Zhang Xinxiang Explained

Zhang Xinxiang
Birth Name:Teo Boon Seong
Birth Date:27 April 1967
Birth Place:Singapore
Children:2
Years Active:1989−present[1]
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Name1:Current stage name
T:張信祥
S:张信祥
P:Zhāng Xìnxiáng
Also Known As:Birth name
T2:張文祥
S2:张文祥
P2:Zhāng Wénxiáng
Altname3:Former stage name
T3:張汶祥
S3:张汶祥
P3:Zhāng Wénxiáng

Zhang Xinxiang (born Teo Boon Seong on 27 April 1967), formerly known as Zhang Wenxiang, is a Singaporean actor and businessman.

Early life and career

The eldest son in his family, Zhang began acting in 1989 − his first full-time job after completing his mandatory military service. He went through Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)'s auditions and attended their training classes while juggling a side job as a waiter for a few months before being offered a two-year contract by SBC.[2] He left the TV station in 1995 to focus on his mini-mart business and returned to sign a two-year contract with the station in 2004. He has since become a freelancer.

Zhang owns the boutique shop Nana, with its outlets located in the malls The Arcade and International Plaza.

Personal life

In April 1991, Zhang married his girlfriend of 4 years, Zheng Xiuzhu, at the age of 24.[3] They have two children.[4] Preferring to keep a low profile outside of his acting career in later years, Zhang has declined to talk more about his family in interviews, citing that he is "more than happy to talk about [his] work or projects and [doesn't] think people are interested to know about [his] personal life anyway".[1]

Zhang formerly used the Chinese stage name 张汶祥 (Zhāng Wénxiáng). In late 2016, Zhang changed his Chinese stage name to Zhang Xinxiang (张信祥).[5]

Filmography

Zhang has appeared in numerous television series and films.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Television series

Film

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
1995 Young Justice Bao [22]
1996 The Golden Pillow [23]
2004 Family Combo [24]
Timeless Gift
2005 Family Combo II [25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zhang Xinxiang, Who Has Played Bad Guys On Screen For 32 Years, Became An Actor After A Temple Divination Lot Predicted He Would Be Famous . 8days . 10 May 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: Zhang Xinxiang, Who Has Played Bad Guys On Screen For 32 Years, Became An Actor After A Temple Divination Lot Predicted He Would Be Famous . TODAY . 10 May 2023 . en.
  3. News: 张文祥注册结婚 . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . 联合早报 . 37 . 联合早报 . 29 April 1991 . en-SG.
  4. News: Zhang Wenxiang joins MediaCorp . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . TODAY . 23 . TODAY . 21 April 2004 . en-SG.
  5. Web site: 張汶祥改名"張信祥" 望觀眾記得新名中國報 . 中國報 China Press . 11 May 2023 . 10 August 2017.
  6. Web site: Zhang Wen Xiang . Mediacorp Content Distribution . 10 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Zhang Xin Xiang 张信祥 . mewatch . 10 May 2023 . en.
  8. Web site: Zhang Wen Xiang . mewatch . 10 May 2023 . en.
  9. Web site: Teo Boon Seong . mewatch . 10 May 2023 . en.
  10. News: 叶世品'改邪归正'张文祥'误入歧途' . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . 联合晚报 . 15 . 联合晚报 . 20 July 1990 . en-SG.
  11. Web site: Zhang Xinxiang Had A Very Creepy Encounter With The Supernatural On The Malaysian Set Of 2011 Drama Code Of Honour . 8days . 10 May 2023 . en.
  12. Web site: 張信祥改名重新開始中國報 . 中國報 China Press . 11 May 2023 . 10 August 2017.
  13. Web site: 拍送别"小娘惹" "小妈姐"年底开拍 早报 . www.zaobao.com.sg . 11 May 2023 . zh-Hans.
  14. Web site: 美心拍戏戴假发 伤脑筋! . 优1周 - UWeekly . 10 May 2023.
  15. Web site: This New Mediacorp Drama Is As Star Studded As It Gets . The Singapore Women's Weekly . 10 May 2023.
  16. Web site: Shamsudin . Shazrina . This new local drama will see multiple Star Search alumni like Zoe Tay, Aileen Tan and more . Her World Singapore . 10 May 2023 . 16 June 2022.
  17. Web site: This new Mediacorp drama has multiple Star Search winners and yesteryear celebs . AsiaOne . 10 May 2023 . en . 9 June 2022.
  18. Web site: 【明星老板】 张信祥 卖女装"靠女人吃饭" . 优1周 - UWeekly . 10 May 2023.
  19. Web site: Standing in Still Water - Infocomm Media Development Authority . Infocomm Media Development Authority . 11 May 2023.
  20. Web site: 2015 Singapore movie guide . AsiaOne . 11 May 2023 . en . 26 December 2014.
  21. Web site: 《纸屋》火速一瞥华族葬礼 料不足《煮炒》变"炖汤" 早报 . www.zaobao.com.sg . 11 May 2023 . zh-Hans.
  22. News: THE BEST CATEGORY . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . The Straits Times . 14 . The Straits Times . 8 July 1995 . en-SG.
  23. News: THE CATEGORIES AND HOW THEY WORK . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . The Straits Times . 14 . The Straits Times . 23 June 1996 . en-SG.
  24. News: 2004红星大奖入围名单 . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao) . 14 . 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao) . 13 November 2004 . en-SG.
  25. News: 红星大奖入围名单 . 11 May 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao) . 18 . 联合晚报 (Lianhe Wanbao) . 12 October 2005 . en-SG.