Mark Lee (comedian)
| Mark Lee | |
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | 李國煌 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 李国煌 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Lǐ Guóhuáng (Mandarin) |
| Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Lí Kok-hông (Hokkien) |
| Birth name | 李國煌 |
| Born |
16 October 1968 Singapore |
| Occupation | Actor, host, comedian, director/producer |
| Years active | 1990s-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Catherine Ng (Married in 2007 - Present) |
| Children | 2 daughters, 1 son |
| Ancestry | Fujian, China |
Mark Lee Kok Huang (Chinese: 李国煌; pinyin: Lǐ Guóhuáng; Wade–Giles: Li3 Kuo2 Huang2; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lí Kok-hông; born 16 October 1968) is a Singaporean comedian, actor, television host and film director. A veteran Mediacorp artiste, he made his big break in television in 1998 and has gone on to star in and host many local award-winning TV serials and shows, rising to prominence.[1]
Early life
Lee's father was a barber, and his mother was a food seller. As a boy, Lee would assist in selling duck rice, beverages, and chee cheong fun at a hawker centre.[2]
Career
Lee is famous for, amongst others, playing the title role in Singapore's Mediacorp Channel 5 television sitcom Police & Thief as Lee Tok Kong, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd as guest appearance Lee Kok Peng from season 5 until season 7 and in Mediacorp Channel 8 television sitcom Holland V as Su Hao. He also gained recognition for his work with Jack Neo and Henry Thia in films such as Money No Enough and Liang Po Po: The Movie and long-running comedy variety programme Comedy Nite (搞笑行动).[3] He made his directorial debut in the comedy horror film The Ghosts Must Be Crazy.[4]
Along with long-time colleague Christopher Lee, Mark Lee was awarded the coveted All Time Favourite Artiste award in the Star Awards 2010[5][6] and became the first host-cum-comedian to win the award as the previous winners were predominantly thespians. As such he will no longer be in the run for the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes awards in future Star Awards.
Although Lee was mostly known for playing comedic roles early in his career, he has also diversified into hosting and hosted various kinds of programmes, mainly infotainment, travelogue and DIY programmes. He co-hosted the popular home makeover programme Home Decor Survivor and the infotainment programme Behind Every Job with Bryan Wong, which won both a string of nominations in the hosting categories. In 2012 he won his fourth Best Variety Host award for his popular show It's a Small World (season 2).[1]
Lee was always given an on-screen name/surname of Ong or Huang, particularly in Jack Neo's movies, with the exception of Liang Po Po: The Movie, That One Not Enough and Ah Long Pte Ltd.
Personal life
Lee is married to Catherine Ng. They have one daughter Calista (born 2008) and a son Marksonn (born 2011).[7] His second daughter Calynn was born in 2013.[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Fortune Handbook | |
| 2016 | Long Long Time Ago | Lim Ah Kun |
| 2015 | Time Is Money | |
| King of Mahjong | Wong Tin-ba | |
| 2014 | The Bat Night | |
| A Fantastic Ghost Wedding (非常婚事) | Master Wong | |
| 2013 | Judgement Day | Police officer and producer |
| Taxi! Taxi! | Ah Tau | |
| Everybody's Business | Winston Lee | |
| 2012 | Ghost Buddies | |
| Greedy Ghost (贪心鬼见鬼) | Producer, Cameo | |
| 2011 | Petaling Street Warriors | Shi Duyao |
| 23:59 | Sergeant Kuah | |
| Twisted (撞鬼) | ||
| Homecoming (笑着回家) | Daniel Koh | |
| The Ghosts Must Be Crazy (鬼也笑) | Director | |
| 2010 | Being Human (做人) | Mai Wei |
| Just Call Me Nobody (大笑江湖) | Dugu Qiu Bai | |
| 2009 | Love Matters (幸福万岁) | TBD |
| Where Got Ghost? (吓到笑) | Yang Bao Huang | |
| 2008 | Money No Enough 2 (钱不够用2) | Yang Bao Huang |
