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Wang Xiuyun

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Wang Xiuyun
Born(1945-05-31)May 31, 1945
Died (aged 72)
Burial placeMandai Crematorium and Columbarium
OccupationActress
Years active1980–2017
Children1
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese王秀雲
Simplified Chinese王秀云
Hanyu PinyinWáng Xiùyún

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]

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

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A 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

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Wang 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

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Television series

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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

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Year Title Role Ref
1994 Romance in the 7th Month Li's mother Telemovie

References

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  1. ^ "Former Singapore actress Wang Xiuyun dies aged 72". Asiaone.com. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Former Channel 8 actress Wang Xiu Yun dies". Todayonline.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.