Cynthia Koh Biography: Husband, Age, TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Awards, Boyfriend

Xu Mei Zhen, famously known as Cynthia Koh, is a distinguished Singaporean actress known for her versatile performances in numerous television dramas produced by MediaCorp Channel 8 and Channel 5.

With a career spanning over three decades, she gained widespread recognition for her breakthrough role in Stepping Out (1999), earning the Best Actress Award at the Star Awards and a nomination at the Asian Television Awards.

Profile

• Full Name: Xu Mei Zhen
• Stage Name: Cynthia Koh
• Born: 25, March 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Singapore
• Nationality: Singaporean
• Occupation: Actress, Television Host, Businesswoman
• Height: 1.60m
• Parents: Mr. Koh, and Mrs. Koh
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriend: Adam Chen (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Xu Mei Zhen was born on March 25, 1974, in Singapore to a father who worked in the Singapore Civil Defence Force and a housewife mother.

She grew up with a younger sister in an English-educated household.

Koh attended Saint Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School, completing her O Levels before enrolling in the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation’s, now MediaCorp, 10th Professional Drama Performers’ Training Course in 1992.

Her ethnicity is Chinese, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Cynthia Koh began her acting career in 1992 at age 18, debuting in the television drama The Dating Game while still training with MediaCorp.

Her early roles showcased her potential, but her breakthrough came with Stepping Out (1999), where she shaved her head to portray a resilient woman, earning the Best Actress Award at Star Awards 1999 and a nomination at the Asian Television Awards.

Her stage debut in the critically acclaimed Men at Forty-Eight (1997) further highlighted her versatility, marking her as a rising talent in Singapore’s entertainment scene.

Koh’s bilingual fluency allowed her to excel in both Mandarin and English dramas, with notable roles in Growing Up and @ Moulmein High, making her a teen idol in the late 1990s.

She starred in long-running MediaCorp dramas like Holland V (2003, 125 episodes), Portrait of Home (2005, 100 episodes), and Kinship (2007, 86 episodes), earning a Best Actress nomination for her role as Fu Baozhu in Portrait of Home at Star Awards 2005.

Her performance in The Little Nyonya (2008), a Peranakan drama with record-breaking ratings, solidified her status.

She also ventured into hosting and singing, earning praise for her multifaceted talents.

Koh’s recent work includes the psychological thriller Confinement (2023), directed by Kelvin Tong, and the Singapore-Thai co-production Decalcomania (2025), where she plays a domineering wife alongside Pierre Png and Hong Huifang.

Her role in My Star Bride (2021) earned her the National Winner for Best Supporting Actress at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Beyond acting, Koh co-owns Mischief, a restaurant at Esplanade, and serves as a national marketing director for World Ventures’ Singapore branch, leading 1,800 sales representatives.

Her resilience, seen in her handling of health challenges like endometriosis and hyperthyroidism, and her fearless approach to life continue to inspire fans and peers alike.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @cynthiakoh27
• Facebook Handle: Cynthia Koh 许美珍

Personal Life

Cynthia Koh leads a private personal life, choosing to remain single and child-free, a decision she reaffirmed in a 2023 interview, expressing no regrets about prioritizing her freedom.

She was previously romantically linked to actor Adam Chen, though details of their relationship remain undisclosed.

Koh faced health challenges, including hyperthyroidism in the early 2000s, endometriosis diagnosed in 2012, and pelvic inflammatory disease in 2022, which led to the removal of a fallopian tube.

Her hobbies include hiking, rollerblading, and traveling, often solo, reflecting her independent spirit.

Filmography

• The Dating Game (1992)
• Stepping Out (1999)
• 2000 AD (2000)
• Growing Up (2001)
• @ Moulmein High (2002)
• Holland V (2003)
• Portrait of Home (2005)
• Kinship (2007)
• The Little Nyonya (2008)
• Crescendo (2015)
• Say Cheese (2018)
• My Star Bride (2021)
• Confinement (2023)
• I Believe I Can Fly (2025)
• Decalcomania (2025)

Net Worth

Cynthia Koh has an estimated net worth of $3 million, accumulated through her extensive acting career in television and film, as well as her business ventures.

Her income is derived from starring roles in high-profile MediaCorp dramas, endorsements, and her co-ownership of Mischief, a 180-seater restaurant at Esplanade.