Darren Lim


Darren Lim is a Singaporean actor and television host. He was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1997 to 2016 but continues to film on an ad-hoc basis. Lim left MediaCorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family.

Career

Having left school at age 15, Lim began his career as a singer before joining the Television Corporation of Singapore, MediaCorp's predecessor, in the mid-1990s. He joined SPH MediaWorks in 2000 and was transferred back to MediaCorp when both companies merged in 2005. Since rejoining MediaCorp his profile rose considerably and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor several times, most notably for his role in The Little Nyonya.
Lim left MediaCorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family. His final series was The In-Laws. He has since returned to acting, but in a freelance capacity.

Personal life

Lim married fellow artiste Evelyn Tan in 2004. Lim left the entertainment industry to help his brother with his business and spend more time with his family. The Christian couple have four children. Darren's brother Ming Yang runs a T-shirt printing company.

Filmography

Television

Film

Accolades