Mark Lee (Singaporean actor)
Mark Lee Kok Huang (Chinese: 李国煌; pinyin: Lǐ Guóhuáng; born 16 October 1968) is a Singaporean comedian, actor, television host and film director.[1]
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| Born | 16 October 1968 | ||||||||||
| Nationality | Singaporean | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actor, host, comedian, film director | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1998-present | ||||||||||
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| Spouse(s) | Catherine Ng | ||||||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||||||
| Awards | Star Awards 2010 : All-Time Favourite Artiste Star Awards 2017: Best Speech Delivered | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 李國煌 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 李国煌 | ||||||||||
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Early life
Lee's father was a barber, and his mother was a food and beverage stall assistant. Growing up, Lee would help out in the hawker stall to prepare and sell cooked food, beverages, and chee cheong fun at a hawker centre.[2] Lee was schooled in Jurong Secondary School.[3]
Career
Lee is famous for, amongst others, playing the title role in Singapore's Mediacorp Channel 5 television sitcom Police & Thief as Lee Tok Kong, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd as guest appearance Lee Kok Peng from season 5 until season 7 and in Mediacorp Channel 8 long series television drama Holland V as Su Hao. He also gained recognition for his work with Jack Neo and Henry Thia in films such as Money No Enough and Liang Po Po: The Movie and long-running comedy variety programme Comedy Nite (搞笑行动).[4] He made his directorial debut in the comedy horror film The Ghosts Must Be Crazy.[5]
Along with long-time colleague Christopher Lee, Mark Lee was awarded the coveted All Time Favourite Artiste award in the Star Awards 2010[6][7] and became the first host-cum-comedian to win the award as the previous winners were predominantly thespians. As such he will no longer be in the run for the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes awards in future Star Awards.
Although Lee was mostly known for playing comedic roles early in his career, he has also diversified into hosting and hosted various kinds of programmes, mainly infotainment, travelogue and DIY programmes. He co-hosted the popular home makeover programme Home Decor Survivor and the infotainment programme Behind Every Job with Bryan Wong, which won both a string of nominations in the hosting categories at the Star Awards. In 2012 he won his fourth Best Variety Host award for his popular show It's a Small World (season 2).[1]
Lee was always given an on-screen name/surname of Ong or Huang, particularly in Jack Neo's movies, with the exception of Liang Po Po: The Movie, That One Not Enough and Ah Long Pte Ltd.
On 9 March 2017, Lee opened a production house King Kong Media Production with partner Yinson Marine Services, a Malaysian oil and gas company. He is now working on a film project for 2018.[8]
Personal life
Lee is married to Catherine Ng. They have three children: daughter Calista (born 2008), son Marksonn (born 2011),[9] and daughter Calynn (born 2013).[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Money No Enough | Ah Ong | |
| Hitman in the City | Liu Fei | ||
| 1999 | Eating Air | Lao Beng | |
| That One Not Enough | Zhu Guo Rong | ||
| Liang Po Po: The Movie | Ah Beng | ||
| 2001 | One Leg Kicking | Handsome | |
| 2002 | I Not Stupid | Kidnapper 1 | |
| 2003 | Homerun | Kun's P.E. Teacher | |
| 2004 | The Best Bet | Tan Chun Ong | |
| 2005 | I Do I Do | Acting Loan Shark | |
| One More Chance | Chin Wuhuang | ||
| 2007 | Just Follow Law | Unnamed guy | |
| 2008 | Money No Enough 2 | Yang Bao Huang | |
| Ah Long Pte Ltd | JoJo Fang | ||
| 2009 | Love Matters | ||
| Where Got Ghost? | Yang Bao Huang | ||
| 2010 | Being Human | Mai Wei | |
| Just Call Me Nobody | Dugu Qiu Bai | ||
