Desmond Tan (actor)
Desmond Tan | |
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 Tan in June 2017 | |
| Born | 19 August 1986[1] Singapore |
| Education | Jurong Junior College |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore (degree in real estate) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | The Celebrity Agency |
| Spouse |
Unknown (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳泂江 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈泂江 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Jiǒngjiāng |
Desmond Tan (born 19 August 1986) is a Singaporean actor. He won the Star Awards for Best Actor for his role in When Duty Calls in 2018.
Career
[edit]Tan first came to prominence in the entertainment industry when he finished runner-up to Andie Chen in Star Search 2007. He was awarded a contract with Mediacorp and began his part time acting career with some minor roles in various Channel 8 dramas. After almost five years in the industry, Tan won his first award, the Rocket Award, at the 2012 Star Awards for the biggest breakthrough after a critically acclaimed performance as rickshaw driver Luo Xiaoxiao in the anniversary drama A Song to Remember.[2][3][4] Tan's rising popularity also earned him the ambassadorship of Samsung's GALAXY Camera in 2012 and later, as Samsung Mobile's Lifestyle Ambassador for the GALAXY S4 in 2013.
Tan has won 8 Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Personal life
[edit]Desmond Tan was educated at Pioneer Secondary School and Jurong Junior College.[5] After Star Search 2007, he juggled acting commitments with studies at the National University of Singapore. He studied real estate and graduated with an honours degree in 2011.[6][7]
He completed his national service in the 1st Commando Battalion (1 CDO BN) with the rank of Captain.[8]
On 7 December 2021, Tan married his university sweetheart at a ceremony held in France.[9] On 4 October 2023, Tan announced on social media that his wife is pregnant with a baby girl.[10]
Desmond and wife welcomed their baby daughter on 5 March 2024. [11][12][13]
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Beach Ball Babes (球爱大战) | |||
| Crime Busters x 2 | Hu Zhiyang | |||
| 2009 | The Dream Catchers | Will | ||
| The Ultimatum | ||||
| Together | Lin Dehua | |||
| 2010 | The Best Things in Life | Beethoven | ||
| Breakout | Cai Haoyu | |||
| 2011 | C.L.I.F. | Xu Wenbin | ||
| A Song to Remember | Luo Xiaoxiao | |||
| 2012 | Bluff (别搞怪！) | Mr Wang | ||
| The Enchanted | Du Jiahong | |||
| Poetic Justice | Tang Zhisheng | |||
| 2013 | It's a Wonderful Life | Hao Fuqi | ||
| 96°C Café | Xu Liqiao | |||
| The Dream Makers | Gao Jian | |||
| The Journey: A Voyage | Hong Shi | |||
| 2014 | Against The Tide | Zhou Jianfeng | ||
| The Journey: Tumultuous Times | Hong Shi | |||
| Point of Entry | Victor de Cruz | |||
| Spouse for House | Tan Kai Lan | |||
| 2015 | Love on Air (音为爱) | Eason | TesTube Episode | |
| Second Chance (流氓律师) | Li Dashan | |||
| Spouse For House 2 | Tan Kai Lan | |||
| Mata Mata: A New Generation | Tommy Foo | |||
| 2016 | Peace & Prosperity | Hong Yingxiong | ||
| The Truth Seekers | Hong Junyan | |||
| Hero | Himself | |||
| 2017 | Dream Coder | Zheng Hongyi | ||
| When Duty Calls | Lu Junguang | |||
| 2018 | Eat Already? 4 | Oliver | ||
| VIC | Wu Shenghao | |||
| Love at Cavenagh Bridge (加文纳桥的约定) | Fang Yiqun | |||
| Blue Tick (已读不回) | Mo Sidong | |||
| You Can Be An Angel 3 (你也可以是天使3) | Sunny Xia Yaoyang | |||
| Code of Law (Season 4) | Derek Ho Zhi Zhong | |||
| 2019 | Hello From The Other Side – Its Time (阴错阳差 — 时辰到) | Gary | ||
| All Is Well – Singapore (你那边怎样，我这边OK) | Wu Pinrui | |||
| Derek – Code Of Law | Derek Ho Zhi Zhong | |||
| 2020 | Who Is Killer? (谁是凶手？) | Liu Zhi Qiang | ||
| All Around You (回路网) | Huo Junhao | [14] | ||
| Code of Law (Final Season) | Derek Ho Zhi Zhong | |||
| 2021 | CTRL | Zhou Zhiping | ||
