1963 – Present
Chinese-Singaporean martial artist and actor known for his roles in action films including the Once Upon a Time in China series and Hero. A former wushu champion, he transitioned from competitive martial arts to become one of Asia's biggest action stars.
1965 – Present
Chinese actress who gained international fame starring in Zhang Yimou's films including Red Sorghum and Raise the Red Lantern during the 1990s. She became one of the first Chinese actors to achieve global recognition and has appeared in both Asian and Hollywood productions.
1986 – Present
Chinese-born table tennis player who represented Singapore and won multiple Olympic medals, including team silver in 2008 and bronze in 2012. She was part of Singapore's first Olympic medal-winning team and helped establish the country as a table tennis power.
1981 – Present
Chinese-born table tennis player who became a Singaporean citizen and won the country's first Olympic medal in 48 years with a team silver in 2008. She was ranked among the world's top players and played a key role in Singapore's table tennis success.
1982 – Present
Brazilian-born entrepreneur who co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard University and later became a prominent angel investor in Silicon Valley.
1923 – 2005
Trade unionist and politician who became Singapore's 3rd President (1981-1985) and was a key figure in both Malaysian and Singaporean labor movements.
1920 – 2015
Chinese chemist (1920–2015)
1910 – 1970
1st President of Singapore (1910–1970)
1915 – 2005
Singapore's fourth President from 1985 to 1993, who began his career as a journalist and sports broadcaster. He was known for his populist approach and for making the presidency more accessible to ordinary Singaporeans.
1923 – 2015
Singapore's founding Prime Minister who led the nation's transformation from a developing port city to a modern city-state from 1959 to 1990. He implemented pragmatic policies that established Singapore as a major financial and trade hub in Southeast Asia.
1936 – 2002
Singapore's fifth President from 1993 to 1999, who was also a trained architect and former Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress. He was the first elected president under Singapore's new constitutional framework.
1940 – Present
Singapore's seventh President from 2011 to 2017, who previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and coordinating minister for security and defence. He held a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Adelaide.
1978 – Present
One of Singapore's most successful Mandopop singers who rose to fame in the early 2000s across Asia. She has sold millions of albums and won numerous awards including Golden Melody Awards.
1981 – Present
Award-winning Mandopop singer-songwriter who has released over 10 studio albums and won multiple Golden Melody Awards. He is known for composing and performing ballads that have topped charts across Asia.
1952 – Present
Singapore's third Prime Minister who served from 2004 to 2024 and is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew. He steered Singapore through major global crises including the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
1924 – 2016
Singapore's sixth President who served two terms from 1999 to 2011, making him the longest-serving president in Singapore's history. He previously worked as a diplomat and intelligence officer.
1908 – 1995
Singapore's first Chief Minister from 1955 to 1956 and a prominent criminal defense lawyer. He was known for his passionate oratory and his role in Singapore's early self-government negotiations.
1962 – Present
Former national team captain and striker who is considered one of Singapore's greatest footballers, scoring 55 goals in 101 international appearances. He played professionally in Europe and later became the national team coach.
1980 – Present
American pornographic actress
1971 – Present
Prominent actress and singer who became one of Singapore's most recognizable entertainment figures in the 1990s and 2000s. She starred in numerous television dramas and films across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
1972 – Present
Singapore's fourth Prime Minister since May 2024, previously serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance. He led Singapore's economic response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1907 – 1981
Singapore's second President from 1971 to 1981, who was a prominent obstetrician and gynecologist before entering politics. He established Singapore's first fertility clinic and served as president of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
1995 – Present
Olympic champion swimmer who won Singapore's first Olympic gold medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He set an Olympic record time of 50.39 seconds in his victory.
1953 – Present
CEO of Temasek Holdings, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, since 2004, overseeing investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars. She is married to former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
1957 – Present
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore since 2013, leading the Catholic Church in Singapore. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop and is known for his interfaith dialogue efforts.
