| Gan Mei Yan | |||||||||||
| Birth Date: | 9 June 1984 | ||||||||||
| Birth Place: | Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia | ||||||||||
| Occupation: | Radio announcer, Actress, Host, Influencer | ||||||||||
| Alma Mater: | Tunku Abdul Rahman University College | ||||||||||
| Years Active: | 2004–present | ||||||||||
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Gan Mei Yan (Chinese: 颜薇恩; born 9 June 1984) is a Malaysian radio announcer at Astro Radio,[1] actress, TV and event host, brand ambassador, and influencer. She was born in Petaling Jaya, West Malaysia. Gan started her entertainment career in 2004, at the age of 19, with MY and has hosted numerous events, shows, and ceremonies. She has appeared in various feature films, television programs and shows, music videos, online advertisements, and television commercials.
Gan graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College with a Diploma of Media Study. She started her career at the age of 19 when she was chosen to be the host of TV program Fan Miu Dai Gik Jin on Astro Wah Lai Toi. In 2004, Gan switched careers to become a radio announcer at MY.
Currently, she is a breakfast announcer of MY Yong Guong Can Lan (阳光灿烂) from 6 to 10 am on weekdays. She is also the leading female announcer in MY (Astro Radio Sdn Bhd).
Other than radio, Gan hosts dinner shows, artist showcases, artist fans meeting, live shows, concerts, press conferences, and client's events. Additionally, she is also a social media influencer with a large following on Instagram and Facebook. She shares her lifestyle and interacts with her fans and followers via social media platforms.
Besides, Gan debuted in the Malaysian feature film Tiger Woo Hoo and played Ah Lian role, which were presented by Malaysia ASTRO in 2010 and her performance was remarkable. In the following year, she received more performance opportunities and featured in many Malaysian feature films, such as Xiao Yong Chun, Great Day, Ah Beng the Movie: 3 wishes, 3x Trouble, and many more.
MY – Yong Guong Can Lan is the most popular Chinese radio program in Malaysia. From AC Nielsen's and GSK market research on Malaysian listener's behaviour, MY have been achieving the highest listenership since year 1996. Many have credited the program's No.1 rating as due to her creativity, energy, and powerful voice seen throughout her breakfast show.
Gan has been married to Eddie Lee since 17 May 2013 and is a mother of two children, Jo and Sum.[2] [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tiger Woo Hoo [4] | Ah Beng's neighbour, Ah Lian | Chiu Keng Guan | ||
| 2011 | Xiao Yong Chun | Mary | Choi Lik | ||
| Great Day | Ah Lian | Chiu Keng Guan | |||
| 2012 | Ah Beng the Movie: 3 wishes | Vege Lian | Silver Yee | ||
| 3x Trouble | Mei Mei | Patrick Yau | |||
| Ghost on Air | Ping Xiao's late girlfriend, Jia Li | Cheng Ding An | |||
| 2013 | Once Upon A Time | Ru Hua | Silver Yee | ||
| Taxi! Taxi! [5] | Lee Ah Tau's tenant, Regina | Kelvin Sng | |||
| 2014 | Balistik (Malay movie) | Silver Yee | |||
| 3 Brothers | Ah Yun | Silver Yee | |||
| Ah Beng: Mission Impossible | Ah Lian | Silver Yee | |||
| 2016 | Huat the Fish | Qiao Yu | Silver Yee | ||
| 2017 | Shuttle Life | Xiao Chuan | Seng Kiat Tan | ||
| 2020 | Good Wealth 2020 [6] | Prodigy | Teddy Chin | ||
| 2022 | Kongsi Raya[7] | Sumi | Teddy Chin | ||
| 2023 | What! The Heist | Professor's Wife | Matt Lai |
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Running Out of Time | Chinese version of Amazing Race | |
| 2005 | Astro Talent Quest | Singing competition | |
| 2006-2007 | Go Go Trendy | Program about being trendy | |
| 2008 | Yes Madam | Makeover program in which Gan is a fashion policewoman | |
| 2008-2013 | Astro On Demand | Introduced the latest Hong Kong drama | |
| 2008-2009 | Battle Ground | Street dance competition | |
| 2012 | Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant | ||
| 2016 | Super Comedian | ||
| 2017-2018 | Astro Go Shop | Gan's show |
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Julie's biscuits (MYVITO) | Food | |
| 2007-2008 | JF Beauty | Cosmetic | |
| 2008-2010 | Jacob's Walk of Health campaign | Food | |
| 2008-2010 | Purina One dog food (Representative – my dog HACKER) | Pet Food | |
| 2008-2009 | MONICA eyewear | Eyewear | |
| 2008 | Nivea White Sparkling | Cosmetic | |
| 2009-2010 | White horse tiles (only on radio) | Ceramic | |
| March 2013 | SASA store anniversary | Cosmetic | |
| February–April 2013 | KWC Fashion Mall | Fashion | |
| April–August 2013 | Osim | Healthy Living | |
| 2017 | Himmel Food Dehydrator | Kitchen Appliances | |
| 2017 | SWS 28 Medical | Medical & Confinement | |
| 2017-2018 | YYC Tax Consultant Sdn Bhd [8] | Accounting Firm | |
| 2018-2019 | Sushi Mentai | Food | |
| 2018-2020 | Dorra Slimming [9] | Body Health | |
| 2019-2020 | Tour Rite | Travelling | |
| 2019-2020 | Guardian | Cosmetic | |
| 2019-2020 | Comfy Baby |