Lawrence Wong (Chinese: 王冠逸; pinyin: Wáng Gùanyì) 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.[3]
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王冠逸 | |||||||
| Born | (1988-08-05) 5 August 1988 (age 34)[1][2] Johor Bahru, Malaysia | ||||||
| Nationality | Malaysian | ||||||
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| Years active | 2009–present | ||||||
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| Notable work | Television series: 2018: Story of Yanxi Palace 2020: Girlfriend 2020: One Boat One World Film: 2013: Gloryfying Love 2017: My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan Telemovie: 2009: The Promise 2016: Double Trouble Love | ||||||
| Awards | 2018 Golden Oak Awards: Most Promising Actor in Asia 2018 Golden Angel Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2018 StarHub Night of Stars: StarHub Breakthrough Star Award See link for more details: Film&TV Awards, Media and Entertainment Platform Awards | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 王冠逸 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 王冠逸 | ||||||
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Lawrence Wong was born on 5 August 1988 in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia to a Singaporean father.[4][5] Wong studied at RMIT University in Australia, and graduated with a degree in mass communications.[6] Wong acquired Singaporean citizenship circa 2016.[4]
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.[7]
Wong's notable minor roles in his career came from dramas like Three Wishes, 118, The Dream Job and Zero Calling .[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
| Release Date | Album Title | Type | Album Track |
| 1 May 2013 | Shallow Love | Album |
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| 8 February 2017 | Lawrence Album of the Same Name | Album |
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| Release Date | English Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
| 2018-03-13 | 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 Album |
| 2018-08-25 | Da Hao Qing Nian | 大好青年 | Single Album |
| 2020-01-01 | Yu Shi | 于是 | HunanTV Series "Girlfriend Sub-Theme |
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Director | Notes |
| 2013 | Shallow Love | 浅浅 | Leroy Low | Included In Album Of Shallow Love |
| 2017 | Faith Education | 信教育 | Vernon Ong | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name |
| Hi & Bye | - | Chuan Looi | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name | |
| Shi Ni Ba Wo Bian Cheng Zhe Yang | 是你把我变成这样 | Vernon Ong | Included In Lawrence Album Of The Same Name, NTV7 TV Series "3cm Short" Ending Theme | |
| 2018 | Po Jie Ai Qing De Mi Yu | 破解爱情的密语 | - | "Super App"Film Theme Song |
| Da Hao Qing Nian | 大好青年 | Chuan Looi | - | |
| Yu Shi | 于是 | - | HunanTV Series"Girlfriend Sub-Theme |
| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref |
| 2002 | Moulmein High 3 上课一派3 | Kim Loong (Student) | ||
| Living with Lydia Season 2 肥肥一家亲2 | Bellboy | Episode 1 | ||
| 2004 | True Files 真实档案 | Lee Chor Pet | [11] | |
| 2009 | Your Hand in Mine 想握你的手 | Ben | ||
| 2010 | Goodnight DJ 2 声空感应2之标本 | Li Ming Guo | Episode 1 & 2 | |
| Tribulations of Life 浮生劫 | Yang Di Sheng | |||
| 2011 | A Time To Embrace 追影·筑梦 | Yang Ji Cheng (Jensen) | ||
| Secrets for Sale 拍·卖 | Guo An Jin | |||
| Dark Sunset 黑色夕阳 | Chen An Bang | |||
| Model à la Mode 天幕迷情 | Jacky Chen | |||
| 2013 | Art of Love: Picture Perfect 心·艺之写真情缘 | Liu Qingyun | ||
| In Laws 男婚女嫁 | Zheng Qi Jian | |||
| 2014 | In Laws 2 男婚女嫁2 | |||
| 118 | Zhang Jia Bao | |||
| Three Wishes 三个愿望 | Jun Hao | |||
