Zhu Houren | |
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Chinese name | 朱厚任 |
Pinyin | Zhū Hòurèn (Mandarin) |
Birth name | Choo Hou Ren |
Born |
Singapore |
30 January 1955
Other name(s) | Jack Choo |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1980s - present |
Spouse(s) | Vera Hanitijo |
Children | 2 sons |
Ancestry | Hainan, China |
Zhu Houren (Chinese: 朱厚任) is a Singaporean MediaCorp actor, most notable for his role in Wok of Life.
Zhu was educated at Chung Cheng High School.
In 2003, he made his directorial debut in the telefilm After School, while taking on a role in the same film.
During the Star Awards 2010, Zhu won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Sgt. Leong, an old man who suffers from senile dementia for the drama Reunion Dinner.
In his spare time, Zhu loves to sing oldies. "Everyday" by Buddy Holly is his personal favorite.