Chua Enlai facts for kids
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Chua Enlai
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| Born | 25 November 1979 |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1997−present |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 蔡恩來 |
| Simplified Chinese | 蔡恩来 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Cài Ēnlái |
| Jyutping | Coi3 Jan1 Loi4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Chhòa Un-lâi |
Chua Enlai (born 25 November 1979) is a famous actor, comedian, and host from Singapore. He is most well-known for his funny characters on the TV show The Noose, which aired on Mediacorp Channel 5.
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About Chua Enlai
His Early Life and Interests
Chua Enlai was born in Singapore in 1979. He spent 12 years growing up in New Zealand before moving back to Singapore. When he was younger, he was also interested in singing. He even joined the Singapore Armed Forces Choir!
His Career as an Entertainer
Chua Enlai has worked on many different projects. He has been in over 30 theatre plays with various groups. On television, he became very popular for his roles in The Noose. In this comedy show, he played hilarious characters like B.B.See and Jacques Ooi.
He has also acted in movies. In 2011, he was in a comedy horror film called The Ghosts Must Be Crazy. Later, he had a small role as a police officer in the comedy movie Taxi! Taxi! in 2013.
Chua Enlai is known for his over-the-top acting and funny, slapstick style of humor. This has made him very successful in Singapore. He is currently managed by FLY Entertainment. He also helps promote HealthHub's campaigns.
What Shows and Plays He's Been In
TV Shows and Movies
Chua Enlai has appeared in many TV shows and films. Here are some of his notable works:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | My Sassy Neighbour | Yu Jin | |
| 2007–2008 | Parental Guidance | Al | |
| 2007–2016 | The Noose | Multiple characters | Best known as B.B. See and Jacques Ooi |
| 2011 | The Ghosts Must Be Crazy | LTA Chua | |
| 2013 | Taxi! Taxi! | Police officer | |
| 2021 | Kin | Shen Tian | |
| 2023 | Rookies' Kitchen | N/A | As co-host |
Theatre Performances
Chua Enlai has a strong background in theatre. Here are some of the plays he has performed in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Shopping & F***ing | ||
| 2004 | Bent | ||
| 2007 | Fundamentally Happy | ||
| 2016 | Monkey Goes West 2016 | ||
| 2017 | Army Daze 2 | ||
| 2018 | Private Parts | ||
| 2013, 2020 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Gwendolen Fairfax | Won Best Supporting Actor at the 2010 Life! Theatre Awards |
| 2023 | Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs | The Queen |
Awards and Recognition
Chua Enlai has won several awards for his acting and comedy.
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Elle Awards | Actor of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2010 | Asian Television Awards | Best Comedy Performance | The Noose | Won |
| 2016 | Star Awards 2016 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
| 2019 | Star Awards 2019 | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Star Awards 2022 | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Star Awards 2024 | N/A | Nominated |
