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Rebecca Lim Hui Ling (born 26 September 1986)[2] is a Singaporean actress and host. Lim has won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Television Awards and two Best Actress in a Leading Role awards, a Best Supporting Actress award. Lim also won Best Performance in a Leading Role at the Seoul International Drama Awards. Lim has been the cover girl for numerous fashion magazines, and has been invited to Paris Fashion Week 2019 for Christian Dior and Hermes show. In 2020, Lim was awarded the Best Actress National Winner - Malaysia for her performance in The Bridge.[3]

Key Information

Early life

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Lim was born on 26 September 1986 in Singapore and is the second among three children in a Hokkien family. Lim was educated at CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School and Victoria Junior College[4] before graduating from the Singapore Management University with a Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Laws degrees.

While studying at the Singapore Management University, Lim participated in the Miss Singapore Universe pageant. She was awarded the Miss Photogenic title,[5] and not long after, she was spotted as a talent and signed on as a part-time actress with Mediacorp.[6] She made the transition to being a full-time actress after her graduation.[7]

Career

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Her first leading role in a drama came in 2008 – The Truth, where she co-starred with Tay Ping Hui and Joanne Peh. However, she was criticised for her command of the Chinese language.[8]

In 2009, Lim starred in Fighting Spiders, which garnered positive reviews for her portrayal of Susie Woon, a prostitute. In 2010, the drama had a second season which won her the honours of Actress of the Year at ELLE Singapore Awards 2010.[9]

In 2010, Lim starred in the award-winning Channel 5 law production, The Pupil, where she played a trainee lawyer, Wendy Lim, in Roberts & Fongs. Her performance in The Pupil earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Asian Television Awards.[10]

In 2012, Rebecca's Mandarin breakthrough role was her portrayal of a psychiatrist in the Channel 8 drama Unriddle 2. Her performance earned her a Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes accolade at the annual Star Awards 2012. This was her first nomination and consequently her first win in the category.[11]

In 2013, Lim was nominated for the Best Actress award for Star Awards 2013 for her role in Unriddle 2, her first nomination in the category.

In 2014, Lim was nominated for both the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress awards in Star Awards 20 for her roles in Sudden and The Dream Makers respectively.[12] She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as the free-spirited airtime sales manager, Lisa, in The Dream Makers.[13]

In 2015, Lim won The New Paper's Babe of the Year for the second time after her first win in 2011.[14] In the same year, she won the Best Actress award at the Star Awards 2015 for her portrayal of Zhang Xueqin in Yes We Can!.[15]

In 2016, as part of a marketing campaign for NTUC Income, an insurance agency in Singapore, Lim announced she is retiring via her Instagram account.[16] The general public believed that she is retiring and the campaign drew backlash when she clarified during a press conference it was part of a marketing campaign and she is not retiring.[17]

In 2016, Lim was awarded the Asian Star Award during Seoul International Drama Awards for her role, Wan Fei Fei in The Journey: Our Homeland, a national building trilogy drama. In the same year, she was also nominated in the Best Actress award for Star Awards 2016 for her role Du Jun Ning in Sealed with a Kiss.

In 2017, Lim was nominated in the Best Actress award for Star Awards 2017 for her role Guan Xin Ni in You can be an Angel 2, a drama to show appreciation to healthcare workers in Singapore. In 2018, Lim won the Star Awards for Best Actress for the drama The Lead at the Star Awards 2018.

In 2019, Lim was nominated for Best Actress Award for her role as Chen Chun Xian / Luna for the drama Blessings 2 at the Star Awards 2019.

