Xiang Yun is a consummate actress who never fails to make the audience sit up and take notice of her. The thespian has acted in countless productions and garnered bags of accolades. Her versatility enables her to tackle both leading and supporting roles.

She started as an actress in the Drama Training Class in the 80s. Her first major role was that of an ill-fated and long-suffering wife who was sold to Singapore in Awakening. Her name was constantly used to helm major productions that were well received by viewers. Her efforts won major recognition when she was awarded the Best Supporting Actress thrice (1998, 2000 & 2001) in the station's annual Star Awards.

Not satisfied with just acting in the small screen, Xiang Yun went onto stage in the first local Chinese musical December Rains. She has also forayed into hosting recently and viewers' response has been favourable. Her endearing and easy-going hosting style has made her a household name. In 2003, Xiang Yun was chosen to act in one of English telemovies in a script writing contest organised by the Singapore Film Commission and Raintree Pictures. Though it is her first English stint, Xiang Yun delivered her best performance as the struggling mother who sells turtle soup at a hawker centre in Sweet Dreams & Turtle Soup.

This award-winning actress made her silver screen debut in I Not Stupid I and II, which was the second highest money grossing local film in Singapore