# Michelle Saram

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Singaporean actress and singer (born 1974)

In this [Chinese name](/source/Chinese_name), the [family name](/source/Chinese_surname) is *[Zhèng (郑)](/source/Zheng_(surname))*.

Michelle Saram Born (1974-12-12) 12 December 1974 (age 51) Singapore Alma mater Nanyang Technological University Occupations Actress singer businesswoman Years active 1997−present Spouse Ajai Lauw-Zecha ​ (m. 2010)​ [1] Relatives Adrian Lauw-Zeca (father-in-law) Awards Full list Musical career Genres Mandopop Instrument Vocals Label Sony Music Musical artist Chinese name Traditional Chinese 鄭雪兒 Simplified Chinese 郑雪儿 Hanyu Pinyin Zhèng Xuě'ér Jyutping Zeng6 Syut3 Ji4 Alternative Chinese name Traditional Chinese 莫雅倫 Simplified Chinese 莫雅伦 Hanyu Pinyin Mò Yàlún Jyutping Mok6 Ngaa3 Leon4

**Michelle Alicia Saram** (born 12 December 1974) is a [Singaporean](/source/Singaporeans) actress, singer and businesswoman. She played the role of Ye Sha in *[Meteor Garden II](/source/Meteor_Garden_II)* (2002).

## Early life

Her father is a Singaporean of [Indian](/source/Indian_Singaporean) descent, and her mother is a [Chinese Singaporean](/source/Chinese_Singaporean).

Saram was educated at [CHIJ Katong Convent](/source/CHIJ_Katong_Convent), [Temasek Junior College](/source/Temasek_Junior_College) and [Nanyang Technological University](/source/Nanyang_Technological_University) where she majored in Mass Communications. She was awarded the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award by her *alma mater* in 2006.[2]

## Career

In June 1997, Saram joined the entertainment industry after co-starring in an advertisement for One2Free with Hong Kong actor [Aaron Kwok](/source/Aaron_Kwok). In May 2000, she released her debut album *Don't play dumb* (別裝傻).[3]

Saram joined Singapore television station [MediaCorp](/source/MediaCorp) and won the [Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes](/source/Star_Awards_for_Top_10_Most_Popular_Female_Artistes) twice. In 2002, she starred in the Taiwanese drama *[Meteor Garden II](/source/Meteor_Garden_II)* as Ye Sha, a girl who accidentally meets Daoming Si (played by [Jerry Yan](/source/Jerry_Yan)) in Barcelona. Since then, she is one of the few local actresses who have played lead roles in television dramas from [Singapore](/source/Singapore), [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan) and [Hong Kong](/source/Hong_Kong).[4]

Saram subsequently left the entertainment industry to concentrate on running her food and beverage business.[5] Sixteen years later, she collaborated with [Louis Koo](/source/Louis_Koo) in the 2017 Hong Kong action film *[Paradox](/source/Paradox_(2017_film))*.[6] Shortly after, she focuses again on her food and beverage business.[7]

Saram appeared in the film *[Back to the Past](/source/Back_to_the_Past_(film))*, a movie that was delayed and unreleased for more than four years and ultimately released in 2025.[8] Later on, she appeared in the 2023 film *[Sunday](/source/Sunday_(2023_film))* with Philippine actress Rhen Escaño and Vietnamese actor Ho Thanh Trung.[9][10]

## Personal life

Saram is married to [Chinese Indonesian](/source/Chinese_Indonesian) socialite Ajai Lauw-Zecha, son of businessman [Adrian Lauw-Zecha](/source/Adrian_Zecha), founder of [Aman Resorts](/source/Aman_Resorts) and a scion of the [Lauw-Sim-Zecha family](/source/Lauw-Sim-Zecha_family), part of the [Cabang Atas](/source/Cabang_Atas) or Chinese gentry of [colonial Indonesia](/source/Dutch_East_Indies).[11] After marrying, Saram gradually faded out of the media spotlight.

