Jeanette Aw
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Jeanette Aw is a television actress from Singapore
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, Crescent Girls' School
, National Junior College
and National University of Singapore
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. She was also awarded the Best Performer and Best Newcomer on the same year in her first year in Mediaworks. Later that year she was invited to co-star in a Taiwanese production.
Jeanette only filmed one drama in 2005, which was named 'The Rainbow Connection', she played a talented dancer who has stage fright- Ding Ying Ying. This drama involves a grand cast with members from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Jeanette as a dancer herself, had many dancing scenes in the drama too.
Jeanette didn't win a Best Actress nomination in Star Awards 2005 for the first time since she first joined Mediacorp, she still managed to get her third Top 10 award.
Later that year, she filmed 'Through It All', her role is called Cheng Xiaoxuan, a designer who works in a small hotel managed by her family. Although Jeanette is the second female lead of this drama, she wasn't involved in many important scenes filmed in Malaysia.
In Star Awards 2006, Jeanette got her forth Top 10 award.
In January, Jeanette filmed 'The Peak' in which she played Zhong Xiao Yang, a ship construction worker who ended up in a wheelchair in order to save her boyfriend. This drama was filmed when Jeanette lost her godmother, many expected her to be nominated again for Best Actress but she didn't manage to get back to the list.
In July, she was involved in 'Switched!', her role in the drama is Jiang Xinhui, a famous actress.
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Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
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1979–2000: Early life and education
Born Jeanette Aw Ee-Ping (欧燕苹) to Chinese parents. Her father has Peranakan ancestry while mother is a Hokkien. Jeanette is the youngest of three children, she has an older sister and older brother. She attended Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolRaffles Girls' Primary School
Raffles Girls' Primary School is a primary school for girls located in Singapore. It offers the Gifted Education Programme to Primary Four to Primary Six students. Despite its name, RGPS is not considered part of the Raffles family of schools, which consists of Raffles Girls' School , Raffles...
, Crescent Girls' School
Crescent Girls' School
Crescent Girls' School is an autonomous girls' school in Singapore and bears no affiliation to any other school. Students who applied for admission to Crescent in 2011 must obtain at least a PSLE score of 243 or above to qualify...
, National Junior College
National Junior College
National Junior College is the first junior college established by the Ministry Of Education, located in Bukit Timah, Singapore. It is considered as one of the top five junior colleges in Singapore. NJC offers a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to the GCE 'A' Levels...
and National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
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2001–2002: Early years
Jeanette Aw was the champion (out of six contestants) of a talent search contest titled "Route To Glamour", organised by the now defunct television network, MediaWorksSPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks Ltd was an ephemeral free-to-air terrestrial television broadcaster in Singapore. In 6 May 2001, SPH MediaWorks brought 2 alternative free-to-air terrestrial television channels to the audience in Singapore, operating SPH MediaWorks Channel U and SPH MediaWorks Channel i.A...
. She was also awarded the Best Performer and Best Newcomer on the same year in her first year in Mediaworks. Later that year she was invited to co-star in a Taiwanese production.
2002:Joining Mediacorp
In 2002,Aw left Mediaworks due to her studies. In the same year,She joined Mediacorp. She starred as Fan Keke in the most watched drama of the year,Beautiful connection. Later she went to Taiwan to film the idol series Kiss of a toast II. Jeanette won Best Newcomer award in Star Awards 2002.2003:Rise in popularity
In 2003, Jeanette Aw starred in True Heroes as Chen Huimin,but it did not leave much of an impression in viewers. Then she starred in the most watched drama of the year,Holland V. She played as Mo Jingjing,the 2nd female lead of the drama. Jingjing was a simple girl with low intelligence. She gained popularity from that drama eventually leading to her first actress nomination in Star Awards 2003. But lost the award to her co-star from the same show,Chen Liping. But she also won her very first Top 10 most popular female artistes award.2004: Becoming First Female Lead
After the mega success of Holland V,Jeanette was seen as a possible successor of the Ah Jie(Big sister) status. With her popularity,she also endorsed Sk Jewelry. She starred in her first female lead role as Wen Qian in Spice siblings. Followed by two more dramas as the first female lead role in A Child Of Hope II and The Champion. She was again nominated for Best Actress for her excellent performance in A Child Of Hope II and also won the Top 10 most popular female artistes award at Star Awards 2004.2005: Less Productive
In 2005, after two years of non stop filming, Jeanette became less productive. In January, she was involved in a Chinese new year drama- 'My Lucky Charm'- she played Fang Lixiang, a Taiji master with body odour. She once again colleborate with her favourite actress Huang Biren, who played her mother in the drama.Jeanette only filmed one drama in 2005, which was named 'The Rainbow Connection', she played a talented dancer who has stage fright- Ding Ying Ying. This drama involves a grand cast with members from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Jeanette as a dancer herself, had many dancing scenes in the drama too.
