Famous Peranakan

Famous Peranakan Personalities: Malaysia

Tun Tan Cheng Lock, MCA Founder & First President & together was behind Malaysia’s independence.

Tun Tan Siew Sin, Former MCA President, Minister Of Finance Malaysia, and only son to Tun Tan Cheng Lock.

Kenny Chan, Actor.

Professor Dr Lee Su Kim, Author.

Some of Singapore’s famous Peranakan personalities:

Wee Kim Wee, fourth President Of Singapore

Dick Lee, Composer

John Lee, Actor (Sayang Sayang)

Peter Wee, Antique Owner at Katong

Denise Tan, DJ

Vernetta Lopez, DJ/ Actress

Tim Oh, DJ

Pierre Png, Actor

Violet Oon, Author

Neo Swee Lin, Actress

Lim Kay Siu, Actor

Jade Seah, Model/ Actress

Desmond Sim, Playright/ Artist

Irene Ong, Playright & Restaurant Owner (The Blue Cuisine)

Dr.May Petchlorlean Siow,
Famous Dentist in Bangkok and Phuket
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