'' (2018) *''Blessings 2'' (2018) *''My One in a Million'' (2019) *''After The Stars'' (2019; cameo) *''Terror Within'' (2020) *''

'' (2021) *''Mind Jumper'' (2021) *''My Mini-me and Me'' (2021) *''Genie in a Cup'' (2022) *'' Silent Walls'' (2023) *''

'' (2023)

Film

* '' Being Human'' (2010) *''Single City'' (2017; Telemovie) *''Wake Up!'' (2018; short film) * ''The Droner'' (2019; short film) * '' The Diam Diam Era'' (2020) * '' The Diam Diam Era Two'' (2021)

Variety show host

*''On The Beat'' (2006; season 2)

Discography

Singles

Album

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * *
Mei Xin's channel on YouTube
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chen, Mei Xin 1986 births Living people Singaporean television actresses Singaporean film actresses Singaporean television presenters 21st-century Singaporean actresses Singaporean Mandopop singers 21st-century Singaporean singers