Zhu Houren
Known for Acting · 45 credits
- Born
- 1955-01-30 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Singapore
- Also known as
- Jack Choo Hoh-Yim
Biography
Zhu Houren is an established veteran artiste who has been in the entertainment scene since 1985. He has successfully left an indelible impression on audience both young and old with his convincing acting skill.
In 1997, he received his first Best Actor nomination for his performance in “The Fall Guy” at Star Awards. And in 1999, he earned another Best Supporting Actor nod for his most notable role to date as Zheng Nanhua, the resident chef of a restaurant in the 50-ep drama “Wok of Life”.
Houren has ventured beyond acting by taking up directing and producing roles too. He made his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with “After School”, a film based on a true story that happened in Singapore about teenagers.
In 2010, he clinched the Best Supporting Actor Award at the annual Star Awards with his brilliant performance as the adorable and yet heart-warming grandfather who suffers from senile dementia in “Reunion Dinner”.
In 2012, besides acting in movies and drama serials, Houren was also the resident judge for Silver Carnival, a 34–episode variety programme, where talented senior citizens compete with one another with their talents and skills.
Known For
TV Shows (29)
The Return of the Condor Heroes
1998
as Guo Jing
The Unbeatables
1993
as Long Ting-Guang
Reach For The Skies
2018
THE GREAT CONSPIRACY
1993
as 南宫俊
It Takes Two
2012
as Niu's dad
Recipe of Life
2020
My Star Bride
2021
as Zhong Yongnian
浮沉
as 古天成
Blessings
2014
as She Xing Cheng
天蝎行动
1999
Timeless Memories
2026
as Liang Mu
Deep End
2023
as Superintendent Chen
Pillow Talk
2012
as Zhang Maoshun
96°C Café
2013
as Ren Tangsan
The Millennium Bug
1999
as Zhuang Bo Ting
Of Cops and Men
as 李守任
Three Wishes
2014
as Zhao Hai Guang
Poetic Justice
2012
as Fang Renhou
House of Fortune
2016
as Qian Laoshi
Old Is Gold
2019
as Ma Piao Shu
Good Morning, Sir!
as 余清风
My Mighty-in-Laws
2004
as Yao Tian Xing
A Blessed Life
2015
as Wang Youguo
Eat Already?
2016
as Zhu Han Jie
Till The End
2023
Precious Babes
2010
as Cui Guo Yao
The Truth
2008
How Are You?
2019
as Gong Jia Qiao
Baby Boom
2003
as Colin
Movies (16)
My Dog Dou Dou
2012
as Loan Shark
Love Cuts
2010
as Doctor
The Wedding Diary
2011
as Collin Chong
The Gathering
2014
Reunion Dinner
2022
Cooking Without Clothes
2009
The Wedding Game
2009
as Jack's Father
Meeting the Giant
2014
My Teacher Is a Thug
2017
as Lian Guo-Dong 连国栋
Deleted
2022
The Wedding Diary 2
2013
as Collin Chong
re:solve
2014
as Bai Shouren
Rehearsal
as Dad
Kopitiam Days
2025
Han
2016
as Hoh Yim
Reaction
as Father
About Zhu Houren
Zhu Houren is an established veteran artiste who has been in the entertainment scene since 1985. He has successfully left an indelible impression on audience both young and old with his convincing acting skill. In 1997, he received his first Best Actor nomination for his performance in “The Fall Guy” at Star Awards. And in 1999, he earned another Best Supporting Actor nod for his most notable role to date as Zheng Nanhua, the resident chef of a restaurant in the 50-ep drama “Wok of Life”. Houren has ventured beyond acting by taking up directin… With 45 credits spanning from 1993 to 2026, Zhu Houren has appeared in 16 films and 29 TV shows.
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Most Popular Zhu Houren Movies
- My Dog Dou Dou (2012) — as Loan Shark
- Love Cuts (2010) — as Doctor
- The Wedding Diary (2011) — as Collin Chong
- The Gathering (2014)
- Reunion Dinner (2022)
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