Elaine Tan

Elaine Tan

45 · Born: Jun 28, 1979

Personal Details

BornJun 28, 1979 UK

Biography

Elaine's early life and education began in London, England, where she was born. Her journey in the performing arts commenced at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, allowing her to gain valuable experience on the West End stage in notable productions such as South Pacific and The King & I. Her talents were further showcased in Royal Variety Shows, film, television, radio, and commercials.

As she transitioned to attend a regular academic school, Elaine continued to pursue her passion for the performing arts by taking LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Exams. She concurrently worked on various productions primarily for the BBC. Elaine's academic pursuits led her to study Law at Exeter University, where she successfully graduated.

Elaine's impressive career in the entertainment industry continued to flourish as she landed the lead role of Liat in Sir Trevor Nunn's production of South Pacific at the National Theatre in London. Her captivating performance of 'Happy Talk' as a duet with Bloody Mary was featured on the musical soundtrack, which was recorded at the renowned Abbey Road Studios. Upon returning to acting full-time, Elaine completed the remaining part of her law training on a part-time basis.

Throughout her career, Elaine has appeared in various commercials for prominent brands, including Olay, Mercedes, Coors Light, Camaro Chevrolet, Clairol, and Gillette.

Career

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2022
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{"id":103832478,"title":"Love, Death & Robots","year":2019,"character":"Adult Yan (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/love-death-robots","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/388gak11dmug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/388gak11dmug.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Love, Death & Robots
Love, Death & Robots as Adult Yan (voice)
{"id":128118,"title":"Tully","year":"2018","character":"Elyse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tully-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/24i3mrm085c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/24i3mrm085c0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Tully
Tully as Elyse
{"id":6671,"title":"Grandfathered","year":2015,"character":"Heidi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/grandfathered","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1dsv8c7j6qso.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1dsv8c7j6qso.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":573,"title":"Doctor Who","year":2015,"character":"Nagata","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/doctor-who-2006","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mbkhcaetqa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mbkhcaetqa0.jpg"},"released":1}
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Nagata
{"id":16089,"title":"Beyond the Lights","year":"2014","character":"April","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beyond-the-lights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3eetltl2idp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3eetltl2idp0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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{"id":566,"title":"Person of Interest","year":2013,"character":"Kelli (Jiao) Lin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/person-of-interest","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21kl42gem8p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/21kl42gem8p0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Person of Interest
Person of Interest as Kelli (Jiao) Lin
{"id":553,"title":"Hawaii Five-0","year":2013,"character":"ZI CHEN","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hawaii-five-0","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/777to6ou0ft0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/777to6ou0ft0.jpg"},"released":1}
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0 as ZI CHEN
{"id":10250,"title":"Jewtopia","year":"2012","character":"Sala Khan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jewtopia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10250.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Jewtopia
Jewtopia as Sala Khan
{"id":23714,"title":"Sironia","year":"2011","character":"Danica","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sironia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23714.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Sironia
Sironia as Danica
{"id":17,"title":"Entourage","year":2011,"character":"TAMMY","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/entourage","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/49tahuqpc7e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/49tahuqpc7e0.jpg"},"released":1}
Entourage
Entourage as TAMMY
{"id":26529,"title":"31 North 62 East","year":"2009","character":"Mai Li","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/31-north-62-east","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26529.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26529.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":8919,"title":"'Til Death","year":2009,"character":"Julie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/til-death","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/fkuj08rq5vo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/fkuj08rq5vo0.jpg"},"released":1}
'Til Death
'Til Death as Julie
{"id":19207,"title":"Starter for 10","year":"2006","character":"Lucy Chang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starter-for-10","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19207.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Starter for 10
Starter for 10 as Lucy Chang
{"id":151390,"title":"Age of Kali","year":"2005","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/age-of-kali","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151390.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151390.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":16554,"title":"Out for a Kill","year":"2003","character":"Luo Yi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-for-a-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16554.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16554.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":160816,"title":"Infantile Disorders","year":"1988","character":"Tiny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/infantile-disorders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160816.jpg"},"released":1}
1988