Date of Birth: 5 November 1977, Singapore

Height: 5’9 (1.77m)

Languages: English, Mandarin (Putonghua), Cantonese, some Japanese

Skills: Chinese Kung fu, Tai-chi, singing (good baritone voice), M-16 rifle marksman, scuba diving license (PADI), car and motorbike license, basketball, some guitar.

Training:
Masters of Arts in Theatre Practice (Acting) – Rose Bruford College (London, UK)
Diploma in Chinese Kung-fu – Beijing Sports University (Beijing, China)
Chinese (Putonghua) teaching certificate - Beijing Language University (China)
TEFL English teaching certificate – ITTT (USA)

Thomas Lim's personal page: http://thomaslim99.blogspot.com

Biography

Born and raised in Singapore, Thomas never had a clue he was going to be a director or actor until he started acting in short 30-min theatre shows touring around schools in Singapore. He was at that time, very simply, looking for a vacation job as an undergraduate majoring in finance.

Since that first day on stage, acting was never again 'part-time' in Thomas' life. He had since earned his Masters degree in acting (London) and wrote scripts, acted and directed for theatre in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and London.

Other than theatre, Thomas also has a TV and film career going for him in recent years and for that reason, he'd based himself in Beijing for 4 years (beginning in 2004) where he'd successfully found acting jobs in both American and local Chinese productions. Most notably of his works was the TV series ‘The Game’, which Thomas played a principal role in. This TV series received nationwide broadcast in China on CCTV8 in 2008, and will also air nationwide in Singapore on Mediacorp's Channel-8 in July 2010.

Also in 2008, Thomas founded film company ‘Island Man Pictures’ (IMP) in his hometown Singapore, and Macau. He believes that the Chinese descendents in the islands of Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan have their very unique histories and cultures, and hopes to tell stories from these regions through his films.

In 2009, Thomas directed and produced the feature film 'Roulette City'. This is his first film of any length and it will be festival bound soon.

Thomas names traveling his one true love and has backpacked across 30 countries, including 16 provinces in China. Thomas' other passion is for Kung fu which interestingly, was the reason he started living in Beijing in 2004... to train in the Chinese art of fighting.

Film, TV and Theatre works.

Actor:
1. Blue Card (short film, Macau, Mar 2010) …. Tom
2. Roulette City (feature film, Macau, Jan 2010) …. Tak
3. The Wizard of Oz (theatre musical, Hong Kong, Aug 2008) …. The Cowardly Lion
4. Here Comes Laowai (TV mini series, China, Nov 2007) …. Kai Wen
5. Foreign Devils (feature film, USA, Jun 2007) …. Tian
6. The Game (TV drama series, 25 episodes, China, May 2007) …. Zhou Fan
7. Watch Me (feature film, Australia, Feb 2007) …. Jojo
8. Last Seen At Angkor (feature film, USA, Jan 2007) …. Khai Lo Jin
9. The Rat-Ox Diaries (theatre solo-show, Hong Kong & Macau, Dec 2006) …. Himself
10. Taiji (theatre, Hong Kong, Oct 2006) …. Cao Ting Sum
11. Marco Polo (mini series, USA, Aug 2006) …. Mongol Warrior
12. Son of the Dragon (mini series, USA, May 2006) …. Carpet Trader
13. Trouble with Trouble (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Loong, Vincent
14. Who Cares? (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Tommy
15. Star Wars (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Luke Skywalker
16. When Hearts Meet (stage, Singapore, Feb 2005) …. Nathan
17. One Last Dance (feature film, Singapore, Dec 2004) … Richard
18. Tomaso, Hong Kong (short film, Hong Kong, Nov 2004) …. Man with broken finger
19. Shek Kip Mei & Choi Hong shows (theatre, Hong Kong, Nov 2004) …. Bridegroom
20. The Dating Game (theatre, Singapore, Jan 2004) …. Roger
21. Incredible Tales (TV mini series, Singapore, Dec 2003) … Alex
22. Regrets (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Ben
23. Separate Lives (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Nathan
24. Down by the River (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Man
25. The Darkness in the Wooden Bell (theatre, London, Oct 2003) …. Dobop
26. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (theatre, London, Jul 2003) …. Oberon
27. Julius Ceasar (theatre, London, Jul 2003) …. Cassius
28. Ego in Arcadia (theatre, London, Jun 2003) …. Le Vig
29. Lovers (theatre, London, Mar 2003) …. Joseph Brennan
30. Zoo (installation theatre, London, Feb 2003) …. Terrain cyclist
31. Cloud Nine (theatre, London, Nov 2002) …. Betty and Martin
32. Is It Art? (devised theatre, London, Nov 2002) …. Korean bridegroom
33. Hundred Years in Waiting (theatre, Singapore, Jun 2001) …. Revolutionary
34. The Missing Sun (theatre, Singapore, Mar 2001) …. The loud Giant
35. The Right Frequency (TV sitcom, Singapore, Feb 2001) …. Photographer
36. Love Match (TV sitcom, Singapore, Feb 2001) …. Man figure
37. Raining Cats and Dogs (stage, Singapore, Jan 2001) …. Schoolboy
38. Comedy Nite (TV variety show, Singapore, Jan 2001) …. Plane head
39. Sampek Engtay (theatre, Singapore, Dec 2000) …. Macun
40. The Legendary Swordsman (TV drama series, Singapore, Dec 2000) …. Villager
41. SOHO at Work (TV sitcom, Singapore, Nov 2000) …. Handsome man
42. My Name is Nadra (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2000) …. Japanese soldier
43. Cat City (theatre, Singapore, Sep 2000) …. Sensible cat
44. Soccer Extravaganza (TV commercial, Singapore, Aug 2000) …. Fanatic husband
45. Maria Hertogh Story (stage, Singapore, Jul 2000) …. Multiple roles
46. Heroes of Force 136 (stage, Singapore, Feb 2000) …. Japanese soldier
47. Forgiveness (short film, Singapore, Dec 1998) …. Lesley
48. Marvel Heroes (events theatre, Singapore, Nov 1997) …. Batman.

