Kimberly Wang
Kimberly Haley Wang Zhi Hui (王智荟) is a Singaporean actress, host and radio presenter at 987 FM alongside colleagues Gerald Koh, Joakim Gomez and Sonia Chew. As of September 2019, she hosts 'The Bright Side with Gerald and Kim'. Kimberly started her radio career in 2012 when she won 987 FM’s contest 'So You Wanna Be A DJ' in 2011.[1]
Background
Since she was four years old, Kimberly was a theatre actress and performer. At nine years old, she was talent-spotted by Mediacorp’s Channel 8 in a Chinese drama class. She then went on to act in several dramas such as ‘Double Happiness 1’ and ‘Double Happiness 2’ as well as ‘The Shining Star’.[2]
Before radio, Kimberly was in and out of the entertainment scene due to her commitments as a student.[3] She majored in public relations in Nanyang Technological University (NTU)’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.[4] While she was in NTU, Kimberly was a student DJ for the university's radio station 'Radio Fusion'.[5] In 2012, she was the manager of the radio station.[6]
Personal life
Kimberly used to be a netball player in primary school, secondary school and junior college.[7] She is an avid fan of rock climbing and crafts such as writing, photography and calligraphy.[8] Kimberly is also a self-proclaimed sneakerhead. As of May 2018, she reportedly has 130 sneakers in her collection.[9]
Kimberly and Mediacorp actor Shane Pow have been together since August 2016. The couple dated each other for a few months before officially getting together. Kimberly and Shane first met when they had to work together for a performance on the President’s Star Charity.[10]
Career highlights
Brand endorsement
Kimberly has run several giveaways on her Instagram account for companies such as adidas,[11] The Body Shop[12] and Mamonde. In 2019, Kimberly was announced as the first ZOFF ambassador for Singapore.[13]
ohhowstrange x Curious Creatures
In 2019, Kimberly collaborated with Curious Creatures, a Singaporean jewellery brand to design a jewellery collection. The collection comprises of a necklace, a pair of ear studs, a bracelet and a necklace.[14]
Radio (2012 - Present day)
In 2011, Kimberly participated in ‘So You Wanna Be a DJ’, a contest organised by Mediacorp to seek out talents for radio stations. She emerged the winner out of 400 participants and landed herself a one-year contract with Mediacorp.[15] She started as a part-time deejay on the weekends at 987 FM when the radio station was still at *SCAPE. During this time, she hosted a segment from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.[16] She started her radio career full-time upon completing her degree in 2012.
Year | Show segment | Radio station |
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November 2017 - present day | Get Up with Gerald and Kim | 987 FM |
September 2017 - November 2017 | Get Up with Gerald, Kim and Adam | 987 FM |
March 2015 - August 2017 | The Happy Ending with Kim[17] | 987 FM |
January 2014 - February 2015 | The Hit List with Kimberly Wang[18] | 987 FM |
Hosting and acting (Television and web series)[19]
Kimberly has hosted and acted in both English and Chinese language programmes.
