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| image = Herman Keh | | image = Herman Keh | ||
| birth_date = 14 May 1996 | |||
| education = Diploma in Dance | |||
| alma mater = LASELLE College of the Arts | |||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
After graduating from junior college, Herman pursued a Diploma in Dance at the LASELLE College of the Arts. In an interview, he stated that he wanted to pursue dance full-time as it was something that he believed in. | After graduating from junior college, Herman pursued a Diploma in Dance at the LASELLE College of the Arts. In an interview, he stated that he wanted to pursue dance full-time as it was something that he believed in. | ||
“So I went to audition at LASALLE on my own without telling anyone. It was only after I secured a place in LASALLE that I informed my parents. I reassured them that I was passionate and committed to pursuing dance.”<ref>Features. “[https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/features/conversation-herman-keh-taking-path-less-trodden In Conversation With: Herman Keh On Taking The Path Less Trodden]”. LASELLE College of the Arts. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | “So I went to audition at LASALLE on my own without telling anyone. It was only after I secured a place in LASALLE that I informed my parents. I reassured them that I was passionate and committed to pursuing dance.”<ref>Features. “[https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/features/conversation-herman-keh-taking-path-less-trodden In Conversation With: Herman Keh On Taking The Path Less Trodden]”. LASELLE College of the Arts. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | ||
== Professional Career == | == Professional Career == | ||
=== Professional Model === | === Professional Model === | ||
[[File:Herman Keh’s modelling profile.png|thumb|Herman Keh’s modelling profile. Photo from [https://www.nowmodelmgmt.com/models/male/#Herman-K NOW Model Management].]] | [[File:Herman Keh’s modelling profile.png|thumb|Herman Keh’s modelling profile. Photo from [https://www.nowmodelmgmt.com/models/male/#Herman-K NOW Model Management].]] | ||
Prior to taking part in Star Search 2019, Herman was signed to professional modelling agency NOW Model Management. His contract is set to expire in 2022.<ref name=":0">Tan, Kendra. “[https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/celebrities/star-search-first-runner-herman-keh-wants-be-singapores-first-mr Star Search First Runner-up Herman Keh Wants To Be “Singapore’s First Mr Bean”]”. Today Online. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | Prior to taking part in Star Search 2019, Herman was signed to professional modelling agency NOW Model Management. His contract is set to expire in 2022.<ref name=":0">Tan, Kendra. “[https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/celebrities/star-search-first-runner-herman-keh-wants-be-singapores-first-mr Star Search First Runner-up Herman Keh Wants To Be “Singapore’s First Mr Bean”]”. Today Online. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | ||
[[File:A meme of Herman’s exaggerated expression.jpg|thumb|A meme of Herman’s exaggerated expression during his finals skit at Star Search 2019. Photo from [https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/star-search-first-runner-herman-keh-wants-be-singapores-first-mr-bean-550056?cx_tag=8daysrec4ua&cid=tg:recos:8daysrec4ua:standard#cxrecs_s 8 Days].]] | [[File:A meme of Herman’s exaggerated expression.jpg|thumb|A meme of Herman’s exaggerated expression during his finals skit at Star Search 2019. Photo from [https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/star-search-first-runner-herman-keh-wants-be-singapores-first-mr-bean-550056?cx_tag=8daysrec4ua&cid=tg:recos:8daysrec4ua:standard#cxrecs_s 8 Days].]] | ||
=== Star Search 2019 === | === Star Search 2019 === | ||
Herman took part in local talent competition Star Search in 2019. He eventually came in second place, losing out to eventual winner Teoh Zetong.<ref>Lee, Jan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/26-year-old-teoh-zetong-crowned-as-winner-of-star-search-2019 Malaysia's Teoh Ze Tong, 26, crowned as winner of Star Search 2019]”. Straits Times. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> As part of the top 3 contestants in the competition, Herman subsequently secured an acting deal with Mediacorp. | Herman took part in local talent competition Star Search in 2019. He eventually came in second place, losing out to eventual winner Teoh Zetong.<ref>Lee, Jan. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/26-year-old-teoh-zetong-crowned-as-winner-of-star-search-2019 Malaysia's Teoh Ze Tong, 26, crowned as winner of Star Search 2019]”. Straits Times. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> As part of the top 3 contestants in the competition, Herman subsequently secured an acting deal with Mediacorp. | ||
