Zhu Houren

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. In 2014, Houren returned behind …

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Wedding Game (2009) — Jack's Father
2. Reaction — Father
3. Love Cuts (2010) — Doctor
4. The Wedding Diary (2011) — Collin Chong
5. The Return of the Condor Heroes (1998) — Guo Jing
6. THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (1993) — 南宫俊
7. Reunion Dinner (2022)
8. re:solve (2014) — Bai Shouren
9. The Wedding Diary 2 (2013) — Collin Chong
10. My Star Bride (2021) — Zhong Yongnian
11. Baby Boom (2003) — Colin
12. Recipe of Life (2020)
13. Timeless Memories (2026) — Liang Mu
14. The Gathering (2014)
15. Meeting the Giant (2014)
16. Han (2016) — Hoh Yim
17. Rehearsal — Dad
18. My Dog Dou Dou (2012) — Loan Shark
19. Deleted (2022)
20. My Teacher Is a Thug (2017) — Lian Guo-Dong 连国栋
21. Cooking Without Clothes (2009)
22. Kopitiam Days (2025)
23. The Unbeatables (1993) — Long Ting-Guang
24. 96°C Café (2013) — Ren Tangsan
25. How Are You? (2019) — Gong Jia Qiao
26. Eat Already? (2016) — Zhu Han Jie
27. My Mighty-in-Laws (2004) — Yao Tian Xing
28. Old Is Gold (2019) — Ma Piao Shu
29. Precious Babes (2010) — Cui Guo Yao
30. The Millennium Bug (1999) — Zhuang Bo Ting
31. Blessings (2014) — She Xing Cheng
32. House of Fortune (2016) — Qian Laoshi
33. A Blessed Life (2015) — Wang Youguo
34. Reach For The Skies (2018)
35. Three Wishes (2014) — Zhao Hai Guang
36. Pillow Talk (2012) — Zhang Maoshun
37. Poetic Justice (2012) — Fang Renhou
38. Good Morning, Sir! — 余清风
39. Deep End (2023) — Superintendent Chen
40. Till The End (2023)

Directed

1. Traveller (1985) — Director