Mar 19, 2020 lee kuan yew, born september 16, 1923, singaporedied march 23, 2015, singapore, politician and lawyer who was prime minister of singapore from 1959 to 1990. Veteran actor lim kay tong, who plays former prime minister lee kuan yew in the film 1965, regrets that the late mr lee will not get to watch the film when it hits the cinemas. Lee kuan yew senior fellowship in public service sfps master in international affairs mia overview. Of lim s casting as mr lee, mr david lee, vicechairman of singapore film society, says.
Actor lim kay tong overcomes cowardice to play founding. Mar 23, 2015 lee kuan yew, gcmg, ch, spmj born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, informally known by his initials lky, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. Lim kay tong wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Lim yew hock haji omar lim yew hock 15 october 1914 30 november 1984, born lim yew hock, was a singaporean and malaysian politician of chinese descent, who served as a member of the legislative council and assembly from 1948 to 1963, and the second chief minister of singapore from 1956 to 1959. Memoirs of lee kuan yew book online at best prices in india on. Lee kuan yew simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Local veteran thespian lim kay tong will be playing singapores founding father and first prime minister lee kuan yew in the upcoming sg50 film 1965. Minister mentor lee kuan yew was at the annual kent ridge ministerial forum at the national. Jul 07, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Cheong yip sengs memoir is much more than just a deepbackgroundofftherecord of lee kuan yew s years as singapores no. Lim kitong, born 1954 is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor notably, he starred opposite sean penn in shanghai surprise 1986, pierce brosnan in noble house 1988 and claire danes in brokedown palace 1999, and was the lead actor in growing up 19962001 and pert. For others, it is the tireless leaders final reward. I havent heard anything about that, said lim to cinema online, during the press conference for 1965 held on july 28 at capitol theatre. Lim s role in the upcoming drama, which commemorates singapores 50th.
Lim kay tong or yiam kong leong born 1954 is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor. But given his anger at the current singapore government and lee kuan yew, it was probably a rubbingsaltintothewound moment for lim to find out that his elder brother, lim kay tong, would play lee kuan yew in the sg50 movie, 1965. Ia akan memainkan peran perdana menteri lee kuan yew dalam film singapura mendatang, 1965. Mar 30, 2015 singapore, in contrast, has become the poster child for the concept of good governance, to quote the financial timess obituary for the countrys longtime leader, lee kuan yew, who was. This is mainly because china was suspected of using its ethnic links to encourage singapores communist rebellions during the 1950s and 1960s as lee kuan yew was working towards establishing the city state. Lee kuan yew and the art of governing asia the straits times, 7apr2015 see more. Lee kuan yew the singapore lgbt encyclopaedia wiki fandom. Independent note, a symphonic poem written by singaporebased british composer eric watson, will be performed by the orchestra while actor lim kay tong, who plays mr lee in. Annabel chong, lee kuan yew, gong li, li jiawei, walter woon, tao li, goh keng swee, theresa goh, han sai por, tang da books group on.
It is a chronological and sensitive explanation of how the republics newspaper of record was shaped by mr lee and, more important, why he. Cast as lee kuan yew in upcoming feature film 1965. Lim kay tong is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor. The film was released to commemorate singapores fifty years of independence. Aug 14, 2015 a great deal of the excitement revolved around who would be cast as the late lee kuan yew, whose character in the film frames the timeline of the story. Complete wiki biography of kay tong lim, which contains net worth and salary earnings in 2020. During his long rule, singapore became the mostprosperous country in southeast asia.
Singapore independence film 1965 picks lim kay tong for. Notably, he starred opposite sean penn in shanghai surprise 1986, pierce brosnan in noble house 1988 and claire danes in brokedown palace 1999, and was the lead actor in growing up 19962001 and perth 2004. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie 1965. Hong kong veteran stage actor lim kay tong has been cast in the upcoming 1965 in the key role of lee kuan yew, singapores first prime minister. It stars qi yuwu, deanna yusoff, joanne peh, james seah, sezairi sezali, mike kasem, and lim kay tong as singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew. Lim kay tong is perfect choice for lee kuan yew role in. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in movie. Jan 09, 2020 lee kuan yew also spelled as lee kwan yew is known as a very successful politician, born in singapore, mr. Lee kuan yew and lim kay tong see more lim yew hock haji omar lim yew hock 15 october 1914 30 november 1984, born lim yew hock, was a singaporean and malaysian politician of chinese descent, who served as a member of the legislative council and assembly from 1948 to 1963, and the second chief minister of singapore from 1956 to 1959. For answers, they turned to lee kuan yew, singapores first premier and one of the worlds most formidable geopolitical thinkers and strategists.
