Lee kuan yews lessons for hong kong frank chen january 21, 2015. Everyone agrees that lim kay tong is perfect to play our founding father lee kuan yew in the nations jubilee film, and guess what. Actor lim kay tong to play lee kuan yew the new paper. Lim kay tong slays it as lee kuan yew in latest 1965 clip.
Lee kuan yew was born on 16 september 1923, to lee chin koon and chua jim neo. Two of his children have accused the third, the prime minister, of defying those wishes for political gain. He has the ability to rouse a crowd with his speeches or deliver a verbal smackdown if needed. He played founding prime minister lee kuan yew in the film celebrating singapores golden jubilee, 1965. The elder lee then assumed the advisory post of minister mentor until he left the cabinet in 2011. The family was prosperous, and his father received an english education. Memoirs of lee kuan yew a major and significant work which will form a primary resource for historians and political analysts as well as for controversy. Lee kuan yew, the longtime leader of singapore, has been called all these things, and more.
Lim kay tong will act lee kuan yew in the 1965 movie. See more ideas about lee kuan yew, founding fathers and singapore. Notably, he starred opposite sean penn in shanghai surprise, pierce brosnan in noble house and claire danes in brokedown palace, was the lead actor in growing up and perth. The bruce lee story 1993, it could happen to you 1994 and off limits 1988. Graham allison, a professor of government at harvards kennedy school, and robert blackwill, a former u. Lee diiktiraf sebagai bapa pengasas negara itu, memegang jawatan perdana menteri selama 31 tahun 19591990 menjadikan beliau perdana menteri. And the film, 1965, is supposed to be about singapore in the 60s, rather than a story about mr lees life. Lims father, a radiologist, wanted him to become a barrister, but was supportive of his acting dreams. Lee kuan yew, gcmg, ch born harry lee kuan yew, 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, was a singaporean politician. Oct 08, 2014 lim kay tong will act lee kuan yew in the 1965 movie. In 2006, artistwriter jason wee presented selfportrait no more tears mr. 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.
Feb 24, 2015 the role has since been confirmed to be played by singapores best actor, lim kay tong. Lee kuan yew biography childhood, life achievements. 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. Lee kuan yew, whom mr obama has mentioned to be one of the greatest men in the 20th and 21st century. Lim has been called singapores finest actor, singapores bestknown actor and singapores answer to thespians ian mckellen and alec guinness. Dennis lee, freddy lee and lee suan yew, and one sister, monica lee. Deanna yusoff, joanne peh, james seah, sezairi sezali, mike kasem, and lim kay tong as lee kuan yew. Lee kuan yew wikipedia bahasa melayu, ensiklopedia bebas.
From third world to first offers readers a compelling glimpse into this visionarys heart, soul, and mind. During his long rule, singapore became the mostprosperous country in southeast asia lee was born into a chinese family that had been established in singapore since the 19th century. He was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. Lee kuan yew, who was sometimes known by his english name, harry lee, was born in singapore on sept. 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. He is widely recognised as the founding father of modern singapore and also architect of modern singapore. Mr lee was nominated as among the top 100 people in time 100 that affect the world. Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie 1965 by gwendolyn ng, the straits times, 8 oct 2014 despite an almost unanimous verdict among singaporeans on social media that he is perfect for the role, veteran actor lim kay tong admits he had to overcome cowardice before agreeing to play singapores founding prime minister lee.
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. 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. 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. Singapore independence film 1965 picks lim kay tong for pm. Growing up, lim s parents introduced him to plays, literature, and all things artistic from the many books around their house. Lee kuan yew gcmg ch spmj 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, commonly referred to by his initials lky and sometimes referred to in his earlier years as harry lee, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. Singapores late leader foresaw hong kong strife china. A few years after hong kongs 1997 handover from british rule to beijing. Feb 17, 2015 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. Lim kay tong or yiam kong leong born 1954 is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor. Lim has created a prolific number of works in various mediums and has held exhibitions both locally and overseas. Lee kuan yew, who died in 2015, stipulated that his home should eventually be destroyed.
