Leon Jay Williams (Chinese: 立威廉; pinyin: Li Wei Lian, born 30 July 1976), also known as Li Wei-lian, is a Singaporean actor, singer and model who also frequently works in Taiwan and mainland China. In addition to Mandarin Chinese, he speaks English; he sometimes displays this ability in his work on television shows. He was a former model.

Leon Jay Williams
Born (1976-07-30) 30 July 1976 (age 48)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, model
Agent(s)ECI Global Talent Management
Mediacorp’s The Celebrity Agency (TCA) (2022-present)[1]
Spouse
Joyce Li
(m. 2014)
Children1
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese立威廉
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLì Wēi Lián
WebsiteOfficial website

Acting career

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He is known for starring in several Taiwanese dramas, including Green Forest, My Home and Heaven's Wedding Gown. He has also made a cameo appearance in Smiling Pasta. His most recent drama appearance is in "Zhang Xiao Wu's Spring". Williams was also a former Mister Singapore and Mister International Man. He used to sign to ECI Global Talent Management.[2][3]

Since 2022, he signed with Mediacorp's The Celebrity Agency after relocating back to Singapore.[4]

Personal life

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Williams is of mixed English, German, Japanese and Chinese descent:[5] his paternal grandfather is English, while his paternal grandmother is of mixed German and Japanese ancestry. His mother is a Chinese Singaporean.[6]

Williams married in 2014 to Joyce, a Taiwanese, and they have a daughter in 2015.[7][8]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Sweet Inspirations: Leon Jay Williams - 2005
  • Leon has released his first album – ‘Sweet Inspirations’, compiling of English songs from the 60s and 70s. He sang one of the tracks – Can't Smile Without You, and made an MV for another track – And I Love You So.
  • Green Green Forest My Home OST : Forever - 2006
  • Upcoming EP with Beijing Olympic Water Cube Team Song - Love Flows (Mandarin Version) and Friends (Korea Version) duet with Han Ji Hye. Expected to be released end 2008.

Filmography

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  • A War Diary (Singapore English Drama) (2001)
  • La Robe De Mariee Des Cieux 《天国的嫁衣》 (2004)
  • Green Forest, My Home 《绿光森林》 (2005)
  • Fly with Me 《想飞》 (China Production) (2007)
  • My Lucky Star 《放羊的星星》 (2007)
  • Imperfect 《十全九美》 (China Production) (2008)
  • Jump 《跳出去》 (Hong Kong Production) (2009)
  • Gangster Rock (2010)
  • The Love River 《藍海1加1》(2010)
  • Zhang Xiaowu's Spring 《張小五的春天》(2010)
  • My Sassy Girl 2 (2010)
  • Death Zone (2012)
  • Lemon (2013)
  • Timeless Love (2013)
  • Turn Around (2014)
  • Who Moved My Dream (2014)
  • Doomed Disaster (2015)
  • For Love (2016)
  • Lulu the Movie (2016)
  • What a Wonderful Life 《赛小花的远大前程》 (2017)
  • Ice Cream Lover 《冷恋时代》 (2018)
  • The Thieves 《夺宝大师》 (2021)
  • The Enticement 《诱惑》 (China Production) (2022)

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References

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  1. ^ "Actor-Model Leon Jay Williams Moves Back To Singapore, Joins Mediacorp's The Celebrity Agency". 8days Singapore. 3 March 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Leon Jay Williams". Sina. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Global Talent Management Firm ECI Celebrates The Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF)". CISION PRWED. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Leon Jay Williams". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  5. ^ TheDailyModel
  6. ^ "立威廉个人资料/图片/视频全集-立威廉的电影电视剧作品-搜狐视频". Sohu TV (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Leon Jay Williams' wife gives birth to a baby girl". 8days Singapore. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Leon Jay Williams Has Had Enough Of The Media Speculating About His Wife's Identity". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Leon Jay Williams". imdb.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  10. ^ "Leon Jay Williams". chinesemov.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
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