Yang Libing

Yang Libing, Emily Yeo (Chinese: 杨莉冰, born 13 November 1965) is a former Singaporean Mediacorp actress. She was prominently a full-time artiste from 1983 to 2009.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yang.
Yang Libing
Born (1965-11-13) 13 November 1965
Singapore
OccupationActress
Years active1984–present
Spouse
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(m. 1994; div. 2004)​
FamilyYang Lina (Sister)
AwardsStar Awards 1999 :
Best Supporting Actress
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese楊莉冰
Simplified Chinese杨莉冰

Career

Yang first entered the entertainment industry during the 1984 after she attended the SBC's drama training course with her older sister Yang Lina.[1] She starred in the long-running hit drama Wok of Life and won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Star Awards 1999.

Yang left the entertainment industry in 2009 to focus into business and operated a hair salon with her sister Yang Lina which was opened in 2004.

Yang had appeared in several of MediaCorp's anniversary events and was one of many former artistes present at the Star Awards 2012.[2]

Personal life

Yang studied at Nan Chiau High School.[3]

Yang married actor Li Nanxing in 1994 after co-starring with him in several drama series. They divorced in 2004 citing irreconcilable personality differences.[4]

Yang's sister, Yang Lina, died of uterine cancer in 2010.[5]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes Ref
2009Perfect Cut 2Cameo
2006C.I.D.Liu Cailian 刘彩莲
2004An Ode to LifeZhang Wensi 张文思
The Crime HuntersSherry
2003Home in Toa PayohWu Jinxiu 吴锦绣
My Home, My Love 同一屋檐下
2002Fantasy 星梦情真Lin Li 林俐
Bukit Ho SweeZeng Xiu Zhen 曾秀珍
Health Matters 2 一切由慎开始 IILin Xiang Feng's Wife 林祥丰妻子
2001The HotelLychee
Beyond the Axis of TruthSong Shan Ni 宋珊妮
Love Me, Love Me NotChen Yu Ling 陈玉玲Cameo
2000Dare to Strike 扫冰者Xiao Ru 小茹
The Tax Files 流金税月Wu Lin Yu 吴林玉
1999Darling-In-Law 我的岳母是巫婆ChantillyCameo
Wok of LifeZeng Haolian 曾浩莲
From the Medical Files 2 医生档案IIMrs. Lim 林太太
1998On the Edge - Man of Lust 边缘档案 之《艺术无价》Lu Xiao Fang 卢小芳
Singapore Short Stories 2 - Paper House 小说剧场 II 之《梦幻之屋》Yi Lian 依莲
1997From the Medical Files 医生档案Ida
The Other Parent 妈妈先生Pan Yu Qing 潘玉清
Crimes and Tribulations 狮城奇案录 之《情书圣手》Fang Qiu Yan 方秋燕
1996Mirror of Life 实况剧场 之《三水红头巾》He San Feng 何三凤
River of Love 风雨柴船头Liu Shu Luan 刘淑鸾
Beyond Dawn 女子监狱Li Xiu Li 李秀丽
1995Sparks of Life 生命火花Liu Tian Na 刘天娜
The Golden PillowHua Jin Qiu 花锦秋
Neighbourhood Heroes 大英雄小人物Huang Gui Hua 黄桂花
1994A Chance of Life 生死一线Hu Lan 胡兰
  • Telemovie
Fiery Of Lover 烈火情人Wen Jing 文靖
Twin Bliss 龙凤呈祥Monica
Challenge of Truth 铁证柔情Yu Zhen Zhen 余珍珍
  • Telemovie
1993The Witty Advisor 金牌师爷Female Robber 雌大盗Cameo
The Brave One 荡寇英雄Zheng Xiao Hua 郑小花
1992Lady Steel 激情女大亨Ye Jia Jia 叶佳佳
The Male Syndrome 妙男正传Li Feng Jiao 黎凤娇
Changing Fortunes 爱情乒乓球Lin Mei Man 林美满
1991The Darkest Hour 列血青春Pang Li Lian 庞丽莲
1989Turn of the Tide 浮沉Gu Xiu Zhen 古秀珍 [6]
1988Strange Encounters 2 奇缘2 之《心锁》Xue Er 雪儿
Mystery 迷离夜 之《梦》Wei Qi 韦琪
AirforceMei Qi 美琪
On the FringeZhang Xiao Hua 张小花 [7]
Star Maiden 飞越银河Du Mei 杜玫
1987Moving On 变迁May
Painted Faces 戏班Miss Yang 杨小姐
Sunshine After Rain 雨过天晴Chen Ya Rong 陈雅蓉
1986Crossroads 红绿灯 之《黄昏》Lu Jing Ying 陆晶莹
Happy Trio 青春123Zhang Man Ling 张曼玲
1985Takeover 人在旅途Ah Bing 阿冰
Unyielding Butterflies 铁蝴蝶Xiao Tao Hong 小桃红
1984Pursuit 怒海萍踪Huang Sheng Nan 黄胜男
Youth 年轻人 之《南游记》Li Shu Yan 李淑燕 [6]

Awards and nominations
YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult Ref
1995 Star AwardsBest Supporting ActressChallenge of TruthNominated
1996Star AwardsBest Supporting ActressThe Golden PillowNominated
1997Star AwardsBest Supporting ActressRiver of LoveNominated
1999Star AwardsBest Supporting ActressWok of LifeWon

References
  1. "Yang Lina dies of cancer". The Straits Times. March 22, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
  2. "Life after television: Whatever happened to..." Channel NewsAsia. 23 April 2012. Archived from the original on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  3. Tan, Yi-ling (4 March 1997). "Nan Chiau alumni to mark school's 50 years". The Straits Times. pp. L6.
  4. "Top Celeb Divorces: Hollywood vs Local". xin.msn.com. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 15 November 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  5. "Former Mediacorp actress Yang Lina dies of cancer". AsiaOne. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  6. Guan, Libing (6 October 1989). "Seeing double". The Straits Times. pp. S2.3.
  7. Lam, Jenny (15 April 1988). "THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
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