Lawrence Wong (actor)
Lawrence Wong (Chinese: 王冠逸; pinyin: Wáng Gùanyì) is a Malaysian-Singaporean actor. After his role in Story of Yanxi Palace (2018) Wong was ranked 35th in the list of most influential artistes in China.[2]
Lawrence Wong | |||||||
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王冠逸 | |||||||
| Born | 5 August 1988[1] Johor Bahru, Malaysia | ||||||
| Nationality | Singaporean | ||||||
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Model, Presenter | ||||||
| Years active | 2009–present | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 王冠逸 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 王冠逸 | ||||||
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Early life
Lawrence Wong was born on 5 August 1988 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia to a Singaporean father.[3][4] Wong studied at RMIT University in Australia, and graduated with a degree in mass communications.[5] Wong acquired Singaporean citizenship circa 2016.[3]
Career
Wong has appeared in dramas like Three Wishes, 118, The Dream Job and Zero Calling playing minor roles.[6]
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.[7]
Wong appeared in My One in a Million on channel 8 in a lead role, replacing Aloysius Pang who died in a military accident. [8]
Discography
Album/EP
| Number of Album | Album Title | Type | Release Date | Album Track |
| 1st | Shallow Love | Album | 1 May 2013 |
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| 2nd | Lawrence Album of the Same Name | Album | 8 February 2017 |
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Single
Not Include in Any Solo Album
| 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
| 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 |
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Channel | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Type |
| 2002 | Mediacorp Channel5 | Moulmein High 3 | 上课一派3 | Kim Loong (Student) | Supporting Actor |
| Living with Lydia 2 Ep1 | 肥肥一家亲 | Bellboy | Cameo | ||
| 2009 | Mediacorp Channel 8 | Your Hand in Mine | 想握你的手 | Ben | Minor Actor |
| 2010 | 8TV | Goodnight DJ 2 Ep1&2 | 声空感应2之标本 | Li Ming Guo | First Leading Actor |
| NTV7 | Tribulations of Life | 浮生劫 | Yang Di Sheng | Leading Actor | |
| 2011 | 8TV | A Time To Embrace | 追影·筑梦 | Yang Ji Cheng (Jensen) | Second Leading Actor |
| Mediacorp Channel U | Secrets for Sale | 拍·卖 | Guo An Jin | Supporting Actor | |
| NTV7、Mediacorp Channel 8 | Dark Sunset | 黑色夕阳 | Chen An Bang | Second Leading Actor | |
| 8TV | Model à la Mode | 天幕迷情 | Jacky Chen | Supporting Actor | |
| 2013 | NTV7 | In Laws | 男婚女嫁 | Zheng Qi Jian | Leading Actor |
| 2014 | NTV7 | In Laws 2 | 男婚女嫁2 | Zheng Qi Jian | Leading Actor |
| Mediacorp Channel 8 | 118 | 118 (要要发) | Zhang Jia Bao | Supporting Actor | |
| Mediacorp Channel 8 | Three Wishes | 三个愿望 | Jun Hao | Supporting Actor | |
| Mediacorp Channel5 | Zero Calling | – | Ben | Supporting Actor | |
| 2015 | True4U | รับแซ่บ My Boss (Thai Series, English Title: Yes Sir My Boss) | – | Ron | Supporting Actor |
| NTV7 | 3cm Short | 差3公分想爱你 | Peng Zi Xiang | Leading Actor | |
| NTV7 | Term of endearment | 如何说再见 (单元四：如何说再见之1314) | Lawrence | Leading Actor | |
| StarHub Hub E City | Echoes of Time | 星月传奇 | Dai Mian En/Lai Teck | Leading Actor | |
| 2016 | NTV7 | My Twins Lovers | 双子情人 | Yu Hou Ming/Yu Hou Qin | First Leading Actor |
| 2018 | iQIYI、ZhejiangTV | Story of Yanxi Palace | 延禧攻略 | Hai Lan Cha | Supporting Actor |
| 2019 | Mediacorp Channel 8 | My One in a Million | 我的万里挑一 | Yang Di Yi | First Leading Actor |
| 2020 | HunanTV | Girlfriend | 楼下女友请签收 | Ye Fei Mo | First Leading Actor |
| To Be Broadcast | The Ferryman Legends of Nanyang | 灵魂摆渡·南洋传说 | Xia Dong Qing | First Leading Actor | |
| To Be Broadcast | One Boat One World | 海洋之城 | Wang Zi Yang | Leading Actor | |
| To Be Broadcast | Love and Passion | 万水千山总是情 | Zhuang Tian Ya | Leading Actor | |
