Henry Thia
| Henry Thia | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 程旭輝 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 程旭辉 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Chéng Xùhuī (Mandarin) |
| Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Thiâⁿ Hiok-hui (Hokkien) |
| Ancestry | Chinese |
| Born |
25 February 1952 Singapore |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1990s-present |
Henry Thia (Chinese: 程旭辉; pinyin: Chéng Xùhuī; Wade–Giles: Ch'eng2 Hsu4 Hui1, born 25 February 1952) is a Singaporean actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Hui in the 1998 film Money No Enough.
Career
Before his breakthrough role in Money No Enough, Thia was a member of the main cast of Comedy Nite throughout its run.[1] Although he had many roles in the various sketches, his most memorable role is probably Lion King in the sketch series Liang Ximei.[2] He made a transition to English television in 2004, where he played the recurring role of Georgie Gan in Police and Thief.[3]
Filmography
- Film
2014
- Kiasu
2013
2012
2011
2010
- Old Cow vs Tender Grass
- Phua Chu Kang The Movie
2009
- Love Matters
- Fist of Dragon 龙拳
- Where Got Ghost?
2008
2007
2005
- One More Chance
2004
- I Do I Do
2002
1999
- Liang Po Po
- That One Not Enough
1998
- Television
2010
2009
- Easy Cooking
2008
2007
- Folks Jump Over The Wall
- Phua Chu Kang: Dark Side of the Loon
- Police & Thief: Who's your Daddy?
2006
2002
Accolades
| Year | Award | Representative Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2000 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| Asia Pacific Film Festival[6] | Best Supporting Actor | Money No Enough 2 | Won | |
References
External links
- Henry Thia at the Internet Movie Database
- Profile on xinmsn