Chen Meiguang (Singapore Actress) - Revision history

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	Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). In her youth, she was a singer who was recognised for her strong singing voice. During the later parts of her career, Chen Meiguang ~~mentored~~ younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>		Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). In her youth, she was a singer who was recognised for her strong singing voice. During the later parts of her career, Chen Meiguang was a vocal coach to younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). ~~She is also~~ recognised for her strong singing voice ~~and has~~ mentored younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>		Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). In her youth, she was a singer who was recognised for her strong singing voice. During the later parts of her career, Chen Meiguang mentored younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	===Filial Haven (2015) - Short film===		===Filial Haven (2015) - Short film===
	In 2015, Chen Meiguang played a leading role in a six-minute short film as the elderly mother of a successful businessman.<ref>Viddsee. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDgTwSTtsaw Filial Haven - She Had Trouble Letting Go, Because She Cannot Stop Being A Mom // Viddsee.com]". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2015. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>		In 2015, Chen Meiguang played a leading role in a six-minute short film as the elderly mother of a successful businessman.<ref>Viddsee. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDgTwSTtsaw Filial Haven - She Had Trouble Letting Go, Because She Cannot Stop Being A Mom // Viddsee.com]". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2015. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> She was over 80 years old at the time of the film's release.

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	==Acting==		==Acting==
	[[File:Chen Meiguang 1960s.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang ~~pictured~~ in the 1960s. Photo from [https://johor.chinapress.com.my/20201109/%E7%8B%AE%E5%9F%8E%E8%B5%84%E6%B7%B1%E8%89%BA%E4%BA%BA%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%85%89-%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96/ source].'']]		[[File:Chen Meiguang 1960s.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang in the 1960s. Photo from [https://johor.chinapress.com.my/20201109/%E7%8B%AE%E5%9F%8E%E8%B5%84%E6%B7%B1%E8%89%BA%E4%BA%BA%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%85%89-%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96/ source].'']]
	Chen Meiguang was already active as an actress in 1960s and 1970s.<ref>Tan, Julie. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870208-1.2.41.5.3?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Recession and the business of love]". ''The Straits Times''. February 8, 1987. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Guan Libing. "SBC's Golden Girls". ''The Straits Times''. August 31, 1990. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> According to several news reports, she was comfortable in comedic roles; having had experience in comedy skits and sketches. Chen Meiguang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in the early 1980s as a full-time veteran artiste.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891117-1.2.74.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article A PROBLEM OF AGE Where have all the old folk gone?]". ''The Straits Times''. November 17, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Then in her 50s, Chen Meiguang mostly played supporting elderly characters in Chinese-language television dramas. She left SBC in 1998 due to health reasons.<ref name=":2" />		Chen Meiguang was already active as an actress in 1960s and 1970s.<ref>Tan, Julie. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870208-1.2.41.5.3?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Recession and the business of love]". ''The Straits Times''. February 8, 1987. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Guan Libing. "SBC's Golden Girls". ''The Straits Times''. August 31, 1990. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> According to several news reports, she was comfortable in comedic roles; having had experience in comedy skits and sketches. Chen Meiguang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in the early 1980s as a full-time veteran artiste.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891117-1.2.74.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article A PROBLEM OF AGE Where have all the old folk gone?]". ''The Straits Times''. November 17, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Then in her 50s, Chen Meiguang mostly played supporting elderly characters in Chinese-language television dramas. She left SBC in 1998 due to health reasons.<ref name=":2" />

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	Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). She is also recognised for her strong singing voice and has mentored younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>		Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). She is also recognised for her strong singing voice and has mentored younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