Personal life

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On 15 November 2021, Lim announced her engagement to Matthew Webster, who is of British-Chinese descent and works in corporate branding.[18][19] The couple were married at a ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore on 27 November 2022.[20] On 12 September 2023, Lim announced that she was pregnant with the couple's first child.[21] On 30 January 2024, Lim gave birth to a baby boy.[22]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 The Ultimate Winner Zhang Zhihui
Homecoming Jamie
2012 Rough Mix Pamela
2013 Judgment Day Rebecca
2016 100 Yards Brittany Kim
2023 Confinement Wang Siling [1]

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Love at 0°C
Family Matters Luo Manshi
2007 Mars vs Venus Rachel
Honour and Passion May
Stories of Love Episode: "Bride Out of Order"
Life Story – Elizabeth Choy Elizabeth Choy
2008 The Truth Chen Shufen
The Defining Moment Xiao Ning
Crime Busters x 2 Hu Huadie / Cai Die
En Bloc Ranee
Calefare Charlene
2009 Mr & Mrs Kok (神探妙夫妻)
The Will (一切从遗嘱开始) Huang Ying
Fighting Spiders Susie Woon Won Actress of the Year at ELLE Awards 2010 [23]
2010 No Limits Xu Jiayi
Breakout Su Ying
The Pupil Wendy Lim Won Best Actress at 15th Asian Television Awards [10]
Fighting Spiders Susie Woon
2011 Prosperity Janice Tian
Secret Garden Xu Xiaoli
Secrets For Sale Lin Yawen
C.L.I.F. Moon Liu
Love Thy Neighbour Bai Yufang
The Pupil II Wendy Lim
Perfect Deception Jessica Lee
2012 Absolutely Charming Song Xinmei
Unriddle 2 Gao Jieyu
Poetic Justice Feng Luoling
Everyday Heroes – Host
Code of Law Wendy Lim
The Ups and Downs of Ms Chan Poh Geok Ms Chan Poh Geok
Of Love And Hidden Charms Christel
2013 Start-Up! (创！) Yin Xuan
The Dream Makers Lisa Xiao [12]
Sudden Guo Weiqian [12]
Huang Yixin
TesTube 3 – Umbrella Tales –
2014 Yes We Can! Zhang Xueqin [16]
Youthful Aspirations (细水长流) Lin Yi-an
Code of Law 2 Wendy Lim
Mata Mata: A New Era Margaret Chin
2015 You Can Be an Angel Too Guan Xin-ni
Second Chance (流氓律师) Zhang Xiaoxian
Love? (限量爱情) Rebecca Hong
The Journey: Our Homeland Wan Feifei [23]
Sealed with a Kiss Du Junning [16]
Mata Mata: A New Generation Margaret Chin
2016 The Truth Seekers Huang Yuyang
The Dream Job Jiang Xinya
You Can Be an Angel 2 Guan Xin-ni
Hero Herself
2017 The Lead Lin Meizhen
While We Are Young Zhong Ai
Life Less Ordinary Jesse Leong
2018 Eat Already? 4 Zhu Ruiyun
Doppelganger - The Prequel (入侵者前传) Zhang Ailing
Doppelganger
Blessings 2 Zhou Meiyue Luna Nominated for Best Actress at Star Awards 2019
Chen Chunxian
You Can Be an Angel 3 (你也可以是天使3) Guan Xin-ni
Missing Lynn Chao
The Bridge Serena Teo
2019 C.L.I.F. 5 Wang Manting
The Good Fight (致胜出击) Yan Yichen
2020 Who Is Killer? (谁是凶手？) Kaley Chan
A Jungle Survivor (森林生存记) Tang Ruoqi
Watch Out ! Alexius (小心啊 ! 谢宇航) Guo Liting
Guo Liying
Code of Law : Final Wendy Lim
The Bridge Season 2 Serena Teo
2021 This Land Is Mine June Chiang
Leave No Soul Behind (21点灵) Ling Jingqi
2022 Soul Doctor (灵医)
Ling Jingyao / Ling Jingqi
Third Rail Geraldine Hyak (Geri) [24]
2026 Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights Cherril Lim-Peters [25]

