Xie Shaoguang
Encyclopedia
Xie Shaoguang is a former Singapore
an Chinese actor. Known for his roles on MediaCorp TV Channel 8
's drama serials and other programmes, he rose to fame for his acting prowess and versatility despite not being known for his physical appearance. Since the start of his acting career in 1989 in his first drama A Mother's Love (亲心唤我心), he has received numerous allocades, including winning the Best Actor award five times and the Best Supporting Actor award twice since the Star Awards
was given out in 1994, earning him the label of arguably the Best Actor in the country. His achievements in winning one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste awards every year since 1995 (till 2004) also underscores his strong popularity amongst his viewers. In Star Awards 2005
, he was awarded the All-Time Favourite Artiste award because he has won the popularity award for 10 times.
In 2005, he formalised his plans to retire from showbiz when he decided not to renew his contract which expired in September the same year, although his intentions to quit has been made known years earlier. He said that after retirement, he would be living in Malaysia, where his friends and himself would be setting up a farm for stray dogs and cats.
His final appearance was in the drama series Baby Blues (谁家母鸡不生蛋), which ended its run on 9 September 2005. He is unmarried.
He is currently residing in Permas Jaya
, Malaysia, as a chef for his own vegetarian restaurant, Three 0 Cafe (园缘圆). All the restaurant's proceeds will go directly to his Chinese Amitofo Religious Organisation.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
an Chinese actor. Known for his roles on MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp Channel 8 is a 24-hour free-to-air Mandarin Chinese general entertainment television channel in Singapore...
's drama serials and other programmes, he rose to fame for his acting prowess and versatility despite not being known for his physical appearance. Since the start of his acting career in 1989 in his first drama A Mother's Love (亲心唤我心), he has received numerous allocades, including winning the Best Actor award five times and the Best Supporting Actor award twice since the Star Awards
Star Awards
The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...
was given out in 1994, earning him the label of arguably the Best Actor in the country. His achievements in winning one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste awards every year since 1995 (till 2004) also underscores his strong popularity amongst his viewers. In Star Awards 2005
Star Awards 2005
Star Awards 2005 is a television award with the ceremony held on 4 December 2005. It was part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8, and for the first time, included stars from MediaCorp TV Channel U, many of whom were former employees of MediaCorp.Hosted by...
, he was awarded the All-Time Favourite Artiste award because he has won the popularity award for 10 times.
In 2005, he formalised his plans to retire from showbiz when he decided not to renew his contract which expired in September the same year, although his intentions to quit has been made known years earlier. He said that after retirement, he would be living in Malaysia, where his friends and himself would be setting up a farm for stray dogs and cats.
His final appearance was in the drama series Baby Blues (谁家母鸡不生蛋), which ended its run on 9 September 2005. He is unmarried.
He is currently residing in Permas Jaya
Permas Jaya
Permas Jaya, with the official name of Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, is a housing estate and light industrial area located in Johor Bahru District, northeast of Johor Bahru, and is under the administration of MBJB or Johor Bahru City Council. It has about 40,000-45,000 residents. The Permas Jaya Bridge...
, Malaysia, as a chef for his own vegetarian restaurant, Three 0 Cafe (园缘圆). All the restaurant's proceeds will go directly to his Chinese Amitofo Religious Organisation.
Awards and Accolades
- 1995
- Top 5 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '95
- Best Supporting Actor Award, Star Awards '95
- 1996
- Top 5 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '96
- Best Supporting Actor Award, Star Awards '96
- Best Actor Award, Star Awards '96 (The Last Rhythm)
- 1997
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '97
- 1998
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '98
- Best Actor Award, Star Awards '98 (Stand By Me)
- Best Actor Award, Asian Television AwardsAsian Television AwardsThe Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...
'98 (Stand By Me)
- 1999
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '99
- Best Actor Award, Star Awards '99 (Stepping Out)
- 2000
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '00
- 2001
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '01
- 2002
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '02
- 2003
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '03
- Best Actor Award, Star Awards '03 (Holland V)
- 2004
- Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes, Star Awards '02
- Best Actor Award, Star Awards '04 (Double HappinessDouble Happiness (TV series)Double Happiness is a Chinese drama serial on MediaCorp Channel 8 in Singapore which was screened in 2004 and ended in Jan 2005. The show has 142 episodes, the largest number of episodes MediaCorp have once. It has two parts, with 71 episodes in each part of the show. It is about a family who...
)
- 2005
- All-Time Favourite Artiste Award
- 2007
- My Favourite Actor Award, Star Awards 25th Anniversary Drama ShowStar Awards 2007Star Awards 2007 is a television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This year, Star Awards will be scheduled to telecast on two Sunday nights. The first award ceremony will be held on the 9 December 2007, in...
- Best Onscreen Couple (won with Huang BirenHuang BirenHuang Biren is a television actress in Singapore. She has left the local TV station, MediaCorp TV since 30 June 2008.-Career:Huang joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1988 after completing its Professional Drama Performers' Training course...
), Star Awards 25th Anniversary Drama ShowStar Awards 2007Star Awards 2007 is a television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This year, Star Awards will be scheduled to telecast on two Sunday nights. The first award ceremony will be held on the 9 December 2007, in... - Top 10 Villain Roles, Star Awards 25th Anniversary Drama ShowStar Awards 2007Star Awards 2007 is a television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This year, Star Awards will be scheduled to telecast on two Sunday nights. The first award ceremony will be held on the 9 December 2007, in...
(Golden Pillow)
- My Favourite Actor Award, Star Awards 25th Anniversary Drama Show