Famous Singaporean Actors

Singaporean singer, songwriter, record-producer and actor JJ Lin launched his career in music with the album Music Voyager that won him Best New Artist award at the 15th Golden Melody Awards. Moving on, Lin spawned other award-winning albums like Westside and Stories Untold. Lin has his own fashion-line, SMUDGE, and has featured in commercials for brands like Beats and Sprite.    

Ng Chin Han is a Singaporean actor who has played important roles on stage, film, and TV. Over the course of his career, which has spanned over 20 years, Chin Han has established himself as one of the most popular Asian actors in Hollywood. He is best known for his portrayal of Lau in the 2008 film The Dark Knight.

Aloysius Pang was a Singaporean actor best remembered for his association with multiple Mediacorp dramas. In 2015, he was honored with the Star Award for Best Newcomer. Aloysius Pang died at the age of 28 while training as part of the Singapore Army.

Aaron Aziz is a Singaporean actor, film director, and singer. Apart from being popular in Singapore, Aziz is also famous in places like Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brunei, and India. Aaron Aziz is a household name in Malaysia, thanks to his appearances in popular TV shows like Fear Factor Malaysia.  

Pierre Png commenced acting with the Singaporean film Forever Fever and made his television-debut with Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd. Moving-on, he bolstered his career with dramas like Zero Calling and Zero Calling 2 both of which won him Best Actor in a Leading Role award at Asian Television Awards. His Hollywood debut happened with the film Crazy Rich Asians.

Lawrence Wong is a Malaysian-born Singaporean actor whose portrayal of Hai Lan Cha in the Chinese historical series Story of Yanxi Palace earned him a place in the most influential artistes in China list. His role in the series also earned him a Golden Angel Award under the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category.

Gurmit Singh is a Singaporean actor, television personality, and comedian. He is best known for playing the title role in the popular TV series, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, which earned him five Asian Television Awards between 1998 and 2003. The series also earned him popularity in other countries like Malaysia.

Singapore-based Malaysian actor, host and singer Christopher Lee Meng Soon rose to prominence with his remarkable performance in the Singaporean television drama The Price of Peace that won him Best Actor award at the 1997 Star Awards. He went on to bolster his acting career with TV series like A Good Wife and Workers, and films like The Long Goodbye.   

Desmond Tan is a Singaporean actor best known for his portrayal of Luo Xiaoxiao in a TV drama titled A Song to Remember, which earned him the prestigious Rocket Award at the 2012 Star Awards. Since then, he has won several other Star Awards under various categories.

Jeremy Chan is a Singaporean actor best known for his portrayal of Bert Tan in the 2018 TV series My Agent Is A Hero, which earned him an Asian Academy Creative Award under the Best Comedy Performance category. Jeremy Chan is also famous as a host, most notably as the host of On the Beat series. 

Romeo Tan is a Singaporean actor who first achieved popularity after finishing fourth in the tenth season of the popular talent search show, Star Search. Since then, Romeo Tan has appeared in numerous TV series and several films. He has also received several Star Awards over the course of his career. 

Elvin Ng is a Singaporean actor best known for his contribution to the TV industry in Singapore. Over the course of his career, Elvin has won many Star Awards under various categories. Elvin Ng was an accomplished model prior to commencing his acting career.

Jack Neo is a Singaporean actor, comedian, television host, and film director. He is renowned for his cross-dressing roles as Liang Xi Mei and Liang Po Po in the long-running TV series Comedy Nite. Jack Neo has also played the roles in films like Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei and Liang Po Po: The Movie.

Mas Selamat bin Kastari is an Indonesian-born Singaporean criminal who achieved notoriety in 2008 when he escaped from detention, becoming Singapore's most-wanted fugitive for over a year before his rearrest in 2009. He was initially arrested in 2006 by Indonesian anti-terror squads in Java, Indonesia. Mas Selamat bin Kastari is currently imprisoned in Singapore under the Internal Security Act. 

Mark Lee is a Singaporean comedian, television host, actor, and film director. He is perhaps best known for portraying Lee Tok Kong in a popular sitcom titled Police & Thief. In 2010, Mark Lee was honored with the All Time Favourite Artiste award at the Star Awards, making him the first host-cum-comedian to receive the prestigious award.

Singapore-based-Malaysian actor and former national badminton player Shaun Chen commenced his on-screen career co-hosting the variety-show City Beat. He gained-attention starring in television drama series like Blessings and The Journey: Tumultuous Times. The latter won him Best Actor award and Rocket Award at Star Awards 2015 where he was also voted in the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes list.