But in many ways lee is the island, embodying in his character all the insecurity, vulnerability, emotional detachment, arrogance and restless energy that also characterize singapore. When veteran film, television and theatre actor lim kay tong was approached to take on the role of former prime minister lee kuan yew, he rejected it outright. Lee kuan yew, singapore would not have achieved what she has today. Hes about the only real character in the film because obviously its about the lives of fictitious characters in singapore between 1963 and 1965. He was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades.
When veteran actor lim kay tong was chosen to play singapores founding prime minister, many agreed there could have been no better englishspeaking local actor to take on the role. Lee kuan yew leaves a legacy of authoritarian pragmatism. Theatre uncle lim kay siu blasts sg ministers, demands pm. Mar 25, 20 in the course of our conversation, richard nixon singled out the thenrelatively obscure ruler of a tiny citystate. Lim has been called singapores finest actor, singapores bestknown actor and singapores answer to thespians ian mckellen and alec guinness. Lee kuan yew and lim hock siew see more lim kay tong. Theatre veteran lim kay tong tackles the tough role of singapores exprime minister lee kuan yew in the upcoming movie 1965. Lee kuan yew, gcmg knight grand cross of the order of saint michael and saint george, ch order of the companions of honour born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, was a singaporean politician. Kay tong lim wiki ionformation include family relationships. I feel that lim kay tong looks a bit like lee kuan yew. Lee kuan yew, born september 16, 1923, singaporedied march 23, 2015, singapore, politician and lawyer who was prime minister of singapore from 1959 to 1990. Veteran actor lim kay tong middle, with director randy ang, in black is in full makeup and costume during an imaging session to get into the role of mr lee kuan yew for the movie. Presidents 19591970 yusuf bin ishak 19701971 yeoh ghim seng 19711981 benjamin henry sheares 19811981 yeoh ghim seng 19811985 chengara veetil devan nair 19851985 wee chong jin 19851985 yeoh ghim seng. Witness the outpouring of praise for him upon his death.
Actor lim kay tong to play lee kuan yew the new paper. The result is a fascinating book called lee kuan yew. I wish mr lee could have seen 1965 latest daily news of singapore as it happens with videos and photos. On 17 march 2015, the prime ministers office announced that lee s condition has worsened due to an infection. It is regrettable that he was not able to see the fruit of his labour in her full glory as the country basks in celebration over singapores golden. Oct 09, 2014 before lim kay tong is going to be lee kuan yew. The grand masters insights on china, the united states, and the world. The movie, titled 1965, is about a pivotal moment in singapores historyher independence, and what came after. They give their take on lim kay tongs role as mr lee kuan yew. Prior to the death of lee kuan yew, when he was hospitalised at the singapore general hospital on 5 february, singaporeans expressed concern for his health through social media websites. Lee was born into a chinese family that had been established in singapore since the 19th century. So, lee kuan yew is part of an ensemble cast, hes not a central character. Lee kuan yew, the longtime leader of singapore, has been called all these things, and more.
If so, it is highly likely that you are a regular visitor to the many great, quality and comfortable. Lee successfully turned singapore from a third world to first world. The singapore story by lee, kuan yew, 1998, singapore press holdings, times editions edition, hardcover in english. Kay tong lim body measurments, height, weight and age details. Veteran actor lim kay tong will be playing singapores founding prime minister lee kuan yew in the local movie 1965. A great deal of the excitement revolved around who would be cast as the late lee kuan yew, whose character in the film frames the timeline of the story. Chinese national identity has long been considered to have been an obstacle to singapores nationbuilding efforts. I would like to recommend some good actors at below.
Joanne peh, 31, plays zhou jun, a frugal and feisty young woman running a coffee shop. He is widely recognised as the founding father of modern singapore and also architect of modern singapore. Lee is recognised as the nations founding father, with the country described as transitioning from the third world to first world in a single generation under his leadership. During his long rule, singapore became the most prosperous nation in southeast asia.
