Thomas Lim currently lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Thomas Lim's filmmaker page: http://blog.islandmanpictures.com

Thomas Lim on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1851471

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)

Biography

Thomas Lim began his career as an actor for Singapore theatre in 2000. He then moved to London in 2002 to study acting, and was awarded his Masters degree in Theatre Practices by Rose Bruford College in 2003.

Thomas has since worked on theatre productions in London, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. This includes a solo stage performance called The Rat-Ox Diaries in Hong Kong and Macau. In 2004, Thomas relocated to Beijing to act for TV and film. Most notably of his China projects was a TV series ‘The Game’, which Thomas played a principal role in. This TV series was aired nationwide in China in 2008, and also in Malaysia and Singapore in 2010.

Thomas then relocated to Macau in 2008 where he directed his first feature film ‘Roulette City’. This film achieved two theatrical runs at an independent cinema in Singapore called ‘Sinema Old School’ in 2010.

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. I Love A-Ai (theatre, Singapore, Mar-Apr 2011) …. Wu Li Tai
2. Help! There's An Alien In My Void Deck! (stage, Singapore, Feb 2011) …. Boon Jin
3. Endless Days (feature film, Singapore, Nov 2010) …. Major Pang
4. Mrs P.I (TV series, Singapore, Oct 2010) …. Francis
5. Blue Card (short film, Macau, Mar 2010) …. Tom
6. Roulette City (feature film, Macau, Jan 2010) …. Tak
7. The Wizard of Oz (theatre musical, Hong Kong, Aug 2008) …. The Cowardly Lion
8. Here Comes Laowai (TV mini series, China, Nov 2007) …. Kai Wen
9. Foreign Devils (feature film, USA, Jun 2007) …. Tian
10. The Game (TV drama series, 25 episodes, China, May 2007) …. Zhou Fan
11. Watch Me (feature film, Australia, Feb 2007) …. Jojo
12. Last Seen At Angkor (feature film, USA, Jan 2007) …. Khai Lo Jin
13. The Rat-Ox Diaries (theatre solo-show, HK & Macau, Dec 2006) …. Himself
14. Taiji (theatre, Hong Kong, Oct 2006) …. Cao Ting Sum
15. Marco Polo (mini series, USA, Aug 2006) …. Mongol Warrior
16. Son of the Dragon (mini series, USA, May 2006) …. Carpet Trader
17. Trouble with Trouble (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Loong, Vincent
18. Who Cares? (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Tommy
19. Star Wars (stage, Singapore, Feb 2006) …. Luke Skywalker
20. When Hearts Meet (stage, Singapore, Feb 2005) …. Nathan
21. One Last Dance (feature film, Singapore, Dec 2004) … Richard
22. Tomaso, Hong Kong (short film, Hong Kong, Nov 2004) …. Man with broken finger
23. Shek Kip Mei & Choi Hong shows (theatre, Hong Kong, Nov 2004) …. Bridegroom
24. The Dating Game (theatre, Singapore, Jan 2004) …. Roger
25. Incredible Tales (TV mini series, Singapore, Dec 2003) … Alex
26. Regrets (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Ben
27. Separate Lives (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Nathan
28. Down by the River (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2003) …. Man
29. The Darkness in the Wooden Bell (theatre, London, Oct 2003) …. Dobop
30. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (theatre, London, Jul 2003) …. Oberon
31. Julius Ceasar (theatre, London, Jul 2003) …. Cassius
32. Ego in Arcadia (theatre, London, Jun 2003) …. Le Vig
33. Lovers (theatre, London, Mar 2003) …. Joseph Brennan
34. Zoo (installation theatre, London, Feb 2003) …. Terrain cyclist
35. Cloud Nine (theatre, London, Nov 2002) …. Betty and Martin
36. Is It Art? (devised theatre, London, Nov 2002) …. Korean bridegroom
37. Hundred Years in Waiting (theatre, Singapore, Jun 2001) …. Revolutionary
38. The Missing Sun (theatre, Singapore, Mar 2001) …. The loud Giant
39. The Right Frequency (TV sitcom, Singapore, Feb 2001) …. Photographer
40. Love Match (TV sitcom, Singapore, Feb 2001) …. Man figure
41. Raining Cats and Dogs (stage, Singapore, Jan 2001) …. Schoolboy
42. Comedy Nite (TV variety show, Singapore, Jan 2001) …. Plane head
43. Sampek Engtay (theatre, Singapore, Dec 2000) …. Macun
44. The Legendary Swordsman (TV drama series, Singapore, Dec 2000) …. Villager
45. SOHO at Work (TV sitcom, Singapore, Nov 2000) …. Handsome man
46. My Name is Nadra (theatre, Singapore, Nov 2000) …. Japanese soldier
47. Cat City (theatre, Singapore, Sep 2000) …. Sensible cat
48. Soccer Extravaganza (TV commercial, Singapore, Aug 2000) …. Fanatic husband
49. Maria Hertogh Story (stage, Singapore, Jul 2000) …. Multiple roles
50. Heroes of Force 136 (stage, Singapore, Feb 2000) …. Japanese soldier
51. Forgiveness (short film, Singapore, Dec 1998) …. Lesley
52. 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

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 Singapore.

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

China, 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, Hong Kong, Macau,

Thomas Lim's backpacker page: http://thomaslimbackpacker.islandmanpictures.com