	== Background ==		==Background==

	=== Early life & family ===		===Early life & family===
	[[File:Chen Meiguang young.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang (right) pictured in her youth. Photo from [https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 Lianhe Zaobao].'']]		[[File:Chen Meiguang young.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang (right) pictured in her youth. Photo from [https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 Lianhe Zaobao].'']]
	Chen Meiguang was born in Muar, Johor in 1933.<ref>"[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/chen-meiguang-dies-87-singapore-veteran-actress-13505772 Veteran Singapore actress Chen Meiguang dies at the age of 87]". ''CNA Lifestyle''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> She was the second youngest of five siblings and moved to Singapore at 12 years old to work with a relative.<ref>Hong Minghua. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 当年受访回顾一生陈美光：没有白活]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Before she was a professional actress, Chen Meiguang was a teenage ''getai'' singer. Speaking to ''New Paper'' in 1989, she said:<blockquote>“I have liked operas since I was young. And since acting in an opera for the serial ''Magic of Dance'', I was even more interested.”<ref>Lo Tien Yin. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19890729-1.2.25.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article An opera a month on SBC 12]". ''New Paper''. July 29, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>She was reportedly known for being a soprano.<ref>Li Miaoyin, Cai Xinying, Wang Yingmin. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099745 艺人忆陈美光秦淮：她自律又正派]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Chen Meiguang has one son, Huang Yi.		Chen Meiguang was born in Muar, Johor in 1933.<ref>"[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/chen-meiguang-dies-87-singapore-veteran-actress-13505772 Veteran Singapore actress Chen Meiguang dies at the age of 87]". ''CNA Lifestyle''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> She was the second youngest of five siblings and moved to Singapore at 12 years old to work with a relative.<ref>Hong Minghua. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 当年受访回顾一生陈美光：没有白活]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Before she was a professional actress, Chen Meiguang was a teenage ''getai'' singer. Speaking to ''New Paper'' in 1989, she said:<blockquote>“I have liked operas since I was young. And since acting in an opera for the serial ''Magic of Dance'', I was even more interested.”<ref>Lo Tien Yin. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19890729-1.2.25.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article An opera a month on SBC 12]". ''New Paper''. July 29, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>She was reportedly known for being a soprano.<ref>Li Miaoyin, Cai Xinying, Wang Yingmin. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099745 艺人忆陈美光秦淮：她自律又正派]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Chen Meiguang has one son, Huang Yi.

	=== Death ===		===Death===
	Chen Meiguang passed away in her sleep on 8 November 2020. She was pronounced dead at Sengkang General Hospital after doctors found that she had a cerebral haemorrhage.<ref name=":1" /> According to her son, Huang Yi, she had been wheelchair-bound for about six to seven years before her death due to weak joints. Chen Meiguang had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.<ref name=":2">Lee Wei Lin. "[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/veteran-actress-chen-meiguang-dies-a-day-after-suffering-brain-13501342" Veteran Actress Chen Meiguang Dies A Day After Suffering Brain Haemorrhage, At Age 87]". ''8 Days''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020. </ref>		Chen Meiguang passed away in her sleep on 8 November 2020. She was pronounced dead at Sengkang General Hospital after doctors found that she had a cerebral haemorrhage.<ref name=":1" /> According to her son, Huang Yi, she had been wheelchair-bound for about six to seven years before her death due to weak joints. Chen Meiguang had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.<ref name=":2">Lee Wei Lin. "[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/veteran-actress-chen-meiguang-dies-a-day-after-suffering-brain-13501342" Veteran Actress Chen Meiguang Dies A Day After Suffering Brain Haemorrhage, At Age 87]". ''8 Days''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020. </ref>
			==Singing==
	[[File:Chen Meiguang youth.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang was an accomplished performer before becoming an actress. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/shinmindailynewsxinmingribao/photos/pcb.3531961176862436/3531945110197376 source].'']]		[[File:Chen Meiguang youth.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang was an accomplished performer before becoming an actress. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/shinmindailynewsxinmingribao/photos/pcb.3531961176862436/3531945110197376 source].'']]