| 2011 | Petaling Street Warriors | Shi Duyao | |
| 23:59 | Sergeant Kuah | ||
| Twisted | |||
| Homecoming | Daniel Koh | ||
| The Ghosts Must Be Crazy | Ah Hai/Chen Xiaojuan | Also co-director | |
| 2012 | Greedy Ghost | Book Spirit | Also executive producer |
| 2013 | Judgement Day | Police Officer | Also executive producer |
| Taxi! Taxi! | Lee Ah Tau | ||
| Everybody's Business | Winston Lee | ||
| 2014 | The Bat Night | ||
| A Fantastic Ghost Wedding | Master Wong | ||
| 2016 | Long Long Time Ago | Lim Ah Kun | |
| 2016 | Long Long Time Ago 2 | Lim Ah Kun | |
| 2017 | The Fortune Handbook | Huat God | Also executive producer |
| 2018 | Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei | Robert | |
| 2018 | 23:59:The Haunting Hour | Encik Teo | |
| 2019 | Make It Big Big | Himself | Also director |
| 2020 | Number 1 | Chow Chee Beng | |
| The Diam Diam Era | Lim Ah Kun | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | How Are You? | Channel 8; guest appearance | |
| 2012 | Abang Ah Beng | Billy | Suria |
| 2010 | Carlsberg Telemovie Showcase | Zheng Ah Nan | |
| 2009 | Mr & Mrs Kok | Kok Fook Seng | |
| 2008 | My Classmate Dad | Edison Tay | Okto |
| Police & Thief | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5; season 5 | |
| 2007 | Police & Thief | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5; season 4 |
| 2006 | ABC DJ | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5; guest appearance |
| Police & Thief | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5; season 3 | |
| 2005 | A Promise for Tomorrow | Wilson | Channel 8 |
| Police & Thief Season 2 | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 | |
| 2004 | Police & Thief Season 1 | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 |
| The Best Bet | Chen Jun Huang | TV series | |
| 2003 | Holland V | Su Hao | |
| 2003–2005 | Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd | Lee Kok Peng | Channel 5; guest appearance |
| 2002 | Katong Miss Oh | Beng | Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2002 |
| 2001 | The Hotel | Li Xiao Huang | Guest appearance |
| 2000 | Soho @ Work | Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2000 | |
| 1997–1999 | Different Cuts, Different Strokes | Lin Meng Shui |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Native title | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Destined One | 众里寻一 | Guest Matchmaker |
| 2018 | Happy Can Already! 4 | 欢喜就好 4 | |
| 2017 | Happy Can Already! 3 | 欢喜就好 3 | |
| Happy Can Already! 2 | 欢喜就好 2 | Robert | |
| 2016 | Happy Can Already! | 欢喜就好 | Robert |
| Please be My Guest | 客人來咯 2 | ||
| 2014 | Super Comedian | 搞笑之王 | Judge |
| Please be My Guest | 客人來咯 | ||
| Neighbourhood Chef | 鄰里厨王 | ||
| 2013 | Home Décor Survivor 5 | 摆家乐5 | |
| 2012–present | BODY SOS | 小毛病大问题 | |
| 2012 | It's a Small World III | 国际交易所3 | |
| Men's Talk | 3个男人1张口 | ||
| Japan Flavour | J Food好吃 | ||
| 2011 | Home Makeover II | 玩家万岁2 | |
| Behind Every Job 2 | 美差事。苦差事2 | ||
| It's a Small World II | 国记交意所2 | Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2012 | |
| 2010 | Home Makeover | 玩家万岁 | |
| Don't Forget the Lyrics! (Singapore) | 我要唱下去 | Episode: Celebrity Special: Guest All-Stars Edition: Host | |
| Gatekeepers | 小兵迎大将 | Guest | |
| Behind Every Job | 美差事。苦差事 | Nominated – Best Info-ed Programme Host, Star Awards 2011 | |
| Star Awards 2010 Show 1 | 红星大奖2010 | ||
| Wonder Chef | 我要当食神 | ||
| 2009 | Home Décor Survivor 4 | 摆家乐4 | |
| Singapore Flavours | 万里香 | ||
| Gracious Planet | 放心出去看 | ||
| It's a Small World | 国记交意所 | Won – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2010 | |
| Dad @ Home | 爸爸当家 | ||
| 2008 | Channel 8 45th Anniversary Gala | 新传媒45周年台庆 | Guest performer |
| Home Decor | 焕然一新DIY | ||
| Food Hometown | 美食寻根 | ||
| 2007 | Home Décor Survivor 3 | 摆家乐3 | |
| Barter Trade II | 物物大交换II | ||
| Say It If You Dare 3 | 有话好好说3 | Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2007 | |
| 2006 | Star Awards 2006 Post-show Party | 红星大奖2006 庆功宴 | |