| To Be Broadcast | Ping Yao Zhuan | ||||
Network Series
| Year | Network Platform | English title | Chinese title | Role | Type | Country |
| 2013 | xinmsn | Art of Love: Picture Perfect | 心·艺之写真情缘 | Liu Qingyun | First Leading Actor | Singapore |
Films
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Type | Country |
| 2013 | Judgement Day | 世界末日 | Ah Song | Supporting Actor | Singapore |
| 2014 | Gloryfying Love | 玩Cool青春 | Heng Zai | First Leading Actor | Malaysia |
| 2016 | In the Room | 無限春光27 | Hotel Guest | Leading Actor | Singapore |
| 2016 | Summer's Desire | 泡沫之夏 | Song Ya Min | Supporting Actor | China |
| 2017 | My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan | 少女的奇幻日记之追星计划 | Xue Xian Sheng | First Leading Actor | China |
| 2018 | Super APP | 超级APP | Han Chen | First Leading Actor | China |
| 2019 | Undercover Punch and Gun | 潜行者 | Jack | Supporting Actor | China |
Telemovies
| Year | Channel | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Type | Country |
| 2011 | Mediacorp Channel U | The Promise | 向日葵的约定 | Chen Wen Yuan | First Leading Actor | Singapore |
| 2012 | - | Wiedersehen in Malaysia | – | Johan | Supporting Actor | Germany |
| 2013 | NTV7 | Lucky Bowl 1 | 聚宝盆续集 | Ke Lao San | Supporting Actor | Malaysia |
| Lucky Bowl 2 | 聚宝盆前传 | |||||
| Double Trouble Love | 我心向明月 | Lawrence/Ah Sen | First Leading Actor | |||
| 2014 | Spring Chorus | 忆起回家 | Wen Bin | Supporting Actor | ||
| 2016 | Mediacorp Channel 5 | The Love Machine | - | Andy | First Leading Actor | Singapore |
Public Service Announcement Short Film
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Type | Country |
| 2012 | Medic Force | 幸福边缘 | St. John Ambulanceman | Leading Actor | Malaysia |
Starred Music Video
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Singer |
| 2011 | Lian Wu Zhi | 恋物志 | Renee Li Yun |
| 2014 | Mei Yi Ci Lian Ai | 每一次恋爱 | Rachel Liang Wen Yin |
Programmes
Presenting
| Year | Channel | English Title | Chinese Title | Type | Country |
| 2009 | JapanTV | Shi Jie Dan Wan | 世界弹丸 | - | Japan |
| 2011 | 8TV | 8Style | 时代达人 | Fashion | Malaysia |
| 2012 | Mediacorp Channel U | From Bishan To Beijing | 不到长城非好汉 | Travel | Singapore |
| 2013 | NTV7 | Listen To The World Season1 | 聆听世界第一季 | Humanities | Malaysia |
| 2014 | NTV7 | Listen To The World Season2 | 聆听世界第二季 | Humanities | Malaysia |
| 2014 | Mediacorp Channel 8 | Good Man, Good Food Ep10 | 好男人，好料理 | Food | Singapore |
Ad and Brand Endorsement
| Year | Ad and Brand Name | Type | Country |
| 2018 - Present | Montblanc | Friend Of The Brand | Malaysia, Singapore and China |
| 2017 | Citroën DS 4 Crossback | Brand Ambassador | Singapore |
| 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 |
Honours&Awards
Film&TV Awards
| Year | Session | Award | 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 | [9] |
| 2018Chinese American TV Festival "Golden Angel Awards" Ceremony | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Story of Yanxi Palace | Hai Lancha | Won | [10] | |
| 2018 StarHub Night of Stars | StarHub Breakthrough Star Award | - | - | Won | [11] |
Media And Entertainment Platform Awards
| Year | Session | Award | 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
- "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.
- "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.
- 王冠逸是新加坡男星 [Lawrence Wong is a Singaporean actor]. 早报 (in 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). Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- "9 Swoon-Worthy Facts About Yanxi Palace's Lawrence Wong". The Singapore Women's Weekly. Retrieved 22 January 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.
- "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
- 王冠逸Lawrence on Sina Weibo (in Chinese)
- Lawrence Wong on Instagram
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