Cynthia Koh

Acting

Cynthia Koh

Born

1974-03-25 (52)

Place of birth

Singapore

Known for

Acting

Credits

39 titles

Cynthia Koh’s potential and flair for acting have been duly recognized even before her glamour days. In fact, the saccharine sweet actress made her small screen debut in The Dating Game while still undergoing training in the 10th Professional Drama Performers’ Training Course organized by the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1992. Over the years, the petite actress continuously outshines with her acting skills to transcend into the leading lady. The multi-talented actress also made her debut in stage performance in the critically acclaimed Men At Forty-Eight in 1997. Her acting skill was further recognised when she bagged the Best Actress award in Star Awards ’99 with her break…

Known for

The Little Nyonya poster
8.0

A biographic flashback of an extended Peranakan family in Malacca; set in the 1930s, the story spans over 70 years and several generations of three families.

The Little Nyonya

2008

Stepping Out poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Stepping Out

1999

Hope Afloat poster
NR

Xilin is a dancer who becomes paralyzed after an accident. Her dreams are dashed, and her family is no longer as harmonious. With the support of Tianqing, a paraswimmer who aspires to qualify for the Paralympics, Xilin picks herself up and embarks on a new journey in life. Supporting each other through the darkest times, Xilin and Tianqing forge a strong bond and shine in their respective fields.

Hope Afloat

2024

No artwork available
NR

This new sit-drama provides wholesome entertainment for the whole family and behind every episode, a lesson is weaved into each story that viewers may learn something from. Disillusioned about the corporate world, Francine Ooi (Cynthia Koh), a high-flying marketing executive traded her marketing career for a teaching job. She is put in charge of a group of gifted, street smart and IT-savvy 16-year-olds with their unique set of problems and mindset that require her undivided attention. Her ‘unconventional’ teaching methods often gets her into trouble with the rigid, inflexible vice-principal .

Moulmein High

2000

The In-Laws poster
NR

Lin Bao Zhu lost her husband at a young age, forcing her to run a food stall left behind by her husband while raising her two sons. Under the strict control of her mother-in-law Xiang Qin, not only did Bao Zhu raise her family well, but she also expanded and grew the business into a successful home delivery food service. When Xiang Qin makes Bao Zhu relinquish control of the business when her children are grown, Bao Zhu is happy that she can retire and swears not to meddle in her children's lives as Xiang Qin did in hers. However, Bao Zhu turns out to be just as manipulative as her mother-in-law, causing unhappiness to her daughters-in-law, and putting her sons in a tough spot. Will she realize her mistakes and truly relinquish her control of the family?

The In-Laws

2011

A Song to Remember poster
NR

A Song to Remember is a MediaCorp Channel 8 historical-cum-musical drama which is set in the 1930s to 1940s in early Singapore before World War II. It debuted on Channel 8 on 22 November 2011 and was telecast every weekday night at 9.00 pm. This drama stars Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh who had paired up thrice after The Little Nyonya and C.L.I.F., and Eelyn Kok, Julie Tan and Desmond Tan. Chen Hanwei plays a villain in this drama while Eelyn Kok is also another antagonist. Viewers can catch episodes on xinmsn catchup from 23 November 2011. It was reported that the scriptwriter Ang Ee Tee took several years to complete the script of this drama. Despite large amounts of resources and money pumped in for the production and promotion of this serial, the drama was not well received by the audience when it was broadcast. Many perceived the show to be boring and slow-paced, and the acting skills of some of the main cast members were heavily criticised.

A Song to Remember

2011

Film credits

Series credits

The Little Nyonya poster
8.0

A biographic flashback of an extended Peranakan family in Malacca; set in the 1930s, the story spans over 70 years and several generations of three families.

The Little Nyonya

2008

Stepping Out poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Stepping Out

1999

Hope Afloat poster
NR

Xilin is a dancer who becomes paralyzed after an accident. Her dreams are dashed, and her family is no longer as harmonious. With the support of Tianqing, a paraswimmer who aspires to qualify for the Paralympics, Xilin picks herself up and embarks on a new journey in life. Supporting each other through the darkest times, Xilin and Tianqing forge a strong bond and shine in their respective fields.

