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Edwin Goh
Born (1994-07-25) 25 July 1994 (age 30)
Nationality Singaporean
Education Holy Innocents' High School
Alma mater LASALLE College of the Arts
Occupation
  • Actor
  • businessman
Years active 2009-present
Awards Full list
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 吳勁威
Simplified Chinese 吴劲威
Hanyu Pinyin Wú Jìnwēi

Edwin Goh (born 25 July 1994) is a Singaporean actor. He started acting when he was 15 years old. Edwin has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He is known for playing different kinds of characters.

About Edwin Goh

Early Life and Education

Edwin Goh grew up in Singapore. He went to Holy Innocents' High School. Later, he studied at LASALLE College of the Arts. This is a special school for arts students.

Acting Career Highlights

Edwin Goh began his acting journey in 2009. His first role was in the TV drama Fighting Spiders. He was only 15 at the time.

He became very well-known after starring in On the Fringe 2011. In this show, he played a rebellious teenager. This role helped him gain a lot of fans.

Over the years, Edwin has acted in many popular dramas. Some of these include The Dream Makers II and My Guardian Angels. He also played two different characters in the drama Home Again in 2022. In 2023, he was seen in Strike Gold.

Edwin has been nominated for several awards. These include the Star Awards for Favourite Male Character and Star Awards for Best Newcomer. He has also been nominated for the Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes multiple times. This award is for actors who are very popular with the public.

Business Ventures

In 2023, Edwin Goh started a business with actress Rachel Wan. Their brand is called Unravel &. They sell handmade crocheted items like hats and bags. They also teach workshops where people can learn to crochet.

Life in Australia

Since July 2023, Edwin and his girlfriend Rachel Wan have been living in Sydney, Australia. They are there on a special work and holiday visa.

What Edwin Goh Has Acted In

Television Series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2009 Fighting Spiders Soon Lee Mediacorp Channel 5
2011 On the Fringe 2011 Yao Zhiyong Mediacorp Channel 8
2012 Jump! Chen Xi
Don't Stop Believin' Cai Wensheng
2013 Gonna Make It Li Feilong
2014 C.L.I.F. 3 Young Wei Lantian
The Caregivers Wei Lun
2015 The Dream Makers II Eddy Xu
2016 C.L.I.F. 4 Young Wei Lantian
2018 A Million Dollar Dream Zhang Yizheng
Fifty & Fabulous (五零高手) Ye Yunfeng
Close Your Eyes (闭上眼就看不见) Liao Zhiyuan Mediacorp Channel U

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You Can Be An Angel 3 (你也可以是天使 3) Yuan Kai Mediacorp Channel 8
2019 Soul Connection (爱在一百米) Delivery Man
Old Is Gold (老友万岁) Han Xiangrong
The Intruder Thomas MeWATCH
Meet The MP Robert
The Good Fight (致胜出击) Yan Yifeng Mediacorp Channel 8
2020 My Guardian Angels Feng Kaiwei
2021 My Star Bride Zhong Shimin
The Peculiar Pawnbroker (人心鉴定师) Teenage Cheng Huoqiang
2022 Home Again (多年后的全家福) Ye Jiankang
Ye Kangle
When Duty Calls 2 (卫国先锋2) Wu Guangyan
2023 Strike Gold Liu Guanghui
All That Glitters Arthur Thng

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Love Cuts Howard Chan
2012 Imperfect He Jianhao
2013 Judgement Day Liu Mingkai
2019 Old Is Gold: The Bliss Keeper (老友万岁之守护幸福) Han Xiangrong Telemovie
2022 My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo Zhong Shimin Telemovie

Music Albums

Edwin Goh has also been part of music albums. These are often special albums for Lunar New Year.

Compilation Albums

Year English title Mandarin title
2012 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 12 新传媒群星金龙接财神
2018 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 18 新传媒群星阿狗狗过好年
2019 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 19 新传媒群星猪饱饱欢乐迎肥年
2020 MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 裕鼠鼠纳福迎春了

Awards and Nominations

Edwin Goh has been recognized for his acting. He has received several nominations for his roles.

Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
2011 N/A 红苹果 in Ch8 Facebook Poll N/A Won
2012 Elle Awards 12 Breakout Star of the Year N/A Won
18th Star Awards Ceremony Favourite Male Character On The Fringe
(as Yao Zhiyong)
Nominated
2013 19th Star Awards Ceremony Best Newcomer Don't Stop Believin'
(as Cai Wensheng)
Nominated
2014 20th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) N/A Nominated
2016 22nd Star Awards Ceremony Best Supporting Actor The Dream Makers II
(as Eddy Xu)
Nominated
Fame Awards 2016 Best Actor In A Supporting Role Nominated
2021 26th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated
2023 28th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated
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