Discography

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Compilation albums

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Year English title Mandarin title
2015 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 15 新传媒群星金羊添吉祥
2016 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 16 新传媒群星金猴添喜庆
2017 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 17 新传媒群星咕鸡咕鸡庆丰年
2018 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 18 新传媒群星阿狗狗过好年
2019 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 19 新传媒群星猪饱饱欢乐迎肥年
2020 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 新传媒群星裕鼠鼠纳福迎春了

Awards and nominations

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Year Organisation Category Nominated work Result Ref
2010 Asian Television Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role The Pupil (as Wendy Lim) Won [10]
ELLE Singapore Awards Actress of the Year Fighting Spiders (as Susie Woon) Won
2012 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won [26]
2013 Star Awards Best Actress Unriddle 2 (as Gao Jieyu) Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
Favourite Female Character Poetic Justice (as Feng Luoling) Nominated
2014 Star Awards Best Supporting Actress The Dream Makers (as Lisa Xiao) Won
Best Actress Sudden (as Guo Weiqian/ Huang Yixin) Nominated
Favourite Female Character Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
Asian Skin Solution Award N/a Won
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (China) N/a Nominated
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Malaysia) N/a Nominated
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) N/a Nominated
Asian Television Awards Best Supporting Actress The Dream Makers (as Lisa Xiao) Nominated
2015 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
Best Actress Yes We Can! (as Zhang Xueqin) Won
Favourite Female Character Nominated
Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Romeo Tan) Nominated
London Choco Roll Happiness Award Won
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (China) N/a Nominated [27]
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Cambodia) N/a Nominated
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) N/a Nominated
PPCTV Awards Favourite Female Character (Cambodia) Sudden (as Guo Weiqian/ Huang Yixin) Nominated
Favourite Lead Actress (Cambodia) Nominated
Favourite Supporting Actress (Cambodia) The Dream Makers (as Lisa Xiao) Won
2016 Star Awards Best Actress Sealed with a Kiss (as Du Junning) Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
Seoul International Drama Awards Asian Star Award The Journey: Our Homeland (as Wan Feifei) Won
2017 Star Awards Best Actress You Can Be an Angel 2 (as Guan Xinni) Nominated [28]
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won [29]
2018 Star Awards Best Actress The Lead (as Lin Meizhen) Won
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
2019 Star Awards Best Actress Blessings 2 (as Chen Chunxian 陈春仙 / Zhou Meiyue 周美月) Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress - National Winner (Malaysia) The Bridge (as Serena Teo) Won
2021 Star Awards Best Actress A Jungle Survivor (as Tang Ruoqi) Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won
2022 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/a Won [30]
Seoul Webfest 2022 Best Actress This Land Is Mine (as June Chiang Nominated
2023 Star Awards All-Time Favourite Artiste N/a Won
Best Actress Soul Doctor (as Ling Jingyao) Nominated
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards Best Lead Actress Third Rail (as Geraldine Hyak) Nominated [31]
Asian Television Awards Best Leading Female Performance (Digital) Won

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Rebecca Lim (born 26 September 1986) is a Singaporean actress and television host known for her versatile roles in English- and Mandarin-language dramas produced by , Singapore's national broadcaster. With over 15 years in the industry, she has starred in acclaimed series such as The Pupil (2010), The Lead (2010), and The Third Rail (2022), earning her recognition as one of Singapore's most popular female artistes. Lim's career highlights include multiple Best Actress wins at the and the , as well as 10 times in the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes category between 2012 and 2022. Born in , Lim attended for her primary and secondary education before proceeding to . She later graduated from the with a double degree in Accountancy and Law, during which she began her acting career part-time. At age 18, she participated in the Miss Singapore Universe pageant, placing in the top five and winning Miss Photogenic, which marked her early entry into the public eye. Lim transitioned to full-time acting after university, debuting in 2008 with minor roles before breaking through with lead parts in The Pupil and The Lead, both of which showcased her bilingual skills despite initial struggles with Mandarin. She has since expanded internationally, appearing in co-productions like the Singapore-US-Philippines series A Good Day to Die (H.O.G.) (2016) and pursuing roles portraying strong Asian women in American projects. In 2016, she became the first Singaporean artist to win Best Actress at the ContentAsia Awards for her performance in The Dream Makers II. On the personal front, Lim married Singaporean-British Chinese businessman Matthew Webster in 2022 after announcing their the previous year. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in early 2024, with Lim embracing motherhood while continuing her career as a working parent. In November 2025, Lim announced that she is expecting her second child.