In the finals, Herman acted in a skit based on a 1997 Channel 8 drama The Guest People, alongside winner Teoh Zetong. Herman’s exaggerated expression at one moment during the skit caught the attention and criticism of netizens, and a screenshot of his face quickly circulated online soon thereafter.<ref>Zheng, Zhangxin. “[https://mothership.sg/2019/11/star-search-herman-keh/ Hong Kong actress Carina Lau praises Star Search runner-up Herman Keh's jaw-dropping act]”. Mothership. November 5, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | In the finals, Herman acted in a skit based on a 1997 Channel 8 drama The Guest People, alongside winner Teoh Zetong. Herman’s exaggerated expression at one moment during the skit caught the attention and criticism of netizens, and a screenshot of his face quickly circulated online soon thereafter.<ref>Zheng, Zhangxin. “[https://mothership.sg/2019/11/star-search-herman-keh/ Hong Kong actress Carina Lau praises Star Search runner-up Herman Keh's jaw-dropping act]”. Mothership. November 5, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | ||
Nevertheless, his performance was well received by the audience, and even earned him the praise of veteran Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, who complimented him for “stealing the spotlight from everyone else”.<ref name=":0" /> | Nevertheless, his performance was well received by the audience, and even earned him the praise of veteran Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, who complimented him for “stealing the spotlight from everyone else”.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== Mediacorp Career === | === Mediacorp Career === | ||
[[File:HST (Herman Keh).png|thumb|A photo of HST. Photo from [http://genz-mag.com/herman-keh-tyler-ten-zhai-siming-play-who-is-most-likely-to/ Gen Z Magazine].]] | [[File:HST (Herman Keh).png|thumb|A photo of HST. Photo from [http://genz-mag.com/herman-keh-tyler-ten-zhai-siming-play-who-is-most-likely-to/ Gen Z Magazine].]] | ||
Following his second-place finish in Star Search 2019, Herman landed his first major acting role with Mediacorp, playing the second male lead in crime drama Mind Jumper<ref name=":1">Seah, May. “[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/star-search-mediacorp-actors-herman-keh-tyler-ten-zhai-siming-286286 Meet Herman Keh, Zhai Siming and Tyler Ten: Star Search's new celeb trio is ready for the big time]”. CNA Lifestyle. November 15, 2021. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref>. | Following his second-place finish in Star Search 2019, Herman landed his first major acting role with Mediacorp, playing the second male lead in crime drama Mind Jumper<ref name=":1">Seah, May. “[https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/star-search-mediacorp-actors-herman-keh-tyler-ten-zhai-siming-286286 Meet Herman Keh, Zhai Siming and Tyler Ten: Star Search's new celeb trio is ready for the big time]”. CNA Lifestyle. November 15, 2021. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref>. He has also been involved with variety programmes such as Curious City and Just Swipe Lah, as well as the online show Intern Survival Guide.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
As part of branding efforts, Herman, together with fellow Star Search 2019 alumni Tyler Ten and Zhai Siming, are collectively marketed as “HST”, which was a band name that was coined by their fans. According to a report, the three of them “will officially team up as HST to explore different collaboration opportunities”.<ref name=":1" /> | As part of branding efforts, Herman, together with fellow Star Search 2019 alumni Tyler Ten and Zhai Siming, are collectively marketed as “HST”, which was a band name that was coined by their fans. According to a report, the three of them “will officially team up as HST to explore different collaboration opportunities”.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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In 2021, Herman was a nominee for the 2021 Star Awards Best Newcomer Award, for his role in Interns Survivors’ Guide.<ref name=":2">Herman Keh. “[https://www.mediacorp.sg/business/tca/male-artistes/herman-keh-12357682 Herman Keh]”. Mediacorp. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | In 2021, Herman was a nominee for the 2021 Star Awards Best Newcomer Award, for his role in Interns Survivors’ Guide.<ref name=":2">Herman Keh. “[https://www.mediacorp.sg/business/tca/male-artistes/herman-keh-12357682 Herman Keh]”. Mediacorp. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | ||
==== Filmography ==== | ==== Filmography ==== | ||
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|<ref>"[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12269548/?ref_=nm_knf_t2 All Around You]”. IMDb. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | |<ref>"[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12269548/?ref_=nm_knf_t2 All Around You]”. IMDb. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.</ref> | ||
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== References / Citations == | == References / Citations == | ||
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[[Category:People of Interest]] | [[Category:People of Interest]] | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 9 May 2022
Herman Keh. Photo from Mediacorp.
Herman Keh ‘郭坤耀’ (born 14 May 1996) is a Singaporean actor, currently contracted under local entertainment company Mediacorp. He is also widely famous on TikTok, with 61.5k followers.[1]
Herman Keh | |
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| File:Herman Keh | |
| Born | 14 May 1996 |
| Education | Diploma in Dance |
| Alma mater | LASELLE College of the Arts |
Background
Education
After graduating from junior college, Herman pursued a Diploma in Dance at the LASELLE College of the Arts. In an interview, he stated that he wanted to pursue dance full-time as it was something that he believed in.
