Phyllis Quek
Phyllis Quek (Chinese: 郭妃丽; Pinyin: Guō Fēilì) is a Malaysia-born model-turned-actress and singer in Singapore. She was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1995 to 2001 but continues to film on an ad-hoc basis and managed under Hype Records. She left Mediacorp after her contract expired and chose not to renew it.
Phyllis Quek | |||||||
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| Born | August 23, 1973[1] | ||||||
| Occupation | actress, singer, former model | ||||||
| Years active | 1995–present | ||||||
| Agent | Hype Records | ||||||
| Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||
| Spouse(s) | David Cox (m. 2012) | ||||||
| Awards | Star Search 1995 : 2nd Female Runnerup | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 郭妃麗 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 郭妃丽 | ||||||
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| Musical career | |||||||
Biography
Early career
Phyllis Quek's entry to Singapore showbiz was through Star Search 1995, in which she garnered a third placing. Despite this, a stunning performance in her debut drama serial, Beyond Dawn (女子监狱), left an indelible impression in the hearts of viewers. She was subsequently awarded the Best Newcomer Award at MediaCorp's Star Awards ceremony in 1996.
Films
Phyllis struck gold when MediaCorp Raintree Pictures offered her a lead role opposite Hong Kong megastar Aaron Kwok and Daniel Wu in a Hong Kong-Singapore joint collaboration movie, 2000 A.D.. Through this action flick, she won attention in the Asian media and is noted to have a high potential in local book Singapore Cinema by Raphaël Millet. She subsequently followed this up with a supporting role as a policewoman in another Raintree Pictures film, The Tree (孩子树).
Album release
Her recording of the theme song of her earlier drama, The Other Parent (妈妈先生) and Mind Games (危险人物) marked the start of a nascent career in singing. She then released her debut album, Phyllis, under Hype Records which contained primarily dance tunes and singles from the soundtrack of The Tree and Beyond The Axis Of Truth (法医X档案). To promote her album, Phyllis guest starred in a Channel 5's crime drama series Heartlanders 2 where she played a stalked actress. That particular episode featured her song, '不知不觉', thrice and was a radio hit along with her other singles, 'Freedom'. However, the album did not mark the start of a longstanding music career for Phyllis and it was to remain her first and only album.
Regionalisation
As soon as her contract expired in 2001, she made a critical decision to switch to another management company, Hype Records Artiste Networks after she enjoyed working with them whilst producing her debut album. In keeping with Hype Records' plans for regionalisation, Phyllis made another conscious decision to star in productions from primarily the East Asian region (including Taiwan and China). She made her debut in Taiwan headlining the wacky lead role in a fluffy idol drama titled My Fair Lady (丑女大翻身), in which she donned fatsuits and prosthetics in order to play a fat and undesired girl.
Endorsement
Phyllis first huge endorsement deal was for Japan's Bigen Prominous Hair Dye in 2001. Her Bigen Prominous's advertisement could still be seen in 2006 when Bigen sponsored Project Superstar 2. In December 2003, Phyllis hit the headlines for gaining noticeable pounds at Star Awards 2003. She was immediately signed by Marie France Bodyline to be their spokesperson. Phyllis was the first Singapore Artiste to endorse Marie France Bodyline.
MediaCorp Consolidation
The regional productions and endorsement had earned Phyllis some form of recognition in the East Asian showbiz arena, but she has never been a news-maker. This, combined with her long absence from Singapore showbiz, resulted in a gradual decline of media exposure on her in Singapore. This was exacerbated by the fact that she still occasionally receives supporting drama roles instead of lead roles that was de rigueur in the past. In addition, the 2005 consolidation of MediaCorp and SPH MediaWorks has resulted in a fervor to develop new TV showbiz talents, to the detriment of older artistes. Phyllis has not been nominated for Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste in the annual Star Awards since and the perception has been that Phyllis's star has waned since her heyday in 2000 and 2001.
Recent Showbiz Career
In 2007, she resurfaced in drama , Live Again (天堂鸟), slated for a November release. This was her first drama since Rhapsody In Blue (蓝色仙人掌) in early 2006. In 2009, Phyllis gained some recognition for her performance in Perfect Cut II (一切完美2) and was soon cast alongside Christopher Lee as #1 female lead to star in new movie, Kidnapper (绑匪), which is slated for a 2010 release. As of 2011, Phyllis has starred in more than 40 local and overseas production dramas and 6 movies.
