Hong Ling was discovered through a local talent search programme Hey Gorgeous. The programme scouts for good-looking younger people with star quality in schools across Singapore. Hong Ling emerged as one of the semi-finalists. A demure young lady, Hong Ling speaks in a gentle demeanour and is always well composed. After completing her acting classes, Hong Ling was given the opportunity to hone her acting skills with roles in Against The Tide and You Can Be An Angel Too.