Keagan Kang (born 5 May 1976, in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian actor.

Kang's first professional acting role was in Sweat, opposite Heath Ledger. A Singaporean theatre director invited him to star in the stage play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and his career in Singapore grew. Some of Kang's notable stage performances include Wit by Margaret Edson for which he was nominated best supporting male actor at the first DBS Life Theatre Awards,^[1] Horst in Bent,^[2] Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet,^[3] and Gideon in Fairytaleheart. His film credits include City Sharks,^[4] No Through Road, Spoilt, and 2000 AD. Most recently Kang starred in the Australian-Canadian television series Stormworld, and the Australian film Woody Island.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Keagan Kang at the Internet Movie Database

Adrian Pang 彭耀顺
Born	Adrian Pang Yao Shun (1966-01-08) January 8, 1966 (age 46) Malacca, Malaysia
Spouse	Tracie Howitt

Adrian Pang (Chinese: 彭耀顺; pinyin: Péng Yàoshùn Pang Yeow Soon, Adrian; born January 8, 1966) is a Singaporean Chinese actor who trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Born in Malacca, Malaysia, he was educated at Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, and in the United Kingdom. Although he studied law at Keele University, he has not practised since. He worked for a number of years in British theatre and television before returning to his native Singapore. While he was based in Britain, he would occasionally return to Singapore for stage work where he first caught the eye of Singaporeans when he starred in the Singaporean movie comedy Forever Fever (1998).

Homecoming[link]

Upon returning home, Pang joined MediaCorp. Pang later switched to SPH MediaWorks as a producer-presenter when the new company was established in 2001. It was around this time in 2001 that he moved back permanently to Singapore with his family. He quickly established himself as a household name through his work on Channel i. A versatile talent, he excelled in hosting as well as acting, such as in the comedy Durian King and the main actor in the channel's final production, Six Weeks, before its impending merger with MediaCorp in 2005. An original idea of his, Pang co-wrote Six Weeks and was part of the creative process from start to finish.

Post MediaWorks[link]

Re-employed by MediaCorp after the merger, he went on to appear in Chinese dramas on MediaCorp Channel 8, such as the blockbuster drama Portrait of Home (同心圆) in 2005. His portrayal of the eccentric Dadi earned him a Best Actor nomination in Star Awards 2005. He achieved this accolade despite the fact that he is much more comfortable speaking in English than in Mandarin (something many English-speaking Singaporeans can relate to). Indeed, he admitted he had much difficulty acting in the show. He even describes himself as a 'kentang', a Malay term, to describe someone who is very Westernised.

He also starred in Jack Neo's romantic comedy I Do I Do (2005) with Sharon Au. He also appeared on Makan King on Channel U, Nine Lives on Arts Central and Maggi & Me on MediaCorp Channel 5. In March 2007, he clinched the coveted Best Actor award at the national Life! Theater Awards for 2006.

He has also appeared in various theatrical performances such as Forbidden City: Portrait of An Empress (2002), A Twist of Fate (2005), The Dresser, The Odd Couple and many others.

Pang's humour makes him one of the more sought-after hosts in Singaporean media. He was the host for The Arena and Deal or No Deal (Singapore) aired on MediaCorp Channel 5. He has also helped to host the National Day Parade Celebrations in Singapore as well as Miss Singapore Universe.

He also played the male lead in the series Parental Guidance (TV Series) opposite Hong Kong actress, Jessica Hsuen. That was also the first time Pang played a legal professional on television.

In 2008, he filmed a Chinese drama serial, Nanny Daddy, which was telecast on Channel 8 in September that year. In 2009, he snared a leading role as a "blind" lawyer named Alex Sung bent on revenge in the Channel 5 blockbuster drama Red Thread.

In 2010, Pang announced that after his current artiste contract with MediaCorp expires in March, he will "experimentally" leave MediaCorp, and establish a drama company with his wife, to be called "PANGDEMONiUM!".^[1] According to Pang, the "experimental" leave was made possible via a prior arrangement with MediaCorp executives, and that he is open to returning to MediaCorp, or act in MediaCorp projects, in the future. At this time he did not appear for the last few episodes in New City Beat and acted in Channel 8 drama series With You.^[1]

PANGDEMONiUM!'s inaugural production was The Full Monty held in June 2010, based on The Full Monty (musical). Their next production, Closer showed from February to March 2011. Their third play, 'Dealer's Choice' was played from 29 September to 12 October 2011. Currently, they are doing Spring Awakening that will be showing from February 3-26.^[2]

In 2012, Pang starred in the MediaCorp Raintree Pictures movie Dance Dance Dragon (龙众舞) alongside Kym Ng and Dennis Chew. The movie was aired in all local cinemas during the Lunar New Year period.

Personal life[link]

He is married to Tracie Howitt. They have two sons, Zack and Xander. Pang is recognised as a devoted father who spends most of his free time with his family. He frequently ends his messages in the "about" section with lines similar to this: "But all the above nonsense is nothing when compared to his favourite role of all time - Daddy to his two sons, Zack and Xander." ^[3]

References[link]

1. ^ ^{a b} "彭耀顺不续约　要和太太开设剧团 (Translation: Adrian Pang not renewing his contract, and will open a drama company with his wife" (in Simplified Chinese). Shin Min Daily News (published on omy.sg). 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. http://showbiz.omy.sg/Showbiz/E-News/Story/OMYStory201001141454-120233.html. Retrieved 2010-01-17. 
2. ^ "PANGDEMONiUM! home page". Archived from the original on 9 October 2010. http://www.pangdemonium.com/. Retrieved 2010-09-28. 
3. ^ "PANGDEMONiUM! about us". Archived from the original on 11 October 2010. http://www.pangdemonium.com/aboutus.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-28. 

