Lim Kay Siu

Lim Kay Siu (simplified Chinese: 林继修; traditional Chinese: 林繼修; pinyin: Lín jì xiū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Kè-siu, born 28 February 1960) is a Singaporean character actor who has appeared in several Asian films, notably TV films since the 1980s.

In this Chinese name, the family name is 林 (Lim).
Lim Kay Siu
林继修
Lim Kay Siu in 2008 in Kallang Roar the Movie
Born (1960-02-28) 28 February 1960
Colony of Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1992)​
RelativesSylvia Tan (sister-in-law)
FamilyIrene Lim Kay Han (sister)
Lim Kay Tong (brother)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese林繼修
Simplified Chinese林继修

Background

He may be more recognisable in western cinema due to his role as the North Korean villain in Night Watch set in Hong Kong where he starred alongside Pierce Brosnan and Alexandra Paul and as Prince Chowfa, King Mongkut's brother (Chow Yun-fat) in Anna and the King.

He appeared in various episodes of the Singapore sitcom Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd as the title character's main rival, Frankie Foo, between 1997 and 2006.[1]

Personal life

His older brother, Lim Kay Tong,[2] is also an actor and well-known television personality in Singapore. Lim was married to Neo Swee Lin on 12 August 1992.[3]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Lee, Jan (17 November 2021). "S'pore actor Lim Kay Siu cast in remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Leong, Grace (29 January 2021). "Actor Lim Kay Tong and siblings' bungalow sold to Sim Lian Group's Kuik family for $43.35 million". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  3. Oorjitham, Santha (2001). "The Sum of Their Parts". Asiaweek. Retrieved 12 July 2007.
  4. Yusof, Halim; Tan, Dylan (11 March 2016). "British stage invasion". www.businesstimes.com.sg. Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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