Tan Kheng Hua is a renowned and respected award-winning actress and producer in Singapore and Malaysia. Her extensive career has taken her to various platforms, including television and film. She has appeared in notable productions such as The Philanthropist, The Patriarch, and Serangoon Road, as well as the Netflix Original Series Marco Polo, where she played the role of Empress Dowager, garnering significant attention.
Tan Kheng Hua has also made a mark in the Singapore theatre scene, where she is a prolific actress and independent creative producer. She has created and produced stage and television content across various genres, including cabaret, drama, comedy, dramatic comedies, and musicals. One of her notable creations is the television drama Do Not Disturb, which received the maximum 5-star rating from Singapore's main newspaper, The Straits Times.
Tan Kheng Hua's journey in the entertainment industry began in corporate marketing, after she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. However, it was during her time in the United States that she discovered her passion for acting, enrolling in a theatrical art course. Although she initially did not prioritize acting after returning to Singapore, she continued to act in her spare time.
Her breakthrough role came when she performed in John Bowen's The Waiting Room, directed by her cousin Ivan Heng. It took almost a decade for her to become a full-time actress. Tan Kheng Hua has been recognized for her contributions to the arts, being named one of 20 Singaporean contemporary artists representing Singapore in Singapore: Inside Out in NYC, London, and Beijing.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards and nominations, including The Art Nation Award, DBS Life! Theatre Award, Asian Television Award, Star Awards, and JCCI Singapore Foundation Culture Awards for Contributions to Singapore. Tan Kheng Hua is also a devoted mother to her only daughter Shi-An and enjoys various hobbies such as cats, sports, and yoga. She has even competed in canoeing, gymnastics, and track, and is a certified yoga teacher.
