Ayden Sng
Ayden Sng | |
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 Sng in July 2021 | |
| Born | Sng Zheng 17 November 1993 |
| Education | Raffles Institution |
| Alma mater | Trinity College of Arts and Sciences (Duke University) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019−present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments |
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| Formerly of | Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 孫政 |
| Simplified Chinese | 孙政 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Sūn Zhèng |
Ayden Sng Zheng (born 17 November 1993) is a Singaporean actor, host and musician, best known for starring in the television series Loving You, Truths About Us and The Unbreakable Bond.
Early life and career
Sng attended Raffles Institution and graduated from Duke University, where he majored in International Comparative Studies.[1] He was a Commando when serving National Service (NS).[2] He worked as a product manager in a consulting firm where his pay was reportedly more than $6,000 a month, before he became a full-time Mediacorp artiste in May 2019.[3] In June 2021, Sng revealed that he had renewed his contract with the TV station.[4]
In September 2023, Sng was one of the actors chosen for the Mediacorp-Huanyu Entertainment partnership, where the Chinese talent management company will represent him in China.[5]
Personal life
Sng plays the violin, piano, and erhu. He is also a former member of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, and is a host of their online programme Music Chatterbox.[6]
Sng took the Mensa test when he was in primary school and was admitted to the organisation where members are tested to have an IQ of above 130.[7]
Sng named American business magnate Elon Musk as one of the people he idolises the most.[8]
In February 2023, Sng and his fanclub, "The Baeden Club", raised more than $1,800 for the victims of the Turkey–Syria earthquake. The donations were later handed to the Singapore Red Cross Society.[9]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | English title | Mandarin title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Walk with Me | 谢谢你出现在我行程里 | Junwei | |
| My Agent Is a Hero | 流氓经纪 | Xiong | Season 2 | |
| Old Is Gold | 老友万岁 | Sean Tan | ||
| Wonder Kiss | 神奇之吻 | Great grandfather (young) | Toggle series | |
| The Wedding Survival Handbook | — | Darren Lee | Toggle series | |
| 2020 | Recipe of Life | 味之道 | Lin Chaowei | |
| Remember To Forget | 别忘记他 | Yao Zhekai | Fresh Takes! season 2 | |
| Loving You | 爱...没有距离 | Dong Sheng | ||
| 2021 | Truths About Us | 别来无恙 | Ryan | |
| Leave No Soul Behind | 21点灵 | Javier Lee | ||
| 2022 | The Unbreakable Bond | 寄生 | Gu Yuncong | |
| 2023 | Strike Gold | 黄金巨塔 | Jiang Wenhao | |
| Silent Walls | 密宅 | Liang Wenhui | ||
| All That Glitters | 金色大道 | He Jianzhi | [10] | |
| TBA | Hungry Souls: From Hell, With Love | 味尽缘 | [11] |
Film
| Year | English title | Mandarin title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Play Book | 爱本 | Zhang Yuheng | Short film |
| 2023 | Seven Days | 七天 | Aixiang |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Mandarin title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thumbs Up Senior | 学长学姐好样的！ | Guest |
| 2020 | Frontline Connects | 前线开讲 | Season 1 (guest) |
| 2021−present | Music Chatterbox | 音乐话匣子 | Web programme (host) |
| 2021 | Frontline Connects | 前线开讲 | Season 2 (guest) |
| 2021 | Towkay, Take a Break | 街坊请关照 | Ep 4: "Tailor Shop" (guest) |
| 2022 | Abyss of Greed | 贪婪深渊 | Host |
| 2022 | Dishing with Chris Lee | 阿顺有煮意 | Guest |
| 2023 | Forbidding No More | 极境之旅 | Season 2: Jordan & Faroe Islands (host) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Star Awards 2023 | Best Actor | The Unbreakable Bond | Nominated | [12] |
| Most Popular Rising Star | — | Top 3 | |||
| Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste | — | Won | |||
| Chan Brothers My Star Guide Award | — | Won |
References
- ^ "Ep 37 Ayden Sng - mewatch". MeWatch. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Is TV's Next Big Thing Ayden Sng, An Erhu-Playing Godfrey Gao-Lookalike?". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Ayden Sng Calls Himself "Selfish" For Leaving His $6K-A-Month Consulting Job To Be An Actor When His Family Is Struggling Financially". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Ayden Sng Renews Contract With Mediacorp; Will Stay In Showbiz "No Matter How Challenging" It Gets For Him". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "'Peer pressure to me doesn't exist': Ayden Sng on effect of Mensa's admission and new realisations turning 30". AsiaOne. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Ayden Sng". Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "'Peer pressure to me doesn't exist': Ayden Sng on effect of Mensa's admission and new realisations turning 30". AsiaOne. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Ayden Sng Names Elon Musk As His Idol, Christopher Lee Says He's "Never Heard Of Him"". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Ayden Sng And Fans Raise S$1.8K For Turkey And Syria Earthquake Victims For Valentine's Day". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Richie Koh Wanted To Be Prince Charming, Hong Ling & Nick Teo Almost Missed The Show & Other Star Awards 2023 Backstage Goss". 8days. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Eric Khoo Wraps Horror Series Hungry Souls: From Hell, With Love, Starring Rexen Cheng, Danny Lee, Hayley Woo". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Star Awards 2023 Winners List: Surprise Names Among The Top 10 Most Popular Awardees". 8days. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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