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Alan Tern
Born (1976-03-31) 31 March 1976 (age 49)
Other names Tang Yushu
Education
  • The Chinese High School
  • Hwa Chong Junior College
Alma mater Nanyang Technological University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • businessman
Years active 2001–present
Spouse(s)
Priscelia Chan
(m. 2007)
Awards Star Search 2001 : Singapore Male Champion
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 唐育書
Simplified Chinese 唐育书
Hanyu Pinyin Táng Yùshū

Alan Tern Yoke Cher, born on March 31, 1976, is an actor and businessman from Singapore. He worked as a full-time actor for Mediacorp, a big media company, from 2001 to 2011.

Alan Tern's Early Life

Where Alan Tern Grew Up

Alan Tern went to The Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. Before he became an actor, he studied accountancy at Nanyang Technological University.

Alan Tern's Acting Career

Starting Out in Show Business

Alan Tern was a finalist in the 2001 Star Search Singapore competition. After the show, he joined MediaCorp. He quickly started acting in TV shows like My Genie and The Hotel.

Notable Roles and Awards

Alan's acting in the TV series Double Happiness was very good. It earned him a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Star Awards 2005. This award show celebrates the best in Singaporean television.

Leaving Acting for Business

Alan Tern decided to leave the entertainment industry in 2011. His last acting role was in A Song to Remember. He played a challenging character in that show. He mentioned that he wanted to focus on running his own business. However, he did not say he would never act again.

Alan Tern's Personal Life

Family and Business Ventures

Alan Tern is married to actress Priscelia Chan. They got married on October 6, 2007. Today, Alan runs his own eyewear business called Acespex Vision.

Alan Tern's Filmography

Television Series Appearances

Year Title Role
2001 My Genie (我爱精灵) Lub Lub / Xiaoming
The Hotel Wang Yafu
2002 Springs of Life Cai Daming
First Touch
No Problem (考试家族)
2003 True Heroes CPL Jiang Yijie
A Toast of Love
My Love, My Home (同一屋檐下)
2004 To Mum with Love (非一般妈妈)
An Ode to Life Zhang Rui'an
Double Happiness Wenjie / Wenxiong
Double Happiness II
2005 Portrait of Home Chen Shaodong
Portrait of Home II
A New Life Ah Ler
2006 The Shining Star
CID Zhang Jiasheng
Angel Lover
2007 Kinship I Hong Zhaoyang
Kinship II
Man of the House Zhen Jian'er
Metamorphosis Liu Hansheng
The Golden Path
2008 Her Many Faces Gao Zikang
Crime Busters x 2 Tang Jiasheng
Perfect Cut Himself
2009 Reunion Dinner Hu Daxiong
Table of Glory Liu Yun
2010 Happy Family Alex
Priceless Wonder Xu Guoxing
Point of Entry Edmund Seng Yue Fong
Precious Babes Jovan
The Family Court Liu Yacai
Mrs P.I. Zhang Jiaqiang
2011 On the Fringe Jack
A Song to Remember Wang Jintu
2021 My Mini-me and Me (很久以后的未来) Zhang Zhendong's father

Film Roles

Year Title Role
2004 The Eye 2 Policeman in hospital

Television Show Appearances

Year Title
2009 Stars for a Cause (明星志工队)
2011 Silver Tribute Charity Night (万千金辉照乐年)

Awards and Nominations

Recognitions for Acting

Star Awards
Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
2005 12th Star Awards Ceremony Best Supporting Actor Double Happiness
(as Wenjie)
Nominated

External Links

  • Profile on xin.msn.com
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