Li Yinzhu (born 14 September 1949) is a Singaporean actress. She has been in the entertainment industry since 1969 and has filmed more than 150 drama serials.

Li Yinzhu
Born (1949-09-14) 14 September 1949 (age 74)
Fujian, China
OccupationActress
Years active1969–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese李茵珠
Simplified Chinese李茵珠
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Yīnzhū

Career

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In 1980, Li signed with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation to be its first batch of actors.[1] After contracting dengue fever in 2010 and subsequent health issues,[1] she left Mediacorp in 2010 but continued to act on contract basis.[2]

Personal life

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Li was born in Fujian, China.[1] She left China with her mother and two elder brothers when she was young.[1]

Li has 2 daughters.[2]

Filmography

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Television series

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1981Spring is Always Green (悲欢年华)Xue Zhen
1982Seletar Robbery (实里达大劫案)Meng Di
Mother's Birthday Present (一束花)
Little DD (小DD)Ke Lilng
1983Army Series (新兵小传)Xu MaliCameo
Endless Knots (情结)
The Way to Judo (蒲公英)
Glass Boat (玻璃船)
A Breakfast Story (早餐的故事)
CID '83 (狮城勇探)Qin Baolian
1984Spice of Life (四日谈 之《花圃的秘密》)Zhang Ma
Spice of Life (四日谈 之《心眼》)A-mei
Young and Innocent (小无知)
The Awakening 2 (雾锁南洋 之《风雨同舟》)Su Shaoying
Pursuit (怒海萍踪)Shuang Qiang Huang Ying
1985Tycoon (豪门内外)
The Young Heroes (少年英雄)
Home is where Love is (吾爱吾家)
1986The Happy Trio (青春123)Zhou Huilan
Samsui WomenSister Ying
Neighbours (芝麻绿豆)
The Bond (天涯同命鸟)Gao Chunniang
1987Five Foot Way (五脚基)Sister Lan
Painted Faces (戏班)Wang Zheming's mother
Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《辗转红尘》)Zha Kangnian's mother
Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《塞外胡笳》)Huo Nian's mother
Pickpockets (提防小手)
1988Silk and Satin (云想衣裳)Qin Meng
On the Fringe (边缘少年)Ma Liqin
The Last Applause (舞榭歌台)Guan Ruomei
We are Family (四代同堂)Jin Zhi
1989When Hearts Touch (似水柔情)Xia Yu
Song of Youth (生活歌手)Li Yulan
Magic of Dance (鼓舞青春)
Turn of the Tide (浮沉)Zhou A-qiao
1990Friends Next Door (我爱芳邻)
When Dawn Breaks (乱世黎明)Nun Sister CaiCameo
Starting Over (暖流)
Journey's End (生命街车)Zhuang Tiansheng's motherCameo
Happy World (多多富贵多多情)Xiao Tongluo's motherCameo
1991Behind Bars (铁狱雷霆)Su Yumei
Golden Shenton Way (金色珊顿道)Zhou Suying
The Other Woman (醋劲100)Xia Wenyi's mother
Pretty Faces (三面夏娃)Yang Zhi
1992The Dating Game (爱情乒乓球)Peng Li's mother
A Time To Dance (火舞风云)Chen Fengling
Between Friends (山水喜相逢)Aunt Lan
Duel in Shanghai (轰天龙虎)Du Huijun
Terms of Endearment (戏剧人生)Du Yunxian
1993Heavenly Beings (再战封神榜)He Xiangu
Hidden Truth (法网情天)Ding Lihua
Sister Dearest (傻妹俏娇娃)Chen A-jiao
The Witty Advisor (金牌师爷)Yu Niang
1994Double Life (潇洒走一回)Wang Zhaojun
Those Were The Days (生命擂台)Liu Yueqin
Young Justice Bao (侠义包公)Mother's of Emperor Xiao
Larceny of Love (雌雄大盗)Chen Xiujiao
Fiery of Lover (烈火情人)Granny
Against All Odds (共闯荆途)Li Hongfan's mother
Dr Justice (法医故事 之《阁楼凶影》)Ding Baoping
1995Neighbourhood Heroes (大英雄小人物)Chen Tiancheng's mother
Deep Within My Heart (爱在心处)Guo Hong
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《灶神》)Gu Sanniang
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《深水情郎》)Madam Geke
The Teochew Family (潮州家族)Zhang Yalan
The Golden Pillow (金枕头)Jin Meiji
