Chin Han’s The First Singaporean Actor To Break Hollywood In Recent Years Can you name the Singaporean actor who’ll soon be sharing the silver screen with The Rock? Source Yes, we’re talking about the movie Skyscraper — whose poster was hilariously psycho-analysed by scientists for its unrealistic trajectory. Chin Han’s our man of the hour. The 48-year-old Singaporean actor announced recently that he’s made the cut to join The Academy, along with local film director Tan Pin Pin. Is this a big deal? Yeah, somewhat. 1. First Singaporean actor to make The Academy Source Although he hasn’t won an Oscar, he’s still the first Singaporean to make the list — which includes Asian industry veterans like Shah Rukh Khan (he’s a legend), Andy Lau (he’s also a legend) and Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat). Big-name actors who also made this year’s list include Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) and Taron Egerton (Kingsmen). To be part of The Academy, the actor will have to demonstrate “exceptional achievement in the field of theatrical motion pictures”. Kudos to Chin Han for reppin’ Singapore on the global stage. 2. Starring credits with The Rock Chin Han will next star in an upcoming thriller, Skyscraper, alongside […]
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