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Lim Kay Siu (simplified Chinese: 林继修; traditional Chinese: 林繼修; pinyin: Lín jì xiū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Kè-siu, born 28 February 1960) is a Singaporean character actor who has appeared in several Asian films, notably TV films since the 1980s.
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林继修 | |||||||
 Lim Kay Siu in 2008 in Kallang Roar the Movie | |||||||
| Born | 28 February 1960 Colony of Singapore | ||||||
| Nationality | Singaporean | ||||||
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| Relatives | Sylvia Tan (sister-in-law) | ||||||
| Family | Irene Lim Kay Han (sister) Lim Kay Tong (brother) | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 林繼修 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 林继修 | ||||||
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Background
He may be more recognisable in western cinema due to his role as the North Korean villain in Night Watch set in Hong Kong where he starred alongside Pierce Brosnan and Alexandra Paul and as Prince Chowfa, King Mongkut's brother (Chow Yun-fat) in Anna and the King.
He appeared in various episodes of the Singapore sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd as the title character's main rival, Frankie Foo, between 1997 and 2006.[1]
Personal life
His older brother, Lim Kay Tong,[2] is also an actor and well-known television personality in Singapore.
Lim first met his wife, Neo Swee Lin, on her debut theatre performance, Dragon's Teeth Gate, in 1986.[3] The two would act as a married couple four years later on the play, The Moon is Less Bright.[3] They got married on 12 August 1992.[4]
Selected filmography
- Tenko Reunion (1985) (TV) .... Bandit
- Singapore Sling (1993) (TV) .... Sammy
- Night Watch (1995) (TV) (as Lim Kay Siu) .... Mao Yixin
- Army Daze (1996)
- Shier lou (1997) .... Hawker
- Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd .... Frankie Foo (1997 to 2007)
- Forever Fever (1998) .... Father
- Wenti bu da (1999)
- Rogue Trader (1999) (as Lim Kay Siu) .... Policeman
- Anna and the King (1999) .... Prince Chowfa, King Mongkut's Brother
- Avatar (2004) .... Julius
- POV Murder (2005) TV Series .... Mystery Man
- Random Acts (2007) TV Series .... Various Roles
- Just Follow Law .......Ground Transport Authority Represensative (2007)
- Kallang Roar the Movie (2008) .... Choo Seng Quee
- The Blue Mansion (2009) .... Wee Teck Liang
- Phua Chu Kang The Movie (2010) .... Frankie Foo
- Lord of the Flies (2016) (Stage)[5]
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (TBA) (Netflix TV) .... Monk Gyatso[1]
References
- Lee, Jan (17 November 2021). "S'pore actor Lim Kay Siu cast in remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- Leong, Grace (29 January 2021). "Actor Lim Kay Tong and siblings' bungalow sold to Sim Lian Group's Kuik family for $43.35 million". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- "STUDYING DRAMA". The New Paper. 29 August 1992. p. 30. Retrieved 29 September 2022 – via NewspaperSG.
- "Kay Siu marries actress". The New Paper. 13 August 1992. p. 9.
- Yusof, Halim; Tan, Dylan (11 March 2016). "British stage invasion". www.businesstimes.com.sg. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
- Lim Kay Siu at IMDb
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