
Rayson Tan, a former flight steward, joined the-then SBC station after emerging as the second runner-up in Star Search â90, Singaporeâs bi-annual nationwide talent search. He made his debut in the small screen as a shrewd and unscrupulous young man in âGolden Shenton Wayâ.
This reticent actor stretches himself by taking on multi-faceted roles. He was an upright police inspector in âLadies In Actionâ, a suave and cool-headed swordsman in the period drama âWeb Of Deceitâ, a faithful husband in âCourting Troubleâ. Rayson is able to handle such diverse role with ease.
One of the stationâs most outstanding character actors, Rayson vowed audiences with his portrayal of a deranged old man in âA Different Lifeâ in 1996, a saga which spanned several eras. In 1997, Rayson was chosen to act as the World War II anti-Japanese hero Lim Bo Seng in the blockbuster of the year âPrice of Peaceâ. In 2000, Rayson teams up with regional actors in the second season of âMaster Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng IIâ, a co-production between Singapore, China and Taiwan.
A very personable person by nature, he teams up with his wife Chen Li Ping, in âCity Spyâ, giving the show their own dose of fun and cheer, winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike, making it one of the popular variety programmes in Singapore.
His commendable performances as a triad boss in âA Song To Rememberâ and a loan shark runner from China in âIt Takes Twoâ further earned him Best Supporting Actor nominations at Star Awards 2012 and 2013 respectively.
2014, Rayson has won the Best Supporting Actor in 19th Annual Asian Television Awards, the region's most prestigious industry award.
Recent productions included âHeart To Heartâ, âC.L.I.F. 5â, âHappy Princeâ and "Super Dad" which will be released in 2020.