Adele Lim

Film and TV writer and producer

 

For championing Southeast Asian representation in Hollywood

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Adele Lim is a versatile creative talent, wearing the hats of a writer, producer, and director with a stellar list of credits, including Crazy Rich Asians, the Oscar-nominated Raya and the Last Dragon, and Joy Ride—marking her debut as a feature film director. Hailing from Malaysia, Lim made significant contributions to over a dozen TV drama series, including Private Practice and Lethal Weapon. Notably, she served as a co-showrunner for Star Crossed. Beyond her creative pursuits, Lim dedicates time to mentoring emerging writers and contributes to organisations such as the Writers Guild of America, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcasing her commitment to equity and representation in entertainment.

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Did You Know?


Adele Lim’s second career choice was to be a dancer.

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