## Discography

- *Don't play dumb* (2000)

## Filmography

### Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref 2000 At the Threshold of an Era Fanny Chun Suk-fan 2001 A Step into the Past Princess Chiu Sin 2002 Fantasy (星梦情真) Qianqian Meteor Garden II Ye Sha [12] 2003 Baby Boom Kristen 2004 To Mum With Love (非一般妈妈) City of Sky (天空之城) Xia Rui 2006 Love at 0 °C Anna 2018 Flying Tiger (飛虎之潛行極戰) Xue Er 2020 Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong (地產仔) [13]

### Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref 1999 Bullets Over Summer (爆裂刑警) Yen 2017 Paradox Lee Chung-chi's wife Guest appearance [11] 2023 Sunday Mrs Lee 2025 Back to the Past Princess Chiu Sin

## Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result Ref 2001 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes —N/a Won 2002 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes —N/a Won [12]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Mitty; Candy Chau. ["鄭雪兒近照曝光！嫁酒店太子爺曾淡出幕前 《尋秦記》公主復出狀態佳靠三招凍齡"](https://www.cosmopolitan.com.hk/cosmobody/michelle-saram). *Cosmopolitan* (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231019120647/https://www.cosmopolitan.com.hk/cosmobody/michelle-saram) from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Nanyang Alumni Awards 2006 Recipients 南洋校友奖2006获奖者"](http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NanyangAlumniAwards/Recipients/PreviousYearAwardRecipients/2006/Pages/MsMichelleAliciaSaram(%E9%83%91%E9%9B%AA%E5%84%BF%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90).aspx). www.ntu.edu.sg. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141011152349/http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NanyangAlumniAwards/Recipients/PreviousYearAwardRecipients/2006/Pages/MsMichelleAliciaSaram(%E9%83%91%E9%9B%AA%E5%84%BF%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90).aspx) from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["別裝傻- 台灣索尼音樂娛樂股份有限公司"](https://sonymusic.com.tw/album/別裝傻-鄭雪兒-michelle-sdd0018/). *台灣索尼音樂娛樂股份有限公司* (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 19 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Michelle Saram - Education - Information - Educational Resources"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110226112146/http://www.music.us/education/M/Michelle-Saram.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.music.us/education/M/Michelle-Saram.htm) on 26 February 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["They could have been contenders"](http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainmentfeatures/view/390338/1/.html%20). [Channel NewsAsia](/source/Channel_NewsAsia). 17 November 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Louis Koo and Michelle Saram collaborate again after 16 years - 88news"](http://88news.net/louis-koo-and-michelle-saram-collaborate-again-after-16-years/). 14 August 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170815103200/http://88news.net/louis-koo-and-michelle-saram-collaborate-again-after-16-years/) from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["They could have been contenders"](http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainmentfeatures/view/390338/1/.html%20). [Channel NewsAsia](/source/Channel_NewsAsia). 17 November 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["《尋秦記》電影版預告曝光 古天樂林峯相隔廿年再對決"](https://std.stheadline.com/realtime/article/1523506/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82-%E9%9B%86%E9%AB%94%E5%9B%9E%E6%86%B6-%E5%B0%8B%E7%A7%A6%E8%A8%98-%E9%9B%BB%E5%BD%B1%E7%89%88%E9%A0%90%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%9D%E5%85%89-%E5%8F%A4%E5%A4%A9%E6%A8%82%E6%9E%97%E5%B3%AF%E7%9B%B8%E9%9A%94%E5%BB%BF%E5%B9%B4%E5%86%8D%E5%B0%8D%E6%B1%BA). Sing Tao News. 16 March 2021

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["'Sunday' Shines a Light on Singapore's Migrant Workers – SGIFF"](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/singapore-migrant-workers-sunday-film-sgiff-1235818563/). *Variety*. 5 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Rhen, na-starstruck kay Yesha ng 'Meteor Garden'"](https://journalnews.com.ph/rhen-na-starstruck-kay-yesha-ng-meteor-garden/#gsc.tab=0). *journalnews.com.ph*. 17 September 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250607234549/https://journalnews.com.ph/rhen-na-starstruck-kay-yesha-ng-meteor-garden/#gsc.tab=0) from the original on 7 June 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-The_Straits_Times_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-The_Straits_Times_11-1) ["Singaporean actress Michelle Saram returns to acting in Paradox"](https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/michelle-saram-louis-koo-reunite-in-paradox). *The Straits Times*. 22 August 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230824231945/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/michelle-saram-louis-koo-reunite-in-paradox) from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_12-1) Lee, Samuel (10 December 2002). "Dramatic night at Star Awards". *[The Straits Times](/source/The_Straits_Times)*. pp. L2, L3.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Jessica Hsuan Met Up With Her A Step Into The Past Co-Star Michelle Saram In Singapore Recently"](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/jessica-hsuan-michelle-saram-singapore-772271). *8days*. 14 April 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231019123641/https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/jessica-hsuan-michelle-saram-singapore-772271) from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.

## External links

- [Michelle Saram](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0764829/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Michelle Saram fan site](https://web.archive.org/web/20100106150112/http://michellesaram.topbuzz.com/)

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