Director:
1. Blue Card (short film, Macau, Mar 2010)
2. Roulette City (feature film, Macau, Jan 2010)
3. 13 Zodiac (theatre, Macau, Nov 2005)
4. Happy Birthday Humans (theatre, Macau, Nov 2004)

Writer:
1. Blue Card (short film, Macau, Mar 2010)
2. Roulette City (feature film, Macau, Jan 2010)
3. The Rat-Ox Diaries (theatre, Hong Kong & Macau, Dec 2006)
4. Zodiac Race (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006)
5. 13 Zodiac (theatre, Macau, Nov 2005)

Producer:
1. Blue Card (short film, Macau, Mar 2010)
2. Roulette City (feature film, Macau, Jan 2010)
3. Last Seen at Angkor (feature film, USA, Jan 2007)
4. 13 Zodiac (theatre, Macau, Nov 2005)

Self:
1. Beyond the Dot 2 (documentary, Singapore, 2008) …. Himself, featured profile
2. Worldwide Artists Collection Festival (theatre, Macau, 2004) …. Himself, artist

Drama trainer:
1. Putonghua Marathon Drama Festival, Hong Kong, Nov 2006
2. IIUM Summer Drama Camp movement department instructor, Macau, Jul 2006
3. Drama instructor at Singapore High Schools, 2005 - 2006

Translator:
1. Journey X (Sony Pictures variety show, 2008)
2. China Cars (China/Australian documentary, 2007)
3. Son of the Dragon (mini series, USA, 2006)
4. Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (film documentary, Hong Kong, 2005)

Additional Details:

- Schools: Maha Bodhi School, Anglican High School, Tampines Junior College.
- Likes: backpacking, basketball, swimming, motorbikes, guitar.
- Traveled to 30 countries as a backpacker.
- Lived for extended periods in Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Shanghai and London.
- Currently lives in Macau and Hong Kong (south China).
- Dedicates all his directorial works to his mom and his late grandmother.

Thomas has previously traveled to the following countries as a backpacker.

China (16 provinces including Tibet)
Thailand
South Korea
Malaysia
Cambodia
Vietnam
Macau SAR
Hong Kong SAR
Japan
UK
USA
Mexico
Ireland
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Czech Rep
Croatia
Hungary
Romania
Slovakia
Italy
Vatican City
France
Indonesia
Laos
Mongolia
Taiwan ROC
The Philippines

Thomas has also traveled to/lived in these provinces in China for short periods.

Beijing
Shanghai
Tibet
Guangdong
Sichuan
Yunnan
Guangxi
Shaanxi
Henan
Niangxia
Zhejiang
Liaoning
Qinghai
Tianjin
Taiwan ROC
Hong Kong SAR
Macau SAR