She’s a lauded Singapore theatre and TV actress, Crazy Rich Asians’ cast member, former Nominated Member of Parliament, mother of two and as of Monday , officially a French knight.
The Order of Arts and Letters is an award established in 1957 by France's Minister of Culture to recognise people who have made significant contributions to the arts and literature. “Your contribution and your sense of commitment to the art scene in Singapore is of great value,” said Marc Abensour, Ambassador of France to Singapore, during Koh’s conferment ceremony held on Jun 6 at Wild Rice’s Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre. “You have always dedicated yourself completely to the different roles you played on stage or on screen,”
She is now a 'dame'.