Huang Wenyong (25 July 1952[citation needed] – 20 April 2013) was a Malaysia-born Singaporean actor, host and teacher.

Huang Wenyong
Born(1952-07-25)25 July 1952
Died20 April 2013(2013-04-20) (aged 60)
Burial placeKong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
NationalitySingaporean
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • teacher
Years active1977–2013
SpouseTeh Kim Hua
Children2
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese黃文永
Simplified Chinese黃文永
Hanyu PinyinHuáng Wényǒng

Huang died at the Singapore General Hospital at around 5 pm (GMT+8) on 20 April 2013, at the age of 60 due to lymphoma.[1][2][3]

Early life and career

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Huang was a teacher in Kuala Lumpur before leaving for Singapore.[4] Huang moved to Singapore in the 1970s, with only fifty dollars in hand.[5] He joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1981.[6] He is perhaps best known for his appearances in The Awakening, in which he played love interest to Xiang Yun's character, and The Seletar Robbery in 1982. Huang is also known for starring alongside Chew Chor Meng in the long-running popular series Don't Worry, Be Happy (1996–2002) and its spin-off Lobang King as the stingy uncle Leon Ong Kim Lye to Chew's character Ah Bee.[7] Huang was nominated for and named one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes every single year in the annual Star Awards since its introduction in 1994, until his death in 2013.[3] In total, Huang starred in more than a hundred Chinese-language television programmes.[3] In addition to acting, Huang sang pieces for a few television sitcoms and also released two albums.[8] He was an ambassador for anti-ageing product company Zell-V.[9] He was an actor for MediaCorp from the late 1970s until his death. Appearing in more than 100 television programmes, he was among the first few batches of locally trained actors to enter the local entertainment industry was and considered to be one of the "pioneers in local Chinese drama".

Personal life

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Huang gained Singapore citizenship in October 2008 after residing in the country for 27 years.[10] Huang was married with two children: a son and a daughter.[3] He was a "lifelong devotee" of Buddhism.[3]

Health

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There was public concern after Huang appeared visibly haggard during MediaCorp Channel 8's 30th Drama Anniversary Show.[11] He clarified that he had been suffering from stomach flu,[12] said to have been contracted in September 2012.[13] During which, he was estimated to have lost 6–7 kilograms in weight.[13] Huang would also experience intervals of severe fever.[13] In November 2012, Huang was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to go for chemotherapy.[3] His condition was not disclosed to the general public until his death,[3] because Huang "wanted to go through this by himself".[14] His medical condition had been kept a secret; only very few knew what actually ailed him.[15]

Death

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Huang died at the Singapore General Hospital at around 5 pm (GMT+8) on 20 April 2013, aged 60. The cause of his death was lymphoma.[16] Huang was previously subject to a death hoax earlier in the month, which claimed that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.[17] Huang's death sparked an "outpouring of grief" from both colleagues and fans alike.[15] Thirty seconds of silence were observed[18] and a special tribute segment aired before the start of the Star Awards ceremony held the evening after his death.[15]

Funeral

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His funeral wake was held a day after his death on 21 April 2013[3] at the Teochew Funeral Parlour, lasting for five days.[15] Xiang Yun and Chen Shucheng delivered eulogies,[19] as did a few others.[20] Funeral attendees were measured by the hundreds.[21][a] To allow their staff to attend the procession, Channel 8 temporarily postponed or rescheduled their production activities.[24] He was cremated at the Bright Hill Crematorium and Columbarium in Sin Ming.[25]

Legacy

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In recognition of his contributions to the television industry in Singapore, Huang was posthumously awarded the "Honorary TV Award" on 28 April 2013, at the Star Awards 2013.[26][27] To commemorate his death, a television special titled Remembering Huang Wenyong was aired on 29 April 2013, and reruns of his television appearances were available on television and online platforms.[26]