Shane Pow is a Singaporean actor who was signed with MediaCorp from 2012 to 2021. His contract was terminated following a drunk driving incident in 2020. Shane Pow has won a couple of Star Awards so far in his career.

Tay Ping Hui is a Singaporean actor and film director. He came into prominence in 2000, just a year after making his TV debut, when he landed his breakthrough role in As You Like It. Thereafter, Tay Ping Hui went on to become a bankable actor, starring in many TV series and winning several Star Awards.

Singapore-based-Chinese actor Qi Yuwu, a contracted artiste under Beijing Enlight Media Group, is best-known for starring in several television drama series. These include the MediaCorp Channel 8 aired drama series The Dream Makers and The Dream Makers II, both of which earned him Best Actor award at Star Awards. He also received All-Time Favourite Artiste award at Star Awards 2016.

Li Nanxing is a Singaporean actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for starring in popular Chinese-language television dramas like The Vagrant and Romance De Amour. Over the course of his career, Li Nanxing has won several Star Awards. Li is also credited with founding a talent management agency called LNX Global, which he established in 2004. 

Richie Koh is a Singaporean actor who is currently signed with MediaCorp as well as China's LongAllStar Entertainment Group. He is best known for his portrayal of Lu Xianfeng in a 20-episode Singaporean drama titled When Duty Calls, for which he received a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2018 Star Awards.

Chen Hanwei is a Malaysian actor best known for appearing in films and TV series produced in Singapore. The recipient of many Star Awards, Chen Hanwei has established himself as one of the most recognizable stars in Singapore.

Andie Chen is a Singaporean actor, vlogger, and host. He landed a contract with Mediacorp in 2007 after winning the ninth season of the popular talent search TV show, Star Search, and remained a prominent Mediacorp artist until 2017. 

Shawn Lee is a Singaporean actor best known for his portrayal of Liu Kok Pin in the popular 2002 comedy film I Not Stupid, which earned him the prestigious Star Award under the Young Talent Award category. Shawn Lee has also appeared in other comedy films like We Not Naughty and I Not Stupid Too.

Kwek Leng Beng is a Singaporean billionaire businessman who is currently serving as the executive chairman of Hong Leong Group Singapore. A trained lawyer, Kwek chose to take over his family business in the 1960s. The company, which was founded by his father Kwek Hong Png, is now a conglomerate with over 300 companies.

Joshua Ang is a Singaporean former Mediacorp actor best known for his performance in films like I Not Stupid and its sequel. He received a Star Award nomination for Young Talent Award for his performance in I Not Stupid. Joshua Ang is also credited with founding an online humor TV channel named Reelity TV.

Allan Wu is a Singapore-based Chinese-American TV host, actor, video jockey, and former model. He is best known for hosting different editions of The Amazing Race. Allan Wu has also achieved popularity as an actor, playing important roles in TV series and films.

Edmund Chen is a Singaporean retired actor and artist. He achieved immense popularity during the 1990s and 2000s and was considered one of the country's most prominent and popular actors for over a decade. Edmund Chen is the recipient of several Star Awards.

Ian Fang is a Chinese actor best known for playing important roles in Singaporean TV shows. He first achieved popularity in 2012 when he was cast to play Bai Zhixiang in a Singaporean Chinese drama titled Don't Stop Believin', which earned him a Star Award. Since 2015, Ian Fang has been a permanent resident of Singapore. 

Adrian Pang is a Malaysian-born Singapore retired actor and host. From 1990 to 2010, he was a full-time Mediacorp artiste. He first achieved popularity during the 1990s when he started appearing in Chinese-language and English-language tv dramas produced by SPH MediaWorks and MediaCorp. 

Chew Chor Meng is a Singaporean actor who became one of the first actors to win the prestigious All-Time Favourite Artiste award along with Li Nanxing and Zoe Tay. He has also won several other awards such as the Star Award for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.

Bryan Wong is a Singaporean actor and television host. He is renowned for starring in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong productions, apart from playing prominent roles in Singaporean TV series. He has won several Star Awards as an actor and has also achieved success as a TV host. He also co-owns an interior design firm named Home by Bryan Wong.

Huang Yiliang is a Singaporean former television actor and director. From 1980 to 2006, he was a full-time Mediacorp artiste, appearing in many TV series and films. He is best known for playing important roles in The Vagrant, Holland V, and Women of Times, earning a Star Award under the Best Supporting Actor category for all three series.

Rayson Tan is a Singaporean actor best known for his portrayal of Chen Hanyuan in a Singaporean-Chinese TV drama series titled The Homecoming, which earned him a Star Award in 2007. He is also known for playing Luo Dongfa in the 2014 drama Entangled, which earned him an Asian Television Award under the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category.

