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Edwin Goh
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Nationality | Singaporean |
Education | Holy Innocents' High School |
Alma mater | LASALLE College of the Arts |
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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 on July 25, 1994) is an actor from Singapore. He started acting when he was 15 years old.
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About Edwin Goh
Early Life and Education
Edwin Goh went to Holy Innocents' High School. Later, he studied at LASALLE College of the Arts.
Starting His Acting Journey
Edwin began his acting career in 2009. His first role was in a TV show called Fighting Spiders on MediaCorp Channel 5. He became very well-known after playing a rebellious teenager in the crime drama On the Fringe 2011.
Acting Roles and Achievements
Edwin has been nominated for several awards during his career. He was nominated for "Favourite Male Character" and "Best Newcomer" early on. He also received nominations for "Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes" and "Most Popular Regional Artiste Award."
In 2015, Edwin took a break from acting to complete his National Service with the Singapore Armed Forces. He returned to acting in 2018.
Some of the TV shows he has starred in include A Million Dollar Dream, Fifty & Fabulous, and You Can Be An Angel 3. In 2019, he acted in Old is Gold and The Good Fight. He also appeared in My Guardian Angels in 2020.
More recently, in 2021, Edwin acted in My Star Bride and The Peculiar Pawnbroker. He was again nominated for "Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes" that year. In 2022, he played two characters in Home Again and also appeared in When Duty Calls 2. His role in the 2023 drama Strike Gold was Liu Guanghui.
Other Activities
Starting a Business
In 2023, Edwin Goh and actress Rachel Wan started their own brand called Unravel &. They sell handmade crocheted hats and bags. They also teach workshops where people can learn how 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 visa that allows them to work and travel for a year.
Edwin's Work
Television Series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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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 |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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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 |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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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 |
Star Awards | Favourite Male Character | On The Fringe (as Yao Zhiyong) |
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2013 | Star Awards | Best Newcomer | Don't Stop Believin' (as Cai Wensheng) |
Nominated |
2014 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) | N/A | Nominated | ||
2016 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Dream Makers II (as Eddy Xu) |
Nominated |
Fame Awards 2016 | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
2021 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
2023 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |