Joshua Ang
| Joshua Ang | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 洪賜健 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 洪赐健 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Hóng Cìjiàn (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | hong2 ci4 kin4 (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | Joshua Ang Ser Kian |
| Origin | Singapore |
| Born |
1 March 1989 Singapore |
| Other name(s) | Nutzhen |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, voice, guitar |
| Label(s) | Mediacorp (2002–2012) |
| Years active | 2002–2012 |
| Associated acts |
I Not Stupid I Not Stupid Too |
| Ancestry | Fujian, China |
Joshua Ang Ser Kian (Chinese: 洪賜健; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Âng Sù-kiān) is a former Mediacorp artiste from Singapore who starred alongside Shawn Lee in the film I Not Stupid and its sequel I Not Stupid Too.
Career
Ang began acting in 2001 and was one of four child actors who were cast by Jack Neo and his team in the box office hit I Not Stupid. He was cast in Homerun, another successful film. Ang soon rose to stardom and was cast in more films, including Nobody's Child. In 2008, after completing his National Service, Ang signed a contract with Mediacorp as a full-time artiste.[1] Ang also starred in Mediacorp Channel 8's 180 episode drama, Your Hand in Mine.
In 2012, Joshua founded the online humour TV channel Reelity TV[2] with Nuffnang CEO Cheo Ming Shen.
Personal life
Ang attended Pasir Ris Secondary School. After completing his O Levels he served out his National Service term before joining Mediacorp on a full-time contract.
On 15 July 2010, Ang announced that he would not be renewing his contract with Mediacorp to spend time on his new startup, a recycling business, and with his family.[3] He made a brief return to television in Unriddle 2 to reprise his role as Liu Shisan and in films We Not Naughty and Timeless Love.
In 2012, Ang revealed that he has already applied for a HDB flat and intends to marry his girlfriend of 7 years, Clara, before year 2015.[4]
In 2014, Ang broke up with his 7 years girlfriend Clara. What became of the applied HDB flat is not known.[5]
Awards and nominations
Star Awards
The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.
| Star Awards – Acting Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2002 | Star Awards | Star Awards for Young Talent | I Not Stupid | Nominated |
Star Awards - Popularity award
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Star Awards 2010 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unriddle 2 最火搭档2 | Liu Shisan 刘拾叁 | |
| 2011 | A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城 | Qian Wenlong | |
| 2010 | Unriddle 最火搭档 | Liu Shisan 刘拾叁 | |
| New Beginnings 红白囍事 | Cai Shicai 蔡施才 | Siblings with Tracy Tan | |
| 2009 | Your Hand In Mine 想握你的手 | Gao Yongjun 高勇俊 | 180 Episodes long form drama |
| Table of Glory 乒乓圆 | He Shengwu 何胜武 | ||
| 2008 | Crime Busters x 2 叮当神探 | Xiaogou 小狗 | Cameo appearance (1 episode) |
| 2006 | I Not Stupid Too 小孩不笨2 | Lim Chengcai 林成才 | |
| 2002 | I Not Stupid 小孩不笨 | Ang Boon Hock 洪文福 |
Films
| Year | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Timeless Love 那个夏天 | Eden |
| We Not Naughty 孩子不坏 | Damien Lau Jianren | |
| 2008 | Missing You... | Qiang |
| 2006 | I Not Stupid Too 小孩不笨2 | Lim Chengcai 林成才 |
| 2004 | Nobody's Child 谁来爱我 | Wei 伟哥 |
| 2003 | Homerun 跑吧孩子！ | Tan Beng Soon 陈明顺 |
| 2002 | I Not Stupid 小孩不笨 | Ang Boon Hock 洪文福 |
References
- ↑ "Joshua Ang 洪赐健". xinmsn.
- ↑ Reelity TV Archived 5 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Joshua Ang leaves MediaCorp to run recycling business". Channel NewsAsia. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ↑ "洪赐健已申请组屋 预计2015年前结婚". xinmsn. 14 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
- ↑ https://dayre.me/chanclara/e8jYQXZJkg. Missing or empty
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