Yeo Yann Yann

Yeo Yann Yann (Chinese: 杨雁雁; pinyin: Yáng Yànyàn; born 1977) is a Malaysian Singapore-based actress. A pioneer-graduate of Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI), formerly known as The Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP).^[1] She has worked in theatre, television, and film; recent performances include Singapore Dreaming (as Mei), Thunderstorm 雷雨 (as Fan Yi 蘩漪) and a movie in August 2007, 881.^[2] Besides acting, Yann Yann also hosts bilingual events and performs for corporate skits and projects. She was born in Malaysia, and is of Chinese descent.

Theatrography

Film & Television

Singapore Dreaming

Her role as Mei in the movie, Singapore Dreaming also garnered rave reviews from the Press for her performance. Mei has been brought up against the favouritism of her parents. Mei is the underappreciated daughter of the family, married to CK, whom she occasionally henpecks. Indignant that younger brother Seng was sent overseas when she was the one whose academic performance was more distinguished, she bears a patent grudge against Seng. Mei's struggle against her family prejudice, career obstacles, financial difficulties allowed Yann Yann to fully display her flair in acting.

What was interesting was although the producers were unacquainted with Yann Yann, they used her face as a reference when writing for the character, Mei.

The film bagged the Montblanc New Screenwriters Award at the 54th San Sebastian International Film Festival, and was the first Singaporean film to receive an IFFPA-recognised international feature film award.

Filmography

Feature films

Short films

Others

Television

Previously only noted for role as Chen Mei Li (陈美丽) in The Right Frequency, Yann Yann has been progressively seen more frequently on local television programmes since 2008. Notable performances include Food Goin' Bananas (2008) and The A-Go-Go Princess (2009). In 2009 also, she played as the female leading actress in The Iron Lady (女头家), produced by ntv7, Malaysia.^[4]

Television Programme listing

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Honours

Awards & Nominations

Others

Interviews

Yann Yann talks about her love of acting, her acting mentor (the late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun) and pursuing her aspirations (in Chinese).

Radio station Lush995 speaks to Yann Yann on her recent and latest acting projects [April 2007]

Speak Chinese Campaign

Yann Yann has also been featured in the Singapore Speak Chinese Campaign (华语cool!) in her character image for the Singaporean local film 881 by Royston Tan.

References

1. ↑ "Intercultural Theatre Institute: Alumni". Intercultural Theatre Institute. Retrieved 25 November 2013. 
2. ↑ "Talented Singapore director's next film to be a musical set against the colourful and culturally unique backdrop of Chinese 7th month 'getai'". Media Development Authority of Singapore. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2007. 
3. ↑ "12 Lotus Teaser 2". MediaCorp Raintree Pictures/Ten28. Retrieved 22 July 2008. 
4. ↑ "光华电子新闻 – 从燕子到大雁杨雁雁为梦高飞". Retrieved 19 May 2009. 
5. ↑ Yeo Yann Yann at imdb.com
6. ↑ Yeo Yann Yann at chinesemov.com
7. ↑ http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/golden-horse-yeo-yann-yann-wins-best-supporting-actress-ilo-ilo-201311
8. ↑ http://variety.com/2013/film/international/ilo-ilo-sweeps-vladivostok-festival-1200612324/
9. ↑ http://www.ntv7.com.my/happenings/press_release/golden_awards_final.html