Gan Mei Yan (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 Mei Yan
Born (1984-06-09) 9 June 1984 (age 40)
Alma materTunku Abdul Rahman University College
Occupation(s)Radio announcer, Actress, Host, Influencer
Years active2004–present
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese颜薇恩
Hanyu PinyinYán Wēi'ēn
JyutpingNgaan4 Mei4 Jan1

Career

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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

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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

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

Filmography

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Film

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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

Television programme (Host)

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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

Endorsement

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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

References

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  1. ^ "颜薇恩 | MY". Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Home-grown show Woohoo! to usher in Year of the Tiger". The Star (Malaysia). 6 January 2010. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  5. ^ 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]. Sin Chew Daily. 17 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  6. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 7 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  7. ^ Chua, Dennis (4 February 2022). "#Showbiz: A love story that never grows old". New Straits Times. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  8. ^ "YYC Image Ambassador - Gan Mei Yan". Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  9. ^ "Mei Yan with Dorra Slimming "You Make Me Perfect" Theme Song". Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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