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Pierre Png Tiang Huat (born 29 October 1973) is a talented Singaporean actor and television personality who rose to fame after starring in a number of TV series including The Gentlemen and When Calls Call.
During his acting career, he has won numerous awards and nominations for local TV series and films, including Best Actor at the 2014 Star Awards for his role in The Journey: A Trip and Best Newcomer at the 2001 Academy Awards for his role as James Pang in Hotel.
Pierre Png is a charismatic and talented man who has been active in the industry for over 25 years.
Singaporean actor
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| Name: | Fang Tianhua |
| stage name: | Mr. Fang |
| Date of Birth: | October 29, 1973 (50 years old) |
| place of birth: | Singapore |
| Country of Citizenship: | Singapore |
| high: | 1.78m |
| parents: | Tame Png, Harriet Png |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Andrea de Cruz ( m. 2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $45 million |
Early life and education
Pierre Png Tiang Huat was born in Singapore on 8 October 1973. He was educated at St. Gabriel’s Primary School and Holy Infant’s School. His parents are Tame Png and Harriet Png.
After graduating from National Junior College, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese from the National University of Singapore in 1995 and a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese with Honours from the same university in 1997.
Pierre Png is of Chinese descent with Peranakan ancestry. His father was a great influence on him, instilling in him the importance of hard work and determination.
From a young age, Pierre Png had a thirst for success. His father taught him that if he wanted something, he had to go get it. This lesson stayed with him throughout his life and helped him achieve his goals.
Personal life
Pierre Png has been married to former actress Andrea De Cruz since 2003. They met and started dating in 1999. When Andrea De Cruz suffered liver failure from taking Slim 10 pills, Pierre Png donated half of his liver to her.
All this time, no one knew they were married. After the ordeal, Pierre Png revealed that Andrea De Cruz was his wife. Due to her health condition, doctors advised the couple not to have children.
Profession
After completing his military service, Pierre Png made his debut in the 1998 film “Forever Fever”. He enrolled in acting classes because the role sparked his interest in acting. In the same year, he won the Channel 5 talent competition “Celebrity Awards”.
He made his television debut with Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd., appearing in several Channel 5 projects. He later began acting in Chinese TV dramas on Channel 8. In 2001, he was nominated for the Most Popular Newcomer Award at the Star Awards.
He was first nominated for Best Actor at the Star Awards for Shining Star in 2006. In 2014, Fong received four nominations before finally winning the coveted award for his cool performance as Hei Long in Mediacorp’s year-end hit The Journey: A Trip.
He won the “Best Actor” award at the 19th Asian Television Awards in 2014 and played the lead role in the hit Channel 5 drama “At Call Zero” (ATA).
Fong stars in the Warner Bros. film Crazy Rich Asians, alongside Constance Wu and Henry Golding, marking his Hollywood feature film debut.
net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pierre Png has a net worth of $45 million. He made his fortune through various businesses including property development, hospitality, and entertainment. He is one of the richest actors in Singapore.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Pierrepng
- Twitter account: @Iampierrepng
Filmography
- Forever and ever
- Chicken Rice Wars
- Nothing to lose
- Eye
- Seeds of strife
- Crazy Rich Asians
- growing up
- money
- Phan Chu Kang Private Limited
- Pursuit of Peace
- Dutch V
- The room in my heart
- Portrait of a Family
- Charming Life
- Dazzling Star
- Love you forever