| Zero Calling | Ben | |||
| 2015 | รับแซ่บ My Boss Yes Sir My Boss | Ron | ||
| 3 cm Short 差3公分想爱你 | Peng Zi Xiang | |||
| 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 Hou Ming / Yu Hou Qin | ||
| The Dream Job 绝世好工 | Qiu Zhiying | |||
| 2018 | Story of Yanxi Palace 延禧攻略 | Hai Lan Cha | ||
| 2019 | My One in a Million 我的万里挑一 | Yang Di Yi | ||
| 2020 | Girlfriend 楼下女友请签收 | Ye Fei Mo | ||
| 2021 | One Boat One World 海洋之城 | Wang Zi Yang | ||
| TBC | The Ferryman Legends of Nanyang 灵魂摆渡·南洋传说 | Xia Dong Qing | ||
| TBC | Love and Passion 万水千山总是情 | Zhuang Tian Ya | ||
| TBC | Ping Yao Zhuan |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
| 2011 | The Promise 向日葵的约定 | Chen Wen Yuan | Telemovie | |
| 2012 | Wiedersehen in Malaysia | Johan | Telemovie | |
| 2013 | Judgement Day 世界末日 | Ah Song | ||
| Lucky Bowl 1 聚宝盆续集 | Ke Lao San | Telemovie | ||
| Lucky Bowl 2 聚宝盆前传 | Telemovie | |||
| Double Trouble Love 我心向明月 | Lawrence/Ah Sen | Telemovie | ||
| 2014 | Gloryfying Love 玩Cool青春 | Heng Zai | ||
| Spring Chorus 忆起回家 | Wen Bin | Telemovie | ||
| 2016 | In the Room 無限春光27 | Hotel Guest | ||
| Summer's Desire 泡沫之夏 | Song Ya Min | |||
| The Love Machine | Andy | Telemovie | ||
| 2017 | My Fantasy Diary The Idolator's Plan 少女的奇幻日记之追星计划 | Xue Xian Sheng | ||
| 2018 | Super APP 超级APP | Han Chen | ||
| 2019 | Undercover Punch and Gun 潜行者 | Jack | ||
| 2022 | Reunion Dinner 团圆饭 | Chaoyang |
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Type | Country |
| 2012 | Medic Force | 幸福边缘 | St. John Ambulanceman | Leading Actor | Malaysia |
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Singer |
| 2011 | Lian Wu Zhi | 恋物志 | Renee Li Yun |
| 2014 | Mei Yi Ci Lian Ai | 每一次恋爱 | Rachel Liang Wen Yin |
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Type |
| 2009 | Shi Jie Dan Wan | 世界弹丸 | - |
| 2011 | 8Style | 时代达人 | Fashion |
| 2012 | From Bishan To Beijing | 不到长城非好汉 | Travel |
| 2013 | Listen To The World Season1 | 聆听世界第一季 | Humanities |
| 2014 | Listen To The World Season2 | 聆听世界第二季 | Humanities |
| 2014 | Good Man, Good Food Ep10 | 好男人，好料理 | Food |
| Year | Ad and Brand Name | Type | Country |
| 2017 | Citroën DS 4 Crossback | Brand Ambassador | Singapore |
| 2018–Present | Montblanc | Friend Of The Brand | Malaysia, Singapore and China |
| 2018年 | Giorgio Armani | Friend Of The Brand | China |
| 2019年 | Guerlain | Friend Of The Brand | China |
| 2019 | Trip.com | Ambassador | Singapore |
| 2020 | iQIYI | Ambassador | International |
| Year | Session | Award | Work | Role | Result | Ref |
| 2010 | 2010 Star Awards | Favourite Male Character | The Promise | Chen Wenyuan | Nominated | - |
| 2013 | 18th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor | In Laws | Zheng Qijian | Nominated | - |
| 2014 | 3rd Golden Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Lucky Bowl 1 | Ke Laosan | Nominated | - |
| 2018 | 2018Asian-American TV&Film Festival Golden Oak Awards Ceremony | Most Promising Actor in Asia | - | - | Won | [12] |
| 2018Chinese American TV Festival "Golden Angel Awards" Ceremony | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Story of Yanxi Palace | Hai Lancha | Won | [13] | |
| 2018 StarHub Night of Stars | StarHub Breakthrough Star Award | - | - | Won | [14] |
| Year | Session | Award | Country | Result | Ref |
| 2018 | 2018 Fashion Power | Annual Topical Male Artist | China | Won | |
| 2018 Bazaar Jewelry Award | Annual Most Popular Jewelry Star | China | Won | ||
| OnlyLady2018 Fashion Award | Fashion Potential Male Star | China | Won | ||
| 2019 | 2018LikeTCCAsia | The 100 Most Handsome Asia Faces Rank No.91 | China | Won |
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