Yeo Yann Yann Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies

Yeo Yann Yann is a Malaysian actress renowned for her versatile work across theatre, television, and film in Singapore, Malaysia, and internationally.

She gained widespread acclaim for her award-winning performances in Anthony Chen‘s films Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019), earning Golden Horse Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Leading Actress, respectively.

Yeo Yann Yann
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Yeo Yann Yann
Born:	20 February 1977 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Nationality:	Malaysian
Height:	1.56 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Yeo
Spouse:	Yuk-Sing Ma (m. 2012)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Vera Ma
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2-5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Yeo Yann Yann, born on 20 February 1977 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Yeo. She grew up in the fishing village of Kukup in the Pontian district, where her father is a fisherman. Siblings are not publicly known.

She left Malaysia at age 19 to pursue studies at the Intercultural Theatre Institute in Singapore, graduating as a pioneer student in 2003. Her ethnicity is Hokkien descent, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Yeo Yann Yann began her career in theatre, making her debut in 1997 with Comedy of Mistakes by Toy Factory Productions. She transitioned to television with roles such as Chen Mei Li in The Right Frequency (1998) and gained early film recognition as Mei in Singapore Dreaming (2006), which brought her wider attention. Her theatre work, influenced by mentor Kuo Pao Kun, spanned diverse productions and established her as a respected stage performer in Singapore and beyond.

Major breakthroughs came with Anthony Chen‘s films. She earned the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the mother in Ilo Ilo (2013), which premiered to acclaim at Cannes. She reunited with Chen for Wet Season (2019), winning Best Leading Actress at the Golden Horse Awards.

These successes, along with roles in 881, international projects like American Born Chinese (2023) as Christine Wang, and the Netflix action film Havoc (2025), marked her growth from regional theatre veteran to internationally recognized actress.

Yeo Yann Yann‘s later work reflects sustained influence through critically acclaimed performances in film, television, and theatre, including Invisible Stories (Emmy-nominated) and various cross-border productions. Her contributions have elevated Malaysian-Singaporean stories on global platforms, inspiring performers with her dedication to authentic, character-driven roles across genres and languages.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @yeoyannyann

Personal Life

Yeo Yann Yann met Hong Kong action choreographer Yuk-Sing Ma (17 years her senior) in 2012 while filming Petaling Street Warriors; they married later that year in her hometown. The couple has one daughter, Vera Ma (born August 2012).

Yeo faced post-partum depression after childbirth and relocated to Singapore in 2013. She has spoken openly about balancing motherhood with her career and the personal growth it brought.

Filmography

• Singapore Dreaming (2006)
• 881 (2007)
• Ilo Ilo (2013)
• Wet Season (2019)
• The King of Musang King (2023)
• Havoc (2025)
• American Born Chinese (2023, series)

Net Worth

Yeo Yann Yann has an estimated net worth of $2-5 million USD, primarily earned through her long-standing acting career in film, television, and theatre. Additional income sources include endorsements, hosting bilingual events, corporate projects, and international productions that have expanded her reach beyond Southeast Asia.