Lawrence Wong Koon-Yat (born 5 August 1988) is a Malaysian-born Singaporean actor. After his role in Story of Yanxi Palace (2018), Wong was ranked 35th in the list of most influential artistes in China.
Early life Wong was born on 5 August 1988 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia to a Singaporean father. Wong studied at RMIT University in Australia, and graduated with a degree in mass communications. Wong acquired Singaporean citizenship .
Career In his early years as an actor since 2002, Wong's early roles were limited to minor roles in dramas. Wong had also portrayed real-life convicted murderer Lee Chor Pet, who kidnapped and murdered a rich businessman's teenage son in Singapore in 1968 and later executed in 1973, for which Lee's case was re-enacted and featured in Singapore's local crime show True Files.
Wong's notable minor roles in his career came from dramas like Three Wishes, 118, The Dream Job and Zero Calling .
In The Promise, a Channel U telemovie, he played a rebellious teen who falls in love with an intellectually-disabled girl. Lawrence was nominated for "Favourite Male Character" at the Star Awards 2010.
In 2016, he signed on with a Chinese management company run by Chinese actress Qin Lan and was selected for a role in Love And Passion, a remake of the 1982 TVB classic.
He was cast in Story of Yanxi Palace which aired in 2018, as Hai Lan Cha, for which he received two international awards.
Wong appeared in My One in a Million on Mediacorp Channel 8 in a lead role, replacing Aloysius Pang who died in a military accident.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role Notes Ref2002 Moulmein High 3 Kim Loong (student) 14 years old in 2002? Living with Lydia Bellboy Season 2; episode 12004 True Files Lee Chor Pet 2009 Your Hand in Mine (想握你的手) Ben 2010 Goodnight DJ 2 (声空感应2之标本) Li Mingguo Episode 1 & 2 Tribulations of Life Yang Disheng 2011 A Time To Embrace (追影·筑梦) Yang Jicheng Jensen Secrets for Sale Guo Anjin Dark SunsetChen An Bang Model à la Mode (天幕迷情) Jacky Chen 2013Art of Love: Picture Perfect (心·艺之写真情缘)Liu Qingyun In Laws (男婚女嫁) Zheng Qijian 2014In Laws 2 (男婚女嫁2) 118 Zhang Jiabao Three Wishes Junhao Zero Calling Ben 2015My Boss Yes Sir My Boss Ron 3 cm Short (差3公分想爱你) Peng Zixiang Term of Endearment (如何说再见 - 单元四：如何说再见之1314)) Lawrence Echoes of Time (星月传奇) Dai Mian'en / Lai Teck 2016 My Twins Lovers (双子情人) Yu Houming / Yu Houqin The Dream Job Qiu Zhiying 2018Story of Yanxi Palace Hai Lancha 2019 My One in a Million (我的万里挑一) Yang Dingyi 2020 Girlfriend (楼下女友请签收) Ye Feimo 2021One Boat One World (海洋之城) Wang Ziyang 2023 Stand or Fall (闪耀的她) He Yifei The Ferryman Legends of Nanyang (灵魂摆渡·南洋传说) Xia Dongqing Love and Passion (万水千山总是情) Zhuang Tianya Ping Yao Zhuan
Film Year Title RoleNotes Ref2007Men in White Ah Huat2011The Promise (向日葵的约定)Chen WenyuanTelemovie2012Wiedersehen in MalaysiaJohanTelemovie Medic Force (幸福边缘) St. John ambulanceman Short film2013 Judgement Day Ah Song Lucky Bowl 1 (聚宝盆续集)Ke LaosanTelemovieLucky Bowl 2 (聚宝盆前传)TelemovieDouble Trouble Love (我心向明月)Lawrence / Ah SenTelemovie 2014 Gloryfying Love (玩Cool青春) Heng Zai Spring Chorus (忆起回家)WenbinTelemovie 2016 In the Room Hotel guest Summer's Desire (泡沫之夏)Song YaminThe Love MachineAndy Telemovie 2017 My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan (少女的奇幻日记之追星计划) Xue Xiansheng 2018 Super APP (超级APP) Han Chen 2019 Undercover Punch and Gun (潜行者) Jack 2022 Reunion Dinner Chaoyang
