Phyllis Quek
| Phyllis Quek | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 郭妃麗 |
| Chinese name | 郭妃麗 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 郭妃丽 (simplified) |
| Born |
August 23, 1972 Malaysia |
Phyllis Quek (Chinese: 郭妃丽; Pinyin: Guō Fēilì) is a Malaysia-born model-turned-actress in Singapore. She first came into the public eye after entering Star Search 1995, a showbiz entry competition in Singapore. She is best known for her debut movie role opposite Hong Kong megastar Aaron Kwok in the film 2000 A.D..
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 series, 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. She is to hold a wedding dinner on the 23rd of June 2013.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Chinese | Production Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Beyond Dawn | 女子监狱 | |
| 1996 | Marriage, Dollars & Sense | 5C 老公 | |
| 1996 | A Brave New World | 新阿郎 | |
| 1996 | Ace Cops | 妙警点三八 | Mediacorp Telemovie |
| 1997 | Longing | 悲情年代 | |
| 1997 | Crimes and Tribulations - Price Of Passion | 狮城奇案录之俪人巧骗 | |
| 1997 | My Wife, Your Wife, Their Wives | 101老婆之99朵玫瑰 | |
| 1997 | The Other Parent | 妈妈先生 | |
| 1997 | From The Medical Files | 医生档案 | |
| 1997 | Dreams - Miss Freckles | 七个梦 | |
| 1997 | Under One Roof | - | Special Guest |
| 1997 | Hope | 人间有梦 | Mediacorp Telemovie |
| 1998 | Mind Games | 危险人物 | |
| 1998 | The New Adventures of Wisely | 卫斯理传奇 | |
| 1998 | Legend of the Eight Immortals | 东游记 | |
| 1999 | Lost Souls | 另类佳人 | |
| 1999 | PI Blues | 乌龙档案 | Special Guest |
| 1999 | From The Medical Files 2 | 医生档案2 | |
| 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 | |
| 2000 | The Invincible Squad | 迷幻特警 | |
| 2000 | Adam's Company | 亚当周记 | |
| 2001 | The Tree | 孩子树 | Movie |
| 2001 | Devil's Blue | 叛逆战队 | |
| 2001 | My Fair Lady | 丑女大翻身 | |
| 2001 | The Hotel | 大酒店 | |
| 2002 | Sonic Youth | 极速青春 | |
| 2002 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | 倚天屠龙记 | |
| 2003 | Palm Of Rulai | 新如來神掌 | |
| 2003 | True Heroes | 真心英雄 | |
| 2003 | A Child's Hope | 孩有明天 | |
| 2003 | Carry Me Fly And Walk Off | 带我飞 带我走 | |
| 2003 | When The Time Comes | 一线之间 | |
| 2003 | Heartlanders 2 | - | Special Guest |
| 2004 | Love Contract | 爱情和约 | |
| 2004 | Blueprint | - | |
| 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 | 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) |
| 2010 | Kidnapper | 绑匪 | Movie (released 18 March 2010) |
| 2010 | The Best Things In Life | 五福到 | |
| 2011 | The Ultimate Winner | 赢家 | Movie (released 14 April 2011) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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
| Year | Accolade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Star Search 1995 | Won third place |
| 1996 | Star Awards 1996, Best Newcomer | Won |
| 1997 | Star Awards 1997, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 1998 | Star Awards 1998, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 1999 | Star Awards 1999, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Nominated |
| 2000 | Star Awards 2000, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 2001 | Star Awards 2001, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 2002 | Star Awards 2002, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 2003 | Star Awards 2003, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |
| 2004 | Star Awards 2004, Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | Won |