Chen Hanwei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chen Hanwei
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Chen at the Star Awards 2011
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Tan Hung Wee
29 August 1969 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Foon Yew High School |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Agent | The Celebrity Agency |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Traditional Chinese | 陳漢瑋 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈汉玮 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Hànwěi |
| Jyutping | Can4 Hon6 Wai5 |
| Hokkien POJ | Tân Hàn-úi |
Chen Hanwei (born Tan Hung Wee on August 29, 1969) is a famous actor and host. He is from Malaysia but works mostly in Singapore. He used to be a fashion coordinator.
Chen Hanwei is very successful in his acting career. He holds a special record in Singapore. He has won the Star Awards for Best Actor seven times. This is more than any other actor!
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Early Life and School
Chen Hanwei grew up in a place called Kampung Ungku Mohsin. This is in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. He was adopted when he was a baby.
He went to Foon Yew High School. This is a special Chinese independent school in Malaysia.
His Acting Career
Chen Hanwei started acting in 1988. He has been in many movies and TV shows since then. He is known for playing many different kinds of characters.
Movies He Has Been In
Chen Hanwei has acted in a few movies. Here are some of them:
- Cupid Love (1995)
- Ghost Child (2013)
- Love...and Other Bad Habits (2013)
TV Shows He Has Been In
Chen Hanwei has starred in many popular TV series. He has been on screen for over 30 years! He has played main roles in shows like The Hotel, Man at Forty, and Women of Times.
He also appeared in The Dream Makers and 118. These shows were very popular in Singapore. His latest work includes Whatever Will Be, Will Be (2023).
Awards and Recognitions
Chen Hanwei has won many awards for his acting. He is one of the most respected actors in Singapore.
- In 2001, he won his first Best Actor award at the Star Awards 2001. This was for his role in Love Me, Love Me Not.
- He won Best Actor again in 2005 for A Life of Hope.
- In 2009, he won Best Actor for By My Side.
- He also won Best Actor in 2010 for Daddy at Home.
- In 2014, he received the Star Awards for All-Time Favourite Artiste award. This is a very special award for actors who have won many popularity awards.
- He continued to win Best Actor awards in 2017 for The Gentlemen and in 2019 for A Million Dollar Dream.
- His seventh Best Actor award came in 2022 for Recipe of Life. This made him the record holder.
He has also won many "Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes" awards. This shows how much fans love him!