	~~== Singing ==~~
	According to a 1988 news report, Chen Meiguang said that she earned about $1,000 a month as a singer in the 1950s.<ref>Guan Libing. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880708-1.2.86.18.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Glitter and razzmatazz in music halls of the '50s]". ''The Straits Times''. July 8, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In the later part of her career, Chen Meiguang became a singing instructor for younger female artistes from the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).<ref name=":0" /> She was also the vocal coach for the 1979 RTS Chinese Talentime winner, Dawn Yip Pui Fung who she trained every week in the months leading up to the talent show finals.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19791213-1.2.78?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20mei%20guang&QT=chen,mei,guang&oref=article Englishstream girl wins Chinese talentime]". ''The Straits Times''. December 13, 1979. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In 1988, Chen Meiguang performed for a live audience at Kallang Theatre as a part of ''The Artistes Of 1930s-1950s Variety Show''.<ref>Chong Wing Hong. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880307-1.2.62.13?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Old stars put up lively show to full house]". ''The Straits Times''. March 7, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> At 74 years old, she performed 'A Little Flower' at the 2007 Star Awards. Chen Meiguang reportedly said the following before singing: <blockquote>"My health is not like before, but my spirit remains strong. And I still can sing, so let me sing for you now."<ref name=":3">Teo, Wendy. "NIGHT OF TRIUMPHS AND TEARS". ''The New Paper''. December 10, 2007. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>		According to a 1988 news report, Chen Meiguang said that she earned about $1,000 a month as a singer in the 1950s.<ref>Guan Libing. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880708-1.2.86.18.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Glitter and razzmatazz in music halls of the '50s]". ''The Straits Times''. July 8, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In the later part of her career, Chen Meiguang became a singing instructor for younger female artistes from the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).<ref name=":0" /> She was also the vocal coach for the 1979 RTS Chinese Talentime winner, Dawn Yip Pui Fung who she trained every week in the months leading up to the talent show finals.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19791213-1.2.78?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20mei%20guang&QT=chen,mei,guang&oref=article Englishstream girl wins Chinese talentime]". ''The Straits Times''. December 13, 1979. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In 1988, Chen Meiguang performed for a live audience at Kallang Theatre as a part of ''The Artistes Of 1930s-1950s Variety Show''.<ref>Chong Wing Hong. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880307-1.2.62.13?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Old stars put up lively show to full house]". ''The Straits Times''. March 7, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> At 74 years old, she performed 'A Little Flower' at the 2007 Star Awards. Chen Meiguang reportedly said the following before singing: <blockquote>"My health is not like before, but my spirit remains strong. And I still can sing, so let me sing for you now."<ref name=":3">Teo, Wendy. "NIGHT OF TRIUMPHS AND TEARS". ''The New Paper''. December 10, 2007. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>

	== Acting ==		==Acting==
	[[File:Chen Meiguang 1960s.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang pictured in the 1960s. Photo from [https://johor.chinapress.com.my/20201109/%E7%8B%AE%E5%9F%8E%E8%B5%84%E6%B7%B1%E8%89%BA%E4%BA%BA%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%85%89-%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96/ source].'']]		[[File:Chen Meiguang 1960s.jpg\|thumb\|''Chen Meiguang pictured in the 1960s. Photo from [https://johor.chinapress.com.my/20201109/%E7%8B%AE%E5%9F%8E%E8%B5%84%E6%B7%B1%E8%89%BA%E4%BA%BA%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%85%89-%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96/ source].'']]
	Chen Meiguang was already active as an actress in 1960s and 1970s.<ref>Tan, Julie. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870208-1.2.41.5.3?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Recession and the business of love]". ''The Straits Times''. February 8, 1987. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Guan Libing. "SBC's Golden Girls". ''The Straits Times''. August 31, 1990. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> According to several news reports, she was comfortable in comedic roles; having had experience in comedy skits and sketches. Chen Meiguang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in the early 1980s as a full-time veteran artiste.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891117-1.2.74.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article A PROBLEM OF AGE Where have all the old folk gone?]". ''The Straits Times''. November 17, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Then in her 50s, Chen Meiguang mostly played supporting elderly characters in Chinese-language television dramas. She left SBC in 1998 due to health reasons.<ref name=":2" />		Chen Meiguang was already active as an actress in 1960s and 1970s.<ref>Tan, Julie. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870208-1.2.41.5.3?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Recession and the business of love]". ''The Straits Times''. February 8, 1987. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Guan Libing. "SBC's Golden Girls". ''The Straits Times''. August 31, 1990. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> According to several news reports, she was comfortable in comedic roles; having had experience in comedy skits and sketches. Chen Meiguang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in the early 1980s as a full-time veteran artiste.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891117-1.2.74.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article A PROBLEM OF AGE Where have all the old folk gone?]". ''The Straits Times''. November 17, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Then in her 50s, Chen Meiguang mostly played supporting elderly characters in Chinese-language television dramas. She left SBC in 1998 due to health reasons.<ref name=":2" />

