Lawrence Wong (actor)
Lawrence Wong | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1988[1][2] |
| Nationality | Malaysian (1988 – 2016) Singaporean (2016 – present) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | Wow Star Pictures (2016–present) |
| Notable work | Television series: 2018: Story of Yanxi Palace 2020: Girlfriend 2020: One Boat One World Film: 2013: Gloryfying Love 2017: My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan Telemovie: 2009: The Promise 2016: Double Trouble Love |
| Awards | 2018 Golden Oak Awards: Most Promising Actor in Asia 2018 Golden Angel Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2018 StarHub Night of Stars: StarHub Breakthrough Star Award See link for more details: Film&TV Awards, Media and Entertainment Platform Awards |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 王冠逸 |
| Simplified Chinese | 王冠逸 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Wáng Guànyì |
| Jyutping | Wong4 Gun1 Jat6 |
| Hokkien POJ | Ông Koan-i̍t |
| Tâi-lô | Ông Kuan-i̍t |
Lawrence Wong (born 5 August 1988) is a Malaysian-born Singaporean actor. After his role in Story of Yanxi Palace (2018), Wong was ranked 35th in the list of most influential artistes in China.[3]
Early life[edit]
Wong was born on 5 August 1988 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia to a Singaporean father.[4][5] Wong studied at RMIT University in Australia, and graduated with a degree in mass communications.[6] Wong acquired Singaporean citizenship c. 2016.[4]
Career[edit]
In his early years as an actor since 2002, Wong's early roles were limited to minor roles in dramas. Wong had also portrayed real-life convicted murderer Lee Chor Pet, who kidnapped and murdered a rich businessman's teenage son in Singapore in 1968 and later executed in 1973, for which Lee's case was re-enacted and featured in Singapore's local crime show True Files.[7]
Wong's notable minor roles in his career came from dramas like Three Wishes, 118, The Dream Job and Zero Calling .[8]
In The Promise, a Channel U telemovie, he played a rebellious teen who falls in love with an intellectually-disabled girl. Lawrence was nominated for "Favourite Male Character" at the Star Awards 2010.
In 2016, he signed on with a Chinese management company run by Chinese actress Qin Lan and was selected for a role in Love And Passion, a remake of the 1982 TVB classic.
He was cast in Story of Yanxi Palace which aired in 2018, as Hai Lan Cha, for which he received two international awards.[9]
Wong appeared in My One in a Million on Mediacorp Channel 8 in a lead role, replacing Aloysius Pang who died in a military accident.[10]
Filmography[edit]
Television series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Moulmein High 3 | Kim Loong (student) | 14 years old in 2002? | |
| Living with Lydia | Bellboy | Season 2; episode 1 | ||
| 2004 | True Files | Lee Chor Pet | [11] | |
| 2009 | Your Hand in Mine (想握你的手) | Ben | ||
| 2010 | Goodnight DJ 2 (声空感应2之标本) | Li Mingguo | Episode 1 & 2 | |
| Tribulations of Life | Yang Disheng | |||
| 2011 | A Time To Embrace (追影·筑梦) | Yang Jicheng Jensen | ||
| Secrets for Sale | Guo Anjin | |||
| Dark Sunset | Chen An Bang | |||
| Model à la Mode (天幕迷情) | Jacky Chen | |||
| 2013 | Art of Love: Picture Perfect (心·艺之写真情缘) | Liu Qingyun | ||
| In Laws (男婚女嫁) | Zheng Qijian | |||
| 2014 | In Laws 2 (男婚女嫁2) | |||
| 118 | Zhang Jiabao | |||
| Three Wishes | Junhao | |||
| Zero Calling | Ben | |||
| 2015 | My Boss Yes Sir My Boss | Ron | ||
| 3 cm Short (差3公分想爱你) | Peng Zixiang | |||
| Term of Endearment (如何说再见 - 单元四：如何说再见之1314)) | Lawrence | |||
| Echoes of Time (星月传奇) | Dai Mian'en / Lai Teck | |||
| 2016 | My Twins Lovers (双子情人) | Yu Houming / Yu Houqin | ||
| The Dream Job | Qiu Zhiying | |||
| 2018 | Story of Yanxi Palace | Hai Lancha | ||
| 2019 | My One in a Million (我的万里挑一) | Yang Dingyi | ||
| 2020 | Girlfriend (楼下女友请签收) | Ye Feimo | ||
| 2021 | One Boat One World (海洋之城) | Wang Ziyang | ||
| 2023 | Stand or Fall (闪耀的她) | He Yifei | ||
| TBA | The Ferryman Legends of Nanyang (灵魂摆渡·南洋传说) | Xia Dongqing | ||
| TBA | Love and Passion (万水千山总是情) | Zhuang Tianya | ||
| TBA | Ping Yao Zhuan |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Men in White | Ah Huat | ||
| 2011 | The Promise (向日葵的约定) | Chen Wenyuan | Telemovie | |
| 2012 | Wiedersehen in Malaysia | Johan | Telemovie | |
| Medic Force (幸福边缘) | St. John ambulanceman | Short film | ||
| 2013 | Judgement Day | Ah Song | ||
| Lucky Bowl 1 (聚宝盆续集) | Ke Laosan | Telemovie | ||
| Lucky Bowl 2 (聚宝盆前传) | Telemovie | |||
| Double Trouble Love (我心向明月) | Lawrence / Ah Sen | Telemovie | ||
| 2014 | Gloryfying Love (玩Cool青春) | Heng Zai | ||
| Spring Chorus (忆起回家) | Wenbin | Telemovie | ||
| 2016 | In the Room | Hotel guest | ||
| Summer's Desire (泡沫之夏) | Song Yamin | |||
| The Love Machine | Andy | Telemovie | ||
| 2017 | My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan (少女的奇幻日记之追星计划) | Xue Xiansheng | ||
| 2018 | Super APP (超级APP) | Han Chen | ||
| 2019 | Undercover Punch and Gun (潜行者) | Jack | ||
| 2022 | Reunion Dinner | Chaoyang |
Music video appearances[edit]
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Lian Wu Zhi" | 恋物志 | Renee Li Yun |
| 2014 | "Mei Yi Ci Lian Ai" | 每一次恋爱 | Wen Yin Liang |
Show host[edit]
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Shi Jie Dan Wan | 世界弹丸 | - |
| 2011 | 8Style | 时代达人 | Fashion |
