Tay Ying (born 27 March 1996) 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.

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. Tay graduated with a diploma in hospitality and tourism management from Temasek Polytechnic in May 2017. The same year, she was named the brand ambassador of hair products Shiseido Professional. In 2018, she made her English debut in the Channel 5 drama series '' Missing'', where she appeared alongside Rebecca Lim and Pierre Png. In 2019, Tay attended acting classes at the acting school Motown in

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for three months. She also starred in the

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-themed series ''The Good Fight'', which her father Zheng Geping executive produced. She graduated from

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via Singapore Institute of Management with a business marketing degree the same year. 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. Tay was once signed to celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee's talent agency Starlist. From 2018 to 2022, she was managed by Artiste Co. In January 2022, Tay signed on with

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as a full-time artiste. 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''.

Personal life

Tay Ying met Wu Sihan, a Singaporean head chef in 2021. Wu became a celebrity chef after signing with

in 2023. They were married on 16 June 2025.

Filmography

Tay has appeared in the following programmes:

Television series

*'' While We Are Young'' (2017) *'' Missing'' (2018; Channel 5 series) *''The Good Fight'' (2019) *''Justice Boo'' (2021) *''The Lying Theory'' (2021; Viddsee Originals) *''Slow Dancing'' (2021; Channel 5 series) *'' Silent Walls'' (2023) *'' Shero'' (2023) *'' My One and Only'' (2023)

Variety show hosting

* ''Get It Beauty On The Road'' (2018; tvN Asia)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Tay Ying
profile on The Celebrity Agency * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tay, Ying 1996 births Living people Singaporean television actresses Temasek Polytechnic alumni 21st-century Singaporean actresses RMIT University alumni