Jeanette Aw (歐萱)

Jeanette Aw is a Singaporean television icon who skyrocketed to fame at just 28 when she played dual roles in the 2008 period drama The Little Nyonya. A member of the legendary “Mediacorp Seven Princesses” and a graduate of the National University of Singapore, she broke a 15-year viewership record with the series. Renowned for her versatility, Aw went on to win the prestigious “Super Star” award in 2015 and the Best Actress trophy at the 2016 Star Awards, cementing her status as one of Singapore’s most beloved leading ladies.

Breakthrough Role Aw’s breakthrough came with the 2008 blockbuster The Little Nyonya, in which she portrayed both the mute菊香 and her resilient daughter, Yue Niang. The epic family saga, which follows a kind-hearted Nyonya’s struggles against a feudal family, achieved a record-breaking 33.8% finale rating, becoming Singapore’s most-watched drama in 15 years. Her poignant dual performance propelled her to regional fame, and she later reprised her iconic role as a matured Yue Niang in the 2025 sequel The Little Nyonya: Emerald Hill.

Public Perception Aw is respected as a disciplined and versatile veteran who has gracefully navigated a quarter-century career. She holds the rare distinction of winning the “Super Star” award—requiring ten “Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes” wins—and is a three-time winner at the 2016 Star Awards. Off-screen, she is a published author, a professionally trained baker running her own patisserie, and the creator of her YouTube channel “JA Unscripted”. While some critics note that her acting can feel “stiff,” audiences overwhelmingly embrace her as a genuine and charismatic star. In 2026, after a six-year hiatus from local productions, she returned to the screen with the suspense drama The Road, reflecting a more relaxed and open approach to her craft.