Joshua Tan Wei En
Joshua Tan Wei En (born 19 August 1990) is an Australian-Singaporean actor based in Singapore.[1] Joshua is currently signed under Fly Entertainment, a Singapore artiste management company.[1] He is best known for starring in Jack Neo’s film series Ah Boys To Men.[1]
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| Born | 19 August 1990 |
| Alma mater | Monash University in Australia |
Background
Personal life
Joshua was born in Melbourne, Australia but was raised in Singapore from a young age.[1] He is currently engaged to medical student Zoen Tay.[2] They are to hold their wedding on 26 of December in 2022. [3]Joshua is also a martial arts practitioner, he has trained in Muay Thai for over 10 years.[1] Joshua is also a father to his two miniature dachshund-oxycodones, Wolfe and Panthère.[4]
Education
Joshua graduated from Monash University in Australia.[5]
Career
Actor & Host (2012 - Present)
Joshua made his debut in the local acting scene in 2012 with the first of Jack Neo’s film series Ah Boys to Men alongside Maxi Lim, Noah Yap, Wang Weiliang and Tosh Zhang.[1] [6] They recently hit the movie’s 10-year anniversary in 2022.[6] Joshua also hosted and acted in a multitude of local productions such as Mediacorp’s “The InternShip” as well as “Lion Mums”.[1][7] He is also an ambassador for Love and Co. as well as REACH Community Services.[4]
Zyu Skincare (2019 - Present)
Joshua founded Zyu Skincare, a local skin care brand alongside his fiance Zoen in 2019.[8]Their brand’s goal was to come up with a skincare line focusing on real and effective solutions to skin issues.[8] Some of Zyu Skincare’s accolades include winning Beauty Insider’s Best Sunscreen Award and being featured on Vogue in 2021.[9][10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
| 2022 | Ah Girls go Army 2 | Lieutenant Koh | [11] | |
| 2017 | Ah Boys to Men 4 | Corporal First Class Ken Chow | [7] | |
| 2016 | Long Long Time Ago | Corporal Ken Chow | Cameo | [7] |
| Young & Fabulous | Hao Ren | [7] | ||
| 2015 | Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen | 3rd Sergeant Ken Chow | [7] | |
| 2014 | Hong Baos and Kisses | Xavier Tan | [7] | |
| 2013 | Ah Boys to Men 2 | Recruit Ken Chow | [7] | |
| 2012 | Ah Boys to Men | [7] |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
| 2022 | Little Women | Hotel receptionist | Cameo | [12] |
| The Girl He Never Noticed | Joseph Lee | [13] | ||
| 2021 | Lion Mums 4 | Marcus Lim | [13] | |
| 2020 | Best Friends Forever 致2020的我们 | Ouyang Jie 欧阳杰 | [13] | |
| How Are You 2 好世谋 2 | Ouyang Ming 欧阳明 | [13] | ||
| 2019 | How Are You? | Ouyang Ming 欧阳明 | [13] | |
| Cheerific | Matthew | [13] | ||
| 2018 | You Can Be An Angel 3
你也可以是天使3 |
Ray Lee Yingjie 李英杰 | [14] | |
| 2017 | Lion Mums 2 | Marcus Lim | [7] | |
| Intercept | James Lai | [13] | ||
| 2016 | A Selfie's Tale | Hans Lee Hao Nan | [7] | |
| 2015 | Lion Mums | Marcus Lim | [7] |
Event Host
| Year | Title | Ref |
| 2020 | Sengkang Chinese New Year Event | [7] |
| 2019 | Prudential Q3 Circle of Champions 2019 | [7] |
| 2015 | POSB Project | [7] |
| 2015 | Prudential SG50 @ Singapore Expo | [7] |
| 2014 | Eagle Eye Centre’s Grand Opening cum 8th Anniversary | [7] |
Television Presenter / Host
| Year | Title | Ref |
| 2018 | The InternShip | [13] |
| 2016 | GetActive SG | [13] |
| 2015 | Mediacorp 5 Show – High Speed Cinematography | [7] |
| Mediacorp 5 Show – Capoeria VT | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Indian Martial Arts | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Cosplay VT | [7] | |
| The 5 Show TV – Disc Golf | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Playing with Fire | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Belly Dancing Story | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Common Ground | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Zentai Art | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Knights of Singapore | [7] | |
| 2014 | Body And Soul | [13] |
| The 5 Show VT – New Hawker and Old Hawker | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Braille Production Unit | [7] | |
| The 5 Show VT – Go Karting In Singapore | [7] |
Accolades
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
| 2021 | 26th Star Awards Ceremony | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 30 | [15] |
References/citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 FLY ENTERTAINMENT. “MALE ARTISTES- JOSHUA TAN”. Fly Entertainment. n.d. Accessed on 30 November 2022.
