Li Yinzhu (born 14 September 1949) is a Singaporean actress. She has been in the entertainment industry since 1969 and has filmed more than 150 drama serials.
Career In 1980, Li signed with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation to be its first batch of actors. After contracting dengue fever in 2010 and subsequent health issues, she left Mediacorp in 2010 but continued to act on contract basis.
Personal life Li was born in Fujian, China. She left China with her mother and two elder brothers when she was young.
Li has 2 daughters.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role NotesRef1981Spring is Always Green (悲欢年华) Xue Zhen 1982Seletar Robbery (实里达大劫案) Meng Di Mother's Birthday Present (一束花) Little DD (小DD) Ke Lilng 1983Army Series (新兵小传) Xu Mali CameoEndless Knots (情结) The Way to Judo (蒲公英) Glass Boat (玻璃船) A Breakfast Story (早餐的故事) CID '83 (狮城勇探) Qin Baolian 1984 Spice of Life (四日谈 之《花圃的秘密》) Zhang Ma Spice of Life (四日谈 之《心眼》) A-mei Young and Innocent (小无知) The Awakening 2 (雾锁南洋 之《风雨同舟》) Su Shaoying Pursuit (怒海萍踪) Shuang Qiang Huang Ying 1985Tycoon (豪门内外) The Young Heroes (少年英雄) Home is where Love is (吾爱吾家) 1986The Happy Trio (青春123) Zhou Huilan Samsui Women Sister Ying Neighbours (芝麻绿豆) The Bond (天涯同命鸟) Gao Chunniang 1987Five Foot Way (五脚基) Sister Lan Painted Faces (戏班) Wang Zheming's mother Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《辗转红尘》) Zha Kangnian's mother Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《塞外胡笳》) Huo Nian's mother Pickpockets (提防小手) 1988Silk and Satin (云想衣裳) Qin Meng On the Fringe (边缘少年) Ma Liqin The Last Applause (舞榭歌台) Guan Ruomei We are Family (四代同堂) Jin Zhi 1989When Hearts Touch (似水柔情) Xia Yu Song of Youth (生活歌手) Li Yulan Magic of Dance (鼓舞青春) Turn of the Tide (浮沉) Zhou A-qiao 1990 Friends Next Door (我爱芳邻) When Dawn Breaks (乱世黎明) Nun Sister Cai CameoStarting Over (暖流) Journey's End (生命街车) Zhuang Tiansheng's mother CameoHappy World (多多富贵多多情) Xiao Tongluo's mother Cameo1991 Behind Bars (铁狱雷霆) Su Yumei Golden Shenton Way (金色珊顿道) Zhou Suying The Other Woman (醋劲100) Xia Wenyi's mother Pretty Faces (三面夏娃) Yang Zhi 1992 The Dating Game (爱情乒乓球) Peng Li's mother A Time To Dance (火舞风云) Chen Fengling Between Friends (山水喜相逢) Aunt Lan Duel in Shanghai (轰天龙虎) Du Huijun Terms of Endearment (戏剧人生) Du Yunxian 1993 Heavenly Beings (再战封神榜) He Xiangu Hidden Truth (法网情天) Ding Lihua Sister Dearest (傻妹俏娇娃) Chen A-jiao The Witty Advisor (金牌师爷) Yu Niang 1994 Double Life (潇洒走一回) Wang Zhaojun Those Were The Days (生命擂台) Liu Yueqin Young Justice Bao (侠义包公) Mother's of Emperor Xiao Larceny of Love (雌雄大盗) Chen Xiujiao Fiery of Lover (烈火情人) Granny Against All Odds (共闯荆途) Li Hongfan's mother Dr Justice (法医故事 之《阁楼凶影》) Ding Baoping 1995 Neighbourhood Heroes (大英雄小人物) Chen Tiancheng's mother Deep Within My Heart (爱在心处) Guo Hong Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《灶神》) Gu Sanniang Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《深水情郎》) Madam Geke The Teochew Family (潮州家族) Zhang Yalan The Golden Pillow (金枕头) Jin Meiji 1996 Waves of Courage (逐浪青春) Liang Peiyun A Different Live (妈姐情缘) Huang Xia Brave New World (新阿郎) Xu Caixia 1997 Crimes and Tribulations (狮城奇案录之丽人巧骗) Yu Susu's mother The Silver Lining (骤雨骄阳) Li Sanmei The Guest People Granny Gui Hua 1998Taxi Driver (德士司机) Driven by a Car (欲望街车) Hong Laijiao Singapore Short Stories (小说剧场 之《报应》) Yingjie's mother Singapore Short Stories 2 (小说剧场 II 之《梦幻之屋》) Zheng Shun's mother Riding the Storm (陌生人) Aunt Shun Legend of the Eight Immortals Queen Mother of Heaven 1999 From the Medical Files 2 (医生档案II) Li Yuning Back to School (摩登状元) Hong Laijiao Wok of Life Jia Sao Darling-In-Law (我的岳母是巫婆) Yao Meixiang P.I. Blues (乌龙档案) Chen A-hua 2000 Knotty Liaisons (爱情百科) Zheng Yihang's mother My Home Affairs (家事) Aunt Xia The Legendary Swordsman Master Dingyi 2001 The Stratagem (世纪攻略) Ye Kaishuang's mother Heroes in Black (我来也) Queen Love Me, Love Me Not (真爱无敌) Lin Yiqin's Mother Through Thick and Thin (阿灿正传) A-Can'smother 2002 Vive La Famille (好儿好女) Zeng Shixuan No Problem! (考试家族) Yang A-jiao Kopi-O II Yang Xiuzhu Springs of Life 2003 Lobang King (我是Lobang King) Headmistress CameoVive La Famille 2 (好儿好女2) Zeng Shixuan True Heroes Irene's grandma Baby Boom (我家四个宝) Chen A-mei Always on My Mind (无炎的爱) 2004 The Crime Hunters Fang Jiesi's mother Chronicles of Life (我爱我家真情实录) Zhang Shuyu Man at Forty (跑吧！男人) Wang Bi'e A Child's Hope II Ah Feng Room in My Heart (真心蜜语) Zhu Lilian Timeless Gift (遗情未了) Pan Xiuping My Mighty-in-Laws Jin Yayin 2005Zero To Hero Wang Guiji Destiny Fan Yining's mother 2006Measure of Man Liu Xuehua Life Story (人生旅途之雨后彩虹) Nanz's mother 2007The Peak (最高点) Xiuping's mother Making Miracles Li Xiaoman's mother Mars vs Venus Zhu Yayu Kinship (手足) Hong Zhaoyang's mother Honour and Passion Aunt Feng Dear, Dear Son-in-Law Zhou Meibao Kinship Hong Zhaoyang's Mother2008Just in Singapore Automatic Auntie Rhythm of Life The Little Nyonya Madame Chen 2010 Happy Family Aunt Chen 2016Eat Already? Auntie Wang Don't Worry, Be Healthy Chen Liniang 2017 Eat Already? 2 Auntie Wang 2023 All That Glitters Granny Leigong
Film Year Title Role NotesRef 2016 Provision Shop Madam Goh Television featurette
Theatre Year Title Role NotesRef 2017 Madam Goh
Awards and nominations Year CeremonyCategory Nominated work Result 1995 Star Awards 1995 Best Supporting Actress Dr Justice 1996 Star Awards 1996 Waves of Courage 2004 Star Awards 2004 A Child's Hope II 2007 Star Awards 2007 Best Evergreen Veteran 2009 Star Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress The Little Nyonya
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