Ian Fang Weijie (born 13 December 1989) is a Chinese-born Singaporean actor, host, director and rapper.
Ian Fang | |
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.jpg) Fang in May 2017 | |
| Born | 13 December 1989 Shanghai, China |
| Alma mater | Republic Polytechnic |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Notable work | |
| Awards | See list |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 方威捷 |
| Simplified Chinese | 方威捷 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Fāng Wēijié |
| Wade–Giles | Fāng Wei chieh |
| Birth name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 方偉傑 |
| Simplified Chinese | 方伟杰 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Fāng Wěijié |
| Wade–Giles | Fāng Wei chieh |
Fang was named as one of the 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill. In 2013, he portrayed a student who lost his grandmother and had to struggle for a living in the drama Don't Stop Believin'. Through that debut role, he was awarded the Best Newcomer Award at the annual Star Awards Ceremony. Fang also starred in the drama On the Fringe 2011 and the cast members of the drama later also appeared in the film Imperfect.
Early life
editFang was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Singapore in 2002.[1] He studied in Stamford Primary School[citation needed], Bendemeer Secondary School[citation needed] and graduated from Republic Polytechnic.
Career
editHe made his acting debut in police drama C.L.I.F. in 2011, playing a rich kid who lands himself in trouble after single-handedly masterminding a series of bombings.[2]
In 2012, Fang made his debut in film Imperfect. The same year, he also starred in Show Hand alongside Christopher Lee and Don't Stop Believin'.
In 2013, Fang was awarded the Best Newcomer award at Star Awards 2013. He also hosted his first travelogue My Working Holiday where he visited different countries to work in exchange for food and lodging, which earned him a nomination for the Best Info-Ed Host at Star Awards 20.
In 2014, Fang starred as a lead role in Channel U, Served H.O.T.. In the same year, he was given a role in basketball-themed movie Meeting the Giant, directed by Tay Ping Hui.[3]
In 2016, Fang was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor in Star Awards 2016 as Chen Hao Wei in Tiger Mum which won Best Drama in 2016. He also made his debut as a rap artist and released his first single, "1st Attempt", featuring vocals from Sylvester Sim.
In 2017, Fang was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor in Star Awards as Lin Zi Jie in The Dream Job. He also release his second single "Still me" featuring Desmond Ng.
In 2018, Fang was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor in Star Awards as Shuai Ge in Till We Meet Again.
Fang has won 2 Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
On 27 April 2023, Fang announced he would not renew his contract with Mediacorp when it ended on 30 April.[4]
Personal life
editFang has been a Singapore permanent resident since 2015 and was raised by his mother Fang Pei Pei (divorced since 1993) and maternal grandmother after arriving to study in Singapore in 2002.[5]
In 2019, a series of explicit text messages between actress Carrie Wong and Fang was leaked, suggesting a sexual affair between the two.[6] The leaked texts also contained criticism towards fellow actor Lawrence Wong.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Imperfect | Zach | ||
| 2013 | Love...and Other Bad Habits | Darrell | ||
| 2014 | Meeting the Giant | He Xiaodi | ||
| 2017 | Goodbye Mr. Loser | Lin Yibai |
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | C.L.I.F. | Luo Chaolong | Cameo | |
| On The Fringe | Jason Liu | [4] | ||
| 2012 | Rescue 995 | Yuan Zhiwei | Cameo | |
| Show Hand (注定) | Zhang Bisheng | |||
| Don't Stop Believin' | Bai Zhixiang | [4] | ||
| 2013 | 96°C Café | Liu Chuanzhi | [4] | |
| The Dream Makers | Joey Zhou Yaozu | |||
| Sudden | Zhong Wentai | |||
| 2014 | Served H.O.T. (烧。卖) | Owen Tan | ||
| World at Your Feet | Hong Dehai | |||
| 2015 | Life Is Beautiful | Zai Zai | ||
| Tiger Mum | Chen Haowei | |||
| The Journey: Our Homeland | Wan Zicong | |||
| Life - Fear Not | Bai Zhixiang | Cameo | ||
| The Dream Makers II | Joey Zhou Yaozu | |||
| 2016 | The Truth Seekers | Chen Guohui | Cameo | |
| The Dream Job | Lin Zijie | |||
| Soul Reaper (勾魂使者) | Lin Guanghui | |||
| Hero | Zhang Weikang | |||
| 2017 | Eat Already? 2 | Ah Huat | ||
| Life Less Ordinary | Sol Li Ziyang | [4] | ||
| 2018 | Till We Meet Again – Prequel (千年来说对不起-前传) | Zhu Bajie | ||
