Dennis Chew
| Dennis Chew | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 周崇慶 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 周崇庆 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Zhōu Chóngqìng (Mandarin) |
| Birth name | Dennis Chew Chong Kheng |
| Born |
15 August 1973 Singapore |
| Occupation | Radio deejay, actor, host, singer |
| Years active | 1980s-present |
Dennis Chew Chong Kheng (born 15 August 1973), also known as Zhou Chongqing, is a Singaporean radio deejay, actor, variety show host and singer.
Chew is known for being one of Y.E.S. 93.3FM's most popular deejays and for playing Aunty Lucy, a character which requires him to cross-dress as a middle-aged woman in the variety show Paris and Milan.
Early life
Chew studied at the former Pearl's Hill Primary School and Tuan Mong High School (predecessor of Ngee Ann Secondary School). At 13, Chew performed in the musical and children's television programme 《成语50》(Chinese Idioms 50). At 14, he was talent scouted for a commercial for Yakult because of his cute looks. He was part of the very first batch of students in the teen acting classes organised by the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation during the late 1980s. In 1991, he played a substantial role in the TV drama The Future is Mine (锦绣前程).
After serving his National Service (NS) with the army, Chew went on to Shatec to get a Diploma in Hotel Management as he realised during NS that it is important to further his studies.
Career
Chew became a Chinese teacher in Yumin Primary School and Raffles Girls' Primary School after completing his education. At the same time, he also worked as a part-time DJ at local radio station Y.E.S. 93.3FM. A few years later, he signed on as a full-time DJ with 93.3FM.
In Jan 2005, Chew released his very own music album, containing 9 original songs, all of which are close to his heart.
Chew's big break in television came in 2009 when he portrayed Aunty Lucy in the variety show Paris and Milan (女王本色) which also starred Patricia Mok, Michelle Tay and Ben Yeo.[1] His performance was extremely well received by both young and old, earning him popularity which led to his first ever win (Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Award) at the annual Star Awards in 2010. The character's catchphrase "Aiyoh, so embarrassing!" and the swooshing of his head to the right was popular with audiences. "Aunty Lucy" has also featured in films like Aunty Lucy Slam Dunk (Auntie Lucy 也灌篮),[2] It's a Great, Great World (大世界) and Dance Dance Dragon (龙众舞) and the game show We Are Singaporeans. Chew later stated in an interview that the success of Aunty Lucy was a major turning point in his career and the endorsement deals it brought help him clear debts he had incurred from an unsuccessful business venture.[1]
While juggling DJ duties, Chew has also hosted many different programmes ranging from roadshows, variety programmes and game shows and starred in several television series. In recent years, He has also participated in several local productions and films. These include the 《881 The Musical》, in which he played the role of an evil artiste manager.
In February 2013, Chew finalised his plans to move over to Love 97.2FM in mid-March as DJ, after hosting at YES 93.3FM for the past 20 years.[3]
Television hosting
- Small and Beautiful (channel 5)
- 《才华横溢出新秀》 Star Search 2010 (guest artiste)
- 《小兵迎大将》 Gatekeepers
- 《爆料黑玫瑰》 Black Rose
*红星大奖2010 Star Awards 2010 Show 1
- 《女王本色》 Paris and Milan
- 《餐饮英雄榜》
- 《抢摊大行动》(with Kym Ng & Quan Yi Fong)
- 《真相大点击》(with Kym Ng)
- 《好货上门》(with Patricia Mok)
- 《神厨双怪》(with Chew Chor Meng)
- 新加坡金曲奖颁奖典礼 Singapore Hit Awards 2002–2011
- 《中华英雄》
- 《小小儿戏》Innocent Moments (with Fiona Xie)
- 《哎哟哟！宝贝》(with Chen Liping)
- Kids 看招
- 《非常Superband》常驻评判 SuperBand (Season 1)
- 《我吃，你吃，它刺刺刺》(with Huang Wenyong)
- 《才华横溢出新秀》 Star Search 2007 (guest artiste)
- 《惊喜一整天》1和2
- 《名人 tic tac toe》常驻嘉宾
- 《吃吃乐乐》
- Goggles Life 3
- 红星大奖2016 Star Awards 2016