In October 2014, the Madame Tussauds Singapore museum unveiled a wax figure of Huang.[28][29]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
1981 Sunset (落日余晖)
When Will I See You Again (又见黄花)
Spring Is Always Green (悲欢年华) Gu Zhonghan
1982 Seletar Robbery Xiao Chen
The Diamond Chase (圣淘沙之旅) Tang Yongda
1983 Army Series (新兵小传) Guo Zhenghao
All That Glitters is Not Gold (捷径)
CID '83 (狮城勇探) ASP Huang Zhihui
1984 Ah Tu (阿突)
The Awakening He Ahshui
In the Wilderness (荒原) Fang Xiang
The Awakening II Yang Bingwen
Pursuit (怒海萍踪) Guang Xu
1985 Son of Pulau Tekong Wen Chaoqiang
Home is Where Love is (吾爱吾家) Luo Wenhao
1986 The Happy Trio (青春123) Huang Shaowei
Samsui Women Su Ahzhi
Under One Roof (家和万事兴) Guo Yiji
The Bond (天涯同命鸟) Zhou Guichu
1987 Five Foot Way (五脚基) Liu Qihua
Moving On (变迁) Zhuang Rongfa
Strange Encounters (奇缘 之《钟馗捉鬼》) Zhong Kui
1988 Heiress (世纪情) Zhou Yushu
Airforce Kuang Guozhong
The Last Applause (舞榭歌台) Jiang Tianran
Mystery (迷离夜之"戒") Ding Minchang
My Fair Ladies (窈窕淑女) Zhao Yongsheng
Strange Encounters II (缘II 之《钟馗再捉鬼》) Zhong Kui
1989 Magic of Dance (鼓舞青春)
Return of the Prince (丝路迷城) Hua Shijin
1990 Friends Next Door (我爱芳邻) Tang Dawen
Marry Me (最佳配偶) Liu Rixin
1991 The Working Class (上班一族)
Guardian Angel (爸爸怕怕) Tao Zuimu
1992 Women of Substance (悲欢岁月) Hou Guoliang
Memories of June (六月的童话) Zhang Zhonghua
Crazy Chase (富贵也疯狂) Zhao Yiben
Love is in the Air (爱在女儿乡) Mai Dacheng
1993 Heavenly Beings (再战封神榜) Lü Dongbin
Angel of Vengeance (暴雨狂花) Zhang Dafu
Happy Foes (欢喜冤家) Zhang Tianshi
Ninjas in Town (伏魔奇兵) Xiao Peng
Happy Reunion (年年有鱼) Zhu Ruogang
1994 Thunder Plot Sir Ou
The Challenger (勇者无惧) Dong Qilong
Fiery Lover (烈火情人) Shi Zhongping
Silk of Love (情丝万缕) Fan Liren
1995 The Ranger (铁血雄心) Army officer
Home at 168 (大牌168) Zhuo Tieshu
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《灶神》) Emperor
Strange Encounters III (奇缘III 之《门神》) Tang Taizong
The Last Rhythm (曲终魂断) Chen Zhiyuan
The Golden Pillow (金枕头) Chen Haowen
1996 Ah Xue (阿雪) Lin Shugen
Triumph Over The Green (爱拼球会赢) Himself
Diary of a Teacher (老师日记) Wu Chuangxin
3-in-1 Love (爱情三合一) Wang Yong
1996-2002 Don't Worry, Be Happy (敢敢做个开心人) Ong Kim Lye
1997 My Family, My Love (高家万岁) Gao Zhian
Hope (人间有梦) A-qin
A Place to Call Home (薯条汉堡青春豆) Liu Weizhong
From the Medical Files (医生档案) Chen Junlin
1998 Men on Crossroads (四个好涩的男人) Wang Zhiwei
Dreams - Little Santa (七个梦 之《圣诞小人》) Wang De
Around People's Park (珍珠街坊) Wang Xi
1999 God of Fortune (财神爷) Zhao Gongming
My Grandpa (公公,你的名字好难叫) Fang Dapeng
2000 The Tax Files (流金税月) Lin Zhilun
The Legendary Swordsman Lin Zhennan
2001 Three Women and A Half Zhang Yongxing
The Hotel Mr Goh
The Reunion Steven Choo
2002 Health Matters (一切由慎开始 之《孕妇杀手》) A-yuan
Fantasy (星梦情真) Yang Xiong
Springs of Life Su Hua
2003 Lobang King Ong Kim Lye
True Heroes Wang Jiancheng
Holland V Lin Jingcai
Always on My Mind (无炎的爱) Liu Zhengyu
2004 I Love My Home (我爱我家) Xu Chuanjia
These Ties That Bind (家财万贯) Xiong Weihong
My Mighty-in-Laws Fang Chunqiu
2005 Destiny Shen Congye
A Promise for Tomorrow Fang Zhen
2006 Women of Times Andrew Jia Zengmu
Measure of Man Cai Lianwei
2007 The Peak Tie Tou
Happily Ever After Yu Di
Honour and Passion Bao Pengju
The Golden Path Lin Desheng
2008 Just in Singapore Lin Bang (Francis)
Crime Busters x 2 Xia Mingda
Love Blossoms Yu Dongcheng
Love Blossoms II
2009 My A-Go-Go Princess (穿越阿哥哥) Landlord
Your Hand in Mine Zheng Shanguo
2010 The Score Luo Zhigang
2011 A Tale of 2 Cities Pan Jiaxiang
Devotion Xu Zhongzheng
Love Thy Neighbour Dai Guozhong
2012 Rescue 995 Ke Dashan
Blk 88 Sim Beng Huat Voice-over [30]
Joys of Life Han Jianren
2013 It's a Wonderful Life Li Yunshun

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 2000 AD Cameo
2001 My Valentine (二月十四)
2003 Homerun Chew Kiat Kun's father
2011 It's a Great, Great World Peter [31]