| Ah Long Pte Ltd (老师嫁老大) | JoJo Fang | |
| 2007 | Just Follow Law | Unnamed gay |
| 2005 | I Do I Do (爱都爱都) | Acting Loan Shark |
| One More Chance (3个好人) | Chin Wuhuang | |
| 2004 | The Best Bet (突然发财) | Tan Chun Ong |
| 2003 | Homerun (跑吧,孩子) | Kun's P.E. Teacher |
| 2002 | I Not Stupid (小孩不笨) | Kidnapper 1 |
| 2001 | One Leg Kicking | Handsome |
| 1999 | Eating Air | Lao Beng |
| That One Not Enough (那个不够) | Zhu Guo Rong | |
| Liang Po Po: The Movie (梁婆婆重出江湖) | Ah Beng | |
| 1998 | Money No Enough (钱不够用) | Ah Ong |
| Hitman in the City | Liu Fei | |
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Carlsberg Telemovie Showcase 皇帽瑞狮喜迎虎电视电影系列 | Zheng Ah Nan | Channel 8 |
| 2009 | Mr & Mrs Kok 妙探夫妻档 | Kok Fook Seng | Channel 8 |
| 2008 | Police & Thief V | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 |
| My Classmate Dad | Edison Tay | Okto | |
| 2007 | Police & Thief IV | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 |
| 2006 | ABC DJ | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 ; Guest appearance |
| Police & Thief III | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 | |
| 2005 | A Promise for Tomorrow 拥抱明天 | Wilson | Channel 8 |
| Police & Thief II | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 | |
| 2004 | Police & Thief | Lee Tok Kong | Channel 5 |
| The Best Bet | Chen Jun Huang | Channel 8 | |
| 2003 | Holland V 荷兰村 | Su Hao | Channel 8 |
| 2003–2005 | Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd | Lee Kok Peng | Channel 5; Guest appearances |
| 2002 | Katong Miss Oh 加东Miss Oh | Beng | Channel 8; Won – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2002 |
| Lucky Numbers 发财八百万 | Channel 8 | ||
| 2001 | The Hotel 大酒店 | Li Xiao Huang | Channel 8; Guest appearance |
| The Return of Liang Ximei 笑傲江湖梁细妹 | Channel 8 | ||
| 2000 | Soho @ Work 新新关系 | Channel 8; Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2000 | |
| 1997–1999 | Different Cuts, Different Strokes 剪剪大家乐 | Lin Meng Shui | Channel 8 |
Shows
| Year | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Super Comedian 搞笑之王 | Judge |
| Please be My Guest 客人來咯 | with Jeremy Chan (田明耀), similar as "Be My Guest" 客人來 since 10 years ago. | |
| Neighbourhood Chef 鄰里厨王 | with Kym Ng (鍾琴) | |
| 2013 | Home Décor Survivor 5 摆家乐5 | |
| 2012–present | BODY SOS 小毛病大问题 | |
| 2012 | It's a Small World III 国际交易所3 | |
| Men's Talk 3个男人1张口 | ||
| Japan Flavour J Food好吃 | ||
| 2011 | Home Makeover II 玩家万岁2 | |
| Behind Every Job 2 美差事。苦差事2 | ||
| It's a Small World II 国记交意所2 | Won – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2012 | |
| 2010 | Home Makeover 玩家万岁 | |
| Don't Forget the Lyrics! Singapore (Chinese version) 我要唱下去 | Celebrity Special: Guest All-Stars Edition: Host | |
| Gatekeepers 小兵迎大将 | Guest | |
| Behind Every Job 美差事。苦差事 | Nominated – Best Info-ed Programme Host, Star Awards 2011 | |
| Star Awards 2010 Show 1 红星大奖2010 | ||
| Wonder Chef 我要当食神 | ||
| 2009 | Home Décor Survivor 4 摆家乐4 | |
| Singapore Flavours 万里香 | ||
| Gracious Planet 放心出去看 | ||
| It's a Small World 国记交意所 | Won – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2010 | |
| Dad @ Home 爸爸当家 | ||
| 2008 | Channel 8 45th Anniversary Gala 新传媒45周年台庆 | Guest performer |
| Home Decor 焕然一新DIY | ||
| Food Hometown 美食寻根 | ||
| 2007 | Home Décor Survivor 3 摆家乐3 | |
| Barter Trade II 物物大交换II | ||
| Say It If You Dare 3 有话好好说3 | Won – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2007 | |
| 2006 | Star Awards 2006 Post-show Party 红星大奖2006 庆功宴 | |
| Home Décor Survivor 2 摆家乐2 | ||
| Say It If You Dare 2 有话好好说2 | ||
| Stars, Beat It! 王牌对王牌 | ||
| Property Classified 吉屋出售 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2006 | |
| 2005 | KP Club 鸡婆俱乐部 | Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2005 |
| Home Décor Survivor 摆家乐 | ||
| Star Run 跑吧！艺人 | ||
| First Date 敢敢来约会 | ||