Early life and education

Family background

Rebecca Lim was born on 26 September 1986 in . She grew up in a close-knit Singaporean family of Chinese descent, remaining based in the throughout her childhood with no notable relocations. Lim is the middle child among three siblings, with an older brother, Daniel Lim, who later pursued baking and co-founded the family-oriented business The Lims' Kitchen, and a younger , Melissa Lim, a dentist. Her father, Larry Lim, who passed away on 22 May 2023 at the age of 68, played a pivotal role in shaping centered on and ; he inspired the siblings' collaborative ventures in food and hospitality, reflecting a household emphasis on shared passions and resilience. The family's supportive dynamic extended to Lim's early interests, as her parents encouraged her to explore despite her initial lack of ambition in the field, instilling a foundation of confidence and openness to new opportunities during her formative years.

Academic pursuits

Rebecca Lim attended for her primary and secondary education, where she was involved in extracurricular activities such as and during , and playing the in . She has reflected on her time there as challenging academically, describing herself as not being a strong and feeling like a "fat, nerdy kid trying to be cool." Following secondary school, Lim progressed to for her pre-university studies, where she completed her examinations. During this period, she represented her college in an inter-junior college pageant, an experience that introduced her to performance and opportunities. Lim then enrolled at the (SMU), graduating in 2010 with double degrees in Accountancy and . While studying at SMU, she began part-time, balancing her academic commitments with early media appearances, and ultimately decided to pursue full-time upon graduation rather than entering the professional fields of accountancy or . This educational foundation, particularly her exposure to structured performance through school activities, helped cultivate her interest in the creative arts as a career path.

Career

Debut and early roles

Rebecca Lim entered the entertainment industry in 2005 after being spotted by talent scouts during the pageant, where she placed as fourth runner-up and won the Miss Photogenic award. This opportunity led to her signing an initial part-time contract with as an actress while she continued her studies at , balancing academic pursuits with emerging performance commitments. Her acting debut occurred in the 2006 drama , a supporting role that highlighted her initial challenges as a newcomer, particularly with Mandarin due to her background—she reportedly needed over 20 takes to deliver a simple line. Lim's early years involved intensive language training to overcome these hurdles, as her O-level Chinese grade was only A2, and she often faced scrutiny for her pronunciation and fluency on set. In 2008, Lim secured her first leading role in the Mediacorp series The Truth, portraying a character alongside established stars Tay Ping Hui and Joanne Peh, though the performance drew criticism for her still-developing Mandarin skills. She followed this with supporting parts in other 2008 productions, including En Bloc and Crime Busters x2, which allowed her to gain experience in ensemble casts while managing a demanding schedule that included part-time modeling opportunities stemming from her pageant exposure. By 2009, Lim continued building her portfolio with roles in shows such as Fighting Spiders, where she played Susie Woon and received positive feedback for her growth in acting versatility, and Mr & Mrs Kok, amid ongoing efforts to juggle multiple acting assignments and occasional advertising work. These formative years from 2008 to 2011 tested her resilience, as she navigated the pressures of limited screen time, script memorization in a non-native language, and the transition to a full-time contract upon her university graduation in 2010.

