This biographical article is written like a résumé. (October 2024) |
Kiki Tay 郑俊杰 | |
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Born | Tay Jun Kiat Kiki 14 December 1981 |
Occupation(s) | Magician, comedian, artistic director |
Website | http://www.kikitay.com |
Tay Jun Kiat Kiki (Chinese: 郑俊杰, born 14 December 1981) known professionally as Kiki Tay, is a Singaporean magician, comedian, performing arts director and entrepreneur. Kiki is currently the ambassador of Science Centre Singapore[1] and the Special Effects Designer for the Singapore National Day Parade 2017.
Kiki is the magic and special effects consultant for numerous television and theater productions. He has co-directed mass display segments for the 2009 Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony, the 2010 Singapore National Day Parade as well as the ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony. His recent television work, MediaCorp’s "The Illusionist" 魔幻视界[2] was one of the highest rated drama series on MediaCorp Channel U.
Kiki also regularly stars as "Li", the lead role in the $30 million production Songs of the Sea[3][4] at Sentosa, Singapore.
In June 2014, Kiki directed a 10 minutes special effects fireworks show for one of Sentosa Singapore's largest launch campaign, The 'State of Fun'[5]
In 2007, Kiki was nominated in the Singapore "Spirit of Enterprise Award"[6] for his entrepreneurial spirit.
Kiki's passion for magic began while in school. While working as a part-time supervisor in a fast food restaurant, Kiki would spend most of his income on magic props and books, building his stage repertoires and working on his career at a very young age. In his early years, Kiki performed for his school functions and charity shows.
Kiki began his career as a professional magician in 1995 after he was discovered by Vivien Goh, owner of the Zephyhdom talent management company. Kiki worked in the company for five years as a magician, clown, balloon artist and juggler entertaining audiences at birthday parties and corporate events before he moved his focus on directing and consultation work. Kiki still performs professionally for corporate events. Kiki served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Music & Drama Company where he received training in music, speech, drama, dance and acting. In his two years service in the company, Kiki received the title “Best Actor” in the outstanding artist award.