Yang Lina (simplified Chinese: 杨莉娜; traditional Chinese: 楊莉娜, 11 January 1963 - 20 March 2010), also known as Lina Yang, was a Singaporean actress. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1983 to 2009 and was often cast as conniving, plotting characters. She died on 20 March 2010 due to uterine cancer, aged 47.[1]

Yang Lina
Born(1963-01-11)11 January 1963
Died20 March 2010(2010-03-20) (aged 47)
Burial placeMandai Crematorium
NationalitySingaporean
OccupationActress
Years active1983–2009
Spouse
Chau Kim Wa
(m. 1990)
Children2 daughters
FamilyYang Libing (Sister)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese楊莉娜
Simplified Chinese杨莉娜
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYáng Lìnà

Personal life

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Yang studied at Nan Chiau High School.[2]

Yang became an actress in 1984 after previously working as a bank employee.[1] She had attended an acting class with her younger sister, Yang Libing, and then joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, which is now part of MediaCorp.[1] Her most well known roles included the 1986 film, Neighbours, and Samsui Women.[1]

She married her husband Chau Kim Wa, a make-up artist, in December 1990.[3] She took two professional breaks from acting to give birth to her two daughters.[1]

Yang opened a hair salon with her sister in 2004.[4] She was diagnosed with uterine cancer during the late 2000s, but continued to act sporadically.[1] She died of cancer in the home of her younger sister, Yang Libing, on 20 March 2010. Her age was 47. Yang is survived by her younger sister.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 Youth 年轻人 之《南游记》 Qiu Mei Hua 邱美华 [5]
1985 Men From The Past 大侠吴三奇 Jennie Liu 刘珍妮
Takeover 人在旅途 Jennie Fei 费珍妮
Home is Where Love Is 屋爱屋家
1986 Samsui Women Ah Jiao 阿娇
Neighbours 芝麻绿豆
1987 Painted Faces 戏班 Ming Ru Hua 明如花
Strange Encounters 奇缘 之《银河星》 Chu Chu 楚楚
Strange Encounters 奇缘 之《塞外胡笳》 Jiao Er 姣儿
1988 The Last Applause 舞榭歌台 Li Ping 李萍 [5]
Ups and Downs 婚姻保险 Wen Xue Feng 温雪凤 [6]
1989 Turn of the Tide 浮沉 Chen Yu Jiao 陈玉娇 [5]
1990 Heavenly Match 天生一对 Dai Jin Hua 戴金花
1991 Secret Operation 急转弯 Xiao Yan Zi 小燕子
Guardian Angel 爸爸怕怕 Yu Mu Rong (Madam Mahjong) 余慕蓉(麻将夫人) [7]
1993 The Brave One 荡寇英雄 Zheng Xiao Hua's Mother 郑小花母亲 Cameo
Endless Love 未了缘 Mistress Xie 谢姨太
Ride the Waves 卿本佳人 Wang Xiao Bi 王小碧
The Young And The Restless 俏皮战士 Xiao Mei 小美
Happy Foes 欢喜冤家 Police Officer 警员
The Witty Advisor 金牌师爷 Emerald 翡翠
Ninjas in Town 伏魔奇兵 Bing Bing 冰冰
Web of Deceit 鹤啸九天 Mu Rong San Niang 慕容三娘
1994 Bond of Love 情网 Chen Mei Na 陈美娜
Lethal Duo 天使追辑令 Song Wan Ying 宋婉瑛
The Young Ones 壮志骄阳 Zhang Mei Zhen 张美珍
Fiery Lover 烈火情人 Nancy 姩熙
Legendary White Snake 白蛇后传 Centipedes Spirit 蜈蚣精
Dr Justice 法医故事 之《焚火新娘》 Ah Jiao 阿娇
Truly Yours 聪明糊涂心 Shen Ah Jiao 沈阿娇
Silk and Romance 情丝万缕 Qiu Ping 秋萍
1995 Heartbeat 医胆仁心 Ma Hai Lun 马海伦
Dream Hunters 追心一族 Lu Mei Hua 陆梅花
Heavenly Ghost Catcher 天师钟馗 之《杨贵妃》、《六月雪》 Lei Hai Qing & Wan Er 雷海青、婉儿
The Morning Express 阳光列车 Mary 玛丽
Project B B计划 Huang Ya Hua 黄亚花 Cameo
Dr Justice II 法医故事II 之《双尸花月夜》 Hong Dai Si 洪黛丝
1996 Beyond Dawn 女子监狱 Guan Bi Lian 关碧莲
Triad Justice 飞越珍珠坊 Jin Lian 金莲
A Different Live 妈姐情缘 Ye Ling Ling 叶玲玲
2002 Beautiful Connection 九层糕 Gao Yu Zhu 高玉珠
Kopi-O II 浓浓咖啡乌 Honey 哈你 Cameo
2004 An Ode to Life Guo Ai Ling 郭爱玲 [4]
2009 Perfect Cut 2 Stella 丝萜啦 [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Yang Lina dies of cancer". The Straits Times. 22 March 2010. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
  2. ^ Tan, Yi-ling (4 March 1997). "Nan Chiau alumni to mark school's 50 years". The Straits Times. pp. L6.
  3. ^ Lo, Tien Yin (7 May 1991). "Yang Lina waiting for a kiss". The New Paper. p. 24.
  4. ^ a b c "Former Mediacorp actress Yang Lina dies of cancer". AsiaOne. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Guan, Libing (6 October 1989). "Seeing double". The Straits Times. pp. S2.3.
  6. ^ Wee, Hwee Sian (26 November 1988). "Ups and Downs of marriage". The New Paper. p. 25. Retrieved 4 April 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
  7. ^ "NOVEMBER". The New Paper. 26 October 1991. Retrieved 4 April 2023 – via NewspaperSG.