Personal life
Phyllis married Australian businessman, David Cox, 51 in December 2012 and held a wedding dinner on the 23 June 2013.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Chinese | Network | Production Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Beyond Dawn | 女子监狱 | Mediacorp Channel 8 | Supporting Role |
| 1996 | Marriage, Dollars & Sense | 5C 老公 | Supporting Role | |
| 1996 | A Brave New World | 新阿郎 | Supporting Role | |
| 1996 | Ace Cops | 妙警点三八 | Mediacorp Telemovie | |
| 1997 | Longing | 悲情年代 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | Crimes and Tribulations - Price Of Passion | 狮城奇案录之俪人巧骗 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | My Wife, Your Wife, Their Wives | 101老婆之99朵玫瑰 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | The Other Parent | 妈妈先生 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | From The Medical Files | 医生档案 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | Dreams - Miss Freckles | 七个梦 | Supporting Role | |
| 1997 | Under One Roof | - | Special Guest | |
| 1997 | Hope | 人间有梦 | Mediacorp Telemovie | |
| 1998 | Mind Games | 危险人物 | Supporting Role | |
| 1998 | The New Adventures of Wisely | 卫斯理传奇 | Supporting Role | |
| 1998 | Legend of the Eight Immortals | 东游记 | Supporting Role | |
| 1999 | Lost Souls | 另类佳人 | Supporting Role | |
| 1999 | PI Blues | 乌龙档案 | Special Guest | |
| 1999 | From The Medical Files 2 | 医生档案2 | Supporting Role | |
| 2000 | 2000 AD | 公元2000年 | Movie | |
| 2000 | Born Wild | 野兽之瞳 | Movie | |
| 2000 | On The Frontline | 穿梭生死线 | Supporting Role | |
| 2000 | The Invincible Squad | 迷幻特警 | Supporting Role | |
| 2000 | Adam's Company | 亚当周记 | Supporting Role | |
| 2001 | The Tree | 孩子树 | Movie | |
| 2001 | Lost Soul | 另类佳人 | Movie | |
| 2001 | Devil's Blue | 叛逆战队 | Supporting Role | |
| 2001 | My Fair Lady | 丑女大翻身 | Supporting Role | |
| 2001 | The Hotel | 大酒店 | Supporting Role | |
| 2002 | Sonic Youth | 极速青春 | Supporting Role | |
| 2002 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | 倚天屠龙记 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | Good Luck | 齐鸣大吉 | Movie | |
| 2003 | Palm Of Rulai | 新如來神掌 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | True Heroes | 真心英雄 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | A Child's Hope | 孩有明天 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | Carry Me Fly And Walk Off | 带我飞 带我走 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | When The Time Comes | 一线之间 | Supporting Role | |
| 2003 | Heartlanders 2 | - | Special Guest | |
| 2004 | Love Contract | 爱情和约 | ||
| 2004 | Man At Forty | 跑吧,男人! | ||
| 2004 | Lover Of Herb | 香草恋人馆 | ||
| 2005 | The Scarlet Kid | 红孩儿 | ||
| 2005 | The Little Fairy | 天外飞仙 | ||
| 2005 | Angel Lover | 天使情人 | ||
| 2006 | Rhapsody In Blue | 蓝色仙人掌 | ||
| 2007 | Oh! Squints | Movie | ||
| 2007 | Live Again | 天堂鸟 | ||
| 2007 | City Fables - Daybreak | 都市寓言之一日情 | HD Drama | |
| 2008 | Addicted To Love | 都市恋人的追逐 | ||
| 2009 | Perfect Cut II | 一切完美2 | ||
| 2009 | Autumn In March | 午夜烟花 | Movie (released 8 Sep 2009) | |
