Lim began his career as a singer. He signed with a Hong Kong record company and was sent to Hong Kong for musical training. While in Hong Kong, Lim acted in
Bad Boys In Wonderland (坏孩子俱乐部) as the male lead. British film director
Peter Greenaway went to Hong Kong to look for an Asian male actor for a role in
The Pillow Book which Lim auditioned thrice for the role. Returning to Singapore, Lim eventually joined
Television Corporation of Singapore in the mid-1990s as a TV host. Lim joined
SPH MediaWorks in 2000 and was transferred back to Mediacorp when both companies merged in 2005. Since rejoining Mediacorp, his profile rose considerably and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor several times, most notably for his role in
The Little Nyonya. Lim left Mediacorp in May 2012 after some 20 years in showbiz to work at his father's business and spend more time with his family. He has since returned to acting, but in a freelance capacity. ==Personal life==