| 2012 | From Bishan To Beijing | 不到长城非好汉 | Travel |
| 2013 | Listen To The World Season 1 | 聆听世界第一季 | Humanities |
| 2014 | Listen To The World Season 2 | 聆听世界第二季 | Humanities |
| 2014 | Good Man, Good Food Ep10 | 好男人，好料理 | Food |
Discography[edit]
Album[edit]
| Release date | Album title | Type | Album track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2013 | Shallow Love | Album |
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| 8 February 2017 | Lawrence Album of the Same Name | Album |
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Singles[edit]
| Release date | English title | Chinese title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | Po Jie Ai Qing De Mi Yu | 破解爱情的密语 | (Film "Super APP" Theme Song) feat. Qin Lan, Included in Da Hao Qing Nian Single Album |
| 2018-08-25 | Da Hao Qing Nian | 大好青年 | Single Album |
| 2020-01-01 | Yu Shi | 于是 | HunanTV Series "Girlfriend Sub-Theme |
Music video[edit]
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Shallow Love | 浅浅 | Leroy Low | Included In Album Of Shallow Love |
| 2017 | Faith Education | 信教育 | Vernon Ong | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name |
| Hi & Bye | - | Chuan Looi | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name | |
| Shi Ni Ba Wo Bian Cheng Zhe Yang | 是你把我变成这样 | Vernon Ong | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name, NTV7 TV Series "3cm Short" Ending Theme | |
| 2018 | Po Jie Ai Qing De Mi Yu | 破解爱情的密语 | - | "Super App"Film Theme Song |
| Da Hao Qing Nian | 大好青年 | Chuan Looi | - | |
| Yu Shi | 于是 | - | HunanTV Series"Girlfriend Sub-Theme |
Endorsements[edit]
| Year | Brand | Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Citroën DS 4 Crossback | Brand Ambassador | Singapore |
| 2018–Present | Montblanc | Friend Of The Brand | Malaysia, Singapore and China |
| 2018年 | Giorgio Armani | Friend Of The Brand | China |
| 2019年 | Guerlain | Friend Of The Brand | China |
| 2019 | Trip.com | Ambassador | Singapore |
| 2020 | iQIYI | Ambassador | International |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Film and television[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Role | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Star Awards | Favourite Male Character | The Promise | Chen Wenyuan | Nominated | - |
| 2013 | 18th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor | In Laws | Zheng Qijian | Nominated | - |
| 2014 | 3rd Golden Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lucky Bowl 1 | Ke Laosan | Nominated | - |
| 2018 | 2018Asian-American TV&Film Festival Golden Oak Awards Ceremony | Most Promising Actor in Asia | - | - | Won | [12] |
| 2018Chinese American TV Festival "Golden Angel Awards" Ceremony | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Story of Yanxi Palace | Hai Lancha | Won | [13] | |
| 2018 StarHub Night of Stars | StarHub Breakthrough Star Award | - | - | Won | [14] |
Media and entertainment platform[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Country | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 Fashion Power | Annual Topical Male Artist | China | Won | |
| 2018 Bazaar Jewelry Award | Annual Most Popular Jewelry Star | China | Won | ||
| OnlyLady2018 Fashion Award | Fashion Potential Male Star | China | Won | ||
| 2019 | 2018LikeTCCAsia | The 100 Most Handsome Asia Faces Rank No.91 | China | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "王冠逸32岁生日不收礼物·呼吁转捐助猫福利协会". www.sinchew.com.my. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Lee, Joshua (12 February 2019). "Yanxi Palace star Lawrence Wong's Facebook page says he's 31 this year, past media reports reveal he's 37". Mothership. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "How Former Ch 8 Star Lawrence Wong Went From "Unknown" To Getting Mobbed Outside His House in China". Today Online. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ a b 王冠逸是新加坡男星 [Lawrence Wong is a Singaporean actor]. 早报 (in Simplified Chinese). 22 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "在新加坡出道却在马来西亚爆红，曾在日本差点被封杀，如今……" (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "9 Swoon-Worthy Facts About Yanxi Palace's Lawrence Wong". The Singapore Women's Weekly. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "True Files S3 E8 The Moving Mini Murder". meWATCH. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Yanxi Palace actor Lawrence Wong not afraid to experiment with different fashion styles". The Straits Times. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Malaysia-born actor Wong wins again". The Star Online. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Lawrence Wong On Filling in For Aloysius Pang in New Ch 8 Drama: "I Will Do My Best To Bring Justice To This Role"". 8 Days. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "True Files S3 E8 The Moving Mini Murder". meWATCH. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "INTRODUCING OUR FIRST DIGITAL COVER: LAWRENCE WONG". Augustman. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "2018 Chinese American TV Festival Golden Angel Awards Ceremony was held on October 29th in Los Angeles". Chinese American Film Festival. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Glitzy Night Of Stars at StarHub awards". The Straits Times. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
External links[edit]
- 王冠逸Lawrence on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Lawrence Wong on Instagram