Vernetta Lopez
Acting
Biography
Vernetta Lopez has been in the entertainment industry for 21 years with her foray into the business via her debut television show, NiteRage, Singapore’s first locally produced music video program. During which she was also a DJ on the hot teen radio station, Perfect 10 98.7FM. Her television acting career took off with Singapore’s First English Sitcom, Under One Roof, starring as the young teenage daughter, where she was nominated 4 times before winning an Asian Television Award for Best Actress in a comedy in the year 2000 and won another for Best Actress in a Drama in 2003 for the Blue Print original, ‘Ceciliation.’ She has hosted prestigious events such as the National Day Parade, SEA Games, and the nation’s New Year Countdown. She is a veteran emcee for events for high-net worth brands such as Standard Chartered bank, Citibank, Rolls-Royce, Dimension Data and Singapore Airlines. She has starred in movies, numerous television series, and has been the face of many brands such as Kelloggs, Burger King, The National Library Board and the team from the Pioneer Generation. She is also a stalwart of radio, having helmed major drive time shows and has been a pilot of the airwave for 20 years, and is currently the solo host of the Evening Drivetime from 5p, to 8pm on GOLD 905. She’s an actress, radio DJ, corporate event emcee, vocal talent, wedding planning entrepreneur, florist (!), puppeteer and author, having penned her autobiography in 2012 titled’ Memoirs of a DJ.’ Throughout the years she’s been a familiar face gracing the landscape of television, radio and the stage, with an enduring sustainability through her love for comedy, laughter, entertainment, music and her fans. And she continues to entertain on radio, television and now, online as well. She still has no plans to slow down and will continue to entertain fans for, as she puts it, ‘as long as there’s air to breathe and a microphone and a camera nearby.’ Vernetta currently co-host the morning drivetime show - ‘Live! with Mike, Vernetta and Gurmit’ with Mike and Gurmit, weekdays, 6am to 10am on GOLD 905.
Known For
A futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated.
Equals
Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.
Under One Roof
Li-Ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, until she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29, 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her at the same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans 20 years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
The Leap Years
Rosie "Aunty" Lee, owner of Singapore's best-loved Peranakan restaurant, is an amateur sleuth who finds herself solving crime cases in her neighbourhood in pursuit of the truth. These cases range from homicide - such as when Aunty Lee is accused of poisoning a wealthy socialite and her son with her ayam buah keluak - to seemingly petty crimes, like undergarment theft in the neighbourhood. Aunty Lee is assisted by her trusty Filipino helper, Nina, her no-nonsense restaurant manager, Cherill, and their Gen Z waitress, Yanna. Together, they form an alliance that frustrates and yet impresses local law enforcement officers Insp Salim and his assistant, SSgt Naren, who are also racing to get to the bottom of these cases.
Aunty Lee's Deadly Delights
Ringo the Rat (voice of Tom Arnold) and his pal Oriole the Ox compete in a big race, and discover that persistence and teamwork are just as important as speed when it comes to crossing the finish line first. Determined to thwart the plans of her long time enemy, the Jade Emperor, she sets forth to prevent the success of the Race be impeding the 12 chosen ones.
Zodiac: The Race Begins...
This week, hundreds of hopefuls aged 7 to 13 are painstakingly whittled down to the top 8 Rookies who are immediately thrown into The Emoji Challenge. Who has what it takes to be a star? This is okto ST4R SQUAD!
OKTO ST4R SQUAD
To save the orphanage he grew up in unsuccesfull Mike needs a lot of Cash very fast. After the death of a loanshark right in front of his eyes he gets a great idea. He wants to pretend to work for the loanshark and collect debt money from the debtors. Therefore he seeks out the help of his two "orphanage Brothers" Jeff and Chief . Together they travel through Malaysia to collect the debt money. The only problem is they are no tough guys and the real tough guys are after them