Gan Mei Yan Explained

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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S:颜薇恩
P:Yán Wēi'ēn
J:Ngaan4 Mei4 Jan1

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.

Career

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

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.

Personal life

Gan has been married to Eddie Lee since 17 May 2013 and is a mother of two children, Jo and Sum.[2] [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2010Tiger Woo Hoo [4] Ah Beng's neighbour, Ah LianChiu Keng Guan
2011Xiao Yong ChunMaryChoi Lik
Great Day Ah LianChiu Keng Guan
2012Ah Beng the Movie: 3 wishesVege LianSilver Yee
3x Trouble Mei MeiPatrick Yau
Ghost on Air Ping Xiao's late girlfriend, Jia LiCheng Ding An
2013Once Upon A Time Ru HuaSilver Yee
Taxi! Taxi! [5] Lee Ah Tau's tenant, ReginaKelvin Sng
2014Balistik (Malay movie) Silver Yee
3 Brothers Ah YunSilver Yee
Ah Beng: Mission ImpossibleAh LianSilver Yee
2016Huat the Fish Qiao YuSilver Yee
2017Shuttle Life Xiao ChuanSeng Kiat Tan
2020Good Wealth 2020 [6] ProdigyTeddy Chin
2022Kongsi Raya[7] SumiTeddy Chin
2023 What! The Heist Professor's Wife Matt Lai

Television programme (Host)

YearTitleNotes
2004Running Out of TimeChinese version of Amazing Race
2005Astro Talent QuestSinging competition
2006-2007Go Go TrendyProgram about being trendy
2008Yes MadamMakeover program in which Gan is a fashion policewoman
2008-2013Astro On DemandIntroduced the latest Hong Kong drama
2008-2009Battle GroundStreet dance competition
2012Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant
2016Super Comedian
2017-2018Astro Go ShopGan's show

Endorsement

YearTitleNotes
2006-2007Julie's biscuits (MYVITO)Food
2007-2008JF BeautyCosmetic
2008-2010Jacob's Walk of Health campaignFood
2008-2010Purina One dog food (Representative – my dog HACKER)Pet Food
2008-2009MONICA eyewearEyewear
2008Nivea White SparklingCosmetic
2009-2010White horse tiles (only on radio)Ceramic
March 2013SASA store anniversaryCosmetic
February–April 2013KWC Fashion MallFashion
April–August 2013OsimHealthy Living
2017Himmel Food DehydratorKitchen Appliances
2017SWS 28 Medical Medical & Confinement
2017-2018YYC Tax Consultant Sdn Bhd [8] Accounting Firm
2018-2019Sushi MentaiFood
2018-2020Dorra Slimming [9] Body Health
2019-2020Tour RiteTravelling
2019-2020GuardianCosmetic
2019-2020Comfy Baby

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 颜薇恩 MY . 26 March 2020 . 16 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201116115458/https://my.com.my/crew/my-kl/meiyan . live .
  2. News: https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_1810660.html . zh:晒一家四口牵手照报喜.颜薇恩平安诞下第二胎 . Sin Chew Daily . 8 November 2018 . 18 October 2021 . 26 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200326151051/https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_1810660.html . live .
  3. News: https://almondmagazine.com/entertainment/meiyan120618/ . zh:MY DJ颜薇恩晒孕照报喜,亲揭怀孕4个半月 . MY DJ Gan Mei Yan's pregnancy photo is posted, and she is pregnant for 4 and a half months . Almond Magazine . 12 June 2018 . 18 October 2021 . 28 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220628053734/https://almondmagazine.com/entertainment/meiyan120618/ . live .
  4. News: Home-grown show Woohoo! to usher in Year of the Tiger . . 6 January 2010 . 18 October 2021 . 26 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200326151047/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2010/01/06/homegrown-show-woohoo-to-usher-in-year-of-the-tiger . live .
  5. News: https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_1083929.html . zh:相隔11年再合作.李国煌与葛米星驾跑车开工 . Reunited after 11 years, Phua Chu Kang and Gurmit singh start work . . 17 January 2013 . 18 October 2021 . 26 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200326151051/https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_1083929.html . live .
  6. News: https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_2207937.html . zh:林盛斌催《财神2020》票房‧喊话破388万吉隆坡塔笨猪跳 . Sin Chew Daily . 29 January 2020 . 18 October 2021 . 7 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201007185009/https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_2207937.html . live .
  7. News: Chua. Dennis. 4 February 2022.
    1. Showbiz: A love story that never grows old
    . New Straits Times. 4 May 2022.
  8. Web site: YYC Image Ambassador - Gan Mei Yan . 26 March 2020 . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504070851/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr8J-GKbsXw&feature=youtu.be&list=PLosh6c_QKY72kVx0sTJDAUOptopYX1zpz . live .
  9. Web site: Mei Yan with Dorra Slimming "You Make Me Perfect" Theme Song . 26 March 2020 . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504071034/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJXFMkucZG0&feature=youtu.be . live .