Year | Channel | Character/ Role | Television Programme |
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2019 | Channel U | (Cast) Rain | Remember Us This Way 到此一游[20] |
2018 | Channel 5 | Host | The Internship |
2018 | Channel 5 | Host | Our Makan Place: Lost and Found S6 |
2018 | Toggle | Voiceover, Cast | Star Awards 2018 Teasers 幕后之击 口无遮拦[21] |
2018 | Toggle | (Cast) Vanessa | Dance With Me |
2018 | Toggle | (Cast) Juliana | Love At Cavenagh Bridge 加文纳桥的约定[22] |
2017 | President’s Challenge | Host | President’s Star Charity 2017[23] |
2017 | Channel 8 | (Cast) Kelly 凯丽 | My Teacher Is a Thug 爱不迟疑[24][25] |
2017 | Channel 5 | (Cast) Lauren | Tanglin[26] |
2017 | Channel 8 | Backstage Host | Star Awards 2017[27] |
2017 | Channel 8 | Host | Take A Break! 说走就走 短假游[28][29] |
2017 | Toggle | (Cast) Herself | Hear My Thoughts 混口饭吃而已[30] |
2016 | Toggle | Cast | TGI...WTF (Thank God It's...Wed, Thu, Fri) |
2016 | Channel 5 | (Cast) Patricia | Rojak |
2016 | Channel 8 | Participant | Closet Secrets Episode 4[31][32] |
2016 | Toggle | (Cast) Ally | K.O.[33] |
2015 | Okto | Host | Youth Celebrate! - SG50[34] |
2015 | Channel U | (Cast) Jiajia | Love? 限量爱情 |
2015 | Okto, Toggle | Host | SEA Games 2015[35] |
2015 | Channel 5 | Host | National Science Challenge[36] |
2010 | Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC) | Presenter | Youth Olympic Games[37] |
2006 | Channel 8 | (Cast) Lora | The Shining Star 星闪闪[38] |
2005 | Channel 8 | (Cast) Lana | Double Happiness 喜临门 |
2004 | Channel 8 | (Cast) Lana | Double Happiness 喜临门 |
Hosting (Events)[39]
Kimberly has hosted events for companies like Pandora, adidas and Mulberry. She was also a presenter for the 2015 SEA Games.[40]
Year | Event | Organiser |
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2019 | Ambrosial Launch | Yili[41] |
Pandora Autumn Collection Launch | Pandora[42] | |
adidas X Parley Run For The Oceans 2019 | adidas X Parley[43] | |
MAC Cosmetics’ Every Shade of You Campaign | MAC Cosmetics[44] | |
Mulberry Spring/Summer 2019 Collection Presentation | Mulberry[45] | |
Nanyang Polytechnic Open House 2019 | Nanyang Polytechnic[46] | |
Shatec Open House 2019 | Shatec[47] | |
2018 | Clarke Quay Countdown Block Party 2019 | Clarke Quay[48] |
NYP Jam 2018 Finals | Nanyang Polytechnic[49] | |
Guinness Great Grill Out | Guinness[50] | |
Mercedes Benz A Class Launch | Mercedes Benz[51] | |
987FM School Invasions (Multiple) | Mediacorp[52][53][54] | |
Adidas VivoCity dual-concept store opening and P.O.D. System sneakers launch | adidas[55] | |
adidas X Parley Run For The Oceans 2018 | adidas X Parley[56] | |
Mulberry Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Presentation | Mulberry[57] | |
NYP Jam 2017 Finals | Nanyang Polytechnic[58] | |
2017 | Celebrate 2018: Party with the Stars | Mediacorp[59][60] |
Mamonde Takashimaya S.C. Boutique Grand Opening | Mamonde Singapore[61][62] | |
KENZO World Collection Launch | KENZO[63] | |
NUSSU Rag and Flag | National University of Singapore | |
Rep with Steps Challenge Finals | Health Promotion Board[64] | |
RWS Party In the Park 2017 | Resorts World Sentosa[65] | |
2016 | 987 Radio Star | Mediacorp[66] |
2015 | Youth Celebrate 2015 and Official Opening of Singapore Sports Hub | Singapore Sports Council[67] |
Toggle Rebranding roadshows (in dual languages) | Mediacorp | |
Samsung Gear S2 Launch | Mediacorp | |
1965 Movie Gala Premiere and Red Carpet | blue3 Pictures and mm2 Entertainment | |
2009 - 2010 | Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore | Standard Chartered |
References / Citations
- ↑ Hon, Jing Yi. “New deejay line-up on MediaCorp radio stations”. Today. January 3, 2019. Accessed September 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/new-deejay-line-mediacorp-radio-stations
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Kimberly Wang.” Toggle.sg. n.d. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/female/kimberly-wang-6145856
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Kimberly Wang.” Toggle.sg. n.d. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/female/kimberly-wang-6145856
- ↑ Wang, Meng Meng. “Sounds Like a Perfect 10.” Nanyang Technological University. 2012. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hey.ntu.edu.sg/06_features_1-3.html
- ↑ Freeman, Bradley C., and Yokonathan Ramakrishnan. “Education and Campus Radio” in Singapore Radio: Then and Now pp. 83-94. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016.