Hope Afloat

2024

No artwork available
NR

This new sit-drama provides wholesome entertainment for the whole family and behind every episode, a lesson is weaved into each story that viewers may learn something from. Disillusioned about the corporate world, Francine Ooi (Cynthia Koh), a high-flying marketing executive traded her marketing career for a teaching job. She is put in charge of a group of gifted, street smart and IT-savvy 16-year-olds with their unique set of problems and mindset that require her undivided attention. Her ‘unconventional’ teaching methods often gets her into trouble with the rigid, inflexible vice-principal .

Moulmein High

2000

The In-Laws poster
NR

Lin Bao Zhu lost her husband at a young age, forcing her to run a food stall left behind by her husband while raising her two sons. Under the strict control of her mother-in-law Xiang Qin, not only did Bao Zhu raise her family well, but she also expanded and grew the business into a successful home delivery food service. When Xiang Qin makes Bao Zhu relinquish control of the business when her children are grown, Bao Zhu is happy that she can retire and swears not to meddle in her children's lives as Xiang Qin did in hers. However, Bao Zhu turns out to be just as manipulative as her mother-in-law, causing unhappiness to her daughters-in-law, and putting her sons in a tough spot. Will she realize her mistakes and truly relinquish her control of the family?

The In-Laws

2011

A Song to Remember poster
NR

A Song to Remember is a MediaCorp Channel 8 historical-cum-musical drama which is set in the 1930s to 1940s in early Singapore before World War II. It debuted on Channel 8 on 22 November 2011 and was telecast every weekday night at 9.00 pm. This drama stars Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh who had paired up thrice after The Little Nyonya and C.L.I.F., and Eelyn Kok, Julie Tan and Desmond Tan. Chen Hanwei plays a villain in this drama while Eelyn Kok is also another antagonist. Viewers can catch episodes on xinmsn catchup from 23 November 2011. It was reported that the scriptwriter Ang Ee Tee took several years to complete the script of this drama. Despite large amounts of resources and money pumped in for the production and promotion of this serial, the drama was not well received by the audience when it was broadcast. Many perceived the show to be boring and slow-paced, and the acting skills of some of the main cast members were heavily criticised.

A Song to Remember

2011

The Ultimatum poster
3.5

The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on the date 7 July 2009. This drama serial consists of 30 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. Being the mid-year Channel 8 blockbuster of 2009, it was the first Channel 8 drama to be fully filmed in HD. Despite being touted as the 2009 blockbuster of the year and featuring many established actors and actresses like Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing and Fann Wong, the show's reception was lukewarm at best. Many viewers faulted the serial for improbable casting and for a lack of originality in certain parts of the scripting. The series also came under harsh criticism for being overly melodramatic. However, the performance of newcomers such as Jerry Yeo, who played an antagonist for the first time, were widely praised.

The Ultimatum

2009

A Quest to Heal poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

A Quest to Heal

2020

Leave No Soul Behind poster
NR

Famous celebrity, Gu Xin, unknowingly caused the death of three individuals who became wandering souls. These souls refuse to leave Gu Xin alone until she helps to reduce their "weight" by fulfilling their last wishes before they can head for reincarnation. Each soul must only weigh 21 grams before they are allowed to reincarnate and Gu Xin who is the only human who can see them becomes their last hope. Through the journey, the cold and aloof Gu Xin learns the true meaning of love and letting go.

Leave No Soul Behind

2021

No artwork available
5.0

A mystical paper mirror brought to life drifts through the hands of neighbourhood shopkeepers, revealing their hopes, regrets, and connections. As it returns to its creator, Uncle Liang, he must confront the impermanence of life and the fragile fate he shares with his young disciple.

Timeless Memories

2026

My Star Bride poster
5.0

Mei Fangcao, an ordinary girl from Vietnam, takes a leap of faith by coming to Singapore as a "bride", hoping to raise medical fees for her mother and find her long-lost sister. She meets Zhong Shijie, who was recovering from a devastating car crash. With her sincerity and resilience, she convinces Shijie to accept her as his bride. As their fates intertwine, Fangcao's life takes a dramatic turn

My Star Bride

2021

No Other Way poster
NR

Detective Zhou Shuheng's first case in the CID Major Crimes Unit leads him and prosecutor Zhou Keying into a string of brutal murders tied to their family's past. As forensic psychiatrist Dr. Susan Su uncovers clues surrounding Keying's missing mother, Shuheng must overcome his alexithymia to stop a killer before history repeats itself.

