Tay Ying
Tay Ying | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1996 Singapore |
| Other names | Zheng Ying |
| Education | Temasek Polytechnic |
| Alma mater | RMIT University (Singapore Institute of Management) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Spouse |
Wu Sihan (m. 2025) |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Calvert Tay (brother) |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 鄭穎 |
| Simplified Chinese | 郑颖 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhèng Yǐng |
Tay Ying (born 27 March 1996)[1] is a Singaporean actress and who has appeared in both English- and Mandarin-language television dramas since her debut in 2017. She became a full-time Mediacorp artiste in 2022.
Early life and career
[edit | edit source]Tay is the daughter of actors Zheng Geping and Hong Huifang. Her brother Calvert, who is four years younger, is an aspiring actor and singer.[2]
Tay graduated with a diploma in hospitality and tourism management from Temasek Polytechnic in May 2017.[3] The same year, she was named the brand ambassador of hair products Shiseido Professional.[2] She is also a taekwondo expert just like her father as well.
In 2018, she made her English debut in the Channel 5 drama series Missing, where she appeared alongside Rebecca Lim and Pierre Png.[2]
In 2019, Tay attended acting classes at the acting school Motown in Shanghai, China, for three months. She also starred in the wushu-themed series The Good Fight, which her father is the executive producer of the chinese martial arts drama.[4] She graduated from RMIT University via Singapore Institute of Management with a business marketing degree the same year.[5][6]
In 2021, she starred in the six-part half-hour Channel 5 drama series Slow Dancing, based on the best-selling e-book by local writer Noelle.[7]
Tay was once signed to celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee's talent agency Starlist.[2] From 2018 to 2022, she was managed by Artiste Co.[8] In January 2022, Tay signed on with Mediacorp as a full-time artiste.[9]
In 2023, Tay appeared in the mystery thriller series Silent Walls, as well as in the action drama series Shero and long-form series My One and Only.[10]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Tay Ying met Wu Sihan, a Singaporean head chef in 2021.[11] Wu became a celebrity chef after signing with Mediacorp in 2023.[12] They were married on 16 June 2025.[11]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Tay has appeared in the following programmes:[1][13]
Television series
[edit | edit source]- While We Are Young (2017)
- Missing (2018; Channel 5 series)[14]
- The Good Fight (2019)[15]
- Justice Boo (2021)
- The Lying Theory (2021; Viddsee Originals)
- Slow Dancing (2021; Channel 5 series)
- Silent Walls (2023)[16]
- Shero (2023)[17]
- My One and Only (2023)[18][19]
Variety show hosting
[edit | edit source]Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | — | Nominated | [9][20] |
| 2024 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | — | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | — | Nominated | [21] |
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Tay Ying profile on The Celebrity Agency
- Tay Ying at IMDb