Tosh Zhang is a Singaporean musician and actor. He is best known for his songs which have garnered millions of views on social media platforms. He is also known for playing Sergeant Ong in director Jack Neo's Ah Boys to Men movie series.

Lim Kay Tong is a Singaporean actor known for his immense contribution to film, theatre, and TV industry. Regarded as one of Singapore's best-known and finest actors, Lim has played important roles in popular English-language films and TV series like Shanghai Surprise, Noble House, and Brokedown Palace. He is also credited with co-founding an independent international performance company called TheatreWorks.

Maxi Lim is a Singaporean actor best known for his portrayal of Wayang King in director Jack Neo's Ah Boys to Men movie series. He also appeared on the stage adaptation of Ah Boys to Men in 2014 where he played Aloysius Jin.

Wang Weiliang is a Singaporean singer and actor. A getai performer-turned-actor, Weiliang achieved immense popularity after appearing in director Jack Neo's Ah Boys to Men movie series. Wang Weiliang has also hosted several TV shows.

Radio-deejay, actor, singer and variety-show host Dennis Chew is best-known for playing Aunty Lucy in the Singaporean-Chinese comedy-satire variety-show Paris and Milan. Earlier, Chew was mostly-known as a popular DJ of YES 933, but his portrayal of Aunty Lucy was extremely well-received by audiences garnering him widespread-popularity. He received 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes awards at Star Awards.

Singaporean singer Taufik Batisah won first season of Singapore Idol. He went on to etch his name in Singapore music-industry with successful albums like Blessings and All Because of You, becoming a role-model to the younger generation. Blessings found place in Singapore Guinness Book of Records as best-selling English album in Singapore music-industry in past-decade, and remain so till present.

Singaporean actor-comedian Henry Thia remained part of main-cast of Comedy Nite and featured in several sketches, most-notably in sketch series Liang Ximei. His performance in the Singaporean comedy-film Money No Enough 2 won Thia Best Supporting Actor award at the 2009 Asia Pacific Film Festival. He is noted for his strikingly similar looks to Singaporean former politician Khaw Boon Wan.

Huang Wenyong was a Malaysia-born Singaporean actor of Chinese descent. He is best remembered for his immense contributions to the Singaporean television industry. He won several Star Awards during his illustrious career. Huang Wenyong died due to lymphoma at the age of 60. 

Thomas Ong is a Singaporean former actor and TV host. He was an irregular MediaCorp artist, joining and rejoining the company on several occasions throughout his acting career. He announced his retirement in 2020 and is currently focusing on his career as a businessman.

Malaysian actor, singer, composer and musician Nasir P. Ramlee, son of actor P. Ramlee, commenced his showbiz-career as musician. He worked as a music-composer at EMI, as coordinator of combo-music at Istana Budaya and co-formed Panca Sitara band. He starred and contributed music in the comedy film Bujang Lapok Kembali Daa and contributed voice in the animated film Budak Lapok. 

Zhang Yaodong is a Malaysian actor best known for his work in the Singaporean TV industry. Over the course of his career, Yaodong has won several Star Awards. He is also known for his portrayal of Zeng Weilong in Daybreak, which earned him an Asian Academy Award for Best Actor.

Singaporean actor and executive-producer Zheng Geping, managed under The Celebrity Agency, works on Channel 8. A chef and Taekwondo instructor turned full-time actor, Geping rose to fame starring in the Singaporean-Chinese drama Like Father, Like Daughter that won him Best Actor award at 2007 Star Awards. Moving-on, he won several Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes awards at Star Awards.

Singaporean actor and television-host Darren Lim commenced his showbiz-career as a singer and later stepped into acting. He is known for his performances in television dramas like A New Life, Kinship, The Little Nyonya, My School Daze, and Breakout, all of which earned him Best Supporting Actor Award nomination at Star Awards with Kinship winning him the award in 2007.

Singaporean host, actor, singer, and a deejay on Love 97.2FM, Marcus Chin On Kang gained-attention and popularity starring in comedic roles in Comedy Nite during the 1990s. In his expansive showbiz career spanning over five decades, Kang has bagged several awards at the Star Awards ceremony including Best Comedy Performer (2004) for Comedy Nite and a Special Achievement Award (2018).

Singaporean actor and television-host Chen Shucheng is one of the few artistes of Mediacorp who are working from black-and-white era. In his expansive career spanning over five decades, Shucheng has showcased his versatility portraying varied roles in different TV series. He has won several Star Awards including Best Supporting Actor award for drama The Oath and one Evergreen Veteran Award.