| Home Décor Survivor 2 | 摆家乐2 | ||
| Say It If You Dare 2 | 有话好好说2 | ||
| Stars, Beat It! | 王牌对王牌 | ||
| Property Classified | 吉屋出售 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2006 | |
| 2005 | KP Club | 鸡婆俱乐部 | Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2005 |
| Home Décor Survivor | 摆家乐 | ||
| Star Run | 跑吧！艺人 | ||
| First Date | 敢敢来约会 | ||
| 2004 | Say It If You Dare | 有话好好说 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2005 |
| Be My Guest | 客人来 | Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2004 | |
| Good Bargain, Good Fun | 超值玩乐大搜寻 | ||
| 2003 | Split Ends | 兵分两路 | |
| 2002 | One Fun Day | 惊喜一整天 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2002 |
| 2001 | Top Fun | 欢乐巅峰 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2001 |
| 1990–2000; 2003-2004 | Comedy Nite | 搞笑行动 | Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 1998 Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 1999 Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2003 Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2004 |
Awards and nominations
| Star Awards – Hosting Awards | |||
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| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1998 | Best Comedy Performer | Comedy Night | Won |
| 1999 | Comedy Night | Won | |
| 2000 | Soho@Work | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Variety Show Host | Top Gun | Nominated |
| 2002 | One Fun Day | Nominated | |
| Best Comedy Performer | Katong Ms Oh | Won | |
| 2003 | Comedy Night | Won | |
| 2004 | Comedy Night | Nominated | |
| Best Variety Show Host | Be My Guest | Won | |
| 2005 | Say It If You Dare 1 | Nominated | |
| Best Comedy Performer | KP Club | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Variety Show Host | Property Classified | Nominated |
| 2007 | Say It If You Dare 3 | Won | |
| 2010 | It's a Small World | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Info-Ed Programme Host | Behind Every Job | Nominated |
| 2012 | Behind Every Job | Nominated | |
| Best Variety Show Host | It's a Small World 2 | Won | |
| 2015 | Neighbourhood Chef | Nominated | |
| Star Awards – Popularity Awards | |||
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| Year | Award | Result | |
| 1998 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 1999 | Won | ||
| 2000 | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Won | ||
| 2002 | Won | ||
| 2003 | Won | ||
| 2004 | Won | ||
| 2005 | Won | ||
| 2006 | Won | ||
| 2007 | Won | ||
| 2009 | Won | ||
| 2010 | All-Time Favourite Artiste | Received | |
| 2017 | Best Speech Delivered | Won | |
| Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards | |||
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| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2020 | Best Leading Actor | Number 1 | Nominated |
References
- "Star Awards 2012: 'Show 2' Winners List". xin.msn.com. 29 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- Joyce Teo (16 April 2013). "Funnyman Mark Lee knows his business". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n45z4rpYNIs
- Star Awards 2010 All Time Favourite Artiste award presentation reel
- "Mark Lee fulfills directorial dreams with 'The Ghost Bride'". Channel News Asia. 20 July 2010.
- "Blast from the past: Christopher Lee and Mark Lee". xin.msn.com. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- "Mark Lee and Christopher Lee assume their new heavenly ranks". xin.msn.com. 25 April 2010. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- Goh, Marcus (31 March 2017). "Mark Lee - From production assistant to film producer". Yahoo. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- "Mark Lee becomes second-time daddy". xin.msn.com. 25 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- "Mark Lee welcomes third child". xin.msn.com. 20 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- Mark Lee at hkmdb.com
- Mark Lee at chinesemov.com
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