Music video appearances YearEnglish title Chinese title Performer(s)2011 "Lian Wu Zhi" 恋物志 Renee Li Yun2014 "Mei Yi Ci Lian Ai" 每一次恋爱 Wen Yin Liang
Show host Year English title Chinese title Notes2009 Shi Jie Dan Wan世界弹丸 - 20118Style 时代达人 Fashion 2012From Bishan To Beijing 不到长城非好汉 Travel 2013 Listen To The World Season 1 聆听世界第一季 Humanities 2014 Listen To The World Season 2 聆听世界第二季 Humanities 2014 Good Man, Good Food Ep10 好男人，好料理 Food
Discography Album Release date Album title Type Album trackShallow Love Album Shallow Love 浅浅 Wan Gu Qing Chun 顽固青春 Ai Shi Zen Me Yi Hui Shi 爱是怎么一回事 Hua Tong 花童Lawrence Album of the Same NameAlbum Faith Education 信教育 Hi & Bye Shi Ni Ba Wo Bian Cheng Zhe Yang 是你把我变成这样 Hi & Bye 信教育 (Club Mix) Hi & Bye (Rave Party Mix) Faith Education 信教育 (Hip Hop Chillout Mix)
Singles Release date English title Chinese title Notes2018-03-13 Po Jie Ai Qing De Mi Yu 破解爱情的密语(Film "Super APP" Theme Song) feat. Qin Lan, Included in Da Hao Qing Nian Single Album2018-08-25Da Hao Qing Nian 大好青年Single Album2020-01-01 Yu Shi 于是HunanTV Series "Girlfriend Sub-Theme
Music video Year English title Chinese title DirectorNotes2013Shallow Love浅浅Leroy LowIncluded In Album Of Shallow Love2017Faith Education信教育Vernon OngIncluded In Lawrence Album Of The Same NameHi & Bye-Chuan LooiIncluded In Lawrence Album Of The Same NameShi Ni Ba Wo Bian Cheng Zhe Yang是你把我变成这样Vernon OngIncluded In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name, NTV7 TV Series "3cm Short" Ending Theme2018Po Jie Ai Qing De Mi Yu破解爱情的密语-"Super App"Film Theme SongDa Hao Qing Nian大好青年Chuan Looi-Yu Shi于是-HunanTV Series"Girlfriend Sub-Theme
Endorsements YearBrand Type Country2017Citroën DS 4 CrossbackBrand AmbassadorSingapore2018– 2021 MontblancFriend Of The BrandMalaysia, Singapore and China2019Trip.comAmbassadorSingapore 2020iQIYIAmbassadorInternational
Awards and nominations Film and television Year Award Category Nominated work Role Result Ref20102010 Star AwardsFavourite Male Character The Promise Chen Wenyuan-201318th Asian Television Awards Best Actor In Laws Zheng Qijian-2014 3rd Golden Awards Best Supporting Actor Lucky Bowl 1Ke Laosan-20182018Asian-American TV&Film Festival Golden Oak Awards Ceremony Most Promising Actor in Asia--2018Chinese American TV Festival "Golden Angel Awards" CeremonyBest Actor in a Supporting Role Story of Yanxi Palace Hai Lancha2018 StarHub Night of StarsStarHub Breakthrough Star Award--
Media and entertainment platform Year Award Category Country Result Ref20182018 Fashion PowerAnnual Topical Male ArtistChina2018 Bazaar Jewelry AwardAnnual Most Popular Jewelry Star ChinaOnlyLady2018 Fashion Award Fashion Potential Male StarChina20192018LikeTCCAsia The 100 Most Handsome Asia Faces Rank No.91China
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