Jeanette didn't win a Best Actress nomination in Star Awards 2005 for the first time since she first joined Mediacorp, she still managed to get her third Top 10 award.
2006: Low Points
In 2006, with the uprising of Jesseca Liu, Felicia Chin and other MediaCorp princesses, Jeanette became less outstanding among her generation. In mid June, Jeanette played in the drama 'C.I.D.', she played a forensic assistant- 'Fang Jiayi' who suffers from mental illness after discovering about her past. Although this was a very challenging role, but she again didn't manage to strike an outbreak or a nomination for this role.Later that year, she filmed 'Through It All', her role is called Cheng Xiaoxuan, a designer who works in a small hotel managed by her family. Although Jeanette is the second female lead of this drama, she wasn't involved in many important scenes filmed in Malaysia.
In Star Awards 2006, Jeanette got her forth Top 10 award.
2007: More Dramas
In 2007, as the rising of the 7 Princesses, Jeanette was seen as the most outstanding princess. However, the other princesses still managed to get more attention that year.In January, Jeanette filmed 'The Peak' in which she played Zhong Xiao Yang, a ship construction worker who ended up in a wheelchair in order to save her boyfriend. This drama was filmed when Jeanette lost her godmother, many expected her to be nominated again for Best Actress but she didn't manage to get back to the list.
In July, she was involved in 'Switched!', her role in the drama is Jiang Xinhui, a famous actress.
2008–present:The comeback
Jeanette spent four months filming in China for Shaolin Warriors. Then,she starred as Xiaorou in Rhythm of life. Followed by Lin Keyi in The defining moment,she was praised for her good acting. Then came her big deserved opportunity:The Little Nyonya. Several actresses were auditioned for the role as the main lead actress,Aw got the role. Despite criticisms that she won't do well,Aw proved her haters wrong with her dual roles of the mother-daughter roles. The drama was such a huge success that it became the most watched drama in 15 years. Since then,Aw has improved a lot. She gained a lot of fans through her hardwork and won several awards.2009–present:Ah Jie status
Jeanette was named the 3rd Ah Jie following the footsteps of Fann Wong. In the first half of 2009,Aw was busy with Endorsements and events and The Peranakan Ball,where she paired with Dai Yamgtian for the 2nd time. In the 2nd half of the year,Aw acted in Together with Yangtian for the 3rd time. She also earned 2 Best Actress nominations for the drama.2012–present: Future projects
Jeanette Aw just finished filming her China Blockbuster drama precious which consists of 30 episodes. She plays the main lead role. She'll once again be collaborating with Dai Yang Tian for the fifth time in three years. Precious is the remake of The Little Nyonya. But this time Aw will be playing three roles instead of two roles. The three roles is mother Fang Xi Ruo and daughter Ling Qian Jin and Qian Jin's granddaughter. Filming of Precious just ended 3 months ago. Aw will appear in Double Bonus in a photo with Zoe Tay. Right now she has finished filming Rescue 995. She plays the 1st female lead role,Shi Hao Ran. This role will be much different from her recent emotional roles. Shi Hao Ran is a good and righteous girl,but she is very bubbly and cheerful always. Aw recently announced that she'll take on a non-mediacorp drama,filming will begin in November. The drama is titled as "Jump!". After filming for this show ends,in January she'll film a new drama titled Absolutely Charming. She will once again play the main female lead. She will play as a beautiful; young fox spirit. After being caught flirting with the Jade emperor by the Heavenly queen,she was banished to Earth with a slap mark on her face,with very very ugly looks and a hoarse voice and manly mannerisms. In order to go back to Heaven and regain her beauty,she must make a man fall in love with her despite her hideous looks and hoarse voice and disgusting mannerisms. There are rumors of a sequel to The Little Nyonya going to be produced with Aw as the lead actress.Aw will be starring in another new local drama,further details unknown at the moment.Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Star Awards Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... |
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| 2001 | Touched 《情色男女》 |
1st lead | Mediaworks: Best Newcomer Best Performer |
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| 2002 | Cash is King 《胜券在握》 |
1st lead | ||||
| Kiss of a Toast 2 《吐司男之吻2》 |
1st Lead | Co-production with Taiwan | ||||
| Strange Encounter 《奇妙人生之愛情遞送》 |
1st lead | |||||
