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Huang Biren biography: 2023 net worth, age, family, is she married?

Summary of Huang Biren Biography

Huang Biren is a Singaporean actress and former beauty pageant winner. She was born on November 26, 1969, in Singapore.

Biren began her career as a model and participated in several beauty pageants, including Miss Singapore Universe in 1989, which she won.

She later transitioned to acting and made her debut in the Singaporean television series “The Price of Peace” in 1994. She became a household name in Singapore and the region with her role in the popular drama series “The Unbeatables II” in 1996, for which she won the Best Actress award at the Star Awards.

Biren has since starred in numerous television series and films in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. She is known for her versatility in portraying various roles, from drama to comedy.

In 2009, Biren took a hiatus from acting to focus on her family but returned to the industry in 2013. She has received several accolades throughout her career, including the Best Actress award at the Asian Television Awards and the International Emmy Awards.

Apart from her acting career, Biren is also an ambassador for various charitable organizations in Singapore and has been actively involved in community work.

Wiki Facts & About Data

Full Name: Wee Pat Ling
Stage Name: Huang Biren
Born: 7 March 1969 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth: Singapore
Education: Mayflower Secondary School, Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, Mayflower Primary School
Nationality: Singaporean
Height: 1.73 m
Parents: N/A
Siblings: 2
Spouse: Adrian Quek (m. 1996)
Boyfriend • Partner: N/A
Children: Justin Quek, Janessa Quek, Janelle Quek
Occupation: Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life & Education

Wee Pat Ling, also famously known as Huang Biren, was born to Chinese-Singaporean parents on March 7th, 1969. Despite being named Ling by her parents, she adopted her stage name when she entered the entertainment industry.

She is the second child in her family, with an older sister and a younger brother whose names have yet to be confirmed. Since a young age, Huang Biren has always dreamt of becoming an actress. However, her parents did not support her aspirations, and she faced a difficult decision.

In a bold move, she turned down a scholarship to the Hawaii Pacific University in the United States and accepted a contract offered to her by SBC. Her determination and courage paid off, as she became a well-known and respected figure in the Singaporean entertainment industry.

Huang Biren received her primary and secondary education at the Mayflower Primary and Secondary School. She then completed her GCE Advanced Level examinations at Ang Mo Kio Secondary School (Pre-U Centre).

Personal Life

Huang Biren, the esteemed actress, is also a proud mother of three beautiful children. According to reports, she tied the knot with Adrian Quek, a Singaporean man who serves as a Senior Assistant Commissioner of the Singaporean Police Force, in 1996.

It is said that the couple dated for two years before they exchanged their vows in 1996. The couple's first child, Justin Quek, a son, was born in 2000, four years after their marriage.

During Christopher Lee‘s wedding ceremony in 2009, Huang Biren announced that she was expecting her third child. Seven years later, in 2007, she gave birth to a lovely daughter named Janessa Quek. In February 2010, she proudly announced the arrival of her third child, Janelle Quek.

Career

Huang Biren, a veteran actress of over three decades, earned her stripes at the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (now MediaCorp) in 1988 upon completing her Professional Drama Performers' Training program. After nine years of dedicated hard work, she bagged her first Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award at the prestigious Star Awards in 1997.

In 1998, the gifted actress wowed audiences in the Chinese drama series Stand By Me. Despite receiving negligible publicity, the show's popularity skyrocketed, surpassing the well-known Return of the Condor Heroes series in terms of audience ratings.

Huang Biren‘s heartfelt performance as the understanding and empathetic wife of a handicapped, played by Xie Shaoguang, in the same series, won her the Best Actress Award at the 1998 Star Awards. That same year, she became the first Singaporean actress nominated for Best Actress at the Asian Television Awards for her portrayal in Stand By Me. Her outstanding performance in this drama struck a chord with many viewers and cemented her status as a household name.

The Asian Television Awards recognized Huang Biren‘s impeccable talent again in 2003 when she was nominated for Best Drama Performance for her role in A Child's Hope. That same year, she was featured in the People at The Peak – The Who's Who of Singapore. Her star continued to shine bright as her name was included once more in the second edition of the book, which was released in 2006.

Net Worth

Huang Biren has a net worth estimated at $8 million. She has starred in many popular television shows and movies, and her work has won her critical acclaim and a large fanbase.

While her primary income comes from acting, she also earns money from endorsements and other business ventures. She is one of the wealthiest actresses in Asia, and her net worth will continue to grow.

Social Media

handle: @Huangbiren
Twitter handle: @Huangbiren

Filmography

  1. Patrol
  2. My Sweet Rival
  3. Return of the Prince
  4. Friends Next Door
  5. Wishing Well
  6. Home Sweet Home
  7. The Other Woman
  8. The Breaking Point
  9. Mystery
  10. The Invincible Warrior
  11. Happy Reunion
  12. Silk & Romance
  13. The Ranger
  14. Project B
  15. Living By Night

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