Lee kuan yew has 29 books on goodreads with 32298 ratings. Why study master in international affairs in singapore. Initial reactions to the announcement that actor lim kay tong has been cast in the role of singapore founding prime minister lee kuan yew for the movie 1965 have been overwhelmingly positive. Lee kuan yew, founding father and first premier of singapore. Lee kuan yew s most popular book is from third world to first. Lee kuan yew was the prime minster of singapore from 1959 to 1990, making him the longestserving pm in history. Veteran actor lim kay tong, who plays the late singaporean prime minister lee kuan yew in the movie, thinks the possibility for it to be screened in malaysia is a maybe. Lee kuan yew, gcmg, ch born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, was a singaporean politician. Watch lim kay tong play lee kuan yew in the upcoming movie. He played founding prime minister lee kuan yew in the film celebrating singapores golden jubilee, 1965. Feb 16, 2015 1965 movie clip lim kay tong as lee kuan yew 1965movie. Feb 22, 2016 its rather hard to type a person without close observation and knowledge of the person.
Jul 03, 2015 independent note, a symphonic poem written by singaporebased british composer eric watson, will be performed by the orchestra while actor lim kay tong, who plays mr lee in the upcoming film 1965. The muchanticipated casting of veteran actor lim kay tong as lee kuan yew in the local movie 1965 has materialised in the following scene at the 1965 separation press conference. The other 2 non western countries that managed to reach developed status are taiwan and south korea, but both are still behind singapore in term of human. Growing up, lim s parents introduced him to plays, literature, and all things artistic from the many books around their house. Mar, 2015 lim kay tong on playing lee kuan yew in 1965. Lim is a cofounder and board member of theatreworks. Lee kuan yew play by mcf goldbug should be another world highest selling movie in 2015 who wants to be a mad doctor. In january 2011, the straits times press published the book lee kuan yew.
New lee kuan yew and lim kay tong see more lim kim san. Lim kay tong slays it as lee kuan yew in latest 1965 clip. It stars qi yuwu, deanna yusoff, joanne peh, james seah, sezairi sezali, mike k. Mar 23, 2015 singapore lee kuan yew, who transformed the tiny outpost of singapore into one of asias wealthiest and least corrupt countries as its founding father and first prime minister, died here on. Which lee kuan yew biography is considered the best. And one man embodies that success singapores first prime minister lee kuan yew. Lee kuan yew and the art of governing asia the straits times, the health of lee kuan yew, the founding father of modern singapore, has deteriorated further and he remains critically ill in intensive care, the prime ministers office said on wednesday.
Richard lim, leong weng kam, lee kuan yew foreword 0. Lim kim san 30 november 1916 20 july 2006 was a singaporean politician. The movie, helmed by director randy ang and producer daniel yun, has been marked for release later this year, just in time for sg50. Often behavior might be moderated and not the preferred behavior of the person being assessed. Mar 23, 2015 lee kuan yew leaves a legacy of authoritarian pragmatism. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie. Feb 17, 2015 the movie, helmed by director randy ang and producer daniel yun, has been marked for release later this year, just in time for sg50. Short story authored by tom k at this humble hour 10. Heres the 1965 movie trailer showing lim kay tong as lee. View kay tong lim s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Targeted at younger singaporeans, it was based on 16 interviews with lee. Institute of policy studies ips lee kuan yew school of. For some, lee kuan yews death marks the passing of a ruthless tyrant. Lim kay tong or yiam kong leong is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor. For lkys most important contribution to spore, look all around you. The bruce lee story 1993, it could happen to you 1994 and off limits 1988. Books by lee kuan yew author of from third world to first. James minchin, who wrote one of the most balanced biographies of lee, titled the book no man is an island. Oct 08, 2014 lim kay tong will act lee kuan yew in the 1965 movie. Everyone agrees that lim kay tong is perfect to play our founding father lee kuan yew in the nations jubilee film, and guess what. The elder lee then assumed the advisory post of minister mentor until he left the cabinet in. The teaser trailer was released a couple of days ago, but did not contain any footage that we were really waiting for that of legendary actor lim kay tong as founding father lee kuan yew.
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