| Beautiful Connection Beautiful Connection Beautiful Connection is a Singaporean Chinese drama serial. It was telecast in 2002. The show earned many nominations for the Star Awards including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best TV Drama, Best Theme Song, Best Director and many more.... 《九层糕》 |
3rd female lead | Best newcomer | ||||
| 2003 | True Heroes True Heroes (TV series) True Heroes revolves around the daily lives of three police officers in a Neighbourhood Police Centre in Singapore. The show was endorsed by the Singapore Police Force, which opened up facilities such as the Old Police Academy and the Ang Mo Kio Police Divisional Headquarters, and loaned real... 《真心英雄》 |
2nd female lead | ||||
| Holland V 《荷兰村》 |
2nd female lead | Best Actress nomination | ||||
| 2004 | Spice Siblings Spice Siblings Spice Siblings is a Chinese show in Singapore, aired in 2004 starring Tay Ping Hui, Jeanette Aw, Cynthia Koh, Andrew Seow and Le Yao. Although the show was well-received, the drama serial did not earn many nominations in the Star Awards 2004.... 《辣兄辣妹》 |
1st female lead | ||||
| A Child’s Hope 2 《孩有明天2》 |
1st female lead | Best Actress nomination | ||||
| The Champion 《任我遨游》 |
1st female lead | Star Awards 25th Anniversary Show 2007: Best Classic Scenes Award (shared with Fiona Xie, Felicia Chin, Hsiao Qiao) |
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| 2005 | My Lucky Charm My Lucky Charm My Lucky Charm 情来运转 is a 25 episode Chinese drama shown on MediaCorp Channel 8 in Singapore and was telecast in 3 January 2005. The show stars Huang Biren, Chew Chor Meng, Chen Hanwei, Jeanette Aw, Michelle Chong, Cavin Soh, Jesseca Liu and Allan Wu.... 《情来运转》 |
2nd female lead | ||||
| The Rainbow Connection The Rainbow Connection "Rainbow Connection" is a popular song written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher and originally performed by the character of Kermit the Frog in The Muppet Movie in 1979... 《舞出彩虹》 |
1st female lead | |||||
| 2006 | C.I.D. 《刑警2人组》 |
2nd female lead | ||||
| Through It All 《海的儿子》 |
2nd female lead | |||||
| 2007 | The Peak The Peak The Peak is the independent student newspaper of Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is split into six major sections: News, Opinions, Features, Arts, Sports and Humour.-History:... 《最高点》 |
2nd female lead | ||||
| Switched! Switched! (TV series) Switched! is a Singaporean Chinese drama which is currently being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 26 June 2007. It is screened on every weekday night, 9pm... 《幸运星》 |
2nd female lead | |||||
| Dear Dear Son In Law 《女婿当家》 |
1st female lead | |||||
| 2008 | The Shaolin Warriors The Shaolin Warriors The Shaolin Warriors is a Chinese television series directed by Raymond Lee and starring Sammo Hung, Cui Lin, Christopher Lee, Li Man, Sammy Hung, Cui Peng, Liu Ying and Jeanette Aw. The series was first broadcast in November 2008 on CCTV-8 in mainland China.-Plot:The story is set in the Ming... 《少林僧兵》 |
2nd female lead | Co-production with China | |||
| Rhythm of Life Rhythm of Life (TV series) Rhythm of Life is a Singaporean Chinese modern family drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 5 May 2008 and ended on 30 May 2008... 《变奏曲》 |
1st female lead | Asian Television Awards 2008: Best Drama Performance by an Actress nomination Channel 8 Countdown Party 2008: Top 8 Most Likeable Female Lead Characters (陈小柔) |
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| The Defining Moment 《沸腾冰点》 |
2nd female lead | Channel 8 Countdown Party 2008: Top 8 Most Likeable Female Lead Characters (林可怡) |
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| The Little Nyonya The Little Nyonya The Little Nyonya is a 34-episode drama serial which debuted on 25 November 2008 on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. The storyline, which involves an extended Peranakan family in Singapore, is set in the 1930s and spans 70 years. The series was partly sponsored by the Media... 《小娘惹》 |
1st female lead | Best Actress nomination | Channel 8 Countdown Party 2008: Top 8 Most Likeable Female Lead Characters (黄菊香 Huang Juxiang) Top 8 Most Likeable Female Lead Characters (山本月娘 Yamamoto Yueniang) |
45th anniversary mega blockbuster |
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| 2009 | Together Together (TV series) Together is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was produced in 2009. It was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It is MediaCorp's 46th anniversary year-end blockbuster drama, and was sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. It made its debut on 30... 《当我们同在一起》 |
1st femaloe lead | Best Actress nomination | 46th anniversary mega blockbuster |
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| 2010 | New Beginnings 《红白喜事》 |