- ↑ “Why Joshua Tan’s 22-Year-Old Med Student Fiancee Initially Said No When He Proposed”. 8Days. December 31, 2019. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ Zola. “Zoen and Joshua”. Zola. n.d. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Joshtwe13. “Instagram Bio”. Instagram. n.d. Accessed on 1 December 2022
- ↑ Australian High Commision, Singapore. “Australian-Singaporean actor Joshua Tan spoke to us about his early years in Australia and what it was like studying in Melbourne after finding fame in the film series ‘Ah Boys to Men!' We also asked him how he handled a nasty verbal abuse attack in Sydney late last year and how he turned a negative situation into a positive message for his fans. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Joshua, and we are so grateful that he agreed to feature in the first episode of the High Commission's #GreatMatesStories series. Keep an eye out for new episodes every few weeks. If you know someone or have a special connection to Australia and an exciting story to tell, please reach out to our team by DM. Monash University Study Australia #JoshuaTan #AhBoystoMen #AustraliaInSg #GreatMatesAUSG #MonashUniversity #study australia”. Facebook. April 9, 2022. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 “The Cast Of Ah Boys To Men Recreate A Throwback Photo To Mark The Movie’s 10th Year Anniversary”. 8Days. June 11, 2022. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 FLY ENTERTAINMENT. “MALE ARTISTES- JOSHUA TAN- Curricular Vitae”. Fly Entertainment. n.d. Accessed on 30 November 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 “Zoen Tay and Joshua Tan, The Power Couple Behind Zyu Skincare”. Beauty Insider Singapore. August 30, 2021. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ Zyuskincare. “We’re proud to announce that our Complexion Perfector has won the Best Sunscreen in Beauty Insider Awards 2021 (Beauty Insiders’ Choice)!😁🥳🤩 Our complexion perfector provides a multitude of benefits, and has been specially formulated to overcome common problems other sunscreen may come with - whitecast, greasy finish, you name it, we don’t have it! Zyu’s Complexion Perfector has always been one of our favourite formulations because of its versatility and functionality. It nourishes your skin and leaves a natural, radiant finish. More than a sunscreen, it perfects your complexion inside out. Now available at www.zyu.com.sg ☀️ #beautyinsidersg #beautyawards @beautyinsidersg”. Instagram. June 30,2021. Accessed on 1 December 2022
- ↑ Zyuskincare. “Vogue-approved! ✨ Add to cart 🔜 Antioxidant Night Mask has proven to be an excellent addition to your skincare routine! It serves as not just a perfect sealant to lock in all your skincare goodies, but also an effective barrier to prevent dirt and bacteria from irritating your skin while you sleep. Happy Holidays and stay safe! 🥰💛”. Instagram. December 29, 2021. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ “Trailer Watch: Jack Neo PreparesTo Make More Money With Ah Girls Go Army Again”. 8 Days. June 8, 2022. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ “Adrian Pang and other local actors appear in K-drama Little Women’s Singapore scenes” The Straits Times. September 27, 2022. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 me WATCH “Joshua Tan - meWATCH”. me WATCH. n.d. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ me WATCH “Joshua Tan 陈伟恩 - meWATCH”. me WATCH. n.d. Accessed on 1 December 2022.
- ↑ “STAR AWARDS 2021 – UNVEILING THE TOP 60 MOST POPULAR ARTISTES IN SINGAPORE”. Mediacorp. March 9, 2021. Accessed on 1 December 2022.