Seven years later, he won his very first Best Actor award for his portrayal of a caring teacher in The Morning Express. The serial was so popular that it spawned a sequel in the same year. Chen’s versatility includes singing — he performed the theme song for the telemovie Cupid Love and recorded several more songs for The Morning Express album series.
Actor Chen Han Wei has not let fame go to his head. He continues to hone his skills and looks forward to mentoring the next generation of artistes.
Way before talent reality shows such as American Idol or The X Factor, Singapore had Star Search, a biannual talent search. In 1988, Chen Han Wei kick-started his career in the entertainment industry when he became a finalist in the first Star Search competition.
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