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Nat Ho (born Nathaniel Ho Wei Ci on August 23, 1984) is a talented Singaporean actor, singer, songwriter, and businessman. He is known for his work in television dramas and his passion for music.

Early Life and Education

Nat Ho comes from a Hakka family. He attended Anglo-Chinese School and later Anglo-Chinese Junior College in Singapore.

Nat Ho's Career Journey

Nat Ho started his career in 2004. He was one of the top 30 contestants in the first season of Singapore Idol. This show helped him get noticed.

Acting Roles

His first big acting role was in the TV drama Shooting Stars on Channel 5. Other contestants from Singapore Idol also appeared in this show.

The next year, Nat Ho joined MediaCorp, a big media company. He acted in his first Chinese drama, Honour and Passion. For this role, he was nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the Star Awards 2007.

Focusing on Music

In 2010, Nat Ho left MediaCorp to focus on his music. He shared that music was his true passion. He said he "never wanted to be an actor" and that acting was a "bonus."

He released his first album, Unleashed, in April 2012. In 2013, he moved to Taiwan to continue his music journey. He signed a nine-year music contract there. However, his recording company later closed down, and he returned to Singapore.

In 2020, Nat Ho moved to Los Angeles to study music production. He attended Icon Collective, a private music school. He came back to Singapore in 2022. In August 2022, he moved to South Korea to further his music career. He also started learning Korean full-time at Yonsei University.

Nat Ho's Businesses

Nat Ho has also been involved in several businesses. He used to own a bento food stall called Love Bento. He also had a franchise of a Taiwanese bubble tea shop, Bobii Frutii. Another business he ran was a Thai cheese toast shop called Say Chiizu.

Currently, he runs an online business that sells keto diet products. This business started in Singapore. He is also a partner in The Jock Shop, which is a local store selling men’s underwear. He also set up a company called Seraph Media to manage his finances.

Filmography

Nat Ho has appeared in many television shows and films.

Television Series

Films

Variety Show Appearances

• 2006
  • Wish Upon A Star
• 2007
  • Crimewatch
  • Hey Gorgeous
  • President Star Charity 2007
  • The Cancer Charity Show 2007 (癌过有晴天)
  • Star Awards 2007
  • Let's Party with Food V (食福满人间V)
  • The Mission 4 (创业无敌手4)
• 2009
  • Okto Live – February 3, 2009
  • Hey Gorgeous! Finals 2009 (校花校草网上追赶跑) – March 7, 2009
  • Go Live! (综艺Go Live!) – April 27, 2009
  • Result is All (美就是一切) – August 22, 2009

Radio Hosting

• YES 933 夜玩场 – April 15, 2010 to May 14, 2010 (9–11pm, every Thursday and Friday; co-host with Lin Peifen)

Variety and Reality Show Hosting

• 2008
  • National Science Challenge 2008
• 2009
  • National Science Challenge 2009
  • Food Hometown 2 (美食寻根 2)
  • Celebrate 2010
• 2010
  • Go! YOG (艺起青奥) – March 25, 2010
  • Okto Minute of Fame – June to September 2010

Music Video Appearances

Discography

Nat Ho has released several songs and contributed to songwriting.

Singles

• 2006
  • "December Stars"
• 2007
  • A Million Treasures sub-theme song
  • The Best Drama (剧欣卉集) – Happily Ever After theme song ("完美的爱情")
  • December Stars 2 Compilation – "Last Christmas"
• 2008
  • Mediacorp Lunar New Year Album Compilation (群星贺岁金鼠庆团圆) - "恭喜大家过新年"
  • NDP 2008 Theme Song – MTV
• 2009
  • Mediacorp Lunar New Year Album Compilation (群星贺岁福牛迎瑞年) - "新年到"

Songwriting Credits

• "With You" (2023)

Awards and Nominations

Nat Ho has been recognized for his work in the entertainment industry.