Singapore, a leading global city in Southeast Asia, is a global commerce, financial and transportation hub. Founded as a trading post of the East India Company in early 19th century, the nation became independent from Britain in 1963. Singaporeans, hailing from diverse backgrounds worked diligently to make their nation a fast developing one despite the fact that Singapore is not rich in natural resources. Lee Kuan Yew, founding father of modern Singapore, became its Prime Minister upon independence and led its underdeveloped economy to rapid industrialization and growth within a few years. Singaporean military is arguably the most technologically advanced in Southeast Asia, and has produced several highly efficient officers like Ng Jui Ping, Bey Soo Khiang, and Desmond Kuek who were instrumental in further strengthening the military force. Culturally rich with the influence of Asian and European traditions, Singapore has a diverse music culture that ranges from rock and pop to folk and classical, with Fann Wong, Tanya Chua and Elsa Lin being prominent singers. Singaporeans are also known for their rich heritage in creative writing in the Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil and other languages. Read on to discover about the life and works of famous Singaporeans.
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Birthdate: September 16, 1923
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Singapore, Straits Settlements
Died: March 23, 2015
Lawyer-turned-politician Lee Kuan Yew, also known as LKY, was the first prime minister of Singapore, from 1959 to 1990. He established the People's Action Party. He later also served as his country’s Senior Minister and Minister Mentor. He was also part of David Rockefeller's International Council and Forbes's Brain Trust.
Birthdate: December 31, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Gong Li is best known for her roles in Ju Dou, Raise the Red Lantern, The Story of Qiu Ju, and the live-action version of Mulan. She was the first Asian to head the jury at both the Berlin and Venice film festivals and served as a FAO goodwill ambassador.
Birthdate: February 10, 1952
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Singapore
Lee Hsien Loong is a politician who has been serving as the current prime minister of Singapore since 2004. He has also been serving as the People's Action Party's secretary-general since 2004. Lee is credited with supervising Singapore's economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis. A former army general, Lee served in the Singapore Armed Forces from 1971 to 1984.
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Birthdate: June 16, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: March 27, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: September 11, 1958
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: May 15, 1963
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Singapore
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Sun Sign: Virgo
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Sun Sign: Taurus
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Birthdate: June 26, 1997
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Birthdate: January 22, 1957
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Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: August 23, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Queen Street, Singapore
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Ho Ching(Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings)
Birthdate: March 27, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: August 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Birthdate: May 25, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: RAF Changi, Singapore
Died: November 11, 2019
Birthdate: March 26, 1959
Sun Sign: Aries
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Birthdate: September 26, 1986
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Jeanette Aw(Contracted MediaCorp actress who became known for her roles in Singaporean TV drama series such as The Shaolin Warriors)
Birthdate: June 28, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Singapore
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Tony Tan(President of Singapore (2011-17))
Birthdate: February 7, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Singapore
Tony Tan is a Singaporean politician who served as the 7th president of Singapore from 2011 to 2017. Previously, he served as the 5th deputy prime minister from 1995 till 2005. As the president, he implemented steps to promote a more active civil society. The Foreign Policy Association awarded him a medal for "outstanding leadership and service" in 2011.
Birthdate: October 29, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: February 23, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Tampines, Singapore
Birthdate: 1985 AD
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: July 3, 1924
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Singapore
Died: August 22, 2016
Birthdate: January 27, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: August 5, 1923
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Malacca, Straits Settlements
Died: December 6, 2005
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Chee Soon Juan(2nd Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party)
Birthdate: July 20, 1962
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: January 21, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: January 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Straits Settlements
Died: February 8, 2002
Birthdate: April 26, 1940
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Singapore, Straits Settlements
Birthdate: July 8, 1968
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: July 23, 1978
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: March 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: July 26, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: January 1, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: March 16, 1959
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: July 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Singapore
Ranjini is a Singaporean actress best known for her work in Indian films, especially the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Ranjini, who has also appeared in Telugu films, was the leading actress in Kollywood from 1985 to 1992. Apart from appearing in films, Ranjini also judged a couple of beauty pageants in Kerala, India.
Birthdate: December 10, 1958
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Singapore
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Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Birthdate: December 24, 1964
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: October 24, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: March 24, 1965
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Singapore, Malaysia
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Sun Sign: Leo
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Birthplace: Singapore
Birthdate: August 2, 1976
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Birthplace: Singapore
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Joanne Peh(Actress, who won her second Best Actress honor for her 2012 film A Tale of 2 Cities.)
Birthdate: April 25, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Singapore
