Shawn Thia (born 7 December 1995)[1] is a Singaporean actor.
Shawn Thia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 December 1995 |
| Other names | Cheng Jiajie |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | Management Development Institute of Singapore |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015−present |
| Partner(s) | Xenia Tan (engaged; 2022−present) |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 程家頡 |
| Simplified Chinese | 程家颉 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chéng Jiājié |
| Website | www |
Early life and career edit
Thia has an older sister. His parents divorced when he was a toddler, and he has not been in contact with his father since secondary school. Thia's mother used to run a business doing post-natal massages and has since retired.[2]
Thia attended Hougang Primary School and Yio Chu Kang Secondary School.[2] He was originally in the Express stream, but was placed in the Normal Academic stream in Secondary 3. He eventually dropped out of school at age 15, and went on to do odd jobs for a year before sitting for his O Levels as a private candidate. He did not do well for the exams and half a year later, he enlisted in the army at the age of 16. Subsequently, he completed a private diploma in mass communications at MDIS, and began acting in 2015, appearing in a number of commercials and student films.[3] At one point, Thia drove for Uber. In 2017, he took up a job in the marine industry running offshore operations and remained on the job for about two years. He auditioned for a role in Titoudao: Inspired by the True Story of a Wayang Star and was successfully cast in 2019, and thereafter began full-time acting.[2]
He was once managed by TCP Artistes and is currently signed to SGAG, a social media agency.[4][5]
Personal life edit
Thia is a Christian.[6]
In May 2022, Thia announced his engagement to online personality and actress Xenia Tan.[7] The couple are currently living together in a rented HDB flat.[8] They began dating after co-starring in The Algorithm, a six-episode drama series. Both had also appeared in a Fresh Takes! series short and the long-form drama Sunny Side Up.[9]
Filmography edit
Thia has appeared in the following programmes and films:[10][11][12]
Television series edit
- Fried Rice Paradise (2019)[6]
- Love Shop (2019)
- 128 Circle (2019)[6]
- Titoudao: Inspired by the True Story of a Wayang Star (2020)[6]
- Reunion (2021)[6]
- The Algorithm (2021)
- Sunny Side Up (2022−present)
- Genie In A Cup (2022)
- My One and Only (2023)[13][14]
Web series edit
- Tiles War (2020)
Film edit
Variety and reality show edit
- Streamers Go Live (2022)[17]
Music video appearances edit
- "Shine Your Light" (2023; NDP theme song)[18]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards 2023 | Top 3 Most Popular Rising Stars | — | Nominated | [19] |
References edit
- ^ "About". Shawn Thia Official Website. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Shawn Thia Dropped Out Of School At 15 (With His Mum's Blessing), Joined The Army At 16, Worked Odd Jobs, & Is Now One Of Singapore's Most Promising Actors". 8days. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "程家颉上街被笑"追女输给徐彬" | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia (TCP Artiste) | GetCraft". getcraft.com. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia On His Future Plans And Why He Chose To Work With A Social Media Agency". sg.style.yahoo.com. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Reunion's Shawn Thia On Christopher Lee As A Role Model: "He Ages Like Fine Wine"". 8days. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "济州岛求婚计划泡汤 程家颉改道飞英国求婚成功 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia Thought His Fiancée Xenia Tan Was "Very Quiet And Snobbish" When They First Met… Then He Ended Up Falling For Her". TODAY. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Sunny Side Up Stars Shawn Thia And Xenia Tan Are Engaged; He Proposed While Filming A TikTok Video". 8days. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia". mewatch. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia程家颉". mewatch. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "程家颉". mewatch. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ 陈, 秋如 (28 June 2023). "首次出演华语长寿剧 程家颉：演好人很难！". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "再接华语剧 程家颉开拍一周就后悔 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Yusof, Zaihan Mohamed (19 March 2020). "New interactive film by Royston Tan aims to spark conversations on meth abuse among youth". The Straits Times. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "New Royston Tan film shows how simple decisions can spiral into drug abuse". TODAY. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Thia Ranks Last On Streamers Go Live Again; Says It Might Be Because He's Too Focused On "Establishing Himself As An Actor"". TODAY. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "NDP 2023 Theme Song - Shine Your Light [Official Music Video]". NDPeeps. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "List of Star Awards 2023 Award Nominees". 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.