The Singapore Identity
~ Journey to Finding our Roots ~
A closer look at...
Local Talents
1. Gurmit Singh
Known for being Singapore’s very own Jim Carrey, Gurmit Singh is a unique personality well-loved by many. His versatility and multi-faceted talents have not only enabled him to appear on Channel 5 as a comedian, but also a host and an actor.
Helming the award-winning sitcom “PCK Pte Ltd” as Phua Chu Kang, Gurmit first penetrated the public’s consciousness with his engaging portrayal of an uncouth Chinese blue-collar worker and created a MediaCorp icon recognised by all. “PCK Pte Ltd” went on to bag numerous awards at the Asian Television Awards, with himself being honoured as the reigning Comedy King after winning the coveted Best Comedy Actor for five years (1998-2001 & 2003).
As a host, Gurmit is a familiar face on Channel 5 television, hosting programmes ranging from all 3 seasons of Singapore Idol since 2004 to Singapore's first football reality TV show "First XI" in 2012. Also, he is a highly sought after emcee at annual National Day parades and New Year countdown parties aired on Channel 5.
2. Moses Lim
Moses Lim is well known in the local entertainment scene. During the 1990’s, he co-hosted the longest running and highly rated variety show ‘Comedy Night’ [搞笑行动]. Some of his hosting ventures include [See Singapore], [Singapore’s Best Food], [Moses Kitchen – The Sharp Way] – for Sharp brand and various variety shows and fun cooking programmes that was broadcast locally as well as China and Hong Kong.
He was the lead role in the local favourite English sitcom ‘Under One Roof’ which later went on to win the ‘Best Comedy Programme or Series Award’ at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, and for his role, Moses won the Best Comedy Actor award in 1996. In 1996, Moses was signed on by a Hong Kong TV station, CETV, where he hosted cooking programmes and variety shows with Hong Kong celebrities like the late Lydia Sum.
It was the first time a Mandarin channel artiste crossed over successfully to the English channel and Moses also became the first Singaporean to win the Asian Television Awards for Best Male Actor in a comedy.
3. Cheryl Wee
Cheryl Wee is an upcoming fresh face for Channel 5, having starred as one of the lead roles in the popular drama Mata Mata despite having barely any acting experience. Acting alongside fresh faces to Channel 5 such as Suria actress Nadiah M. Din, and Malaysian artist Daniella Sya, Cheryl’s acting stint was one which producers said showed "immense potential" during auditions despite being new to Channel 5. Mata Mata counts among one of the locally produced English dramas that have started including and casting more newcomers to appeal to viewers in the same age group.