Breakthrough achievements

Rebecca Lim's breakthrough came with her starring role as the idealistic trainee lawyer Wendy Lim in the 2010 Channel 5 legal drama The Pupil, a critically acclaimed series that marked Channel 5's first foray into the genre. Her portrayal of a Malaysian newcomer navigating the challenges of Singapore's legal system alongside veteran actors like and James Griffiths showcased her ability to hold her own in complex dramatic roles, significantly boosting her visibility in the industry. The performance earned her the in a Leading Role award at the 2010 , her first major accolade, and was pivotal in establishing her as a versatile bilingual actress capable of bridging English and Mandarin productions. Lim later reflected that without this role, she might have left showbusiness, highlighting its profound impact on her career trajectory. Building on this success, Lim secured lead performances in several high-profile Mandarin dramas that solidified her status as a leading on Channel 8. In 2012, she played the psychiatrist Gao Jieyu in Unriddle 2, a sequel to the popular crime series, where her nuanced depiction of a character grappling with psychological and investigative elements was described as her most challenging Mandarin role to date and marked her breakthrough in Chinese-language television. She followed this with the role of the free-spirited airtime sales manager Lisa in The Dream Makers (2013–2015), a two-season drama exploring the local media industry, for which she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2014. Additionally, Lim appeared in multiple seasons of the long-running C.L.I.F., starting with her debut as investigation officer Liu Yue Mei (also known as Moon Liu) in the 2011 first season, and continuing through subsequent installments up to 2016, contributing to the series' reputation as one of Channel 8's top-rated action dramas. Lim expanded into film with her role in the 2013 anthology , directed by Ong Kuo Sin, where she portrayed a young professional navigating personal regrets amid an impending , demonstrating her range in a that included Chua En Lai and . This marked her growing presence beyond television, leading to international collaborations such as the 2016 audition and casting for 100 Yards, a co-production involving Singaporean, American, and Filipino filmmakers, where she took on a key role that further highlighted her appeal in cross-border projects. Her professional growth during this period was underscored by consistent recognition at the annual , where she earned the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste accolade for ten consecutive years from 2012 to 2022, reflecting her rising popularity and sustained impact on Singaporean audiences through these defining roles.

Recent endeavors

Following the challenges of the , Rebecca Lim continued her acting career with roles in several productions, including the medical drama in 2022, where she portrayed a key character in a story centered on healthcare professionals. In 2023, she starred as the lead in the Confinement, directed by Kelvin Tong, playing a new mother navigating postpartum isolation and supernatural elements, which premiered at international festivals. These projects highlighted her versatility in both television and amid industry adaptations to remote filming and reduced productions. Lim took maternity leave after giving birth to her first child in January 2024, marking a brief hiatus from on-set work. She returned to the public eye at the 2024 on April 21, where she served as a presenter, and accepted a hosting role for the With Love, Becks later that year, which allowed her to balance professional commitments with new motherhood. By late 2024, she resumed acting with the Thai-Singapore co-production Pha Dam Kam Ai, an international streaming series that expanded her reach beyond local audiences. In 2025, Lim completed filming for the English-language long-form drama Aunty Lee's Deadly Delights, her first major series since motherhood, portraying Cherril Lim-Peters in a mystery of Ovidia Yu's ; the production, which spanned nine months, tested her resilience amid "mum guilt" during shoots. Beyond acting, Lim diversified into media and public engagements in 2025. She appeared as a guest on the podcast Who We Are with Rachel Lim in August, sharing candid insights on career pressures and personal growth in an episode titled "Lessons From Heartbreak, Motherhood & Fame." In October, she attended the Tatler Ball Asia as a distinguished guest, discussing Asian style, simplicity, and confidence in a panel on cultural substance. That same month, Lim served as Festival Ambassador for the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), promoting the event through campaign videos and emphasizing film's unifying power; she returned for her second year in the role, aligning with her established status in the industry. These endeavors reflect her gradual reintegration into Mediacorp projects and exploration of streaming and event-based opportunities. On November 10, 2025, Lim announced that she is expecting her second child.