- ↑ Wang, Meng Meng. “Sounds Like a Perfect 10.” Nanyang Technological University. 2012. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hey.ntu.edu.sg/06_features_1-3.html
- ↑ Health Promotion Board. “Bouncing to the Finish Line.” HealthHub. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1507/bouncing-to-the-finish-line
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Kimberly Wang.” Toggle.sg. n.d. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/female/kimberly-wang-6145856
- ↑ Chan, Ilsa. “Celeb sneakerheads whose shoe collections are out of control.” Toggle. May 10, 2018. Accessed September 23, 2019. Retrieved from: https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/fashion-galleries/celeb-sneakerheads-whose-shoe-collections-are-out-of-control-10217060#slideshow-3
- ↑ Lee, Wei Lin. “Shane Pow and 987FM DJ Kimberly Wang are officially together”. Today. August 26, 2016. Accessed September 24, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/television/shane-pow-and-987fm-dj-kimberly-wang-are-officially-together
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts giveaway for adidas products”. Instagram. December 20, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Brm7E9zHs8k/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts giveaway for The Body Shop products”. Instagram. December 21, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpjIGJnjWz/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly announced as first ZOFF ambassador for Singapore”. Instagram. April 3, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvykJOBgGV-/
- ↑ Curious Creatures. “Strange x Curious - 4-Piece Set - Cranberry Tourmaline in Rose Gold.” Curious Creatures. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://curiouscreatures.cc/collections/ohhowstrange-x-curious-creatures/products/strange-x-curious-4-piece-set-cranberry-tourmaline-in-rose-gold
- ↑ Yeo, Christie. “Best Things Under S$10: 987FM's Kimberly Wang.” TODAYonline. May 8, 2014. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/food/best-thing-ive-had-s10/best-things-under-s10-987fms-kimberly-wang
- ↑ Wang, Meng Meng. “Sounds Like a Perfect 10.” Nanyang Technological University. 2012. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.hey.ntu.edu.sg/06_features_1-3.html
- ↑ Mediacorp. “987FM New Radio Shows .” Facebook. August 18, 2017. Accessed September 27, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/987fm/videos/10155042052902029/
- ↑ Hon, Jing Yi. “New Deejay Line-up on MediaCorp Radio Stations.” TODAYonline. January 3, 2014. Accessed September 27, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/new-deejay-line-mediacorp-radio-stations
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- ↑ Mediacorp. “Fresh! Takes – Remember Us This Way Fresh! 新登场 – 到此一游” Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/fresh/ep3/763137
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Star Awards 2018 Teasers 幕后之击 口无遮拦 Show Info”. Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/tv/shows/st/star-awards-2018-teasers/info
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Love At Cavenagh Bridge加文纳桥的约定 Show Info”. Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/shows/lo/love-at-cavenagh-bridge-tif/info
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts the President’s Star Challenge alongside Gurmit Singh, Glenda Chong and Paul Foster”. Instagram. September 25, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcgurHzBkzh/
- ↑ Mediacorp. “My Teacher Is a Thug 爱不迟疑”. Toggle. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/tv/shows/my/my-teacher-is-a-thug-tif/info
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly’s dedication post to My Teacher Is a Thug”. Instagram. October 1, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZsl8g0BYPA/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly announces her appearance in Channel 5 and Channel 8 dramas”. Instagram. September 4, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYnYryVhMYQ/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Star Awards Backstage Segment”. Instagram. April 17, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS-SzGfBDHy/
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Take A Break! 说走就走 短假游 - EP13”. Toggle. Accessed September 26, 2019 Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/series/take-a-break/ep13/484977
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Take A Break! 说走就走 短假游 - EP13 with Jeremy Chan, Desmond Ng and Michelle Wong”. Instagram. March 30, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSQilr1B-MX/
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Hear My Thoughts 混口饭吃而已 Show Info”. Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/shows/he/hear-my-thoughts/info
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Closet Secrets 衣橱密语 - EP4.” Toggle. Accessed September 27, 2019. Retrieved from: https://video.toggle.sg/en/video/series/closet-secrets/ep4/460418
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly participates in Closet Secrets Episode 4”. Instagram. November 22, 2016. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNHKDCzj0BC/
- ↑ Mediacorp. “K.O.” Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/tv/shows/k/k-o-tif
- ↑ Mediacorp. “Youth Celebrate! Show Info.'' Toggle. Accessed September 25, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/shows/y/youth-celebrate-hd/info
