Koh Jia Ler Explained

Koh Jia Ler
Native Name:	许家乐
Birth Date:	11 November 2000
Birth Place:	Singapore
Occupation:	Actor
Years Active:	2013-present

Koh Jia Ler (Chinese: 许家乐; born 11 November 2000) is a Singaporean actor who is best known for starring in the Anthony Chen films Ilo Ilo and Wet Season.

Career

Koh starred in the 2013 drama film Ilo Ilo. For his performance in the film, he was nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer.^[1] He had a supporting role in Life - Fear Not.^[2] He starred in the 2019 drama film Wet Season.^[3] For his performance in the film, he was nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor.^[4] He will appear in We Are All Strangers, the upcoming final installment of Anthony Chen's Growing Up trilogy.^[5]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes

2013	Ilo Ilo	Jiale	Nominated Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer
2019	Wet Season	Wei Lun Kok	Nominated Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor
2022	We Are All Strangers

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes

2015-2016

Life - Fear Not

Wang Huai Po

Supporting role

Notes and References

1. News: 27 November 2013. ILO ILO CAST COME HOME TO ADORING FANS. The Straits Times. Singapore.
2. News: Tseng. Douglas. 2 December 2019. Koh Jia Ler Goes From Mama's Boy In Ilo Ilo To Loverboy In Wet Season. 8 Days. Singapore. 20 December 2022.
3. News: Lim. Bryan. 3 October 2019. Koh Jia Ler 'slept' with director Anthony Chen to prepare for new film Wet Season. AsiaOne. Singapore. 20 December 2022.
4. News: 11 July 2021. Singapore films Wet Season, A Land Imagined nominated at Golden Horse Awards. CNA Lifestyle. Singapore. 20 December 2022.
5. News: Lui. John. 27 January 2021. Anthony Chen reunites with Yeo Yann Yann and Koh Jia Ler for next film. The Straits Times. Singapore. 20 December 2022.