Personal life

Marriage and relationships

During her rising in the late , Rebecca Lim was the subject of unconfirmed romantic rumors with fellow actor , which gained public attention around 2019 following a leaked private message that sparked media speculation. The incident, which Lim never publicly addressed as a confirmed relationship, led to significant and prompted her to temporarily unfollow all accounts on amid the ensuing invasion. As a prominent figure in Singapore's entertainment industry, Lim has described pre-marriage dating as challenging due to the pressures of fame, including constant media attention and the difficulty of maintaining privacy in relationships. These experiences contributed to her cautious approach toward romance until she met Matthew Webster, a Singaporean of British-Chinese descent and assistant vice president in corporate branding, in early 2021. Introduced by mutual friends at a group dinner organized by her makeup artist, their initial encounter was awkward, but they began dating shortly after and became engaged in November 2021, less than a year later. Lim and Webster married on November 27, 2022, in an intimate ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia , which she described as a "maxed out" but low-key event attended by close family and friends, emphasizing their desire for a private celebration away from public gaze. In a 2025 interview, Lim reflected on how the marriage provided her with unprecedented personal stability, stating that Webster "gave me the peace and security I never had." This sense of security, she noted, marked a significant shift in her emotional life following years of navigating fame's relational demands.

Family and motherhood

Rebecca Lim and her husband, Matthew Webster, welcomed their first child, a son, on January 30, 2024, via natural birth after 14 hours of labor; the newborn weighed 3.8 kg at birth. As of November 2025, their son is nearly two years old, and the family has since announced Lim's pregnancy with their second child on November 10, 2025, marking a period of expansion in their household. Lim has described the early months of motherhood as both profoundly joyful and challenging, noting the overwhelming physical and emotional demands, including a painful postpartum recovery that left her feeling constantly "overwhelmed physically, emotionally, and mentally." In interviews from late 2024, Lim shared the joys of hands-on parenting, emphasizing her commitment to being fully present with her son, such as through and daily bonding routines, which she credits with fostering a deep sense of fulfillment. However, she has been candid about the struggles, particularly the guilt and self-doubt that arose when resuming her career in late 2024, just two months after giving birth; during filming for Aunty Lee's Deadly Delights when her son was seven months old, she recalled crying every day at lunch, feeling inadequate as both an actress and mother due to divided attention. By December 2024, Lim reported easing back into work more gently while prioritizing motherhood, gradually finding equilibrium after months of adjustment, including hosting the second season of her With Love, Becks four months postpartum amid demands. Webster has played a supportive role in their family life, with Lim attributing her shift toward embracing motherhood to the stability and security he provided since their 2022 , which made her reconsider her previous aversion to parenthood. In 2025 podcast discussions, she highlighted shared family dynamics, including drawing advice from experienced mothers on her show, reflecting a collaborative approach to balancing responsibilities, though she has noted the ongoing challenge of aligning work and home life without specific detailed philosophies outlined.

