David Bala

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David Bala
Born1947
Died29 August 2014(2014-08-29) (aged 67)
Singapore
Resting place Mandai Crematorium
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1979–2013
Label Mediacorp (1979 - 2013)
Children4

David Bala was a Singaporean security guard, former comedian and actor. He was best known for his roles in Tetangga, Just Follow Law , Ah Long Pte Ltd , Where Got Ghost? and The Ghosts Must Be Crazy and Filial Party . [1]

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Career

Bala was first introduced to acting by a friend and started his career as a stage actor in 1976 and made his broadcast debut in 1979 on Radio Television Singapore's "Kaatchiyum Kaanamum", a radio drama production. In 1980, he made his television debut where he was cast as the lead actor in a comedy drama series, "Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam". [2]

Due to the success of the series, Bala was known by many as "Comedy King" and in 2007, he was cast in a Jack Neo film known as Just Follow Law . [3] In the same year he was also given a lead role on Mediacorp Suria's Tetangga and in 2008, he was cast in another Jack Neo film known as Ah Long Pte Ltd . [4]

In 2011, Bala was cast in The Ghosts Must Be Crazy . [5] This is arguably one of Bala's best-known roles, as a catchphrase of his character in the film became a meme. [4]

Personal life

Other than acting, Bala was working as a security officer at Republic Polytechnic since January 2014.

Death

Bala died on August 29, 2014, due to heart disease and is survived by his wife and 4 children. His remains were placed in the niche at Mandai Columbarium & Crematorium. [1] [3]

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2007 Just Follow Law Muthu
2008 Ah Long Pte Ltd
2009 Where Got Ghost? MWO Muthu Regimental Sergeant Major
2011 The Ghosts Must Be Crazy 1WO Muthu
2014 Filial Party Indian Neighbour Final Role

TV series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
1979Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam- RTS Channel 8 (Tamil section) (now Mediacorp Vasantham)
2007TetanggaGovind Mediacorp Suria
2007World Of Laughs 搞笑至尊Muthu Mediacorp Channel 8

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
1980Singapore Indian Artistes’ AssociationKalaichemmal (Arts Medallion) AwardWon
2009Pradhana Vizha Hall of FameLifetime Achievement AwardWon [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Local comedian David Bala passes away at age 67". Yahoo Singapore. August 29, 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Comedy King David Bala passes away". Today Online. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Life and Times of Muthu". Filmophil. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Singaporeans' favourite 'Encik' David Bala dies". Asia One. August 29, 2014. Archived from the original on 30 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Singapore veteran actor David Bala dies". inSing. August 29, 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "Pradhana Vizha Hall of Fame". Vasantham. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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