Vernetta Lopez

Vernetta Lopez

Born: July 22, 1973
in Singapore
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.

Movies for Vernetta Lopez...

The Leap Years
Title: The Leap Years
Character: Jennie
Released: February 29, 2008
Type: Movie
Li-ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, till 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 same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans twenty years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
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Zodiac: The Race Begins...
Title: Zodiac: The Race Begins...
Character: voice
Released: January 26, 2006
Type: Movie
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.
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City Sharks
Title: City Sharks
Character: Bag Lady & Voice of Divine
Released: March 27, 2003
Type: Movie
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
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Title: Under One Roof
Character: Denise
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: TV
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.