Richie Koh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richie Koh
Koh in September 2023
Born	(1993-06-16) 16 June 1993 (age 32) Singapore
Other names	Xu Ruiqi
Alma mater	Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2017 (2017)–present
Agent	Mediacorp The Celebrity Agency
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	許瑞奇
Simplified Chinese	许瑞奇
Hanyu Pinyin	Xǔ Ruìqí

Richie Koh, born on June 16, 1993, is a popular actor from Singapore. He works with Mediacorp, a big media company there.

In 2023, Richie won the Star Awards for Best Actor, which is a really important award for actors in Singapore. He won it for his amazing role as a character with an intellectual disability in the TV show Your World in Mine. At 29 years old, he became the second youngest person ever to win this award!

Early Life and Education

Richie Koh was born on June 16, 1993. He studied at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and finished his diploma in Financial Informatics in 2014. After that, he completed his national service in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

Richie's Acting Journey

Starting Out

Richie's acting journey began in 2013. He was discovered when a TV show called Hey Gorgeous visited different schools in Singapore to find new talents. Richie did very well in the competition and came in second place. He chose "Rui Qi" as his stage name, which was suggested by a famous Singaporean host and actress, Quan Yi Fong.

In 2017, after finishing his national service, Richie officially started his acting career. His first big role was in the Channel 8 army drama When Duty Calls. Viewers really liked his natural acting and good looks. This role even earned him his first nomination for Best Newcomer at the Star Awards 2018. Later that year, Richie traveled to China for a month to film a web movie called The Legendary Detective of the Shanghai Bund. He played an assistant detective in the movie.

Growing as an Actor

The next year, Richie appeared in other TV shows like Life Less Ordinary and Die Die Also Must Serve. He also filmed 118 Reunion and made a special appearance in a local movie called Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei, directed by Jack Neo. In this movie, he played a gangster boss, which helped him gain many new fans.

Richie also starred in several online shows, including Star Crossed, Divided, and The Distance Between. He also acted in a movie called 23:59: The Haunting Hour, where he played a soldier.

In August 2018, Richie's talent agency, The Celebrity Agency, announced that he would be expanding his career to China. He signed a special contract with a Chinese entertainment company. Richie spent two months training in China to improve his acting skills before returning to Singapore.

Big Roles and Awards

In 2021, Richie played Zhu Yongjie in the TV show Live Your Dreams. For this role, he was nominated for "MyPick! Favourite Male Show Stealer" and "Favourite CP" (Couple) at the Star Awards 2022.

Richie became very famous in 2022 after starring in the popular show Your World in Mine. He played Zheng Tiancai, a character with an intellectual disability. His performance was so powerful that he won the Best Actor award at the Star Awards 2023. This was his first time being nominated in that category! He was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Asian Television Awards in 2022.

Personal Life

Richie Koh is in a relationship with fellow actress Hayley Woo. Hayley confirmed their relationship on Valentine's Day in 2024, calling Richie a "romantic boyfriend."

Richie's Work

Richie Koh in April 2017

Television Series

Movies

Awards and Nominations