Yeo Yann Yann

Infobox Actor
name = Yeo Yann Yann
杨雁雁


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caption = Yeo Yann Yann 杨雁雁
birthdate = 20 Feb 1977
birthplace = Malaysia
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height = 1.56m
othername = Yann Yeo
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notable role = Mei in "Singapore Dreaming"
蘩漪 in "雷雨"
Ensemble in "Private Parts"'

Yeo Yann Yann (zh-sp|s=杨雁雁|p=Yáng Yànyàn; born 1977 in Malaysia) is a Singapore-based actress. A pioneer-graduate of The Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP) [cite web |url= http://www.ttrp.edu.sg/TTRP/graduates2a.html|title= Theatre Training and Research Programme: Class of 2003|accessdate=2007-08-03 |format= |work= Theatre Training and Research Programme] , she has worked in theatre, television, and film; recent performances include "Singapore Dreaming" (as Mei), "Thunderstorm" 雷雨 (as Fan Yi 蘩漪) and a movie in August 2007, "881" [cite news|url=http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www/thenewsdesk.aspx?sid=773|title=Talented Singapore director’s next film to be a musical set against the colourful and culturally unique backdrop of Chinese 7th month ‘getai’ |accessdate=2007-02-07|publisher=Media Development Authority of Singapore] . Besides acting, Yann Yann also hosts bilingual events and performs for corporate skits and projects. She is represented by Fly Entertainment. [cite web |url= http://www.fly.com.sg/femaleartistes/yeo-yannyann/index.htm|title= Yeo Yann Yann|accessdate=2007-08-03 |format= |work= Fly Entertainment] She was born in Malaysia, and is of Chinese descent.

Theatre

Indisputably, Yann Yann is amongst the leading actresses in the Singaporean theatre scene. Her most dazzling performance was in Thunderstorm (2006, The Theatre Practice) as the character Fan Yi (蘩漪).

Her linguistic flair was also demonstrated in performances like "Legends Alive Online : Mama Looking For Her Cat 2006" (English, Chinese and Hokkien), "Boxing Day : The Tsunami Project " (English, Chinese, Cantonese, Malay) etc.

Thunderstorm

Thunderstorm is a classic Chinese play written by renowned playwright Cao Yu in his teens.

When Thunderstorm was staged previously, the audience generally disliked the adulterous, eccentric Fan Yi. Some even claim that Fan Yi was the root of all tragedies in Thunderstorm.

However, things changed in 2006, when The Theatre Practice staged Thunderstorm in Singapore. Yann Yann won the hearts of the audience with her salient acting, successfully portraying the pitiful inner side of Fan Yi. Through her vivid adaptation, the audience started to sympathise with Fan Yi. The audience do not condone the actions of Fan Yi still, but they can now understand the rationality behind them.

It was an amazing feat for Yann Yann because she turned the tables of this previously hated character and injected new flavor in Fan Yi. Yann Yann added, "The most detestable character also has her adorable, pitiful side. I aim to bring that out."

Yann Yann received the Best Actress Award at the 7th Life! Theatre Awards 2007 in recognition of her splendid performance.

Theatrography

Others

Nominations

Others

Interviews

Yann Yann talks about her love of acting, her acting mentor (the late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun) ^{[http://www.ttp.org.sg/file_kuopaokun.htm]} and pursuing her aspirations (in Chinese). ^{[http://woman.zaobao.com/pages6/living060507.html]}

Radio station Lush995 speaks to Yann Yann on her recent and latest acting projects [April 2007] ^{[http://www.podcast.sg/lush995/lushspeaks/YeoYannYann.mp3]}

peak Chinese Campaign

Yann Yann has also been featured in the Singapore Speak Chinese Campaign (华语cool!) in her character image for the Singaporean local film 881 by Royston Tan.

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