No Other Way

2026

Crescendo poster
NR

During the late eighties, three good friends, Yi Wei, Chu Fan and Da Wei, formed a band called "Crescendo" out of their passion for music. After graduation, they established "Crescendo" Music Company to realize their dreams. Many years later, "Crescendo" has established itself in the music industry and successfully nurtured many homegrown talents. Chu Fan, Yi Wei and Da Wei have finally realized their dreams. However, the music trend in Singapore has changed in recent years and fewer youths are interested in Xin Yao music. "Crescendo" music school faces operational and financial difficulties. Just then, Chu Fan's ex-wife, Mei Ling returns from overseas. She sees the potential in "Crescendo" and wishes to invest in their business. Da Wei's crush Xue Li returns as well to be a vocal coach at "Crescendo". Since the return of the two, the three friends find themselves embroiled in complicated love affairs. Chu Fan accuses Mei Ling of wrongdoing because of a misunderstanding.

Crescendo

2015

No artwork available
NR

Five middle-aged men begin to re-evaluate their lives after a former classmate’s sudden death. Lin Guocheng actively pursues his dreams; Chen Weihao is troubled by career and daughter issues; Huang Jiayao returns to a family he lost but found; Zhao Yilong unexpectedly finds a new sense of self-worth after losing his job; and Wang Shuntian faces the countdown of his life due to a terminal illness.

I Believe I Can Fly

2025

Holland V poster
7.0

Holland V is a 2003 Singaporean drama series produced by MediaCorp. It was the third long-running drama in Singaporean television history, and was modelled on the long running Hong Kong drama A Kindred Spirit. Like A Kindred Spirit, the main family in the series, the Mo family, operates a small restaurant in Holland Village. Originally intended to be 115 episodes long, the series was extended to 125 episodes after performing strongly in ratings.

Holland V

2003

How Are You? poster
NR

Gong Jia Qiao, 66 years-old, becomes wheelchair-bound after a car accident. He currently sells lottery and tissue packets for a living. Over 30 years ago, his neighbour Guo Mei Li puts Ah Dai under his care but has never returned since. With an intelligence similar to that of a six or eight year-old child, Ah Dai can only follow simple instructions and is thus easily cheated. Her ex-lover Pian Lang disappeared after she becomes pregnant with his child. One day, Ah Dai meets Xiao Gan Dang, a man that looks like Pian Lang. As it turns out, Pian Lang is Gan Dangs father. Xiao Gan Dang grew up along the streets and has seen all the good and bad sides of humans. He is best friends with Mei Da Han, who is also a gangster like him, and is thrown behind bars because of a fight. After completing his sentence, he meets a social worker Qing Qing and the two becomes a bickering duo.

How Are You?

2019

Love Is in the Air poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Love Is in the Air

1992

注定 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

注定

2012

勇者无惧 poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

勇者无惧

1994

Precious Babes poster
NR

Precious Babes is a Singaporean Chinese family drama produced by MatrixVision, revolving around the lives of three women who are childhood friends. It made its debut on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8 on 9 June 2010 and ended on 6 July 2010. Consisting 20 episodes, the drama was screened on every weekday night at 9.00 pm. This drama made its rerun from 30 June 2011 and ended on 27 July 2011. This drama is also imported on one of Malaysia's free-to-air channel, NTV7, weekdays at 6.00pm, made its debut on 6 June 2011 and ended on 1 July 2011.

Precious Babes

2010

Decalcomania poster
NR

Two identical women from completely different worlds switch bodies after a mysterious accident. Nuengdiao, a Bangkok nightclub owner with a dark past, and Lea, a wealthy Singaporean heiress, must survive in each other’s lives—facing hidden secrets, high-society intrigues, and the dangers of the underground world.

Decalcomania

2025

The Gentlemen poster
NR

The story revolves around three brothers who grew up in a male-dominant family and all inherited a chauvinistic streak from their father. Eldest brother Zhang Nai Ping aspires to be his own boss but he suffers many setbacks in his career and his marriage. His wife Zhou Hui Min cannot tolerate his chauvinism, they eventually divorced. In a twist of event, Nai Ping chanced upon a business opportunity in confinement food catering. Second brother Zhang Nai Liang suffers from ear disease which leads to migraine and had to give up his passion in ballet. He conducts ballet classes for children instead, but a parent accused him of behaving inappropriately towards her daughter - The youngest brother Zhang Nai Yi graduates from the arts school specializing in fashion design. However, his lack of social skills and introvert nature hinders his chances at job interviews.