	=== Television ===		===Television===
	As a veteran actress, Chen Meiguang has acted alongside younger artistes such as Pan Ling Ling, Chew Chor Meng, Hong Hui Fang and Zoe Tay.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">"[https://tv.mewatch.sg/en/tv/shows/he/heavenly-beings/info Heavenly Beings]". ''meWATCH''. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref><ref name=":5">Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/young-justice-bao/ep1/446606 Young Justice Bao 侠义包公 - EP1]". ''meWATCH''. September 29, 2016. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> The following is a non-exhaustive list of her television appearances over the years in SBC.		As a veteran actress, Chen Meiguang has acted alongside younger artistes such as Pan Ling Ling, Chew Chor Meng, Hong Hui Fang and Zoe Tay.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">"[https://tv.mewatch.sg/en/tv/shows/he/heavenly-beings/info Heavenly Beings]". ''meWATCH''. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref><ref name=":5">Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/young-justice-bao/ep1/446606 Young Justice Bao 侠义包公 - EP1]". ''meWATCH''. September 29, 2016. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> The following is a non-exhaustive list of her television appearances over the years in SBC.
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	=== Filial Haven (2015) - Short film ===		===Filial Haven (2015) - Short film===
	In 2015, Chen Meiguang played a leading role in a six-minute short film as the elderly mother of a successful businessman.<ref>Viddsee. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDgTwSTtsaw Filial Haven - She Had Trouble Letting Go, Because She Cannot Stop Being A Mom // Viddsee.com]". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2015. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>		In 2015, Chen Meiguang played a leading role in a six-minute short film as the elderly mother of a successful businessman.<ref>Viddsee. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDgTwSTtsaw Filial Haven - She Had Trouble Letting Go, Because She Cannot Stop Being A Mom // Viddsee.com]". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2015. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

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Chen Meiguang (1933 - 2020) was a veteran Singaporean actress who was known for her roles in Chinese-language dramas that were televised by Mediacorp’s predecessor, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). She is also recognised for her strong singing voice and has mentored younger artistes such as the Mediacorp actress, Hong Huifang and [[Jean Yip]]’s sister, Dawn Yip.<ref name=":0">"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19890721-1.2.61.6.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Taking lessons to master singing skills]". ''The Straits Times''. July 21, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref><ref name=":1">Lim Ruey Yan. "[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/veteran-local-actress-and-singer-chen-meiguang-dies-at-87 Veteran local actress and singer Chen Meiguang dies at 87]". ''The Straits Times''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

== Background ==

=== Early life & family ===
[[File:Chen Meiguang young.jpg|thumb|''Chen Meiguang (right) pictured in her youth. Photo from [https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 Lianhe Zaobao].'']]
Chen Meiguang was born in Muar, Johor in 1933.<ref>"[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/chen-meiguang-dies-87-singapore-veteran-actress-13505772 Veteran Singapore actress Chen Meiguang dies at the age of 87]". ''CNA Lifestyle''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> She was the second youngest of five siblings and moved to Singapore at 12 years old to work with a relative.<ref>Hong Minghua. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099744 当年受访回顾一生陈美光：没有白活]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Before she was a professional actress, Chen Meiguang was a teenage ''getai'' singer. Speaking to ''New Paper'' in 1989, she said:<blockquote>“I have liked operas since I was young. And since acting in an opera for the serial ''Magic of Dance'', I was even more interested.”<ref>Lo Tien Yin. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newpaper19890729-1.2.25.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article An opera a month on SBC 12]". ''New Paper''. July 29, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>She was reportedly known for being a soprano.<ref>Li Miaoyin, Cai Xinying, Wang Yingmin. "[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20201110-1099745 艺人忆陈美光秦淮：她自律又正派]". ''Lianhe Zaobao''. November 10, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> Chen Meiguang has one son, Huang Yi.

=== Death ===
Chen Meiguang passed away in her sleep on 8 November 2020. She was pronounced dead at Sengkang General Hospital after doctors found that she had a cerebral haemorrhage.<ref name=":1" /> According to her son, Huang Yi, she had been wheelchair-bound for about six to seven years before her death due to weak joints. Chen Meiguang had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.<ref name=":2">Lee Wei Lin. "[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/veteran-actress-chen-meiguang-dies-a-day-after-suffering-brain-13501342" Veteran Actress Chen Meiguang Dies A Day After Suffering Brain Haemorrhage, At Age 87]". ''8 Days''. November 9, 2020. Accessed on 10 November 2020. </ref>
[[File:Chen Meiguang youth.jpg|thumb|''Chen Meiguang was an accomplished performer before becoming an actress. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/shinmindailynewsxinmingribao/photos/pcb.3531961176862436/3531945110197376 source].'']]