Works

Television and film

Rebecca Lim began her acting career in television with supporting roles in Mediacorp dramas, debuting with a lead role in The Truth (2008). She gained prominence through lead parts in legal and police procedurals. She rose to fame with the lead role of Wendy Lim, an idealistic Malaysian trainee lawyer navigating ethical dilemmas in a high-profile firm, in the Channel 5 legal series The Pupil (2010–2011, 26 episodes). Lim's television work expanded into action and family genres, including multiple seasons of the police drama C.L.I.F. (2011–2019), where she initially played forensic scientist Moon Liu across early seasons and later took the lead as Inspector Wang Man Ting, heading the Police Coast Guard unit in season 5 (20 episodes). Other notable series include The Dream Makers (2013, 30 episodes), in which she portrayed aspiring media professional Ranee; Yes We Can! (2014, 30 episodes), as resilient teacher Zhang Xueqin; and The Lead (2017, 20 episodes), playing news anchor Huang Ying in a media ethics narrative. In the crime thriller Missing (2018, Channel 5, 13 episodes), she starred as a detective investigating disappearances in a Singapore-Thailand co-production. Lim reprised her role as the socially awkward Detective Serena Teo in the HBO Asia and Viu adaptation of The Bridge (2018–2020, seasons 1 and 2, 10 episodes each), a cross-border police procedural set at the Singapore-Malaysia causeway. Her recent television credits feature bilingual English-Chinese dramas on Channel 5, such as Leave No Soul Behind (2021, 20 episodes), where she played Wei Jingqi / Ling Jingyao in a investigative series; The Land Is Mine (2021, 13 episodes), as June Chiang in a land dispute story; and (2022, 10 episodes), portraying lead Geraldine in a suspenseful narrative about urban tensions. In 2022, Lim starred as Wei Jing Qi / Ling Jing Yao / Keira (multiple characters) in the 15-episode drama . In 2024, she appeared in the Thai-Singapore co-production Pha Dam Kam Ai, a comedy series, in a supporting role. Up to 2025, she has maintained exclusivity with , including the English-language drama Aunty Lee's Deadly Delights (2025, role: Cherril Lim-Peters; filming completed June 2025) and guest spots in variety shows like Eat Already? 4 (2018, dialect series).
YearTitleRoleEpisodes/Notes
2008The TruthLeadDebut lead role,
2010–2011The PupilWendy Lim (lead)26 eps, Channel 5 legal drama
2011C.L.I.F.Moon LiuSeason 1, 13 eps,
2011–2019C.L.I.F. (seasons 2–5)Moon Liu / INSP Wang Man Ting (lead in S5)13–20 eps per season,
2013The Dream MakersRanee30 eps, Channel 8
2014Yes We Can!Zhang Xueqin (lead)30 eps, Channel 8 family drama
2017The LeadHuang Ying (lead)20 eps, Channel 8
2018MissingDetective (lead)13 eps, Channel 5, co-production
2018–2020The BridgeSerena Teo (lead)20 eps total, /Viu
2021Leave No Soul BehindWei Jingqi / Ling Jingyao (lead)20 eps, drama
2021The Land Is MineJune Chiang (lead)13 eps, Channel 5
2022Geraldine (lead)10 eps, Channel 5
2022Wei Jing Qi / Ling Jing Yao / Keira (lead)15 eps, drama
2024Pha Dam Kam AiSupportingComedy series, international co-production
2025Aunty Lee's Deadly DelightsCherril Lim-PetersEnglish drama, filming completed 2025
In film, Lim debuted with supporting roles in Singaporean features, transitioning to leads in thrillers. Her first film was Homecoming (2011), directed by M. Rai, where she played a family member in a heartfelt immigration story. She followed with The Ultimate Winner (2011), directed by Li Nanxing, portraying Zhi Hui, the wife of a gambler seeking redemption through faith. In Rough Mix (2012), a romantic comedy, she had a supporting part as Pamela. Lim starred as Rebecca in the apocalyptic drama Judgement Day (2013), directed by Kelvin Tong, depicting survivors in a post-disaster . Her role as in the sports drama 100 Yards (2017), a Singapore-US-Philippines co-production about and faith, marked her international exposure. In her latest lead, Confinement (2023), directed by Kelvin Tong, she played Wang Si Ling, a pregnant artist haunted by a sinister nanny during postpartum recovery, in this distributed by .
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2011SupportingM. RaiDrama
2011The Ultimate WinnerZhi HuiDrama
2012PamelaN/A
2013Judgement DayRebecca (lead)Kelvin TongApocalyptic drama
2017100 YardsBrittanyJulia LevinSports drama, co-production
2023ConfinementWang Si Ling (lead)Kelvin Tong