- ↑ “Page 29 Advertisements Column 1”. Today. June 13, 2015. Accessed September 27, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ Toh, Christopher. “Radio DJ Kimberly Wang takes on a new challenge on television.” Today. August 17, 2015. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ Toh, Christopher. “Radio DJ Kimberly Wang takes on a new challenge on television.” Today. August 17, 2015. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ Mediacorp. “The Shining Star 星闪闪 Show Info”. Toggle. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://tv.toggle.sg/en/tv/shows/th/the-shining-star/info
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- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Ambrosial Launch Event”. Instagram. September 25, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B20mSFNAAeJ/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Pandora Autumn Collection Launch Event”. Instagram. September 14, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Y-Hn_g_Xy/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Adidas X Parley Run For The Oceans Event”. Instagram. June 9, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Y-Hn_g_Xy/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “MAC Cosmetics’ Every Shade of You Campaign”. Instagram. April 7, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv81PGug17y/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Mulberry Spring/Summer 2019 Collection Presentation”. Instagram. March 31, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvqg28MA6iY/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Nanyang Polytechnic Open House 2019”. Instagram. January 12, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiKUyNn9y3/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Shatec Open House 2019”. Instagram. January 12, 2019. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiKUyNn9y3/
- ↑ Koh, En Lin. “Party On”. The Business Times. December 28, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/party-on
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts NYP Jam 2018”. Instagram. December 14, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrXRwLsnpQ1/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Guinness Great Grill Out ”. Instagram. November 20, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZLVa9nrg2/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Mercedes Benz A Class Launch”. Instagram. November 16, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPiy2HHB44/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly and Gerald hosts 987FM School Invasion to Raffles Institution”. Instagram. February 21, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfc_tc6ht9Y/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly and Gerald hosts 987FM School Invasion to Kent Ridge Secondary School”. Instagram. August 14, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmc82khByEp/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly and Gerald hosts 987FM School Invasion to SCGS”. Instagram. September 19, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5XHEwBdjB/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts adidas VivoCity dual-concept store opening and P.O.D. System sneakers launch.” Instagram. June 17, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkHTub2hOHS/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts adidas X Parley Run For The Oceans.'' Instagram. June 17, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjzDyGGhka2/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Mulberry Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Presentation”. Instagram. April 19, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhwKNPCB9R3/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts NYP Jam 2017”. Instagram. January 4, 2018. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdhn-6uBHew/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Celebrate 2018: Party with the Stars with The Muttons and Natasha”. Instagram. December 31, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdXj1m-hDKj/
- ↑ The Honeycombers. “Celebrate 2018: Party with the Stars.” Honeycombers. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/event/celebrate-2018-party-with-the-stars/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts Mamonde Takashimaya S.C. Boutique Grand Opening.” Instagram. November 24, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb4KFDMhksb/
- ↑ Mamonde Singapore. “Kimberly hosts Mamonde Takashimaya S.C. Boutique Grand Opening.” Facebook. November 25, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mamonde.sg/photos/d41d8cd9/498329857219727/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts KENZO World Collection Launch” Instagram. August 31, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYdTtClBRjs/
- ↑ Health Promotion Board. “Bouncing to the Finish Line.” HealthHub. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1507/bouncing-to-the-finish-line
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts RWS Party In the Park 2017.” Instagram. January 13, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPMbQlODxeh/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Kimberly hosts 987 Radio Star.” Instagram. June 30, 2016. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BHR-cPEDwZ7/
- ↑ Wang, Kimberly Haley (@ohhowstrange). “Youth Celebrate 2015 and Official Opening of Singapore Sports Hub.” Instagram. July 26, 2015. Accessed September 26, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/5mtJsXi6Sm/