Acting

Chen Hanwei

Born 29 August 1969 · Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · 57

Chen Han Wei kick started his career in the entertainment industry when he became a finalist in the first Star Search in 1988, Singapore’s bi-annual talent search. Since then this veteran actor has come a long way, playing the male lead in numerous television drama serials and telemovies. This six-time Best Actor and two-time Best Supporting Actor winner at the Star Awards first rose to fame with his portrayal of a caring teacher in “The Morning Express” in 1995. The serial was immensely popular that it immediately spawned a sequel within the same year. Han Wei’s versatility included singing, showcasing his voice in the theme song for the telemovie “Cupid Love”. He also recorded several songs for The Morning Express album series. To top this, Han Wei made his silver screen debut in 2013 in the horror flick “Ghost Child”. In 2014, he was the recipient of the All-Time Favourite Artiste award at Star Awards after clinching his 10th popularity award. In 2019 he got his 6th Best Actor award. This multi-talented craftsman continues to make his mark in the local television industry to wide public appreciation and approval.