Zhu Houren
Biography
Zhu Houren is an established veteran artiste born on January 30, 1955, in Singapore, who has been active in the entertainment scene since 1985. Also known by the stage name Jack Choo Hoh-Yim, he is recognized for his acting skills and has forty-eight known credits. In 1997, he received his first Best Actor nomination at the Star Awards for his performance in The Fall Guy. In 1999, he earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role as Zheng Nanhua, the resident chef in the fifty-episode drama Wok of Life. Beyond acting, Houren has ventured into directing and producing, making his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with the film After School, which was based on a true story that happened in Singapore.
Career overview
Zhu Houren is an established veteran artiste born on January 30, 1955, in Singapore, who has been active in the entertainment scene since 1985. Also known by the stage name Jack Choo Hoh-Yim, he has built a career with forty-eight known credits primarily focused on acting, leaving an impression on audiences of all ages through his convincing acting skills.
Throughout his career, Zhu has received recognition within the industry. In 1997, he earned his first Best Actor nomination at the Star Awards for his performance in The Fall Guy. He later received a Best Supporting Actor nod in 1999 for his role as Zheng Nanhua, the resident chef of a restaurant in the fifty-episode drama Wok of Life, which stands as his most notable role to date.
Beyond performing in front of the camera, Zhu has also ventured into directing and producing. He made his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with After School, a film based on a true story that took place in Singapore.
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48 titles- Timeless Memories (2026) as Liang Mu
- Old and Dangerous (2026) as Ah Bao
- Kopitiam Days (2025)
- Deep End (2023) as Superintendent Chen
- Till The End (2023)
- Deleted (2022)
- Reunion Dinner (2022)
- My Star Bride (2021) as Zhong Yongnian
- Recipe of Life (2020)
- Old Is Gold (2019) as Ma Piao Shu
- How Are You? (2019) as Gong Jia Qiao
- Reach For The Skies (2018)
- My Teacher Is a Thug (2017) as Lian Guo-Dong 连国栋
- House of Fortune (2016) as Qian Laoshi
- Eat Already? (2016) as Zhu Han Jie
- Han (2016) as Hoh Yim
- A Blessed Life (2015) as Wang Youguo
- Blessings (2014) as She Xing Cheng
- The Gathering (2014)
- Three Wishes (2014) as Zhao Hai Guang
- Meeting the Giant (2014)
- Meeting the Giant (2014) Producer
- re:solve (2014) as Bai Shouren
- 96°C Café (2013) as Ren Tangsan
- The Wedding Diary 2 (2013) as Collin Chong
- Poetic Justice (2012) as Fang Renhou
- It Takes Two (2012) as Niu's dad
- Pillow Talk (2012) as Zhang Maoshun
- My Dog Dou Dou (2012) as Loan Shark
- The Wedding Diary (2011) as Collin Chong
- Precious Babes (2010) as Cui Guo Yao
- Love Cuts (2010) as Doctor
- The Wedding Game (2009) as Jack's Father
- Cooking Without Clothes (2009)
- The Truth (2008)
- My Mighty-in-Laws (2004) as Yao Tian Xing
- Baby Boom (2003) as Colin
- 天蝎行动 (1999)
- The Millennium Bug (1999) as Zhuang Bo Ting
- The Return of the Condor Heroes (1998) as Guo Jing
- The Unbeatables (1993) as Long Ting-Guang
- THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (1993) as 南宫俊
- Traveller (1985) Director
- Of Cops and Men as 李守任
- 浮沉 as 古天成
- Good Morning, Sir! as 余清风
- Rehearsal as Dad
- Reaction as Father
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zhu Houren best known for?
Zhu Houren is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Actua 1 (1968), Hex (1980), Transporter 2 (2005), The Unbeatables (1993).
When and where was Zhu Houren born?
Zhu Houren was born on January 30, 1955 in Singapore.
How many credits does Zhu Houren have?
Zhu Houren has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Zhu Houren's background in cinema and television?
Zhu Houren is an established veteran artiste born on January 30, 1955, in Singapore, who has been active in the entertainment scene since 1985. Also known by the stage name Jack Choo Hoh-Yim, he is recognized for his acting skills and has forty-eight known credits. In 1997, he received his first Best Actor nomination a...