Chua Enlai facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 on November 25, 1979, is a famous actor, comedian, and host from Singapore. Many people know him from the TV show The Noose on Mediacorp Channel 5.
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Early Life
Chua Enlai was born in Singapore. He grew up in New Zealand, living there for 12 years. Later, he moved back to Singapore. He also enjoys singing and was part of the Singapore Armed Forces Choir.
Career Highlights
Chua Enlai has acted in more than 30 plays. He worked with many theater groups like Wild Rice! and the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT). On TV, he is famous for playing characters like B.B.See and Jacques Ooi in the comedy show The Noose.
In 2011, Chua Enlai was in a comedy horror movie called The Ghosts Must Be Crazy. He played a platoon commander in this two-part film. He also made a short appearance as a police officer in the 2013 comedy movie Taxi! Taxi!.
Chua Enlai is also a member of the Association of Singapore Actors. He has shown interest in taking on more serious acting roles. He is currently managed by FLY Entertainment and helps with HealthHub's campaigns.
Movies and TV Shows
Chua Enlai has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | My Sassy Neighbour | Yu Jin | |
| 2007–2008 | Parental Guidance | Al | |
| 2007–2016 | The Noose | Multiple characters | Known for B.B. See and Jacques Ooi |
| 2008–2009 | Sayang Sayang | Dennis | |
| 2011 | Already Famous | Vaness | |
| The Ghosts Must Be Crazy | LTA Chua, Officer Commanding | ||
| 2013 | I'm in Charge | Matino | |
| Say The Word | B.B. See | ||
| Everybody's Business | DD Chua | Special appearance | |
| Taxi! Taxi! | Police Officer | ||
| Say It | Himself | ||
| 2021 | Kin | Shen Tian | |
| 2023 | Rookies' Kitchen | N/A | Co-host |
Theatre Performances
Chua Enlai has also performed in many plays:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Shopping & F***ing | ||
| 2004 | Bent | ||
| 2007 | Fundamentally Happy | ||
| 2016 | Monkey Goes West 2016 | ||
| 2017 | The Noose and Kakis 2 | ||
| 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 Nominations
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 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
| 2019 | Star Awards | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Star Awards | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Star Awards | N/A | Nominated |
