David Bala | |
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Born | 1947 |
Died | 29 August 2014 67) | (aged
Resting place | Mandai Crematorium |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1979–2013 |
Label | Mediacorp (1979 - 2013) |
Children | 4 |
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]
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]
Other than acting, Bala was working as a security officer at Republic Polytechnic since January 2014.
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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1979 | Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam | - | RTS Channel 8 (Tamil section) (now Mediacorp Vasantham) | |
2007 | Tetangga | Govind | Mediacorp Suria | |
2007 | World Of Laughs 搞笑至尊 | Muthu | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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1980 | Singapore Indian Artistes’ Association | Kalaichemmal (Arts Medallion) Award | Won |
2009 | Pradhana Vizha Hall of Fame | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won [6] |