Quick Facts
Born:
1965-01-12
Birthplace:
Singapore
Credits:
25 Total Roles
Rayson Tan
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Biography
Rayson Tan, a former flight steward, joined the-then SBC station after emerging as the second runner-up in Star Search ā90, Singaporeās bi-annual nationwide talent search. He made his debut in the small screen as a shrewd and unscrupulous young man in āGolden Shenton Wayā.
This reticent actor stretches himself by taking on multi-faceted roles. He was an upright police inspector in āLadies In Actionā, a suave and cool-headed swordsman in the period drama āWeb Of Deceitā, a faithful husband in āCourting Troubleā. Rayson is able to handle such diverse role with ease.
One of the stationās most outstanding character actors, Rayson vowed audiences with his portrayal of a deranged old man in āA Different Lifeā in 1996, a saga which spanned several eras. In 1997, Rayson was chosen to act as the World War II anti-Japanese hero Lim Bo Seng in the blockbuster of the year āPrice of Peaceā. In 2000, Rayson teams up with regional actors in the second season of āMaster Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng IIā, a co-production between Singapore, China and Taiwan.
A very personable person by nature, he teams up with his wife Chen Li Ping, in āCity Spyā, giving the show their own dose of fun and cheer, winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike, making it one of the popular variety programmes in Singapore.
His commendable performances as a triad boss in āA Song To Rememberā and a loan shark runner from China in āIt Takes Twoā further earned him Best Supporting Actor nominations at Star Awards 2012 and 2013 respectively.
2014, Rayson has won the Best Supporting Actor in 19th Annual Asian Television Awards, the region's most prestigious industry award.
Recent productions included āHeart To Heartā, āC.L.I.F. 5ā, āHappy Princeā and "Super Dad" which will be released in 2020.
This reticent actor stretches himself by taking on multi-faceted roles. He was an upright police inspector in āLadies In Actionā, a suave and cool-headed swordsman in the period drama āWeb Of Deceitā, a faithful husband in āCourting Troubleā. Rayson is able to handle such diverse role with ease.
One of the stationās most outstanding character actors, Rayson vowed audiences with his portrayal of a deranged old man in āA Different Lifeā in 1996, a saga which spanned several eras. In 1997, Rayson was chosen to act as the World War II anti-Japanese hero Lim Bo Seng in the blockbuster of the year āPrice of Peaceā. In 2000, Rayson teams up with regional actors in the second season of āMaster Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng IIā, a co-production between Singapore, China and Taiwan.
A very personable person by nature, he teams up with his wife Chen Li Ping, in āCity Spyā, giving the show their own dose of fun and cheer, winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike, making it one of the popular variety programmes in Singapore.
His commendable performances as a triad boss in āA Song To Rememberā and a loan shark runner from China in āIt Takes Twoā further earned him Best Supporting Actor nominations at Star Awards 2012 and 2013 respectively.
2014, Rayson has won the Best Supporting Actor in 19th Annual Asian Television Awards, the region's most prestigious industry award.
Recent productions included āHeart To Heartā, āC.L.I.F. 5ā, āHappy Princeā and "Super Dad" which will be released in 2020.
Known For
Petaling Street Warriors
Self
The Ultimate Winner
Self
My Star Bride
Zhang Daqian
All is Well
Peter
The Legendary Swordsman
Liu Zhengfeng
Web of Deceit
ę 容天峰
Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story
Zhang Qiye
The Price of Peace
Lim Bo Seng
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story TV | Zhang Qiye |
| 2024 | Never Too Late TV | Hong Renzhong |
| 2023 | Till The End TV | Self |
| 2022 | The Unbreakable Bond TV | Hong Chuwen 'Frankie' |
| 2021 | Leave No Soul Behind TV | Serial Number 379 |
| 2021 | My Star Bride TV | Zhang Daqian |
| 2020 | Happy Prince TV | Zhang Hao Xiang |
| 2020 | Super Dad TV | Xu Ying Hao |
| 2019 | All is Well TV | Peter |
| 2017 | Legal Eagles TV | Gu Tianlin |