Wang Xiuyun (31 May 1945 – 9 August 2017) was a Singaporean actress who was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste. She died from kidney failure.[1][2][3]
Wang Xiuyun | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1945 |
| Died | (aged 72) |
| Burial place | Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–2017 |
| Children | 1 |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 王秀雲 |
| Simplified Chinese | 王秀云 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Wáng Xiùyún |
She was best known for her roles in local television dramas broadcast in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly A Mother's Love (1989).
Personal life
editA pioneer of Singapore’s television industry, Wang began her career in the 1970s with Radio Television Singapore. According to an 8 Days article, Wang left showbiz in 1998, though she still took on part-time roles. She then worked in retail in Metro before moving on to sell kitchenware in Takashimaya.
Death
editWang died from kidney failure on 9 August 2017. Actress Xiang Yun first broke the news of Wang’s death on her instagram. The actress shared that “her heart was heavy after hearing the news of Aunty Wang’s death”.
She described the late Wang as having “a sweet smile, big round eyes and a sweet voice” adding that she was always approachable and took care of her younger colleagues. Aside from Xiang Yun, other past and present Mediacorp stars such as Zheng Geping, Hong Huifang and Chen Xiuhuan turned up at Wang’s wake at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8. Wang is survived by her only daughter Ms Han Hua.
Selected filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | A Mother's Love (亲心唤我心) | Cheng Cailan | |
| Samsui Women | Ah Rong | ||
| 1989 | Good Morning, Sir! | Ye Laixiang | |
| 2009 | Housewives' Holiday | Liu Lianhua |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Romance in the 7th Month | Li's mother | Telemovie |
References
edit- ^ "Former Singapore actress Wang Xiuyun dies aged 72". Asiaone.com. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Khoo, Nevin (11 August 2017). "Veteran Actress Wang Xiuyun Acted In These 5 Iconic Shows -- Gone Too Soon: Part 6". Mustsharenews.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Former Channel 8 actress Wang Xiu Yun dies". Todayonline.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.