Music and other media

Rebecca Lim has ventured into music primarily through theme songs for Mediacorp dramas and contributions to annual Lunar New Year compilation albums. In 2013, she collaborated with Romeo Tan on the theme song "在一起 (Together)" for the drama series Yes We Can!, marking one of her early musical outputs tied to her acting projects. Similarly, in 2022, Lim released "学会飞 (Learn to Fly)" as the theme song for her variety show With Love, Becks, showcasing her vocal talents in a personal, uplifting track. Lim has been a featured on several Music Lunar New Year albums throughout the and beyond, contributing to festive ensemble tracks that highlight her alongside other stars. Notable appearances include the 2015 album 新传媒群星金羊添吉祥, the 2016 新传媒群星金猴添喜庆, the 2018 release with songs performed by , , and herself, and the 2020 album featuring "Count Happiness" with , , , , , and others. These compilations underscore her role in 's seasonal music traditions, blending pop and traditional elements for celebratory broadcasts. Beyond music, Lim has expanded into hosting and other media formats, demonstrating her versatility as a media personality. She debuted as a host with the variety-talk show With Love, Becks in 2022 on Channel 8, where she discusses relationships, marriage, and personal growth with celebrity guests like and ; the series returned for a second season in 2024, incorporating her experiences as a new mother. In 2025, Lim appeared as a guest on the Who We Are with Rachel Lim, sharing candid insights on heartbreak, motherhood, and career challenges in an episode titled "Lessons From Heartbreak, Motherhood & Fame." Lim has also engaged in minor modeling and endorsement campaigns that intersect with media promotions. She attended in 2019 as a guest for and shows, appearing on covers of fashion magazines like Harper's Bazaar Singapore. Her endorsements include watches in a 2020 campaign for the DolceVita collection, Goldheart jewelry in 2017, and Mercedes-Benz's "Being Independent" series in 2015, often promoted through Mediacorp-integrated ads and .

Awards and nominations

Major television honors

Rebecca Lim received the in a Leading Role award at the 15th in 2010 for her portrayal of trainee lawyer Wendy Lim in the legal drama The Pupil, marking a significant early recognition of her talent in Singaporean television. In 2024, she won the Best Leading Female Performance – Digital category at the 28th for her role in the series Third Rail, highlighting her versatility in digital formats. At the annual , organized by to honor Singaporean television achievements, Lim has been a consistent recipient of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste award, securing it ten times from 2012 to 2022 (excluding 2020, when the awards were cancelled due to the ), which underscores her enduring popularity among audiences. This streak began with her first win in 2012, following her breakout role in The Pupil, and continued through notable performances in series such as The Dream Makers and C.L.I.F.. Lim's acting prowess earned her the award at the in 2015 for her role as a quirky idol drama enthusiast in Yes We Can!, a win that solidified her status as a leading performer. She claimed the honor again in 2018 for her compelling depiction of a radio DJ in The Lead, commemorating Mediacorp's 25 years of Chinese drama production. Additionally, she received the Best Supporting Actress award in 2014 for her role as the spirited airtime sales manager Lisa in The Dream Makers. In recognition of her decade-long dominance in the Top 10 category, Lim was awarded the All-Time Favourite Female Artiste at the , joining an elite group of performers with sustained impact on an television.

Other accolades

Rebecca Lim began her public recognition early in her career through beauty pageants. In 2005, at the age of 19, she was crowned Miss Photogenic at the Miss Singapore Universe Pageant, marking her initial foray into the spotlight before transitioning to acting. Her acting accolades extended beyond television honors to include magazine and industry awards. In 2010, Lim won Actress of the Year at the ELLE Awards for her portrayal of Susie Woon in the Channel 5 drama Fighting Spiders, highlighting her emerging versatility in English-language productions. On the international stage, Lim has received prestigious recognitions for her dramatic roles. At the 2016 , she became the first an artist to win the Asian Star Prize for her performance as bar hostess Wan Fei Fei in the Channel 8 period drama The Journey: Our Homeland. In 2020, she earned the Best Actress award as the National Winner for at the for her leading role in the second season of the cross-border crime drama The Bridge, a co-production between and that addressed social issues. Two years later, in 2022, Lim secured another Best Actress honor at the same awards for her intense portrayal in the thriller This Land is Mine, which also won Best Drama and Best Direction. Lim's contributions have continued to garner global nominations. In 2023, she was named a double finalist in the Best Performance by an Actress category at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for her roles in Third Rail and This Land is Mine, underscoring her impact in psychological and dramatic genres.

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