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Zodiac: The Race Begins 生肖传奇 | Rooster, Rat, Evil Official | Voiceover |
| 2007 | One Last Dance 茶舞 | Foresan | |
| Men in White 鬼啊鬼啊 | |||
| 2009 | Aunty Lucy Slam Dunk Auntie Lucy也灌篮 | Auntie Lucy | |
| 2011 | It's a Great, Great World 大世界 | Auntie Lucy | |
| The Ghosts Must Be Crazy 鬼也笑 | Sicklish Chicken | ||
| 2012 | Dance Dance Dragon 龙众舞 | Lucy Long | |
| Ghost on Air 灵听 | Ping Xiao | [4] | |
| 2013 | Everybody's Business 人人有份 | Mr Tay | |
| 2015 | King of Mahjong 麻雀王 | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Future is Mine 锦绣前程 | ||
| 1992 | Duel in Shanghai 轰天龙虎 | Yan Huai Ming 言怀明 | |
| 1993 | Heavenly Beings 再战封神榜 | Lan Cai He 蓝采和 | |
| Hidden Truth 法网晴天 | Lin Zhi Ji 林志吉 | ||
| 2000 | The Invincible Squad 迷幻特警 | Zhang Wenqing | |
| 2001 | Love Me, Love Me Not 真爱无敌 | Xiongxiong | |
| 2002 | My Genie 2 我爱精灵2 | 3838438 | Sitcom |
| New Dragon's Inn 新龙门客栈 | Dian Xiao-er | Sitcom | |
| 2012 | Blk 88 大牌88 | Voice-over (guest appearance) Animated web series | |
| Beyond X元素 | Marcus | Cameo appearance | |
| 2013 | It's a Wonderful Life 好运到 | Bai Baoxiang (Carl Bei) | [5] |
| The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Fang Yuanren | ||
| 2014 | Yes We Can! 我们一定行！ | Mr Chew | |
| World at Your Feet 球在你脚下 | Lan Yangyang | ||
| 118 | Wang Shunfeng | ||
| 2015 | The Dream Makers II 志在四方II | Fang Yuanren | |
| 2016 | I Want To Be Star 小咖大作战 | Edgar |
Awards and Recognition
- Radio
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2000 | RCS Golden Mike Awards – 'Most Friendly' DJ |
| 2001 | Friday Weekly Singapore's Top 10 Most Popular DJs |
| 2002 | MediaCorp Radio Golden Mike Awards – 'Most Humorous' DJ[6] |
| Friday Weekly Singapore's Top 10 Most Popular DJs | |
| 2003 | Friday Weekly Singapore's Top 10 Most Popular DJs |
| 2004 | MediaCorp Radio Golden Mike Awards – YES 933 Most Popular DJ |
| MediaCorp Radio Golden Mike Awards – Most Popular Mandarin Stations DJ | |
| Friday Weekly Singapore' Top 10 Most Popular DJs | |
| 2005 | Friday Weekly Singapore's Top 10 Most Popular DJs |
| 2006 | Friday Weekly Singapore's Most Popular DJ |
| 2007 | Singapore Radio Awards – Radio Personality of the Year (Chinese stations) |
| 2010 | Singapore Radio Awards – Chinese stations DJ of the Year (Media's Choice) |
| 2011 | Singapore Radio Awards – YES 933 Most Popular DJ |
- Television
| Year | Award | Representative Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Comedy Performer | New Dragon's Inn 新龙门客栈 | Nominated |
| Best Variety Show Host | One Fun Day 惊喜一整天 | Nominated | |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Best Variety Show Host | Innocent Moments 小小儿戏 | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | ||
| 2004 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Variety Show Host | Paris and Milan 女王本色 | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | ||
| 2011 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2012 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2013 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor | The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | ||
| 2015 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated | |
| PPCTV Awards 2015, Favourite Supporting Actor | The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| Toggle Most Beloved Celebrity BFF Award (with Rui En) | Won | ||
References
- 1 2 "Radio DJ Dennis Chew interview: My dad hit me when I was young". Yahoo! Singapore. 4 March 2012.
- ↑ "Aunty Lucy goes to the movies". Channel News Asia. 25 August 2009.
- ↑ "Dennis Chew leaving YES 93.3FM in March". XinMSN. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ "Tales of terror Free scares". The Star. 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "Young starlets fall in for Ch8 drama, It's a Wonderful Life". xin.msn.com. 24 August 2012.
- ↑ 金唛奖2002
External links
- Profile on xinmsn
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