| 2004 | Say It If You Dare 有话好好说 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2005 |
| Be My Guest 客人来 | Won – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2004 | |
| Good Bargain, Good Fun 超值玩乐大搜寻 | ||
| 2003 | Split Ends 兵分两路 | |
| 2002 | One Fun Day 惊喜一整天 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2002 |
| 2001 | Top Fun 欢乐巅峰 | Nominated – Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2001 |
| 1993–2004 | Comedy Nite 搞笑行动 | Nominated – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2004 Won – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 2003 Won – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 1999 Won – Best Comedy Performer, Star Awards 1998 |
Awards
| Year | Accolade | Representative Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Star Awards 1998, Best Comedy Performer | Comedy Night | Won |
| 1998 | Star Awards 1998, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 1999 | Star Awards 1999, Best Comedy Performer | Comedy Night | Won |
| 1999 | Star Awards 1999, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2000 | Star Awards 2000, Best Comedy Performer | Soho@Work | Nominated |
| 2000 | Star Awards 2000, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Star Awards 2001, Best Variety Show Host | Top Gun | Nominated |
| 2001 | Star Awards 2001, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2002 | Star Awards 2002, Best Variety Show Host | One Fun Day | Nominated |
| 2002 | Star Awards 2002, Best Comedy Performer | Katong Ms Oh | Won |
| 2002 | Star Awards 2002, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2003 | Star Awards 2003, Best Comedy Performer | Comedy Night | Won |
| 2003 | Star Awards 2003, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2004 | Star Awards 2004, Best Variety Show Host | Be My Guest | Won |
| 2004 | Star Awards 2004, Best Comedy Performer | Comedy Night | Nominated |
| 2004 | Star Awards 2004, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2005 | Star Awards 2005, Best Variety Show Host | Say It If You Dare 1 | Nominated |
| 2005 | Star Awards 2005, Best Comedy Performer | KP Club | Nominated |
| 2005 | Star Awards 2005, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2006 | Star Awards 2006, Best Variety Show Host | Property Classified | Nominated |
| 2006 | Star Awards 2006, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2007 | Star Awards 2007, Best Variety Show Host | Say It If You Dare 3 | Won |
| 2007 | Star Awards 2007, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2009 | Star Awards 2009, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2010 | Star Awards 2010, Best Variety Show Host | It's a Small World 1 | Won |
| 2010 | Star Awards 2010, All-Time Favourite Artiste Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Star Awards 2011, Best Info-ed Programme Show Host | Behind Every Job | Nominated |
| 2012 | Star Awards 2012, Best Variety Show Host | It's a Small World 2 | Won |
| 2012 | Star Awards 2012, Best Info-ed Programme Show Host | Behind Every Job | Nominated |
| 2015 | Star Awards 2015, Best Variety Show Host | Neighbourhood Chef | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "Star Awards 2012: 'Show 2' Winners List". xin.msn.com. 29 April 2012.
- ↑ Joyce Teo (16 April 2013). "Funnyman Mark Lee knows his business". AsiaOne.
- ↑ Star Awards 2010 All Time Favourite Artiste award presentation reel
- ↑ "Mark Lee fulfills directorial dreams with 'The Ghost Bride'". Channel News Asia. 20 July 2010.
- ↑ "Blast from the past: Christopher Lee and Mark Lee". xin.msn.com. 21 April 2010.
- ↑ "Mark Lee and Christopher Lee assume their new heavenly ranks". xin.msn.com. 25 April 2010.
- ↑ "Mark Lee becomes second-time daddy". xin.msn.com. 25 August 2011.
- ↑ "Mark Lee welcomes third child". xin.msn.com. 20 August 2013.
- ↑ Mark Lee at hkmdb.com
- ↑ Mark Lee at chinesemov.com
External links
- Mark Lee at the Internet Movie Database