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Jeremy Chan
Born
Chan Ming Yuew

(1981-07-17) 17 July 1981 (age 44)
Nationality Singaporean
Alma mater ITE College West
Occupation
  • Actor
  • host
Years active 2007–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2017)
Awards Best Comedy Performance – Asian Academy Creative Awards
2018 My Agent Is A Hero – Bert Tan
Best Male Lead – Star Awards
2024 All That Glitters – Huang Jintiao
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 田銘耀
Simplified Chinese 田铭耀
Hanyu Pinyin Tián Míngyào

Jeremy Chan Ming Yuew, born on July 17, 1981, is a popular actor and host from Singapore. He started his career in entertainment in 2007 and has since become a familiar face on television and in films.

Jeremy Chan's Early Life and Education

Jeremy Chan went to Zhangde Primary School and Saint Thomas Secondary School. After that, he continued his studies at ITE College West (Dover Campus).

Jeremy Chan's Journey in Entertainment

Before becoming a star, Jeremy Chan worked as a bartender. His big break came in 2006 when he joined a singing competition called Project SuperStar season 2. He made it quite far in the competition, reaching the quarter-finals.

Jeremy Chan's Hosting Career

In 2006, Jeremy started his journey as a host on a TV show called On the Beat on MediaCorp Channel U. He was so good that he continued to host its follow-up seasons, On the Beat II, III, IV, and V. He has hosted many other shows since then, including Weekend Gateway and Project SuperStar (season 3).

Jeremy Chan's Acting Roles

Jeremy made his acting debut in 2009 in a drama called Table of Glory on MediaCorp Channel 8. A year later, in 2010, he appeared in his first movie, Being Human. He has played many different characters in both TV shows and films, showing his talent as an actor.

Jeremy Chan's Personal Life

Jeremy Chan is married to actress Jesseca Liu. They tied the knot on July 16, 2017.

Jeremy Chan's Work in Film and Television

Films Jeremy Chan Has Appeared In

Year Title Role
2010 Being Human
2019 When Ghost Meets Zombie Lai Lai

Television Series Jeremy Chan Has Starred In

Year Title Role
2011 C.L.I.F. Ye Ziqiang
On the Fringe 2011 Ah Dang
2014 Who Killed the Lead Mickey Chow
The Journey: A Voyage
The Recruit Diaries (阿兵新传) Ye Laixiang
World at Your Feet Alex Lim
2015 Super Senior Zhu Decong
2016 I Want to Be a Star Jeremy
Hero John
2017 My Teacher Is A Thug Gao Xiaoming
Eat Already 2? (吃饱没2?) Curry Puff
118 II Asia Liu Yazhou
2018 My Agent Is A Hero (流氓经纪) Bert Tan
Love at Cavenagh Bridge (加文納娇的约定) Zhang Danfei
2019 Jalan Jalan (你去走走) Zhang Weile
My Agent Is A Hero II (流氓经纪 II) Bert Tan
A Whole World Difference (都市狂想) Jimmy Siew
2020 Super Dad (男神不败) Li Zhengyi
2021 Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost Ma Da
2022 Soul Detective Feng Kangkai /4896
2023 Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting II Oscar
All That Glitters Huang Jintiao
2024 Once Upon A New Year's Eve (那一年的除夕夜) Cai Yiming

Variety Shows Jeremy Chan Has Hosted

Year Title Role Notes
2006 On the Beat Host
2007 On the Beat II
2008 On the Beat III
2009 On the Beat IV
2010 On the Beat V
2012–2014 Weekend Gateway
2013 Laughing Out Loud Multiple Characters
2014 Project SuperStar (season 3) Host
Body SOS S3 Guest Host
2015 Body SOS S4
2016 Star Awards 2015 G-Dragon & Co-Host
2019 The Destined One Guest Matchmaker
2024 Double J BAEcation Host

Jeremy Chan's Music

Jeremy Chan has also released some music. He sang "乱掉" (Luàn Diào), which was the theme song for the TV show "Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost." He also appeared on the MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 22.

Jeremy Chan's Awards and Achievements

Jeremy Chan has won several awards for his acting and hosting skills.

Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
2018 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Comedy Performance My Agent Is A Hero (as Bert Tan) Won
2021 Asian Television Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost (as Ma Da) Nominated
Best Theme Song "乱掉" (Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost) Nominated
2022 Star Awards Best Actor Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost (as Ma Da) Nominated
Favourite CP Nominated
The Male Show Stealer Nominated
Best Theme Song "乱掉" (Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost) Nominated
2023 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
Favourite Male Show Stealer Soul Detective (as Feng Kangkai/4896) Nominated
2024 Star Awards The Show Stealer All That Glitters Nominated
Best Actor Won
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2025 Star Awards Best Programme Host Double J BAEcation Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
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