“So I went to audition at LASALLE on my own without telling anyone. It was only after I secured a place in LASALLE that I informed my parents. I reassured them that I was passionate and committed to pursuing dance.”[2]
Professional Career
Professional Model
Herman Keh’s modelling profile. Photo from NOW Model Management.
Prior to taking part in Star Search 2019, Herman was signed to professional modelling agency NOW Model Management. His contract is set to expire in 2022.[3]
A meme of Herman’s exaggerated expression during his finals skit at Star Search 2019. Photo from 8 Days.
Star Search 2019
Herman took part in local talent competition Star Search in 2019. He eventually came in second place, losing out to eventual winner Teoh Zetong.[4] As part of the top 3 contestants in the competition, Herman subsequently secured an acting deal with Mediacorp.
In the finals, Herman acted in a skit based on a 1997 Channel 8 drama The Guest People, alongside winner Teoh Zetong. Herman’s exaggerated expression at one moment during the skit caught the attention and criticism of netizens, and a screenshot of his face quickly circulated online soon thereafter.[5]
Nevertheless, his performance was well received by the audience, and even earned him the praise of veteran Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, who complimented him for “stealing the spotlight from everyone else”.[3]
Mediacorp Career
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A photo of HST. Photo from Gen Z Magazine.
Following his second-place finish in Star Search 2019, Herman landed his first major acting role with Mediacorp, playing the second male lead in crime drama Mind Jumper[6]. He has also been involved with variety programmes such as Curious City and Just Swipe Lah, as well as the online show Intern Survival Guide.[6]
As part of branding efforts, Herman, together with fellow Star Search 2019 alumni Tyler Ten and Zhai Siming, are collectively marketed as “HST”, which was a band name that was coined by their fans. According to a report, the three of them “will officially team up as HST to explore different collaboration opportunities”.[6]
The three of them also have a strong TikTok presence, regularly appearing on each others’ social media accounts and creating lighthearted dances and comedic videos.
Herman’s latest project is a dialect drama titled “I Want To Be A Towkay”《亲家，冤家做头家》. The 20-episode drama is a joint collaboration between Mediacorp and the Ministry of Communications and Information, and will see Herman star alongside other young cast members like Romeo Tan and Denise Camillia Tan.[7]
In 2021, Herman was a nominee for the 2021 Star Awards Best Newcomer Award, for his role in Interns Survivors’ Guide.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Channel | Title | Character | Refs. |
| 2021 | Channel 8 | The Peculiar Pawn Broker 人心鉴定师 | [9] | |
| Channel 8 | The Heartland Hero 邻里帮 | [8] | ||
| Web series | I want to be Towkay 冤家、亲家做头家 | Wang Yu | [10] | |
| 2020 | Channel 8 | Jungle Survivor 森林生存记 | [8] | |
| Channel 8 | Jungle Survivor Extension 实习生的生存记 | [8] | ||
| Channel 8 | Mind Jumper 触心罪探 | Xiao Wang Zi | [11] | |
| 2019 | Channel 8 | All Around You 回路网 | Han Feng Jie | [12] |
References / Citations
- ↑ iamhermankeh. “iamhermankeh”. Tiktok. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ Features. “In Conversation With: Herman Keh On Taking The Path Less Trodden”. LASELLE College of the Arts. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tan, Kendra. “Star Search First Runner-up Herman Keh Wants To Be “Singapore’s First Mr Bean””. Today Online. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ Lee, Jan. “Malaysia's Teoh Ze Tong, 26, crowned as winner of Star Search 2019”. Straits Times. November 4, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ Zheng, Zhangxin. “Hong Kong actress Carina Lau praises Star Search runner-up Herman Keh's jaw-dropping act”. Mothership. November 5, 2019. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Seah, May. “Meet Herman Keh, Zhai Siming and Tyler Ten: Star Search's new celeb trio is ready for the big time”. CNA Lifestyle. November 15, 2021. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ Ministry of Communications and Information Pressroom. “New dialect drama “I Want To Be A Towkay”《亲家，冤家做头家》 to debut in February 2022”. Ministry of Communications and Information. February 9, 2022. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Herman Keh. “Herman Keh”. Mediacorp. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ meWatch. “The Peculiar Pawnbroker”. meWatch. N.d. Accessed 6 May 2022.
- ↑ Govsg. ““I Want To Be A Towkay” Episode 9 Trailer 《亲家，冤家做头家》第九集预告”. YouTube. April 12, 2022. Accessed 6 May 2022.
- ↑ “Mind Jumpers”. IMDb. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.
- ↑ "All Around You”. IMDb. n.d. Accessed 5 May 2022.