Kane Lim
Kane Lim | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1990 (age 35–36) |
| Known for | Bling Empire Fenty Beauty |
Kane Lim (born c. 1990) is a Singaporean entrepreneur, investor, and real estate developer based in Los Angeles.[1][2][3] Lim starred in the Netflix reality TV series Bling Empire.[3][4] In 2022, he launched a line of athletic leisurewear called B.L.I.N.G., which stands for "Because Life Is Not Guaranteed".[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Lim was born and raised in Singapore.[6] His grandparents moved there from Communist China.[7] His extended family made its fortune in the oil, shipping, and real estate industries.[7][2][8][9] More recently, his father was on the board of Sian Chay Medical Institution.[7]
At age 17, Lim got a loan from his father to invest and paid him back within two months.[10] He made his first million before turning 20.[10]
He moved to Los Angeles to study and decided to live there.[7]
Career
[edit]Investment fund
[edit]Lim runs his own investment fund in Los Angeles.[8] His portfolio includes investments in real estate.[8]
Real estate
[edit]Lim is a real estate developer and agent with Oppenheim Group.[6] He has developed and sold upscale properties in Los Angeles in Venice Beach, Mar Vista, and Highland Park.[6] In addition to residential properties in California, he deals with commercial property investments in Asia.[6]
Philanthropy
[edit]Lim has been a lifelong philanthropist.[7][6] From 2014 to 2015, he ran an Instagram account selling branded fashion items from his personal collection.[7] He donated proceeds to charities including St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and Race for the Rescues, which promotes animal welfare.[7] He also sold items including a rare Hermès crocodile bracelet at the Singapore Red Cross Internetional Bazaar.[8] More recently, he has supported Miracles for Kids and Uplift Services.[6]
Bling Empire
[edit]During Bling Empire, viewers were given a look at the $300,000 sneaker collection in Lim's home.[11]
Personal life
[edit]His Buddhist faith is well documented during the series.[8] His own parents are Christian.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Saadan, Andrea (21 January 2021). "Bling Empire's Kane Lim: Get to Know the Singaporean Star of the Netflix Series". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- 1 2 Lee, Jan (28 January 2023). "Keeping up with Kane Lim". The Straits Times. ProQuest 2481534167. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- 1 2 Long, Mackenzie (9 May 2023). "Why Bling Empire Fans Turned On Kane Lim". Screen Rant. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ↑ "Netflix's 'Bling Empire' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Hollywood Life. 2 March 2021. ProQuest 2495181698. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ↑ Hornik, Susan (23 August 2022). "Bling Empire Star Kane Lim Launches Charity-Minded Streetwear Line". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 8 February 2025 – via EBSCOhost.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "About Kane Lim, Realtor Associate". The Oppenheim Group. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "'Bling Empire' on Netflix: everything we know about Singaporean cast member Kane Lim". NME. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Lee, Jan (21 January 2021). "Bling Empire's Kane Lim a real-life Crazy Rich Asian". The Straits Times. ProQuest 2479411554. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ↑ Mehrotra, Kriti (13 May 2022). "What is the Fraud Case Against Kane Lim's Family?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- 1 2 Parks, Lauren (26 January 2021). "Bling Empire: Kane Lim's Net Worth & Jobs He's Had Before Netflix Hit Show". Screen Rant. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Booth (11 January 2021). "'Bling Empire' Could Be Fashion's Next Reality Show Crush". WWD: Women's Wear Daily. ProQuest 2527504621. Retrieved 8 February 2025.