Lim Kay Siu is a veteran Singaporean actor and singer who has appeared in over 25 television projects some of which featured his older brother Lim Kay Tong who is also an actor.
Most notably, Siu is known for his portrayal of the iconic character “Monk Gyatso” who is a master Airbender and beloved mentor of Avatar Aang portrayed by Gordon Cormier.
In this article, Filmwell.org, talks about Lim Kay Siu’s biography, age, career, family, wife, children, and other important facts about him. Continue reading to know more.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Lim Kay Siu |
Age | 64 years old |
Birth Date | February 28, 1960 |
Birth Place | Colony of Singapore |
Nationality | Singaporean |
Profession | Actor and Singer |
Parents | Father: Late Dr. Lim Kee Loo Mother: N/A |
Relationship Status | Married |
Wife | Neo Sweet Lin (m: 1992) |
Height | 5’2″ 1.57 m 157 cm |
Net Worth | $1 million |
Social links | Instagram |
Early Life and Background of Lim Kay Siu
Lim Kay Siu was born in the Colony of Singapore, on February 28, 1960. Lim is currently 64 years old.
Talking about family, Siu’s late father was a doctor his name was Dr Lim Kee Loo. For now, we don’t have any won his late mother.
However, still talking family, Siu has two siblings an older brother named Lim Kay Tong and a sister who is also named Irene Lim Kay Han. Also, Siu is first cousins with singer Dick Lee.
Professional Career
Lim Kay Siu, a seasoned Singaporean actor, has had a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. He started in the 1980s with notable roles in TV shows like “Tenko Reunion” and “Tanamera – Lion of Singapore.”
Throughout the years, Lim Kay Siu showcased his acting skills in various projects, including TV movies like “Singapore Sling” (1994) and “Detonator II: Night Watch” (1995). He played diverse roles in films such as “That’s the Way I Like It” (1998) and “Rogue Trader” (1999).
In the 2000s, he contributed to TV series like “Phua Chu Kang” (1997–2007) and took on roles in “The Monkey King” (2001) and “Cyber Wars” (2004).
His versatile acting continued with projects like “Just Follow Law” (2007), “Kallang Roar the Movie” (2008), and “Sing to the Dawn” (2008).
Lim Kay Siu has remained active, with recent appearances in “Repossession” (2019) and “Sleep with Me” (2021), where he lent his voice. In 2024, he is set to feature in the TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Lim Kay Siu Wife and Children
Lim Kay Siu got married to his wife Neo Sweet Lin on August 12, 1992. Before they got married the couple acted as husband and wife on several theatre performances.
The first time they met each other was during a theater performance called “Dragon’s Teeth Gate” in 1986 and this was Neo’s first appearance in acting.
Despite their decades of marriage, information about their children has not been made public. So right now, we can’t really tell if they have children or not.
Lim Kay Siu Net Worth
As of the time of writing, the veteran Singaporean actor and singer has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Filmography
- “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2024)
- “Sleep with Me” (2021)
- “Repossession” (2019)
- “Common Space” (2014)
- “Phua Chu Kang: The Movie” (2010)
- “The Blue Mansion” (2009)
- “Ghost Boys” (TV Series, 2008)
- “Sing to the Dawn” (2008)
- “Kallang Roar the Movie” (2008)
- “Just Follow Law” (2007)
- “Phua Chu Kang” (TV Series, 1997–2007)
- “Anna and the King” (1999)
- “Rogue Trader” (1999)
- “Where Got Problem?” (1999)
- “That’s the Way I Like It” (1998)
- “12 Storeys” (1997)
- “Growing Up” (TV Series, 1996)
- “Detonator II: Night Watch” (TV Movie, 1995)
- “Singapore Sling” (TV Movie, 1994)
- “Tanamera – Lion of Singapore” (TV Mini-Series, 1989–1992)
- “Tenko Reunion” (TV Movie, 1985)