Joel Chan (actor)

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Joel Chan
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Chan in 2019
Born
Chan Shan-tsung (陳山蔥)

(1976-10-02) 2 October 1976 (age 47)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1994–present
Notable work The Unholy Alliance
Barrack O'Karma series
Spouse(s)Ponny Yeung (2008–2010)
Apple Ho (2019–present)
Children1 son (Jaco Chan)
Awards TVB Star Awards MalaysiaFavourite TVB Supporting Actor
2017 The Unholy Alliance

TVB Anniversary Awards Best Supporting Actor
2017 The Unholy Alliance
Most Popular Onscreen Partnership
2019 Barrack O'Karma (shared with Selena Lee)
Best Actor
2022 Barrack O'Karma 1968

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 陳山聰

Joel Chan Shan-chung (born 2 October 1976) is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to TVB and Shaw Brothers Pictures. He made his debut in 1995 as a solo Cantopop singer, later transitioning into acting.

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Chan won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2017 TVB Anniversary Awards with his role as Kent in the action drama The Unholy Alliance.

In 2019, Chan played his first male leading role in the critical acclaimed supernatural drama Barrack O'Karma . [1] With his dual role as Siu Wai-ming and Lau Yuk-fai, Chan earned his first nominations for Best Actor and Most Popular Male Character at the 2019 TVB Anniversary Awards, eventually being placed among top 5 for both categories.

In 2022, Chan won the Best Actor award with his role in supernatural drama Barrack O'Karma 1968.

Personal life

In 2011, Joel Chan and Florinda Ho, the third daughter of "Gambling King" Stanley Ho, were repeatedly rumored to be in a relationship but the two denied the news. Joel Chan also admitted that he had gone through divorce procedures with his ex-wife Ponny Yeung with whom he had been in a relationship for 10 years at the end of 2010. In the early morning of August 14, 2011, Florinda Ho, the daughter of the rich businessman Stanley Ho, uploaded a photo on Weibo, officially publicizing the relationship. [2] In 2013, he and Florinda ended their two-year relationship.

On November 1, 2019, Chan married his out of industry girlfriend, Apple Ho, after dating for 5 years. [3] [4] The two held a wedding banquet at the W Hotel in Hong Kong. [5] [6] [7] On 14 February 2020, he announced on Instagram that his wife was pregnant. On July 1 of the same year, his wife gave birth to their 7.1-pound son, Jaco Chan, by caesarean section.

Due to their common interest in long-distance running, Chan along with Benjamin Yuen, Brian Tse, Jack Wu, Nancy Wu, Paisley Wu, Elaine Yiu, Selena Lee and Mandy Wong formed the group “Crazy Runner”. [8]

Filmography

Television dramas (TVB)