| 2009 | The Cat Goes To The Company | 猫咪创立了公司 | Movie | |
| 2010 | Kidnapper | 绑匪 | Movie (released 18 March 2010) | |
| 2010 | The Best Things In Life | 五福到 | Supporting Role | |
| 2011 | The Ultimate Winner | 赢家 | Movie (released 14 April 2011) | |
| 2011 | Hero | 大英雄 | Movie (released 16 December 2011) | |
| 2017 | Legal Eagles | 法网天后 | Main Villain of the show | |
| 2017 | My Teacher Is a Thug | 爱不迟疑 | Supporting Role | |
| 2017 | Hand In Hand | 手牵手 | Movie (released 22 September 2017) | |
| 2018 | Oh! Squints III | Movie (released 21 September 2018) | ||
| 2019 | Brave New World | 新阿郎 | Movie (released 28 June 2019) | |
| 2021 | While We Are Young | Z世代 | Movie (released 20 August 2021) |
Hosting
- 2009: Fashion Asia 亚洲时尚风 (Seoul)
- 2010: Citispa Beauty Perfection 2010 Citispa完美大挑战2010
Albums
| Album | Track | Song Title | Used In | Theme |
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| 阳光系列2 | 4 | 只要你肯尝试 | 薯条 汉堡 青春豆 | Main Theme |
| 8 | 无价之宝 | 妈妈先生 | Main Theme | |
| 阳光系列3 | 6 | 但愿 | 卫斯理传奇 | Sub Theme |
| 10 | 宁愿你平凡 | 危险人物 | Main Theme | |
| 阳光系列4 | 1 | 不能没有爱 | 穿梭生死线 | Main Theme |
| 阳光系列6 | 1 | 分享 | 大酒店 | Main Theme |
| 4 | 仿佛 | 大酒店 | Sub Theme | |
| 11 | Freedom / 不想说 Remix | |||
| 阳光系列7 | 11 | 好天气 | 孩有明天 | Sub Theme |
| Phyllis | 1 | Freedom | ||
| 2 | 没心情 | 孩子树 | Sub Theme | |
| 3 | Limit Of My Heart | |||
| 4 | 着迷 | 迷幻特警 | Sub Theme | |
| 5 | 阵雨 | |||
| 6 | 失去 | 孩子树 | Main Theme | |
| 7 | Enjoy | |||
| 8 | 不想说 | 法医X档案 | Main Theme | |
| 9 | 不知不觉 | Heartlanders 2 | Sub Theme | |
| 10 | 睡美人 | 法医X档案 | Sub Theme | |
| 11 | Daze | 孩子树 | Sub Theme | |
| 骏马奔腾庆丰年 | 1 | 气势如虹 | ||
| 2 | 大旺年 | |||
| 3 | 8方吉祥样样红 | |||
| 4 | 招财进宝 + 财神到 | |||
| 5 | 大地回春 + 除夕合家欢 + 恭喜恭喜 + 恭喜发财 | |||
| 6 | 挂红灯 + 挂彩灯 | |||
| 7 | 新年团聚 | |||
| 8 | 春暖花开喜洋洋 | |||
| 9 | 拜年 | |||
| 10 | 十二生肖走一回 | |||
| 11 | 过个快乐年 | |||
| 12 | 大拜年 + 拜天公 + 庆元宵 | |||
| 肥羊肥年 | 1 | 年年丰收好 | ||
| 2 | 肥羊肥年 | |||
| 4 | 同欢共乐 | |||
| 5 | 五大财神迎春来 | |||
| 6 | 春之晨 | |||
| 9 | 挂红灯 + 挂彩灯 | |||
| 11 | 富贵年年福星照: 齐唱新年好 + 大年初一头一天 + 新春大吉 + 富贵年 + 齐唱新年好 | |||
| 12 | 恭喜恭喜贺新年 | |||
| An Evening With The Stars | 2 | Freedom | ||
| 6 | 不想说 | 法医X档案 | Main Theme | |
| Unreleased | - | 疑惑 | 迷幻特警 | Main Theme |
| - | 每一天的思念 | 真心英雄 | Sub Theme | |
Accolades
| Star Awards – Acting Awards | ||||
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| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1996 | 3rd Star Awards Ceremony | Best Newcomer | N/A | Won |
| 1997 | 4th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 1998 | 5th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 1999 | 6th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 20 |
| 2000 | 7th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 2001 | 8th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 2002 | 9th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 2003 | 10th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
| 2004 | 11th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | N/A | Top 10 |
References
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