Malaysian actors born in 1971
Here are 5 famous actors from Malaysia were born in 1971:
Hans Isaac
Hans Isaac (August 20, 1971-) a.k.a. Gerald Hans Isaac is a Malaysian presenter, model, actor, film producer and film director.
He first rose to fame as a VJ for the popular Malaysian music channel, Channel V. After a successful career in modeling and acting in various television dramas and films, Hans took on the role of producer and director, creating critically acclaimed movies such as "Cuci" and "Sell Out". He has received numerous awards for his work, including Best Director at the Malaysia Film Festival for "Sell Out". Apart from film, Hans is also a prominent advocate for various social and political issues in Malaysia, using his platform to raise awareness and effect change.
Ho Yuhang
Ho Yuhang (April 11, 1971 Petaling Jaya-) also known as Yuhang Ho is a Malaysian film director, actor and screenwriter.
He is known for his work within the Malaysian film industry, where he has directed several critically acclaimed films such as "Rain Dogs" (2006), "At the End of Daybreak" (2009) and "Mrs. K" (2016). Ho's films often touch on themes of societal and personal struggles, examining the complexities of human relationships and emotions. In addition to his work in film, Ho has also acted in a number of movies and TV series, including the award-winning film "The Elephant and the Sea" (2007) and the Netflix series "Marco Polo" (2014-2016). Ho has received numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry, including the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French government.
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee (July 23, 1971 Malacca-) also known as Mingshun Li, Ming Shun Lee or Lee Meng Soon is a Malaysian actor, presenter and singer.
Christopher Lee has gained a significant following in Asia for his versatile acting skills in TV dramas, films, and stage plays. He studied at the National University of Singapore before pursuing a career in entertainment. His breakthrough role came in the 2005 drama series "The Little Nyonya," which earned him numerous award nominations. In addition to acting, Lee has released several Mandarin albums and hosted popular television shows in Singapore and Malaysia. He is also known for his charitable work, supporting causes such as education and healthcare for underprivileged children. In 2017, he was awarded the Singapore Youth Award for his contributions to society.
Jason Keng-Kwin Chan
Jason Keng-Kwin Chan (December 1, 1971 Malaysia-) otherwise known as Jason Chan is a Malaysian actor.
He started his acting career in Hong Kong in the 1990s and became known for his roles in TVB dramas such as "The Four" series and "Survivor's Law". He has also acted in films such as "Martial Angels" and "Hollywood Hong Kong". In addition to his acting career, Chan is also a singer and has released several albums. He has won multiple awards for his work in both acting and music, including the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor and the Golden Horse Award for Best Original Film Song. Chan currently resides in Hong Kong with his family.
Mizal Zaini
Mizal Zaini (December 21, 1971 Muar-) also known as AC Mizal is a Malaysian actor, singer and presenter.
AC Mizal started his career in the entertainment industry in the 1990s as part of the rap group, Poetic Ammunition. The group gained popularity with their hit single, "Gerimis Mengundang" in 1995. AC went on to release several solo albums, including "Penghibur Jalanan" and "Sutan Mungkir Jiwa". He also ventured into acting and hosting, landing roles in popular Malaysian TV dramas and hosting several TV shows, such as "Projek Metro" and "Melodi". AC was awarded the Best Comedian award at the 2011 Malaysian Film Festival for his role in the movie "Nasi Lemak 2.0". In addition to his entertainment career, AC is also an entrepreneur and founded his own advertising agency, AC Mizal & Partners in 2010.