| Key Witness (关键证人) | Chen Zhiming | |||
| The Take Down (肃战肃绝) | Zhou Haoyang | |||
| 2022 | Home Again (多年后的全家福) | Ah Lang | [15] | |
| I Want To Be A Towkay (亲家冤家做头家) | Himself | Cameo | ||
| When Duty Calls 2 (卫国先锋2) | Lu Junguang | |||
| 2023 | Strike Gold | Liu Guangming | ||
| All That Glitters | Lin Musen (Liu Mu) | |||
| 2024 | Moments (时光倾城) | Zhan Hefeng | [16] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Love Cuts | Young customer | Special appearance | |
| 2014 | 1400 | Rain | ||
| 2018 | The Big Day | Xu Nuoyan |
Variety show hosting
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | My Star Guide 12 (我的导游使名星 12) | ||
| 2018 | Away with My BFF (老友出走记) |
Discography
[edit]Compilation albums
[edit]| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 15 | 新传媒群星金羊添吉祥 |
| 2016 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 16 | 新传媒群星金猴添喜庆 |
| 2017 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 17 | 新传媒群星咕鸡咕鸡庆丰年 |
| 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 |
| 2021 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 21 | 福满牛年Moo Moo乐 |
| 2023 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 23 | 新传媒2023贺岁传辑哈皮兔宝福星照 |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Drama title | Song title |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | 关怀方式 |
| 2017 | — | Merry Summer Christmas |
| When Duty Calls | 关怀新方式 | |
| 2018 | Blue Tick (以读不回) | 将爱延续 |
| You Can Be An Angel 3 (你也可以是天使 3) | 大大的爱 | |
| 2022 | Home Again (多年后的全家福) | 夜空的魔法 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Star Awards | Unforgettable Villain | Together (as Lin Dahua) |
Nominated | |
| 2012 | Star Awards | Rocket Award | A Song To Remember (as Luo Xiaoxiao) |
Won | |
| 2014 | Star Awards | Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (China) | — | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) | — | Nominated | |||
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |||
| Favourite Male Character | The Journey: A Voyage (as Hong Shi) |
Nominated | |||
| 2015 | PPCTV Awards | Favourite Male Character (Cambodia) | Nominated | ||
| Favourite Lead Actor (Cambodia) | Nominated | ||||
| Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Jeanette Aw) (Cambodia) | Won | ||||
| Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 20 | ||
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) | — | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Star Awards | London Choco Roll Happiness Award | Second Chance (as Li Dashan) |
Nominated | |
| 2017 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |
| 2018 | Star Awards | Best Actor | When Duty Calls (as Loke Junguang) |
Won | |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |||
| 2019 | Star Awards | Best Actor | You Can Be An Angel 3 (as Xia Yaoyang Sunny) |
Nominated | |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |||
| 2021 | Star Awards | Best Actor | All is Well – Singapore (as Wu Pinrui) |
Nominated | |
| Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste Award | — | Nominated | |||
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |||
| 2022 | Star Awards | Best Actor | Key Witness (as Chen Zhiming) |
Nominated | |
| The Male Show Stealer | Nominated | [17] | |||
| Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste Award | — | Won | [18] | ||
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | [19] | ||
| 2023 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |
| 2024 | Star Awards | Best Actor | All That Glitters (as Lin Musen) | Nominated | |
| The Show Stealer | Nominated | ||||
| Favourite CP | All That Glitters (with Chantelle Ng) | Won | |||
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 |
References
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- ^ "Mediacorp premieres All Around You《回路网》 and Aus-some Getaway 《与你澳游》". Mediacorp. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
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