Vivian Lai Yi-ling (born December 18, 1976), addressed as Vivian Lai, is a gifted Taiwanese Singaporean actress, singer, and television host.
She is best known for her role as Dong Mei Yao in the popular television series, The Unbeatables III. She began her acting career far back in 1987 at the age of 11. She has appeared in several films and television series.
In addition to her acting career, Vivian Lai has hosted lots of Variety and talk shows, including Property Classified, On the Beat II, and My Beautiful Life, among others.
Personal Life
Vivian Lai is the wife of Alain Ong and the mother of two daughters, Vera Lai and Ariel Lai. Alain Ong was the CEO of Pokka International and the Deputy Group CEO of Pokka Corporation, for which she has served as a brand ambassador since about 2008.
Her husband was suspended from his position by Pokka Corporation in September 2018 following an internal audit, while Vivian Lai‘s contract as an ambassador was terminated the following month.
Early Life & Education
Vivian Lai was born on December 18th, 1976. She is a Taiwanese national with Chinese ancestry. She is identified as Lŕiyílíng in Chinese.
According to reports, she migrated with her parents to Singapore while still in high school. She has a brother. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English. Vivian Lai was raised with strong family ethics. Her father was a Confucian scholar, and her mother was a Buddhist. As a result, she was taught to cultivate virtues such as kindness, filial piety, and diligence.
Vivian Lai was also taught the importance of education. Her father believed that it was the key to success in life. So, she worked hard in school and tried to live by those principles daily. She attended Singapore Polytechnic.
| PROFILE SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Full Name: | Vivian Lai Yi-ling |
| Stage Name: | Vivian Lai |
| Born: | 18 December 1976 (age [calculate_years datestring=”12/18/1976″] years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality: | Taiwanese, Singaporean |
| Height: | 1.62 m |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Husband • Spouse: | Alain Ong (m. 2001) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Vera Lai, Ariel Lai |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | $14 million |
Career
Vivian Lai began her acting career in Knotty Liaisons, where she received positive reviews. She eventually transitioned into hosting and has hosted a wide range of shows, from food reviews to travelogues.
She won her first professional award, Best Supporting Actress, at the Star Awards 2012 in 2012, after receiving numerous nominations for her role as a Chinese immigrant in Love Thy Neighbour.
Vivian Lai was named All-Time Favorite Artiste at the 2015 Star Awards after winning the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award with Jeanette Aw in 2001, 2003-2004, and 2007-2014.
Net Worth
Vivian Lai‘s estimated net worth is $14 million. The majority of her wealth comes from her successful acting career, though she has also earned income from endorsements and other ventures.
Vivian Lai is one of the most popular actresses in her home country of Taiwan and has starred in numerous films and television shows.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @Veravivian
- Twitter handle: N/A
Filmography
- Money No Enough 2
- Where Got Ghost
- Knotty Liaisons
- Adam’s Company
- Dare To Strike
- Looking For Stars
- The Hotel
- Three Women, & A Half
- Bukit Ho Swee
- The Unbeatables
- Double Happiness
- Love At 0°C
- Time To Heal
- Making Miracles
- The Homecoming
- Just In Singapore
- Be Happy
- Love Thy Neighbour
