Hong Huifang
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Hong Huifang | |
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![]() Hong in November 2022 | |
Born | Ang Hwee Fong 7 January 1961[1][2] Singapore |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1982–present |
Spouse | |
Children |
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Awards | Golden Horse Awards 2022: Best Leading Actress Nominee Star Awards 1997: Best Supporting Actress Star Awards 2006: Best Supporting Actress |
Chinese name | |
Chinese | 洪慧芳 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Hóng Huìfāng |
Hong Huifang (born Ang Hwee Fong on 7 January 1961) is a Singaporean actress.
In 2022, Hong became the first Singaporean actress to be nominated for Best Leading Actress at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards, for her performance in the film Ajoomma.[3]
Career
[edit]Hong joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation during the mid-1980s after completing the 5th drama training course alongside Yang Libing and Chen Tianwen, at age 22. She is perhaps best known by her generation for starring in Samsui Women and her role as Wang Jinfeng in The Price of Peace, for which she won her first acting award. In 2009, she starred in the highly rated drama Housewives' Holiday and earned a surprise Best Actress nomination. At the Star Awards 2010, Hong became the only artiste to earn nomination for three awards: Best Actress (Housewives' Holiday), Best Supporting Actress (Together) and Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.[4][5]
Hong has won 1 Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award in 2019.
Personal life
[edit]Hong is married to actor Zheng Geping.[6] They have a daughter and a son, Tay Ying and Calvert Tay, who also joined the local media scene.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1984 | Youth (年轻人 之《南游记》&《金缕衣》) | Hong Bizhen / Woman | ||
1985 | Tycoon (豪门内外) | |||
Takeover (人在旅途) | Liang Yunru | |||
The Coffee Shop (咖啡乌) | ||||
1986 | Samsui Women | Dai Ah Xiu | [8] | |
First Step (踏上征途) | Luo Lijun | |||
Crossroads (红绿灯之《黄昏》) | Janet | |||
The Sword and The Song (绝代双雄) | Tao Sanchun | |||
1987 | Neighbours (芝麻绿豆) | |||
Moving On (变迁) | Chen Aizhen | |||
Pickpockets (提防小手) | Gan Yuqin | |||
1988 | Silk and Satin (云想衣裳) | Tian Xiuwen | ||
The Golden Quest (金麒麟) | Liang Meiyu | |||
Mystery (迷离夜 之《魂》) | Tian Yuxiang | |||
We Are Family (四代同堂) | ||||
Ups and Downs (婚姻保险) | Liu Yuping | |||
1989 | Good Morning, Sir! | Zhang Caiqin | ||
Turn Of The Tide (浮沉) | Bao Liping | |||
1990 | Finishing Line | Herself | Cameo | |
Two Of Us (天生一对) | Guan Shaoling | |||
Marry Me (最佳配偶) | Chen Fengjiao | |||
1991 | Working Class (上班一族) | |||
Pretty Face (三面夏娃) | Zhuo Silng | |||
1992 | Women Of Substance (悲欢岁月) | Yao Baoling | ||
The Dating Game (爱情乒乓球) | Lin Meiqiu | |||
Memories Of June (六月的童话) | Chen Hui | |||
Love Is In The Air (爱在女儿乡) | Lin Aihua | |||
Mystery II (迷离夜II 之《是非勿语》) | Shen Yulian | |||
1993 | The Young & The Restless (俏皮战士) | Fan Yayun | ||
Switch (妙鬼临门) | Chang Mei-e | |||
The Unbeatables | Qiu Huaifeng | |||
1994 | Young Justice Bao (侠义包公) | Shan Hu | ||
Shadow In The Dark (一号凶宅) | Hong Jiamei | |||
The Magnate (叱吒风云) | Deputy Prosecutor | |||
Silk And Romance (情丝万缕) | Bao Wenxi | |||
1995 | Dream Hunters (追心一族) | Ye Zhen | ||
The Teochew Family | Sun Fengyu | [9] | ||
Morning Express II (阳光列车II) | ||||
Dr Justice II (法医故事II 之《血在烧》) | Li Qiaozhu | |||
1996 | Ah Xue (阿雪) | |||
Full House (不速之客) | Liu Zhi | |||
1997 | Time After Time (我来自1997) | Huang Jinzhi | ||
The Price Of Peace | Wang Jinfeng | [10] | ||
From The Medical Files (医生档案) | Wang Jiaxin | |||
Curtain Call (大锣大鼓) | Lin Lianye | |||
1998 | Right Frequency | Bai Suqin (Madam Bai) | ||
Legend of the Eight Immortals | Chun Ying | |||
Facing the Music | Ma Mimi | [11] | ||
1999 | Mr OK (OK先生) | Jin Baozuan | ||
Right Frequency II | Bai Suqin (Madam Bai) | |||
2000 | Right Frequency III | Bai Suqin (Madam Bai) | ||
The Legendary Swordsman | Ning Zhongze | [12] | ||