• http://www.getforme.com/localtalents_comedy_AdrianPang.htm - old bio
• http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.file/mobj/mobj.1016.annex-b.pdf - helpful biography

External links[link]

• Adrian Pang at the Internet Movie Database
• http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=241679
• http://www.pangdemonium.com/

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Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh, at the 2011 Star Awards
Chinese name	白薇秀 (Simplified)
Pinyin	Bái Wêixìu (Mandarin)
Origin	Singapore
Born	25 April 1984 Singapore
Occupation	Actress

Joanne Peh (Chinese: 白薇秀; pinyin: Bái Wêixìu, born 25 April 1984) is a Singaporean actress.

Biography[link]

Peh studied at Temasek Secondary School where she was head prefect^[1] and subsequently went on to Victoria Junior College then to Nanyang Technological University. She graduated with a Bachelor in Communication Studies (Second-upper class honours) in 2006.

She was talent-spotted after she won the title of Miss Elegant and Miss Personality in Miss Singapore Universe 2002. Peh has since been involved in hosting and acting projects such as PSC Nite, Miss Singapore Universe Semi Finals 2003, The Lunar New Year Show 2004, I Love My Home and The Ties That Bind.

Peh landed the coveted and prestigious position as the new LUX girl, alongside Hong Kong star Karen Mok. Her list of endorsements includes Fujifilm, Citigems, Japanese beauty brand Fancl, True Yoga, Bonia, Vagary, Carlsberg. Currently, she has been appointed as ambassador of Jetstar and Laurier.

Peh describes herself as independent, determined, responsible and an avid reader. She lists her favourite books as Pride & Prejudice, Phantom of the Opera and Great Expectations.

In the 2004 Star Awards, Peh won the Most Popular Newcomer Award as well as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award. The following year, she won her second Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award, but failed to win the same award in 2006.

In the 2009 Star Awards, Peh beat hot favorites Jeanette Aw and Chen Liping to win her first ever Best Actress award for her role as the mentally unstable Huang Yuzhu in The Little Nyonya, on the day after her birthday. She also won her third Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award on the same night. She is placed along the likes of other young actresses such as Jesseca Liu, Jeanette Aw, Fiona Xie, Rui En, Felicia Chin and Dawn Yeoh, widely known as The 7 Princesses of Mediacorp.

Most recently, Peh represented MediaCorp TV as one of the torchbearers in the passing of the Olympic flame at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore.

Peh also runs a very popular personal blog at http://joannepeh.com/.^[2]

Peh is currently dating American actor Bobby Tonelli, whom she met on the set of The Little Nyonya in 2008.^[3]

Career[link]

Television filmography[link]

• 2002
  • Beautiful Connection 九层糕
• 2003
  • Nokia MMS Moments Mini-Drama - Romance
• 2004
  • Crime Hunters 心网追凶
  • I Love My Home 我爱我家
  • To Mum With Love 非一般妈妈
  • The Ties That Bind 家财万贯
• 2005
  • A Life of Hope
  • Destiny 梦在手里

• 2006
  • Yours Always 让爱自邮
• 2007
  • Making Miracles 奇迹
  • Happily Ever After 凡间新仙人
  • After Hours (English drama)
  • The Greatest Love of All 爱·特别的你
  • Like Father, Like Daughter 宝贝父女兵
  • Path of Gold 黄金路
• 2008
  • The Truth 迷图
  • Beach.Ball.Babes 球爱大战
  • The Little Nyonya 小娘惹
• 2009-2010
  • Your Hand in Mine (180-episode long running drama) 想握你的手
  • Carlsberg Telemovie
• 2010
  • An Activist Journey 仁心侠旅 An 8-episode travel-documentary that takes you around Asia and offers perspectives on the spirit of humanity.
• 2011
  • A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城
  • C.L.I.F. 警徽天职
  • A Song to Remember 星洲之夜
• 2012
  • Pillow Talk 再见单人床

Filmography[link]

• 2002
  • 普威之夜 PSC Nite'02
  • 城人杂誌 City Beat
• 2003
  • 三羊开泰迎丰年 Lunar New Year Special 2003
• 2004
  • 灵猴献宝贺新春 Lunar New Year Special 2004
  • 突然发财 The Best Bet (Local Movie directed by Jack Neo)
• 2005
  • High on Life
• 2011
  • 大世界 It's A Great Great World

Discography[link]

• 2004
  • 2004 新传媒花开富贵迎新春

Peh performed at the 2012 countdown party at ViVoCity on December 31, 2011, lip-syncing to an original Chinese song. The performance had mixed reception online, with criticism focused on her lip-syncing and vocal ability.

Awards and achievements[link]

• 2002
  • Miss Singapore Universe 2002 Finalist
  • Miss Personality Award & Miss Elegant Award
• 2004
  • Most Popular Newcomer, Star Awards ’04
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 04
• 2005
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 05
• 2007
  • Best Actress Nomination (Like Father, Like Daughter)
• 2009
  • Best Actress Award (The Little Nyonya)
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 09
• 2010
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 10
  • Female Media Darling, Star Awards 10
• 2011
  • Best Actress Nomination (Your Hand In Mine)
  • Best Info-ed Programme Host (The Activist's Journey)
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 11
• 2012
  • Best Actress Award (A Tale of 2 Cities)
  • Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste, Star Awards 12
  • Systema Charming Smile Award Nomination, Star Award 12

References[link]

External links[link]

• Joanne Peh at the Internet Movie Database