Moses Lim
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Moses Lim Aik Ming (Chinese: 林益民; pinyin: Lín Yìmín; 12 December 1949 – 11 February 2025) was a Singaporean actor, television host, comedian, and food critic, best known for playing Tan Ah Teck in the Singaporean sitcom Under One Roof (1995–2003). Together with his comedy partner, Jack Neo, they were often compared to Wang Sa and Ye Fong, a popular Singapore comedy duo in the 60s and 70s.
Infobox
Born
Moses Lim Aik Ming(1949-12-12)12 December 1949Colony of Singapore
Died
11 February 2025(2025-02-11) (aged 75)Singapore
Education
Maris Stella High School
Alma mater
Anglican High SchoolNgee Ann Polytechnic
Occupations
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Years active
1984–2016
Spouse
mw- Monica (m. 1977)
Children
2
Chinese
林益民
Transcriptions
TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinLín Yìmín
Hanyu Pinyin
Lín Yìmín
Website
moseslim.com
Tables
· Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
| 1990–1992 | Gaoxiao Xingtong | Comedy segment in Variety Tonight | |
| 1992–1994 | Variety Tonight | ||
| 1994–2000, 2003-2004 | Comedy Night/Comedy Nite | Variety Tonight was renamed as Comedy Night/Comedy Nite |
· Filmography
2004
Family Combo
Role(s)
Edmund/Ah Keow
2005
Family Combo II
2011
Zero Hero
Role(s)
Grandpa Magnificent
2013
The Recipe (回味)
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 1995–2003 | Under One Roof | Tan Ah Teck | |
| 2001–2005 | Living with Lydia | Fruit Woo | |
| 2004 | Family Combo | Edmund/Ah Keow | |
| 2005 | Family Combo II | ||
| 2011 | Zero Hero | Grandpa Magnificent | |
| 2013 | The Recipe (回味) |
· Filmography
1988
Fuji's Destiny (富士缘)
Notes
Direct-to-video
2015
Our Sister Mambo
Role(s)
Mr Wong
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 1988 | Fuji's Destiny (富士缘) | Direct-to-video | ||
| 2001 | One Leg Kicking | |||
| 2003 | City Sharks | Henry Seow | ||
| Twilight Kitchen | ||||
| 2007 | Just Follow Law | Eric Tan | ||
| 2013 | Kara King | |||
| Gemeilia 2013 [zh] | Cameo | |||
| 2015 | Our Sister Mambo | Mr Wong |
· Awards and nominations
2003
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 1996 | Asian Television Awards | Best Male Actor in a Comedy | Under One Roof | Won | |
| 2001 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Star Awards | Best Comedy Performer 最佳喜剧演员 | Comedy Nite 2003 | Nominated | |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | |||
| 2004 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Won | |
| 2005 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
References
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- AsiaOnehttps://web.archive.org/web/20230108030654/https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/morphing-moses
- www.facebook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=919083474843278&id=143189895765977
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/moseslim12/posts/pfbid0NApAU6ZN7cYsZu5Mbd2g2Yf1RQSdhLgHEzqHGJnfXiVAr2TLtkSok2PzSv3vwkw3l
- "Battle of comperes"https://web.archive.org/web/20080908092348/http://ourstory.asia1.com.sg/days/compere.html
- The Straits Timeshttps://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920322-1.2.50.23.2
- The Straits Timeshttps://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920515-1.2.68.2.1
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- www.zaobao.com.sghttps://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20250212-5865092
- Yahoo!http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/blogs/singapore-showbiz/don-t-eat-pets-moses-lim-015039980.html
- The Business Timeshttps://www.proquest.com/docview/1019188062
- Sinema.SGhttps://www.sinema.sg/2015/07/24/insing-review-our-sister-mambo/
- "Happy Ever Laughter: Moses Lim"https://web.archive.org/web/20131118144644/http://www.feveravenue.com/happy-ever-laughter-moses-lim/
- The Sunday Timeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/celebrity-fronted-eateries-roll-out-chic-concepts-20121117
- The Straits Timeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/the-hit-and-miss-of-celebrity-restaurants
- AsiaOnehttps://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/i-dont-need-install-pacemaker-anymore-moses-lim-shares-recent-health-scare
- 8dayshttps://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/moses-lim-no-pacemaker-health-767361
- "Veteran actor Moses Lim dies at age 75"https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/veteran-actor-moses-lim-dies-age-75
- AsiaOnehttps://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/moses-lim-dies-aged-75
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- Shin Min Daily News
- Todayhttps://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/celebrities/zhang-xinxiang-who-has-played-bad-guys-screen-32-years-became-actor
- Screenhttps://www.screendaily.com/news/cathay-returns-with-our-sister-mambo/5068093.article
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