The Gentlemen

2016

Looking for Stars poster
10.0

Two star-crossed lovers who navigate their quirky and complicated relationship after a one-night stand in Tokyo.

Looking for Stars

2002

Life Less Ordinary poster
7.0

Wu Xiao Qiao (Yun Xiang) and Chen Feng (Li Ping Chen) have been neighbors since young, coincidentally, both works in the same hamper company. Once the best of friends, they fell out over a man 20 years ago. Ever since, their friendship turned sour and they are now bitter enemies. Never at peace with each other, they are constantly fighting at home and at work, often implicating people around them, and causing many hilarious situations.

Life Less Ordinary

2017

Terms of Endearment poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Terms of Endearment

1992

永乐大帝 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

永乐大帝

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96°C Café poster
NR

96°C Café is set against the backdrop of a homely café, owned by married couple Liqiao (Desmond Tan) and Xijie (Paige Chua). When Xijie meets with an accident, she stops working at the café and things start to change. As Xijie becomes more forlorn and withdrawn, Liqiao over time develops an unlikely affinity with Yuchen (Julie Tan), a fine arts student hired to help out in the café. With an unexpected twist at the end of the mini drama, this is a contemporary love story which brings cheers and tugs at the heartstrings of viewers.

96°C Café

2013

Spice Siblings poster
NR

Spice Siblings is a Chinese show in Singapore, aired in 2004 starring Tay Ping Hui, Jeanette Aw, Cynthia Koh, Andrew Seow and Le Yao. Although the show was well-received, the drama serial did not earn many nominations in the Star Awards 2004. This show is also very well known to the Channel 8 viewer's community as the show with the "hot kiss" by Tay Ping Hui and Jeanette Aw. In most recent polls about the "best kiss" in the Channel 8 dramas, this kiss still ranks first with a huge lead, although it aired two years ago. Many viewers also hope that MediaCorp, the TV company which heads Channel 8 and a variety of other free-to-air channels in Singapore, will re-air the show on the coveted 5.30 - 6.30pm weekdays slot.

Spice Siblings

2004

No artwork available
NR

Mrs P.I. is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 8 November 2010 and ended on 3 December 2010. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. The encore is being made from 2 November 2011 to 29 November 2011 at every weekday at 5:30pm. The series title is the Teochew word and Singlish colloquialism for "woman".

Mrs P.I.

2010

A Lonely Fish poster
NR

Jing Xuan (Ying Ying He) locks herself in the world of dancing to escape her often quarreling parents. One day, she attempted to get out of the moving car driven by her father to get away from her parents' quarrel, an accident ensued and she wakes up to find her parents killed. While recovering from the accident, Jing Xuan reunites with her childhood friend Kora and her mother, they slowly help her come out of her grief. She also meets and falls in love with Kris (Ying Ying He). But soon, Jing Xuan starts to hear mysterious voices. As the voices get louder and more frequent, Jing Xuan suspects her parents' accident may be more than meets the eye. She returns to the accident site with Kris and makes a shocking discovery..

A Lonely Fish

2018

Tofu Street poster
NR

Set in the late 1940s to the '70s, this drama revolves around the lives of a group of tenants with diverse backgrounds staying in a big house located in Tofu Street. Experience the struggles of the inhabitants of a poor rural village in China who subsequently settle down in Tofu Street. This weighty drama gives an insight into the lives of post-war survivors consisting of a group of tenants with diverse backgrounds staying in a big house in the yester-years era.

Tofu Street

1996

In His Hands poster
NR

After her father commits murder and disappears, a young woman joins an unconventional crisis-solving team to find him, becoming caught between moral dilemmas and a growing conflict with the team's leader and a police officer.

In His Hands

2026

Playground poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Playground

2019

I Do, Do I? poster
NR

Three transnational couples who cross land and sea before ending up together; two worlds whose collision unites yet tears them apart—will these three couples choose to endure or will they choose to end it all?

I Do, Do I?

2023