Variety show

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Year Title Notes
1995 Those Were The Days (旧情绵绵) Host with Zeng Xiaoying and later Huang Yuling
1998 Bon Appetite (食指大动)
2003 Be My Guest (客人来)
2004 Durian Delights (你吃我吃它刺刺刺)
Star of All Trades (行行出艺人)
2006-2009 Living Golden Age (黄金年华)
2010 Shop & Save
2012 30 Years of Drama - Theme Song Concert (戏剧情牵30 - 我们的主题曲 演唱会) Huang Wenyong, Chen Shucheng and Xiang Yun were presented the night's prestigious "Television Guru" award.
2012 Silver Carnival Series 1 (银色嘉年华)

Awards and nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
1995 2nd Star Awards Ceremony Best Actor Homes in 168 Nominated
1997 4th Star Awards Ceremony Special Achievement Award Received
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
1998 5th Star Awards Ceremony Best Comedy Performer Don't Worry Be Happy Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
1999 6th Star Awards Ceremony Best Comedy Performer Don't Worry Be Happy Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2000 7th Star Awards Ceremony Best Comedy Performer Don't Worry Be Happy Won
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2001 8th Star Awards Ceremony Best Actor Three Women and A Half
(as Zhang Yongxing)
Nominated
Best Comedy Performer Don't Worry Be Happy Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2002 9th Star Awards Ceremony Best Comedy Performer Don't Worry Be Happy Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2003 10th Star Awards Ceremony Best Supporting Actor Holland V
(as Lin Jingcai)
Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2004 11th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2005 12th Star Awards Ceremony Best Actor Destiny
(as Shen Congye)
Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2006 13th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2007 14th Star Awards Ceremony Evergreen Veteran Won
1980s Era Screen Heartthrob Won
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2009 15th Star Awards Ceremony Best Actor Just in Singapore
(as Lin Bang Francis)
Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2010 16th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2011 17th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 10
2012 18th Star Awards Ceremony Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 20
2013 19th Star Awards Ceremony Honorary TV Award (Posthumous) Received
Best Supporting Actor Joys of Life
(as Han Jianren)
Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Top 10

Notes

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  1. ^ One source gives the figure as over 800,[20] another states it as 500,[22] and a third source writes 1,000.[23]

References

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  2. ^ "Huang Wenyong: The Man behind the Star". Channel NewsAsia. 21 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h DeHart, Jonathan (22 April 2013). "Huang Wenyong: Singapore Mourns Death of Veteran Actor". The Diplomat.
  4. ^ "Xiang Yun: "He has given me only happy memories"". Channel NewsAsia. 21 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013.
  5. ^ Lee, Jan (28 April 2013). "Star Awards pays tribute to Huang Wenyong". The Straits Times.
  6. ^ "黄文永淋巴癌逝 终年60岁 向云悲慟". Oriental Daily News. 21 April 2013. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
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  10. ^ 新加坡资深艺人黄文永21日于医院病逝 享年60岁 (in Chinese). 22 April 2013.
  11. ^ Chua, Charlene (1 April 2013). "Huang Wenyong fans furious about rumours of his death". AsiaOne.
  12. ^ "Huang Wenyong clarifies on sudden weight loss". Archived from the original on 23 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  13. ^ a b c 黄文永病两个月-爆瘦7公斤. xin msn (in Chinese). 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Chen Guohua reveals why Huang Wenyong kept his cancer a secret". AsiaOne. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2013.
  15. ^ a b c d Han, Wei Chou; Lam, Evelyn; Leong, Wai Kit (21 April 2013). "Star Awards pays tribute to Huang Wenyong amid outpouring of grief". Channel News Asia. Archived from the original on 23 April 2013.
  16. ^ "Huang Wenyong dies of cancer at age 60". Archived from the original on 23 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  17. ^ "ST: Fans of actor Huang Wenyong furious about rumours of his death". Archived from the original on 23 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  18. ^ "Huang Wenyong's death casts pall over Star Awards show". The Straits Times. 22 April 2013.
  19. ^ Han, Wei Chou (24 April 2013). "Star-studded send-off for Huang Wenyong". Channel News Asia. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013.
  20. ^ a b Shah, Salimat (24 April 2013). "Fans, celebs bid farewell to Huang Wenyong". Yahoo!.
  21. ^ "Huang Wenyong's wish for drama re-run to be fulfilled". AsiaOne. 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2013.
  22. ^ "Huang Wenyong's daughter tweets about his passing". AsiaOne. 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014.
  23. ^ "Actors are among hundreds at Huang Wenyong's funeral". AsiaOne. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016.
  24. ^ "Production work makes way for Huang Wenyong's funeral". Channel News Asia. 23 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013.
  25. ^ Ng, Gena; Ferroa, Susan (24 April 2013). "Last applause for Huang Wenyong". Channel News Asia. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013.
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  27. ^ "Tv - Actor Huang Wenyong Loses Cancer Battle". Contact Music. 22 April 2013.
  28. ^ "Late Huang Wenyong gets wax tribute at Madame Tussauds, but daughter is upset". Coconuts Media. Coconuts Singapore. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  29. ^ "Huang Wenyong's daughter blasts netizen for questioning late actor's place in wax museum". The New Paper. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  30. ^ "《大牌88》 节目介绍". Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  31. ^ "8 Invites You – It's a Great, Great World". Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2012.