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

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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 Zhao Benshan ( zh, s=赵本山, t=趙本山, p=Zhào Běnshān; born 2 October 1957) is a Chinese skit and sitcom actor, comedian, television director, and businessman. Originally from Liaoning province, Zhao has appeared on the CCTV New Year's ...

, 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 station, independent television production company based in Singapore. It has produced dramas such as ''Three Wishes (Singaporean TV series), Three Wishes'' (2014), ''Crescendo (TV series), Crescendo'' (2015), ...

, where she appeared in their numerous productions, including ''

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'' (2015), '' The Queen'' (2016), ''After The Stars'' (2019), '' CTRL'' (2021), ''Genie in a Cup'' (2022) and '' Oppa, Saranghae!'' (2023). Chen has also starred in

Jack Neo Jack Neo Chee Keong (born 24 January 1960) is a Singaporean filmmaker, comedian and actor who was a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1983 to 2003. He established a unique presence with his genuine and relatable stories that highlight societa ...

's film ''

The Diam Diam Era ''The Diam Diam Era'' () is a 2020 Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. Set in 1980s, it tells the story of the Lim family moving from kampong to HDB flats. Through major policy changes and political climate in the era, they experience ...

'' (2020) and its sequel ''

The Diam Diam Era Two ''The Diam Diam Era Two'' () is a 2021 Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. Continuing the story of the Lim family, set in 1988 election year, it tells the story as Lim Ah Kun, Osman and Shamugam form a seemingly funny but serious opposi ...

'' (2021). She was once managed by Neo's J Team Productions.

Filmography

Television series

Film

Variety show host

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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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 21st-century Singaporean women singers