Lee kuan yew gcmg ch spmj 16 september 1923 23 march 2015, commonly referred to by his initials lky, was the first prime minister of singapore, governing for three decades. 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. New lee kuan yew and lim kay tong see more lim kim san. As one of the founding members of the peoples action party, lee is recognised as the nations.
Lim kay tong to play founding pm lee kuan yew in the movie. As one of the founding members of the peoples action party, lee is recognised as the nations founding father, credited with rapidly transitioning the. Singapore independence film 1965 picks lim kay tong for. The movie, titled 1965, is about a pivotal moment in singapores historyher independence, and what came after. 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 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. Grand strategist and founder of modern singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy. Lim is also an arts educator who has taught art for four decades, including a stint as the second principal of the nanyang academy of fine arts nafa. 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.
Lim kay tong or kay tong lim is a veteran singaporean film, tv and stage actor. Lim is a cofounder and board member of theatreworks. During his long rule, singapore became the mostprosperous country in southeast asia. For more than three decades, lee kuan yew has been praised and vilified in equal measure, and he has established himself as a force impossible to ignore in asian and international politics.
Lee kuan yew books list of books by author lee kuan yew. Jan 21, 2015 lee kuan yew s lessons for hong kong frank chen january 21, 2015. 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. The grand masters insights on china, the united states, and the world forms a kind of last testament of the ailing, 89yearold mr. Singapores founding father lee kuan yew, long regarded as a strategic thinker, had some prescient words for hong kong. Jul 31, 2017 singapores first prime minister 1923 to 2015. Lee kuan yew has 30 books on goodreads with 32866 ratings. 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. Books by lee kuan yew author of from third world to first.
Lee kuan yew and lim hock siew see more lim kay tong. And, as always, he lets the chips fall where they may. Mar, 2015 veteran actor lim kay tong right, 60, will be playing the role of former singapore prime minister lee kuan yew lim kay tong on playing lee kuan yew in 1965. See more ideas about lee kuan yew, first prime minister and singapore. The role has since been confirmed to be played by singapores best actor, lim kay tong. Lim s father, a radiologist, wanted him to become a barrister, but was supportive of his acting dreams. 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.
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. Actor lim kay tong overcomes cowardice to play founding. Veteran actor lim kay tong right, 60, will be playing the role of former singapore prime minister lee kuan yew lim kay tong on playing lee kuan yew in 1965. Lee kuan yew was the prime minster of singapore from 1959 to 1990, making him the longestserving pm in history. Jul 07, 2019 the singapore story by lee, kuan yew, 1998, singapore press holdings, times editions edition, hardcover in english. In 20, lee published two new books, the wit and wisdom of lee kuan yew and one mans view of the world. The wit and wisdom of lee kuan yew contains almost 600 quotations which provides a summary of his views on a wide range of topics on singapore and the world. During his long rule, singapore became the most prosperous nation in southeast asia.
See all books authored by lee kuan yew, including from third world to first. Feb 16, 2015 1965 movie clip lim kay tong as lee kuan yew. Mar 23, 2015 lee kuan yew, who was sometimes known by his english name, harry lee, was born in singapore on sept. Lee kuan yew, founding father and first premier of. Lee was born into a chinese family that had been established in singapore since the 19th century. Lee is recognised as the nations founding father, with the.
The people behind 1965 seem to have heard our complaints, and obliged with this latest clip from the film. Growing up, lims parents introduced him to plays, literature, and all things artistic from the many books around their house. Lee, the founding father of modern singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Lee kuan yew s most popular book is from third world to first. When lee kuan yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and ceos listen. The singapore story by lee, kuan yew, 1998, singapore press holdings, times editions edition, hardcover in english. In 2000, lawrence koh illustrated a bestselling book about lees childhood years, growing up with lee kuan yew. In these vivid memoirs, lee takes a profoundly personal look back at the events that led to singapores independence and shaped its struggle for success.