| Till We Meet Again (千年来说对不起) | Shuai Ge | |||
| 2019 | Voyage Of Love (爱。起航) | Yang Jiahui | ||
| Hello Miss Driver (下一站，遇见) | Lin Yuxing | |||
| All Is Well – Singapore (你那边怎样，我这边OK) | Li Hao | |||
| True Lies (大话精) | Liu Dehua | |||
| 2020 | Happy Prince (快乐王子) | Li DaWei | ||
| A Jungle Survivor (森林生存记) | Max | |||
| Mister Flower (花花公子) | Andy | |||
| 2021 | Crouching Tiger Hidden Ghost | Xie Weixiang | ||
| Key Witness (关键证人) | Zheng Bi'de | |||
| The Heartland Hero | Satay King | |||
| Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting | Sebastian | |||
| 2022 | The Unbreakable Bond (寄生) | Zhuang Daoshen | [4] | |
| 2023 | Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting II | Sebastian | ||
| 2024 | Kill Sera Sera | [4] |
Variety show hosting
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | My Working Holiday (打工看世界) | Nominated – Best Info-ed Programme Host, Star Awards 20 | |
| 2014 | My Star Guide 9 (我的导游是明星9) | Ningbo / Huangshan episodes | |
| The Dukes' Theme Park Challenge (公子爱挑战) | |||
| 2015 | My Star Guide 10 (我的导游是明星10) | Hunan episodes |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1st Attempt (featuring Sylvester Sim) | Non-album single | Independent |
| 2017 | Still Me (featuring Desmond Ng) | Non-album single | Independent |
| 2018 | Mr. Piggy | Non-album single | Independent |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Star Awards | Favourite Male Character | On The Fringe (as Jason Liu) | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Star Awards | Best Newcomer | Don't Stop Believin' (as Bai Zhixiang) | Won | [4] |
| Rocket Award | Nominated | ||||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Star Awards | London Choco Roll Happiness Award | Sudden (as Zhong Wentai) | Nominated | |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 20 | |||
| Best Info-Ed Programme Host | My Working Holiday | Nominated | |||
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) | — | Nominated | |||
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Malaysia) | — | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |
| Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Kimberly Chia) | World at Your Feet (as Hong Dehai) | Nominated | |||
| Toggle Outstanding Duke Award | — | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tiger Mum (as Chen Haowei) | Nominated | |
| Toggle Most Beloved Celebrity BFF Award (with Jeffrey Xu) | — | Nominated | |||
| Fame Award 2016 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Journey: Our Homeland (as Wan Zicong) | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |
| London Choco Roll Happiness Award | The Dream Job (as Lin Zijie) | Won | |||
| Bioskin Healthiest Hair Award | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Star Awards | Best Theme Song | Life Less Ordinary (as Sol Li Ziyang) | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Till We Meet Again (as Shuai Ge) | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | All is Well-Singapore (as Li Hao) | Nominated | |
| Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste Award | — | Nominated | |||
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 30 | |||
| 2024 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | [8] |
References
edit- ^ "10 Facts About Ian Fang, the Actor Who's Embroiled in the Leaked IG DMS with Carrie Wong". goodyfeed.com. 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Ian Fang 方伟杰 – Celebrity Bios". entertainment.xin.msn.com. xinmsn. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Celebrity Chow with Shanghai-born Singapore- based actor Ian Fang". news.asiaone.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ian Fang leaving Mediacorp after 12 years; says 'you can't harp on the fame you used to have'". TODAY. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Actor Ian Fang addresses childhood issues with his single mum". asiaone.com. 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Mediacorp actors Ian Fang and Carrie Wong apologise following leak of explicit private messages". Straits Times. 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Ian Fang-Carrie Wong text scandal: Yanxi Palace actor Lawrence Wong hits back at criticism". Straits Times. 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Taiwanese Host Matilda Tao, Korean Actor Kim Jae Hoon Among 94 Nominees Vying To Be Star Awards 2024 Most Popular Artistes". 8days. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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