James Lye

James Lye Tiang Kang (born 17 June 1969) is a Singaporean banking executive and former Mediacorp television actor.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lye.
James Lye
Born (1969-06-17) 17 June 1969
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
Other namesLai Xingxiang
Education
Alma materArizona State University
Occupations
  • Banker
  • former actor
Years active1995-present
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
Children3
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese賴興祥
Simplified Chinese赖兴祥
Hanyu PinyinLài Xìngxiáng

Early life

Lye was educated at Anglo-Chinese School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College in Singapore, and at Arizona State University in the United States.

Career

Lye first entered the entertainment industry in 1996 with Television Corporation of Singapore and has starred in both English-language and Chinese-language shows. He left the industry after a brief acting career.[1] His last drama was The Millennium Bug in 1999.[2]

Lye has since worked in the banking sector and was the head of markets with Citibank International Personal Bank in Singapore. He was recruited as the global head of international banking by Standard Chartered Bank in October 2022.[3]

Personal life

On 27 June 2004, Lye married former Channel NewsAsia presenter Diana Ser after a nine-year courtship.[4] The couple have a son and two daughters.[5]

Filmography

Television series
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1995-1999Triple NineInspector Mike Chin [2]
1997The Price of PeaceChen Dacheng [6]
1998VR ManAlex Foo [2]
Season of LoveDing Weijie [2]
1999The Millennium Bug (千年虫)Liu Xingyu [2]

Film
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1999The Truth About Jane and SamMan in the pet shop
20002000 ADEric Ong
When I Fall in Love... with Both Chi Sing

Awards and nominations
YearCeremonyAward Nominated workResult Ref
1997 Star Awards 1997 Best Actor The Price of Peace (as Di Da Cheng)Nominated [7]
Most Popular Newcomer —Won [7]
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Top 10
1999Star Awards 1999Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Top 10

References
  1. "James Lye's final interview before he left showbiz in 2000". 8 Days. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. "Former actor James Lye named global head of international banking at Standard Chartered". TODAY. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  3. Zhu, Michelle (20 October 2022). "Standard Chartered hires James Lye as global head of international banking". The Business Times. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. "Diana Ser weds long-time beau James Lye". Channel NewsAsia. 27 June 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  5. "Show moves Diana Ser to tears". The New Paper. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  6. "'Was it the director or you who wanted it?' Lina Ng teased about James Lye's gratuitous shirtless scene in The Price of Peace". AsiaOne. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. Lee, Jan (8 April 2023). "The Life List: Five Star Awards fun facts | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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