Jilly Tan, a versatile performer, embarked on a career in television in Singapore, her native country, in 1999. Since then, she has made a name for herself as a talented actress, landing numerous roles on local network channels, including lead, guest, and recurring roles. Her impressive credits include series regular roles on four TV dramas and comedies, with three in English and one in Mandarin.
Tan's ability to take on diverse roles has allowed her to develop her craft and break free from stereotypes. She has played a wide range of characters, from the start of her career, and has taken on challenging roles to hone her skills. Although feature films are relatively rare in Singapore, Tan has appeared in three local films in 2007, playing both lead and supporting roles.
In addition to her television and film work, Tan is also an accomplished stage performer. She made her stage debut as "Oberon" in Action Theatre's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Dennis Tan and supervised by Krishen Jit. Her stage credits now include Hemang Yadav's Stage, Lionel Chok's Adultery, and Elangovan's Oh!.
Tan's talents extend beyond acting, as she has also worked as a production manager, writer, youth theatre trainer, host, and singer. She has a strong passion for jazz and has performed in various genres. With her experience working in and for Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, the USA, and Singapore, Tan is now focused on building a respected acting career worldwide.
Throughout her career, Tan has been driven by her energy, enthusiasm, positivity, strong sense of justice, and corny sense of humor. She relishes in the joy of being a simple, low-maintenance team player in the magical process of storytelling.
