Desmond Tan
| Desmond Tan | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 陳泂江 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 陈泂江 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Chén Jiǒngjiāng (Mandarin) |
| Birth name | Desmond Tan Chin Jiang |
| Born |
19 August 1986 Singapore |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Desmond Tan (Chinese: 陈泂江; pinyin: Chén Jiǒngjiāng, born 19 August 1986) is a Singaporean actor.
Career
Tan first came to prominence in the entertainment industry when he finished runner-up to Andie Chen in Star Search 2007. He was awarded a contract with MediaCorp and began his acting career with some minor roles in various Channel 8 dramas. After almost five years in the industry, Tan won his first award, the Rocket Award, at the 2012 Star Awards for the biggest breakthrough after a critically acclaimed performance as rickshaw driver Luo Xiaoxiao in the anniversary drama A Song to Remember.[1] Tan's rising popularity also earned him the ambassadorship of Samsung's GALAXY Camera in 2012 and later, as Samsung Mobile's Lifestyle Ambassador for the GALAXY S4 in 2013.
Personal life
Tan was educated at Pioneer Secondary School and Jurong Junior College. After Star Search 2007 ended, he juggled acting commitments with studies at the National University of Singapore. He studied real estate and graduated with an honours degree in 2011.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Work | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Television | 2008 | Beach.Ball.Babes 球爱大战 | ||
| Crime Busters x 2 叮当神探 | Hu Zhiyang 胡志扬 | |||
| Reunion Dinner 团圆饭 | ||||
| The Dream Catchers 未来不是梦 | ||||
| 2009 | The Ultimatum 双子星 | |||
| Together 当我们同在一起 | Lin Dehua 林德华 | Nominated - Most Unforgettable Villain, Star Awards 2010 | ||
| 2010 | The Best Things in Life 五福到 | Beethoven 贝多芬 | ||
| Breakout 破天网 | Cai Haoyu 蔡浩宇 | |||
| 2011 | C.L.I.F. 警徽天职 | Xu Wenbin 徐文彬 | ||
| A Song to Remember 星洲之夜 | Luo Xiaoxiao 罗小小 | Won - Rocket Award, Star Awards 2012[3] | ||
| 2012 | BLUFF | |||
| The Enchanted 浴女图 | Jiahong 家泓 | Singapore-Malaysia co-production | ||
| Poetic Justice 微笑正义 | Tang Zhisheng 唐智胜 | |||
| 2013 | It's a Wonderful Life 好运到 | Hao Fuqi 郝福齐 | ||
| 96°C Café 96°C 咖啡 | Xu Li Qiao 徐立乔 | |||
| The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Gao Jian 高建 | |||
| The Journey: A Voyage 信约：唐山到南洋 | Hong Shi 洪石 | |||
| 2013–present | Point of Entry | Victor de Cruz |
References
- ↑ "Rui En, Elvin Ng named Favourite Onscreen Couple at Star Awards 2012". Channel News Asia. 23 April 2012.
- ↑ "People didn't recognise me". AsiaOne. 30 December 2011.
- ↑ "Desmond Tan bags his first award after 5 years in showbiz". xin.msn.com. 22 April 2012.
External links
- Profile on xin.msn.com