2001 | You Light Up My Life (如何对你说) | Ye Mingzhu | ||
Story of Ah-Can (阿灿正传) | Mei Ying | |||
The Hotel (大酒店) | Gong Jingfang | |||
The Reunion (顶天立地) | Anne Yeo | |||
2002 | Health Matters (一切由慎开始 之《我苦、我哭》) | Huang Yaying | ||
Viva La Famillie (好儿好女) | Zeng Shiyun | |||
2003 | Lobang King (我是Lobang King) | |||
Viva La Famillie II (好儿好女 II) | Pan Jinlian (Gu-gu) | [13] | ||
A Hope of Tomorrow (孩有明天) | Lin Peijin | |||
Baby Boom (我家四个宝) | Cai Jingwen | |||
A Toast Of Love (吃吃面包谈谈情) | Pan Jinlian (Gu-gu) | |||
2004 | The Crime Hunters (心网追凶) | |||
Double Happiness I & Double Happiness II | Luo Kaiyin | |||
I Love My Home (我爱我家) | Huang Huixia | |||
2005 | The Palm Of Rulai (如来神掌}) | Liu Piaopiao | ||
Love Concerige (爱的掌门人) | Weng Yuxiang | |||
2006 | The Shining Star | Pei Pei | [14] | |
Lady of Leisure (闲妻靓母) | Chantel | |||
Rhapsody in Blue | Cai Guiying | |||
Through It All (海的儿子) | Cen Baohui | |||
An Enchanted Life (钻石情缘) | Liu Yuhan | |||
2007 | My Dear Kins (亲本家人) | Zhang Fenglai | ||
Let It Shine (萤火虫的梦) | Felicia | |||
Kinship (手足) | Ying Lishi | |||
Honour and Passion (宝家卫国) | Liu Yamei | |||
Metamorphosis (破茧而出) | Ou Yangsu | |||
2008 | Beach.Ball.Babes (球爱大战) | Wen Quanlian | ||
Love Blossoms (心花朵朵开) | Liang Miaochang | |||
2009 | Housewives' Holiday | Chen Simei | [15] | |
The Ultimatum | Zheng Wenyu | |||
Together | He Qiao | |||
2010 | New Beginnings | Li Xiuyun | ||
The Family Court | Liu Aizhu | |||
2011 | Prosperity | Tang Aixin | ||
Bountiful Blessings | E-Jie | |||
Love Thy Neighbour | Ruyi | |||
2012 | It Takes Two | Aunt Kopi | ||
Poetic Justice | Lin Huifang | |||
Pillow Talk | Lu Peifen | |||
Rescue 995 | Zhong Lingfeng | |||
2013 | Love At Risk | Fu Meili | ||
2014 | The Caregivers | Aunt Feng | ||
C.L.I.F. 3 | Luo Lulu | |||
In The Name of Love | Hong Meidai | |||
Spice Up | Su Feifei | |||
Against The Tide | Luo Jinzhu | |||
2015 | Good Luck | Lin-He Xiangniang | ||
Life Is Beautiful | Lin Shaoping | |||
Super Senior | Hong Caiyun | |||
Hand In Hand | He Liyun | [16] | ||
2016 | Life - Fear Not | Liang Mei-e | ||
If Only I Could | Li Xiumei | [17] | ||
2017 | Home Truly | Lian Jie | ||
Eat Already? 2 | Aunty Yuan | [18] | ||
Legal Eagles | Zhong Caizhen | |||
When Duty Calls | Zhu Cuihua | [19] | ||
Eat Already? 3 | Aunt Yuan | [20] | ||
2018 | Eat Already? 4 | [21] | ||
Reach For The Skies | Zhu Xiuxia | [22] | ||
Babies On Board | Huang Lifeng | [23] | ||
Gifted | Hu Jinmei | [24][25] | ||
Say Cheese | Huang Ruiyun | [26] | ||
2019 | Hello From The Other Side (阴错阳差) | Chen Ailian | [27][28][29] | |
While You Were Away (一切从昏睡开始) | Liu Lanying | [30] | ||
2020 | Recipe of Life (味之道) | Wang Yanfen | ||
2021 | The Peculiar Pawnbroker (人心鉴定师) | Liu Yujuan | ||
2022 | I Want To Be A Towkay (亲家冤家做头家) | Huang Lai | ||
In Safe Hands (守护星) | Wu Xiumei | |||
When Duty Calls 2 (卫国先锋2) | Zhu Cuihua | |||
Healing Heroes (医生不是神) | Song Ruyi | |||
2023 | Strike Gold | Cardboard Granny | [31] | |
Whatever Will Be, Will Be | Su Fang Fang | |||
TBA | Breeze by the Sea (不如海边吹吹风) | Taiwanese production | [32] |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | 7 Letters | Daughter-in-law | Segment "GPS (Grandma Positioning System)" | [33] |
Mr. Unbelievable | Samsui woman | |||
2022 | Ajoomma | Auntie | [34] | |
2024 | Fat Hope | [35] |
Discography
[edit]Compilation albums
[edit]Year | Title | Ref |
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2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 (新传媒群星金蛇献祥和) | [citation needed] |
2016 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 16 (新传媒群星金猴添喜庆) | [citation needed] |
2017 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 17 (新传媒群星咕鸡咕鸡庆丰年) | [citation needed] |
2018 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 18 (新传媒群星阿狗狗过好年) | [36] |
2019 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 19 (新传媒群星猪饱饱欢乐迎肥年) | [37] |
2020 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 (裕鼠鼠纳福迎春了) | [38] |
Awards and nominations
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External links
[edit]- Hong Huifang at IMDb
- Profile on xinmsn