Ian Fang
Ian Fang (born December 13, 1989) is a Chinese actor based in Singapore and was named as one of the 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill. He charmed everyone with his portrayal of a student who lost his grandmother and had to struggle for a living in 2013 in the drama Don't Stop Believin'. Through that debut role, he was awarded the Best Newcomer Award at the annual Star Awards Ceremony. Ian also rose to fame with a huge fan base after starring in the drama On the Fringe 2011, the cast of the drama later also proceed on to shoot a movie Imperfect. Ian has been getting validations for his acting capabilities having been nominated Best Supporting Male Actor for five consecutive years. He was also casted as the main lead in the movie Goodbye Mr Loser which won him rave reviews from many. At 30, Ian also owned a streetwear label called First Attempt XIX. Ian is an all rounded talent who has strong artistic capabilities, he writes his own lyrics and raps. He released two singles - "1st Attempt", "Still me", one in 2016 and one in 2017 respectively. Ian even hosted variety programs that shed light on the tough occupation all round the world. Ian also delved into his first directorial debut in 2018 and was nominated for the Best Director in a short film at the 2019 short film ceremony in Singapore.
Ian Fang | |||||||
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| Born | Ian Fang Wei Jie December 13, 1989 | ||||||
| Nationality | China (Singapore PR) | ||||||
| Education | Stamford Primary School Bendemeer Secondary School | ||||||
| Alma mater | Republic Polytechnic | ||||||
| Occupation | Actor, host, rapper, dancer | ||||||
| Years active | 2011-present | ||||||
| Awards | Star Awards 2013: Best Newcomer Star Awards 2015 & Star Awards 2017: Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Star Awards 2017: Star Awards for London Choco Roll Happiness Award | ||||||
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| Origin | China | ||||||
| Associated acts | 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Chinese | 方伟杰 | ||||||
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Career
Ian was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Singapore in 2002.[1] He studied in Stamford Primary School, Bendemeer Secondary School and graduated from Republic Polytechnic. He 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, Ian 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, Ian 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, Ian 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, Ian 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, Ian 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, Ian was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor in Star Awards as Shuai Ge in Till We Meet Again.
Ian has gotten 2 out of 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from 2015, 2017 respectively.
Fang is 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.[4]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Imperfect 我们都不完美 | Zach | |
| 2014 | Meeting The Giant 再见巨人 | He Xiaodi | |
| 2017 | Goodbye Mr. Loser 令伯特烦恼 | Lin Yibai 林一白 |
Chinese/Dialect Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Happy Prince 快乐王子 | Li DaWei 李达威 |
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| 2019 | True Lies 大话精 | Liu Dehua 刘德华 |
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| All Is Well - Singapore 你那边怎样，我这边OK | Li Hao 李昊 |
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| Hello Miss Driver 下一站，遇见 | Lin Yuxing 林宇星 |
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| Voyage Of Love 爱。起航 | Yang Jiahui 杨家辉 |
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| 2018 | Till We Meet Again 千年来说对不起 | Shuai Ge 帅戈 |
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| Till We Meet Again - Prequel 千年来说对不起-前传 | Zhu Bajie 猪八戒 |
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| 2017 | Life Less Ordinary 小人物向前冲 | Sol Li Ziyang 李梓阳 |
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| Eat Already? 2 吃饱没? 2 | Ah Huat 阿发 |
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| 2016 | Hero 大英雄 | Zhang Weikang 张伟康 |
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| Soul Reaper 勾魂使者 | Lin Guanghui 林光辉 |
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| The Dream Job 绝世好工 | Lin Zijie 林梓杰 |
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| The Truth Seekers 真探 | Chen Guohui 陈国辉 |
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| 2015 | The Dream Makers II 志在四方II | Joey Zhou Yaozu 周耀祖 |
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| Life - Fear Not 人生无所畏 | Bai Zhixiang 白志翔 |
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| The Journey: Our Homeland 信约：我们的家园 | Wan Zicong 万子聪 |
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| Tiger Mum 虎妈来了 | Chen Haowei 陈浩威 |
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| Life Is Beautiful 初一的心愿 | Zai Zai 仔仔 |
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| 2014 | World at Your Feet 球在你脚下 | Hong Dehai 洪德海 |
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| Served H.O.T. 烧。卖 | Owen Tan |
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| 2013 | Sudden 骤变 | Zhong Wentai 钟文泰 |
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| The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Joey Zhou Yaozu 周耀祖 |
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| 96°C Café 96°C咖啡 | Liu Chuanzhi 刘传之 |
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| 2012 | Don't Stop Believin' 我们等你 | Bai Zhixiang 白志翔 |
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| Show Hand 注定 | Zhang Bisheng 张闭盛 |
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| Rescue 995 995 | Yuan Zhiwei 元志伟 |
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| 2011 | On The Fringe 边缘父子 | Jason Liu 刘杰生 |
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| C.L.I.F. 警微天职 | Luo Chaolong 罗炒龙 |
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TV Hosting
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 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
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 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 |
Accolades
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2013 | 19th Star Awards | Best Newcomer | Don't Stop Believin' (as Bai Zhixiang) |
Won |
| Rocket Award | Nominated | |||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 20th Star Awards | London Choco Roll Happiness Award | Sudden (as Zhong Wentai) |
Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Best Info-Ed Programme Host | My Working Holiday | Nominated | ||
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Indonesia) | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Star Awards for Most Popular Regional Artiste (Malaysia) | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 21st Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Kimberly Chia) | World At Your Feet (as Hong Dehai) |
Nominated | ||
| Toggle Outstanding Duke Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | 22nd Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actor | Tiger Mum (as Chen Haowei) |
Nominated |
| Toggle Most Beloved Celebrity BFF Award (with Jeffrey Xu) | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Fame Award 2016 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Journey: Our Homeland (as Wan Zicong) |
Nominated | |
| 2017 | 23rd Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| London Choco Roll Happiness Award | The Dream Job (as Lin Zijie) |
Won | ||
| Bioskin Healthiest Hair Award | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 24rd Star Awards Ceremony | Best Theme Song | Life Less Ordinary (as Sol Li Ziyang) |
Nominated |
| 2019 | 25th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actor | Till We Meet Again (as Shuai Ge) |
Nominated |
References
- https://goodyfeed.com/10-facts-about-ian-fang-the-actor-whos-embroiled-in-the-leaked-ig-dms-with-carrie-wong/
- "Ian Fang 方伟杰 - Celebrity Bios". xinmsn. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- "Celebrity Chow with Shanghai-born Singapore- based actor Ian Fang". asiaone. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/actor-ian-fang-addresses-childhood-issues-his-single-mum