Jilly Tan, a professional performer since 1999, has built a successful career in Singapore television, with a multitude of lead, guest, and recurring roles on various local network channels.
She has landed series regular roles on four different TV dramas and comedies, including three in English (Channel i's Durian King, Kids Central's Kids Rock, and Channel News Asia's Bertha's Nest) and one in Mandarin (Channel U's Hu Jia).
Tan's versatility in her craft is evident in her ability to take on various challenging roles, avoiding stereotyping as a particular character type or specific Asian race. She has also appeared in local feature films, playing lead and supporting roles in three in 2007.
Jilly Tan is committed to supporting new ideas and short films, believing that the industry is constantly evolving. She is also constantly learning and growing as a performer.
In addition to her television and film work, Tan has a strong background in stage performances, including her stage debut as "Oberon" in Action Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Dennis Tan, under Krishen Jit's supervision.
Her stage credits now include Hemang Yadav's Stage, Lionel Chok's Adultery, and Elangovan's Oh!. Tan has also served as a production manager, writer, youth theatre trainer, host, and singer, often in the genre of jazz.
Throughout her career, Jilly Tan has worked in and for various countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, the USA, and Singapore. She now intends to build a respectable acting career globally.
Known for her energy, enthusiasm, positivity, strong sense of justice, and corny sense of humor, Jilly Tan relishes in the joy of being a simple, low-maintenance team player in the magical process of storytelling.