== Singing ==
According to a 1988 news report, Chen Meiguang said that she earned about $1,000 a month as a singer in the 1950s.<ref>Guan Libing. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880708-1.2.86.18.1?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Glitter and razzmatazz in music halls of the '50s]". ''The Straits Times''. July 8, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In the later part of her career, Chen Meiguang became a singing instructor for younger female artistes from the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).<ref name=":0" /> She was also the vocal coach for the 1979 RTS Chinese Talentime winner, Dawn Yip Pui Fung who she trained every week in the months leading up to the talent show finals.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19791213-1.2.78?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20mei%20guang&QT=chen,mei,guang&oref=article Englishstream girl wins Chinese talentime]". ''The Straits Times''. December 13, 1979. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In 1988, Chen Meiguang performed for a live audience at Kallang Theatre as a part of ''The Artistes Of 1930s-1950s Variety Show''.<ref>Chong Wing Hong. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880307-1.2.62.13?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Old stars put up lively show to full house]". ''The Straits Times''. March 7, 1988. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> At 74 years old, she performed 'A Little Flower' at the 2007 Star Awards. Chen Meiguang reportedly said the following before singing: <blockquote>"My health is not like before, but my spirit remains strong. And I still can sing, so let me sing for you now."<ref name=":3">Teo, Wendy. "NIGHT OF TRIUMPHS AND TEARS". ''The New Paper''. December 10, 2007. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref></blockquote>

== Acting ==
[[File:Chen Meiguang 1960s.jpg|thumb|''Chen Meiguang pictured in the 1960s. Photo from [https://johor.chinapress.com.my/20201109/%E7%8B%AE%E5%9F%8E%E8%B5%84%E6%B7%B1%E8%89%BA%E4%BA%BA%E9%99%88%E7%BE%8E%E5%85%89-%E9%80%9D%E4%B8%96/ source].'']]
Chen Meiguang was already active as an actress in 1960s and 1970s.<ref>Tan, Julie. "[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19870208-1.2.41.5.3?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article Recession and the business of love]". ''The Straits Times''. February 8, 1987. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref><ref>Guan Libing. "SBC's Golden Girls". ''The Straits Times''. August 31, 1990. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> According to several news reports, she was comfortable in comedic roles; having had experience in comedy skits and sketches. Chen Meiguang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in the early 1980s as a full-time veteran artiste.<ref>"[https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891117-1.2.74.2?ST=1&AT=search&k=chen%20meiguang&QT=chen,meiguang&oref=article A PROBLEM OF AGE Where have all the old folk gone?]". ''The Straits Times''. November 17, 1989. Accessed on 10 November 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Then in her 50s, Chen Meiguang mostly played supporting elderly characters in Chinese-language television dramas. She left SBC in 1998 due to health reasons.<ref name=":2" />

=== Television ===
As a veteran actress, Chen Meiguang has acted alongside younger artistes such as Pan Ling Ling, Chew Chor Meng, Hong Hui Fang and Zoe Tay.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">"[https://tv.mewatch.sg/en/tv/shows/he/heavenly-beings/info Heavenly Beings]". ''meWATCH''. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref><ref name=":5">Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/young-justice-bao/ep1/446606 Young Justice Bao 侠义包公 - EP1]". ''meWATCH''. September 29, 2016. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref> The following is a non-exhaustive list of her television appearances over the years in SBC.
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!Year
!Channel
!Title
!Episodes
!Refs.
|-
|1998
| rowspan="5" |Channel 8
|Legend Of The Eight Immortals
|30
|<ref>Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/legends-of-the-eight-immortals/ep30/255587 Legends of the Eight Immortals 东游记 - EP30]". ''meWATCH''. October 30, 2013. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>
|-
|1993
|Young Justice Bao
|25
|<ref name=":5" />
|-
|1992
|Heavenly Beings
|25
|<ref name=":4" />
|-
|1988
|Mystery
|30
|<ref>Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/mystery-s1-1/ep30/241204 Mystery S1 迷离夜 1 - EP30]". ''meWATCH''. July 28, 2014. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>
|-
|1987
|Five Foot Way
|11
|<ref>Channel 8. "[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/five-foot-way/ep11/209675 Five Foot Way 五脚基 - EP11]". ''meWATCH''. September 3, 2012. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>
|}

=== Filial Haven (2015) - Short film ===
In 2015, Chen Meiguang played a leading role in a six-minute short film as the elderly mother of a successful businessman.<ref>Viddsee. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDgTwSTtsaw Filial Haven - She Had Trouble Letting Go, Because She Cannot Stop Being A Mom // Viddsee.com]". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2015. Accessed on 10 November 2020.</ref>

== References/ Citations ==
[[Category:People of Interest]]