Lim Mei Fen

Lim Mei Fen (born 29 June 1987) is a Chinese actress and producer. She debuted on 8TV's talent search program, I Wanna Be A Model in 2006. She became an actress shortly afterwards. She appeared on NTV7's game show, Deal or No Deal for two years from 2007. In 2013, she starred in Malaysia's first real movie, The Cage together Yeo Yann Yann.

Her involvement in theatre began with the mega play Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at National Theatre as Princess Hang Li Po. She wrote, produced, and acted in 2018's National Day production Tanah Akhirku.

She was nominated as Best Actress by Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Association for her portrayal as the traumatic younger sister in James Lee's film Two Sisters (2019).

Career Returning from North California, she appeared in 8tv's I Wanna Be A Model reality show (2006). Afterwards she signed a 2-year contract as briefcase model number one in Deal or No Deal TV game show.

In 2009, she went behind the scenes and joined Juita Viden media group and created the first Hokkien drama in Malaysia. 25 episodes Home Rhythms《家缘》aired on Astro Hua Hee Dai. It was written based on Mei Fen's grandfather's story.

A call from her dad brought her back to Penang where she helped manage the family business.

In 2013, she re-debuted as a newcomer after she was offered a feature role in Back To Time FM 1970. Her credits in film include Two Sisters (2019), Hail, Driver! (2021) and The Cage (2014).

Her first appearance on stage through mega theatre came in Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at Istana Budaya (National Theatre). She revived the character of Princess Hang Li Po. She played princess ‘LiLi Poh' in ZombieLaLaLa (2016) at Istana Budaya.

In late 2016, as a national representative, she toured with the multiracial casts from National Academy of Art, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA) to ASEAN Theatre Week (China) and Festival Tokyo; and successfully performed for an international audience.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role DirectorNotes 2014 The Cage 2014 Fanny Felix Tan and Ketshvin Chee Malaysia Film 2019 Two Sisters Mei Yue James Lee Malaysia Film 2020 Not My Mother's Baking Joyce Remi M Sali Singapore Film 2020 Hail, Driver! Bella Muzzamer Rahman Malaysia Film 2021 25/Exit Stage...Left Ivy Lingeswaran Sanasee Malaysia Film 2022 Halimun Cindy Muzammer Rahman Malaysia Film 2024 Padu Faisal Ishak Malaysia Film

Drama series Year Title Role BroadcasterNotes 2013 Back to Time FM 1970 RainbowNTV7 Main Cast 2015 Identity Switch Supporting Cast 2015 3cm Short Supporting Cast2022 Ratu Ten Pin 2: Shalin Christi Astro Ria Supporting Cast Kamcing Jin Hao Sooka Main Cast

Theatre Year Title Role DirectorNotes 2014 Takhta 3 Ratu Princess Hang Li Po Erma Fatima Main Cast 2016 ZombieLaLaLa Princess LiLi Poh Aris Kadir Main Cast 2018 Tanah Akhirku Ying Feng Naque Ariffin and Aloeng Silalahi Main Cast & Producer