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995 Forty Something Yeung Chung-choi
2001 Virtues of Harmony Wong Moon-hingSitcom (6 episodes)
2002 A Herbalist Affair Lau Chi-wai
2003 Virtues of Harmony II Alex Fong Kai-chungSitcom
Survivor's Law Eric Tsang Kin-keung
2004 The Vigilante in the Mask Yuk Yip
2004 Twin of Brothers Yu-man Chi-kap
2005 Just Love Brian Pak Lai-yan
The Gateau Affairs Chu Yau-leung
Misleading Track Lui Kwok-tung
Healing Hands III Officer Wong
Women on the Run Shan
Revolving Doors of Vengeance Hung Wan-loi
Life Made Simple Cheung Dai-wai
Always Ready Albert Siu Chi-ming
The Herbalist's Manual Fung Sau
2006 Greed Mask Danny
Forensic Heroes "Man" Choi Wai-man
Maiden's Vow Henry Pat Ha-kau
Glittering Days Law Wai
2007 Heavenly In-Laws Tsor-chi / Cheng Sau-yipWarehoused; released on DVD January 2007
A Change of Destiny Siu Kok-wah
The Green Grass of Home Jason Yung Chor-yiu
Marriage of Inconvenience Ho Nam
2007–08 Survivor's Law II Pat Ching-yee
2008 The Seventh Day Martin Ma Tin-fuk
The Four Ling Siu-kwat
2009 EU Tsor-lun / Fai Wing-lun
Just Love II Brian Bak Lai-yan
Man in Charge Kin-lung Emperor
Sweetness in the Salt Choi Chi-on
You're Hired Tung Yat-boon
2010 Don Juan DeMercado Cheung Jai-chun
OL Supreme Lui YuSitcom regular
In the Eye of the Beholder Lee Tsan-hing
Sisters of Pearl Chow Yuk-tsai Major Supporting Role
The Mysteries of Love LouisEpisode 18
A Pillow Case of Mystery II So Ying-chun / Prince Guuwalgiya Jinchun Major Supporting Role
2011 Dropping by Cloud Nine IvanEpisode 6: "Our Romantic Story"
Only You Ashley OnGuest Star in Episodes 12–13: "I Have a Dream"
Face to Fate Yip Chor-samPreviously warehoused; released on DVD August 2006
Relic of an Emissary Chu Wan-man, the Kin-man Emperor Major Supporting Role
Curse of the Royal Harem Min-yan, the Prince Sui Major Supporting Role
2011–12 Bottled Passion Ko Yee-tai Major Supporting Role
2012 The Last Steep Ascent Lai Chai-manSupporting Role
2014–15 Noblesse Oblige To Chun-ming Major Supporting Role
2015 Captain of Destiny Wong Yat-hin Major Supporting Role
With or Without You Supporting Role
Angel In-the-Making Arthur Tong Major Supporting Role
2015–16 The Executioner Sze Ma-cau Major Supporting Role
2016 Fashion War Martin Ma Shing-hoMajor Supporting Role
Blue Veins Ling Fung Major Supporting Role
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan Ko KaiMajor Supporting Role
Presumed Accidents Hong KiuGuest Appearance
2017 May Fortune Smile On You Choi SunMajor Supporting Role
Burning Hands Hugo Ng Pak-yiMajor Supporting Role
The Unholy Alliance Kent Ling Tsin-yauMajor Supporting Role

TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor
TVB Star Award Malaysia for Favourite Supporting Actor
StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Male TV Characters

2018 Daddy Cool Ka Cheuk / Ben Ka Cheuk-banMajor Supporting Role
Succession War Fuca Fuchang'anMajor Supporting Role
2019 Flying Tiger 2 Ho ChunMajor Supporting Role
Barrack O'Karma Siu Wai-ming / Lau Yuk-fai1st Male Lead

TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Onscreen Partnership (shared with Selena Lee)

2020 Brutally Young Sum King-yat2nd Male Lead
2021 The Runner Yuen Lik1st Male Lead
Battle Of The Seven Sisters Duncan Yip Tsz-laiGuest Appearance
2022 The Righteous Fists Tony Lin Kik / Lin Chun-shanMajor Supporting Role
Barrack O'Karma 1968 Maurice / Joey Chow Yi / Psychiatric patient / Architect1st Male Lead

TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor

Brutally Young 2.0 Jason Fong Chi-hoMajor Supporting Role
My PrideYip Kwok-tung1st Male Lead
The War of Beauties Wong Yat-yin1st Male Lead
I’ve Got The Power Ko YongMajor Supporting Role
2023 The Invisibles Koo Ka-keung (Cool Sir)2nd Male Lead
TBA Death Hint [9] Kwok Pak-fei1st Male Lead
The QUEEN of News Guest Appearance

Television dramas (Shaw Brothers Pictures)

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Flying Tiger Wong Wing-yinGuest Appearance
2019 Flying Tiger II Ho Chun / Cheuk Tin-loi Main Role

Film

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Discography

Other works

Musicals
Music video appearances
Soundtracks

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