Hong Ling (Singaporean actress)


Hong Ling is a Singaporean actress.

Early life and education

Born to a Thai mother and a Singaporean Chinese father, Hong graduated from Fuchun Secondary School. She was scouted while studying at Temasek Polytechnic, though she disrupted her studies due to career interest as an actress.

Career

Discovery and early career

Hong was discovered through talent search programme Hey Gorgeous, in which she emerged as one of the semi-finalists in 2013. During the talent search programme, she was introduced as Somaline Ang, her Thai name. After her participation in the show, she switched to using her Chinese name, Hong Ling as she found that people found it difficult to pronounce her Thai name. Subsequently, she completed an acting course at the Singapore Media Academy in 2014.
In 2014, Hong was involved in a long-form drama titled 118 where she paired up with Nick Teo.
In 2015, she was involved in a drama titled You Can Be an Angel Too and won her first award called the Tokyo Bust Express Sexy Babe Award at Star Awards 2015.
In 2016, she made cameo appearances in Soul Reaper and Hero. She also had filmed other television series such as I Want to Be a Star, The Dream Job and The Truth Seekers.

2017: First leading role and Star Awards nomination

In 2017, she gained her first female lead in Home Truly and also continued with the sequel in 118 II. She gained her first nomination as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.

2018: Dramas acted Mediacorp

In 2018, she is involved in dramas such as 118 Reunion, Fifty & Fabulous, 29th February, a toggle original series, Love At Cavenagh Bridge and she just wrapped a long running drama series, Jalan Jalan.

Filmography

TV series

Compilation album

Accolades