Joshua Ang

Joshua Ang Ser Kian (Chinese: 洪賜健; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Âng Sù-kiān) is a former Mediacorp artiste from Singapore who starred alongside Shawn Lee in the film I Not Stupid and its sequel I Not Stupid Too. He was a prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 2002 to 2012. Ang left Mediacorp to pursue his marriage.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Ang (洪).

Joshua Ang
Born
Joshua Ang Ser Kian

(1989-03-01) 1 March 1989
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
EducationPasir Ris Secondary School
OccupationActor
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)Shannon Low
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese洪賜健
Simplified Chinese洪赐健
Musical career
Also known asNutzhen
OriginSingapore
Instrumentsvoice
Associated actsI Not Stupid
I Not Stupid Too
WebsiteOfficial website

Career

Ang began acting in 2001 and was one of four child actors who were cast by Jack Neo and his team in the box office hit I Not Stupid. He was cast in Homerun, another successful film. Ang soon rose to stardom and was cast in more films, including Nobody's Child. In 2008, after completing his National Service, Ang signed a contract with Mediacorp as a full-time artiste.[1] Ang also starred in Mediacorp Channel 8's 180 episode drama, Your Hand in Mine.

In 2012, Joshua founded the online humour TV channel Reelity TV. His last drama was Your Hand in Mine.[2] with Nuffnang CEO Cheo Ming Shen.

Personal life

Ang attended Pasir Ris Secondary School. After completing his O Levels, he served out his Singapore National Service term before joining Mediacorp on a full-time contract.

On 15 July 2010, Ang announced that he would not be renewing his contract with Mediacorp to spend more time on his new startup, a recycling business, and with his family.[3] He made a brief return to television in Unriddle 2 to reprise his role as Liu Shisan and in films We Not Naughty and Timeless Love.

On 3 March 2018, Ang married Shannon Low, an air stewardess whom he met in 2010 while studying part-time for a Banking and Finance degree in Murdoch University.[4] It was revealed on 11 March that they were expecting. Their son Jedaiah was born on 1 August 2018.[5]

Awards and nominations

The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.

Star Awards – Acting Awards
YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
20029th Star Awards CeremonyYoung Talent AwardI Not Stupid Too
(as Ang Boon Hock)		Nominated
201016th Star Awards CeremonyTop 10 Most Popular Male ArtistesN/ATop 20

Filmography

Television
YearWorkRoleNotes
2012Unriddle 2 最火搭档2Liu Shisan 刘拾叁
  • Supporting
2011A Tale of 2 Cities 乐在双城Qian Wenlong
  • Supporting
2010Unriddle 最火搭档Liu Shisan 刘拾叁
  • Supporting
New Beginnings 红白囍事Cai Shicai 蔡施才
  • Siblings with Tracy Tan & Jeanette Aw
2009Your Hand In Mine 想握你的手Gao Yongjun 高勇俊
  • Supporting
  • 180 Episodes long form drama
Table of Glory 乒乓圆He Shengwu 何胜武
  • 1st Male Lead
2008Crime Busters x 2 叮当神探Xiaogou 小狗
  • Cameo
2006I Not Stupid Too 小孩不笨2Lim Chengcai 林成才
  • 1/3 of male co-leads
2002I Not Stupid 小孩不笨Ang Boon Hock 洪文福
  • 1/3 of male co-leads

Films
YearWorkRole
2018Oh! Squints IIIBenjamin "Ham" Porter
2013Oh! Squints IIBenjamin "Ham" Porter
2012Timeless Love 那个夏天Eden
We Not Naughty 孩子不坏Damien Lau Jianren
2008Missing You...Qiang
2007Oh! SquintsBenjamin "Ham" Porter
2006I Not Stupid Too 小孩不笨2Lim Chengcai 林成才
2004Nobody's Child 谁来爱我Wei 伟哥
2003Homerun 跑吧孩子！Tan Beng Soon 陈明顺
2002I Not Stupid 小孩不笨Ang Boon Hock 洪文福

References
  1. "Joshua Ang 洪赐健". xinmsn. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  2. Reelity TV Archived 5 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Joshua Ang leaves MediaCorp to run recycling business". Channel NewsAsia. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  4. ""I Not Stupid" Actor Joshua Ang Is Married & Expecting A Baby Boy". The Singapore Women's Weekly. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  5. "Former Actor Joshua Ang Just Got Married And He's Going To Be A Dad". 8 Days. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
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