1st female lead | ||||
| Breakout Breakout (TV series) Breakout is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 6 December 2010 and ended on 7 January 2011... 《破天网》 |
2nd female lead | Best Actress Nomination | 47th anniversary mega blockbuster | |||
| 2011 | Destiny in Her Hands Destiny In Her Hands Destiny in Her Hands is a Malaysian/Singaporean television drama series and the 21st co-production of MediaCorp TV and ntv7. The ntv7 anniversary blockbuster is scheduled to air from every Monday to Thursday, at 10:00pm on Malaysia's ntv7. This drama will be broadcast in Mediacorp Channel 8 in 2012... 《断掌的女人》 |
1st female lead | Singaporean-Malaysian co-production, Ntv7 Ntv7 Natseven TV Sdn Bhd or better known as ntv7 is a terrestrial television channel in Malaysia. It was launched nationwide on 7 April 1998 and was the country's third private free-to-air TV station after TV3 and Astro. Its mission is to promote a happier and more enlightened Malaysia... blockbuster drama, debuts in Malaysia on 9 June 2011, Mondays–Thursdays 10 pm |
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| Precious 《千金》 |
1st female lead | Singaporean-Chinese co-production, blockbuster drama. Filming completed, showing in late 2011. | ||||
| 2012 | Rescue 995 Rescue 995 Rescue 995 is a 22-episode drama serial which will debut on February 2012 on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It revolves around the medical industry and the life of paramedics.-Cast:... 《九九五》 |
1st female lead | Scheduled to air in 3 February 2012,Monday-Friday 9pm,on Channel 8. | |||
| Jump! Jump! Jump! is a 1984 album by Van Dyke Parks. The album is a retelling of Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus tales. Parks mixes numerous musical styles... 《跳浪》 |
1st female lead | Scheduled to air in May 2012,Monday-Friday 8pm,on Channel U. | ||||
| Absolutely Charming 《我爱狐狸精》 |
1st female lead | Scheduled to air in May 2012,Monday-Friday 9 pm,on Channel 8. |
Guest star
2011:- Stars For A Cause 3 – 明星志工队 3
2010:
- Stars For A Cause 2 – 明星志工队 2
- Entertainment on 5
- One Moment of Glory
- Evolution
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- Good Morning Singapore
- Princess & the Prince《当公主遇上王子》
2007
- The Princesses And The Dude
2004:
- Stars of all trades
- Wish You were Here
2000:
- Route to glamour
Awards and nominations
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| 2002 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Most Popular Newcomer, Best Newcomer |
| 2003 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Best Actress Nomination (Holland Village) |
| 2004 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Best Actress Nomination (A Child’s Hope 2) |
| 2005 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
| 2006 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste |
| 2007 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 20 Most Popular Female Artiste
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| 2008 |
Asian Television Awards The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV... 2008, Best Drama Performance by an Actress Nomination (Rhythm of Life)
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| 2009 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Best Actress Nomination (The Little Nyonya) |
| 2010 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Best Actress Nomination (Together) Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Most favorite female character (Yao JianHong of Together) |
| 2011 |
Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Best Actress Nomination (Breakout) Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Won Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Most Favourite Female Character Nomination (Yang Nian Qing of Breakout) Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Won Most Favourite Onscreen Couple Award (Situ Doncheng and Yang Nian Qing of Breakout) Star Awards The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances... , Systema Most Charming Smile Award Nomination |
Magazine covers
- CLEO
- ICON
- Live Well
- Nu You TIME
- Oriental Cuisine
- Style Weddings
- My Wedding
- Simply Her
- I-Weekly
- 8 Days
- U-Weekly
- Citta Bella
- Her World
- Nu You
- 姐妹 – Sisters
- 风采 – Feminine
- 美味风采
Endorsements/commercials
2001 to 2002:- OTO
- Singtel
- Sony Batteries
- Asia1.com
- Glamour Shot Promotional Ad
2003:
- Pokka Vegetable Juice
- Intenz Skin Care
2004:
- Intenz Skin Care
- SK Jewellery
2005:
- SK Jewellery
- StarHub I – Mode
2006:
- SK Jewellery
- StarHub I – Mode
2009:
- OSIM uSqueez Warm
- SAKURA Restaurant (TVC Campaign)
- IZU by True Colours
- Kim Robhinson (Sponsorship)
- NETS
- New Moon
2010:
- Avenza Reduzē
- New Moon
2011:
- OWL International
- New Moon
- Avenza Reduze