Shane Pow
Shane Pow Xun Ping (born 4 October 1990) is a Singaporean actor, host and businessman.[2]
Shane Pow | |
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| Born | 4 October 1990[1] |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Education | Woodlands Ring Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Agent | Li Nanxing Global |
| Awards | Star Awards 2015 - Star Awards 2017 : Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes |
| Musical career | |
| Formerly of | 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 包勳評 |
| Simplified Chinese | 包勋评 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Bāo Xūnpíng |
Early life
Pow has an elder sister.[3] He was educated at Woodlands Ring Secondary School and Ngee Ann Polytechnic.[4] Pow is an avid sportsman and has represented the Singapore National Youth Basketball team[5] in international competitions before an unexpected injury forced him to stop competing competitively.
When Pow was 19, he was a part-time presenter for SPH RazorTV’s sports segment “Livewire”.[6] He was talent scouted by a modelling agency, he began doing photography shoots such as the “Get Your Sexy Back” Campaign to encourage responsible drinking. In 2011, Shane signed up for Manhunt Singapore 2011 contest.[5] He was managed by Beam Artistes, which also had organised Manhunt Singapore 2011.[7] After ManHunt, Shane secured cameo roles in numerous local dramas.
Career
In 2012, Pow signed a contract with MediaCorp as an artiste after he had completed his National Service obligations.[8] His breakthrough role came in 2012 as B Niu (B牛) in the local drama It Takes Two. He was also nominated for the Best Newcomer in the Star Awards 2013.[9] He slowly rose to fame and obtained more significant roles in dramas such as Love At Risk and The Recruit diaries.
In 2014, Pow ventured into hosting, where he hosted Cheap and Good and also Style Check-in 4. He has also filmed Serve H.O.T, Against the Tide and Three Wishes that has awarded for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in Star Awards 2015, 2016 & 2017. In 2015, he has filmed Family On The Edge and The Journey: Our Homeland. In 2016, he has filmed House of Fortune, Beyond Words & Peace & Prosperity and two toggle original series, I Want to Be a Star where his first leading role & Soul Reaper.
In September 2016, Pow, appeared on television in blackface after a casting director fails to find a person of African descent for a role in the drama series I Want to Be a Star. Pow's father in the series, played by veteran actor Chew Chor Meng, had said Indians and Africans are "all the same". In the following month, the episode was pulled from Mediacorp's online streaming service Toggle following a public outcry on social media for being racist.[10]
In 2017, he had filmed When Duty Calls that gains his nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Star Awards 2018. On 12 December 2017, Pow signed on a management contract with Mediacorp,[11] thus ending his working relationship with Beam Artistes.[12] In 2018, he has filmed Mind Matters and Toggle original series, Die Die Also Must Serve and Love At Cavenagh Bridge.
On 26 April 2021, Mediacorp announced the termination of their contract with Pow after his second drink driving incident and breach of COVID-19 safe distancing measures. Pow would complete his pending work with Mediacorp's The Celebrity Agency until 4 May 2021. At the time of termination, Pow had roles in two upcoming dramas, Soul Old Yet So Young and The Heartland Hero.[13] While his role in Soul Old Yet So Young was not affected due to the drama being in post-production stages,[13] he was replaced by James Seah midway through the 130-episode The Heartland Hero as the drama was still being filmed.[14] Pow would appear in the first 30 episodes, while Seah would be in the rest of the drama.[14]
A day after the termination of his contract, Pow apologised for his actions while comedian Mark Lee offered to sign up Pow despite his charges.[15][16]
Before his drink driving sentencing, Pow was seen in a livestream by Mdada, a livestream sales company headed by Addy Lee, Pornsak Prajakwit and Michelle Chia. The livestream had beauty products sold and demonstrated.