1996Waves of Courage (逐浪青春)Liang Peiyun
A Different Live (妈姐情缘)Huang Xia
Brave New World (新阿郎)Xu Caixia
1997Crimes and Tribulations (狮城奇案录之丽人巧骗)Yu Susu's mother
The Silver Lining (骤雨骄阳)Li Sanmei
The Guest PeopleGranny Gui Hua
1998Taxi Driver (德士司机)
Driven by a Car (欲望街车)Hong Laijiao
Singapore Short Stories (小说剧场 之《报应》)Yingjie's mother
Singapore Short Stories 2 (小说剧场 II 之《梦幻之屋》)Zheng Shun's mother
Riding the Storm (陌生人)Aunt Shun
Legend of the Eight ImmortalsQueen Mother of Heaven
1999From the Medical Files 2 (医生档案II)Li Yuning
Back to School (摩登状元)Hong Laijiao
Wok of LifeJia Sao
Darling-In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆)Yao Meixiang
P.I. Blues (乌龙档案)Chen A-hua
2000Knotty Liaisons (爱情百科)Zheng Yihang's mother
My Home Affairs (家事)Aunt Xia
The Legendary SwordsmanMaster Dingyi
2001The Stratagem (世纪攻略)Ye Kaishuang's mother
Heroes in Black (我来也)Queen
Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌)Lin Yiqin's Mother
Through Thick and Thin (阿灿正传)A-Can'smother
2002Vive La Famille (好儿好女)Zeng Shixuan
No Problem! (考试家族)Yang A-jiao
Kopi-O IIYang Xiuzhu
Springs of Life
2003Lobang King (我是Lobang King)HeadmistressCameo
Vive La Famille 2 (好儿好女2)Zeng Shixuan
True HeroesIrene's grandma
Baby Boom (我家四个宝)Chen A-mei
Always on My Mind (无炎的爱)
2004The Crime HuntersFang Jiesi's mother
Chronicles of Life (我爱我家真情实录)Zhang Shuyu
Man at Forty (跑吧!男人)Wang Bi'e
A Child's Hope IIAh Feng
Room in My Heart (真心蜜语)Zhu Lilian
Timeless Gift (遗情未了)Pan Xiuping
My Mighty-in-LawsJin Yayin
2005Zero To HeroWang Guiji
DestinyFan Yining's mother
2006Measure of ManLiu Xuehua
Life Story (人生旅途之雨后彩虹)Nanz's mother
2007The Peak (最高点)Xiuping's mother
Making MiraclesLi Xiaoman's mother
Mars vs VenusZhu Yayu
Kinship (手足)Hong Zhaoyang's mother
Honour and PassionAunt Feng
Dear, Dear Son-in-LawZhou Meibao[3]
KinshipHong Zhaoyang's Mother
2008Just in SingaporeAutomatic Auntie
Rhythm of Life
The Little NyonyaMadame Chen
2010Happy FamilyAunt Chen
2016Eat Already?Auntie Wang[4]
Don't Worry, Be HealthyChen Liniang
2017Eat Already? 2Auntie Wang
2023All That GlittersGranny Leigong

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2016Provision ShopMadam GohTelevision featurette[5]

Theatre

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2017Madam Goh[6]

Awards and nominations

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YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
1995Star Awards 1995Best Supporting ActressDr JusticeNominated
1996Star Awards 1996Waves of CourageNominated
2004Star Awards 2004A Child's Hope II (as Ya Feng)Won
2007Star Awards 2007Best Evergreen VeteranWon
2009Star Awards 2009Best Supporting ActressThe Little Nyonya (as Madame Chen)Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "狮城时事 | 新加坡戏剧第一代女主角李茵珠含饴弄孙". 8world (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "李茵珠两年动两次膝盖手术 共休养10个月 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. ^ Wong, Avis (15 October 2007). "Houren shines as grumpy dad". The New Paper. p. 30.
  4. ^ Low, Tracy (2 September 2016). "Filming of dialect TV drama had to be kept a secret". The New Paper. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  5. ^ "In The Provision Shop, finding beauty in what's old". TODAY. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Pop singers, award-winning filmmakers contribute to opening of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre". TODAY. Retrieved 20 July 2022.