Alan Tern

Alan Tern Yoke Cher (born 31 March 1976) is a Singaporean actor and businessman. He was a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 2001 to 2011.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tern.
Alan Tern
Born (1976-03-31) 31 March 1976
Singapore
Other namesTang Yushu
Education
Alma materNanyang Technological University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • businessman
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​
AwardsStar Search 2001 : Singapore Male Champion
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese唐育書
Simplified Chinese唐育书
Hanyu PinyinTáng Yùshū

Early life

Tern was educated at The Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College. Prior to joining Star Search he graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a degree in accountancy.

Career

Tern was a finalist in the 2001 Star Search Singapore, and he joined MediaCorp after the competition.[1][2] He made his debut in the sitcom My Genie not long after signing on and also appeared in The Hotel. Tern's acting in Double Happiness earned him a Best Supporting Actor Award nomination at the Star Awards 2005.

Tern left the entertainment industry as he has announced his decision to leave MediaCorp after filming A Song to Remember, in which he played the abusive husband of his wife's character.[3] He did not rule a return to acting but stated that he wanted to concentrate on running his business for the time being.[4]

Personal life

Tern currently runs his own eyewear business Acespex Vision.[5] He married actress Priscelia Chan on 6 October 2007.[2]

Filmography

Television series
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001My Genie (我爱精灵)Lub Lub / Xiaoming
The HotelWang Yafu
2002Springs of LifeCai Daming
First Touch Channel 5 production
No Problem (考试家族)
2003True HeroesCPL Jiang Yijie
A Toast of Love
My Love, My Home (同一屋檐下)
2004To Mum with Love (非一般妈妈)
An Ode to LifeZhang Rui'an
Double HappinessWenjie / Wenxiong
Double Happiness II
2005Portrait of HomeShaodong
Portrait of Home II
A New LifeAh Ler
2006The Shining Star
CIDZhang Jiasheng
Angel Lover
2007Kinship IHong Zhaoyang
Kinship II
Man of the HouseZhen Jian'er
MetamorphosisLiu Hansheng
The Golden Path
2008Her Many FacesGao Zikang
Crime Busters x 2Tang Jiasheng
Perfect CutHimself Channel U production
2009Reunion DinnerHu Daxiong
Table of GloryLiu Yun
2010Happy FamilyAlex
Priceless WonderXu Guoxing
Point of EntryEdmund Seng Yue Fong Channel 5 production
Precious BabesJovan
The Family CourtLiu Yacai
Mrs P.I.Zhang Jiaqiang
2011On the FringeJack
A Song to RememberWang Jintu [3]
2021My Mini-me and Me (很久以后的未来)Zhang Zhendong's father [6]

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2004 The Eye 2 Policeman in hospital

Television show appearances
YearTitle
2009Stars for a Cause (明星志工队)
2011Silver Tribute Charity Night (万千金辉照乐年)[7]

Awards and nominations
Star Awards
YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
200512th Star Awards CeremonyBest Supporting ActorDouble Happiness
(as Wenjie)		Nominated

References
  1. Evelyn Khoo (18 April 2001). "A talented dozen rise to the top". The Straits Times. p. L7.
  2. Huang Lijie (8 October 2007). "Alan Tern, Priscelia Chan tie the knot". The Straits Times.
  3. "Alan Tern's swansong is A Song to Remember". Channel News Asia. 22 November 2011.
  4. "Alan Tern bids showbiz farewell...temporarily". xin.msn.com. 17 November 2011. Archived from the original on 29 December 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  5. "Ex-actor Alan Tern: Hair today, gone botak in July?". Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  6. "Priscelia Chan On Why She Has Never Liked Acting With Husband Alan Tern & Why She's Thankful For Her Mother-In-Law". 8days. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  7. "Vivian Lai's plan to slack backfires". Channel News Asia. 26 May 2011.


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