After his release from jail, Pow joined Li Nanxing's management agency. Shortly after, he appeared in the Singaporean-South Korean film Ajoomma and also in a series of Mediacorp dramas including the telemovie My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo, Love At First Bite, Silent Walls and Family Ties.[17][18]
Ventures
In 2017, Pow opened an eatery, Mojo, with a friend, at Telok Ayer.[19]
In 2020, Pow sold his shares in Mojo[20] and open a Korean style hawker stall, Gogiyo, with three friends in Toa Payoh.[20][21]
In 2023, Pow said that only one of the four Original Gogiyo outlets remain as things were tougher than expected.[22]
Personal life
Relationships
Pow has been romantically involved with radio presenter Kimberly Wang since 2016. However, in an interview in September 2021 after his release from jail, Pow declined to answer the breakup rumours of him and Wang.[23]
Breach of Covid-19 measures
Pow was among a few celebrities who had breached the safe distancing measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore in an incident that took place on 2 October 2020 while celebrating actor Jeffrey Xu's birthday. At the time of the celebration, group gatherings exceeded the maximum number of five participants. He was subsequently fined $300 and disciplined.[24][25]
Drink driving
Pow was linked to two drink driving incidents. He was first convicted of drink driving on 30 July 2014 and was fined $2,300 and banned from driving for one year.[26] On 17 September 2020, Pow was arrested for drink driving with 49 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, surpassing the legal limit of 35mcg. Pow was charged on 22 April 2021 with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol.[27]
Pow pleaded guilty on 14 July 2021 and was sentenced to five weeks in jail, fined $6,000 and banned from driving for five years from his date of release.[28][26]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo | Anh Vu / Xu Wenwu | Telemovie | |
| 2022 | Ajoomma | Sam |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chen Boyang | |||
| Silent Walls | Lin Zhenping | |||
| Love At First Bite (遇见你，真香！) | Chang Shengjun | |||
| 2021 | The Heartland Hero | Zhong Yiyuan | ||
| Soul Old Yet So Young (心里住着老灵魂) | Wu Renyao | |||
| 2020 | In The Wind | Nick Chua | ||
| Mister Flower (花花公子) | Chen Da Tian | |||
| Super Dad (男神不败) | Chen Yu Yang | |||
| 14 Days (14天的同居人) | Allen | |||
| All Around You (回路网) | Zhuang Weiren | |||
| 2019 | C.L.I.F. 5 | Li Xiaorong | ||
| Remember Us This Way (到此一游) | Junjie | A Directorial Debut Project | ||
| Jalan Jalan (带你去走走) | Cui Dafeng | |||
| 2018 | Dance With Me | Nat | ||
| The Distance Between (下个路口遇见你) | Warren | |||
| Love At Cavenagh Bridge (加文纳桥的约定) | Don | |||
| Mind Matters | Hu Ruiming | |||
| Die Die Also Must Serve (战备好兄弟) | Wu Zhixing | |||
| 2017 | Faculty | Philip | ||
| When Duty Calls | Yao Weiguo | |||
| Crescendo | David | |||
| 2016 | Soul Reaper (勾魂使者) | Jude | ||
| I Want to Be a Star | Zhong Dilong | |||
| Peace & Prosperity | Huang Zihao | |||
| Beyond Words | Liang Yongxi | |||
| House of Fortune | Bai Zhengyu | |||
| 2015 | The Journey: Our Homeland | Wan Zihua | ||
| Families on the Edge (一家都不能少) | Wang Haowei | |||
| 2014 | Three Wishes | Zhao Youting | ||
| Against The Tide | Liu Zebang | |||
| Served H.O.T (烧。卖) | Zhuang Haolun | |||
| 2013 | Disclosed | Kuang Siyuan | ||
| Love At Risk | Liao Yuanman | |||
| The Recruit Diaries (阿兵新传) | Lin Daiyu | |||
| C.L.I.F. 2 | Shane Loh | |||
| 2012 | It Takes Two | B-niu | ||
| Poetic Justice | Alex | Cameo | ||
| Don't Stop Believin | Du Siwei |
Discography
Compilation albums
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 | 新传媒群星金蛇献祥福 |
| 2015 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 15 | 新传媒群星金羊添吉祥 |
| 2016 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 16 | 新传媒群星金猴添喜庆 |
| 2020 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 | 裕鼠鼠纳福迎春乐 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Star Awards | Best Newcomer | It Takes Two (as B-Niu) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Star Awards | Toggle Outstanding Duke Award | — | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | ||
| 2016 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 |
| Fame Award 2016 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Journey: Our Homeland (as Wan Zihua) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 |
| London Choco Roll Happiness Award | House Of Fortune (as Bai Zhengyu) | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Star Awards | Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste Award | When Duty Calls (as Gordon Yeoh) | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Star Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mind Matters (as Hu Ruiming) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 30 |
| 2023 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated |
References
- "Jeffrey Xu And Shane Pow Spends A Quiet Birthday Together Without Their Girlfriends". GirlStyle Singapore. Archived from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- "Aloysius Pang starts business with older brother- Toggle". Toggle. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
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- "Shane Pow on his sexy body & why women should use men's skincare!". Her World Singapore. 10 December 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Shane Pow steps up to the plate". TODAYonline. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Pow Served H.O.T." AsiaOne. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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- "包勋评全力拼事业 徐彬是最大劲敌". www.8world.com. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
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- "变"亲生仔"！ 包勋评、沈琳宸正式成为新传媒艺人！". www.8world.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- Fam, Jonathan (18 May 2018). "Samuel Seow Beat Tanya Chua In A Singing Contest And Other Things You Should Know About The Headline-making Entertainment Lawyer". Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Mediacorp to part with actor Shane Pow after his drink-driving charge, says it was kept in dark". 22 April 2021. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- Lee, Jan (28 April 2021). "James Seah to replace Shane Pow in Channel 8 drama The Heartland Hero". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- Sng, Suzanne (27 April 2021). "Mark Lee says he is willing to sign on actor Shane Pow despite his drink-driving charge". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- Lee, Jan (5 May 2021). "S'pore actor Shane Pow breaks silence with apology after Mediacorp termination due to drink-driving charge". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- Lee, Jan (2 June 2021). "Actor Shane Pow resurfaces online to sell beauty products". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- Lee, Jan (24 September 2021). "'Asked myself 'why' hundreds of times': Shane Pow reflects on jail time for drink driving, joins Li Nanxing's agency". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- "6 Celebrity-Owned Eateries To Visit Now". 8days. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- "Shane Pow Opens Korean BBQ & Army Stew Stall, With 2nd Outlet In The Works". 8days. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- "Shane Pow's Korean Hawker Stall Biz Isn't Doing Well; Says It's Important To Go Into Business Knowing "You're Not Going To Get Your Money Back"". 8days. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ""If You Own A F&B Business, Never Invite Your Friends Over": Shane Pow On How He Ended Up Losing Money From Entertaining Friends At His Restaurant". 8days. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- "'Asked myself 'why' hundreds of times': Shane Pow reflects on jail time for drink driving, joins Li Nanxing's agency | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 24 September 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- "Mediacorp stars caught allegedly flouting Covid-19 rules at Jeffrey Xu's birthday bash". Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- "2 men to be charged with breaching Covid-19 laws during birthday celebration involving Mediacorp artistes". CNA. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- Court Correspondent, Shaffiq Alkhatib (14 July 2021). "Former Mediacorp artiste Shane Pow jailed for 5 weeks for drink driving". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- "Shane Pow Charged With Drink Driving; Could Face 5-Year Driving Ban & 2-Year Jail Term". Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- Lam, Lydia (14 July 2021). "Local celebrity Shane Pow gets jail and fine for second drink driving conviction". CNA. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
External links
- Shane Pow at IMDb
- Shane Pow profile on The Celebrity Agency (archived)