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Chew Chor Meng was born on 20 November, 1968 in Singapore, is a Singaporean actor and businessman (born 1968). Discover Chew Chor Meng's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

Popular As Chew Chor Meng
Occupation Actor
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 20 November 1968
Birthday 20 November
Birthplace Singapore
Nationality Singapore

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Chew Chor Meng Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Chew Chor Meng height is 1.73 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.73 m
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Who Is Chew Chor Meng's Wife?

His wife is Deon Tan (m. 2000)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Deon Tan (m. 2000)
Sibling Not Available
Children Chloe Chew, Cheyenne Chew

Chew Chor Meng Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chew Chor Meng worth at the age of 55 years old? Chew Chor Meng’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Chew Chor Meng's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1930

He made his acting comeback with Channel U's Show Hand, followed by Channel 8 30th anniversary drama special Joys of Life.

Before the contract extension, Chew was planning to enter the restaurant business, which would have been Chew's second foray into the eatery business.

1968

Chew Chor Meng (born 20 November 1968) is a Singaporean actor, television host and businessman.

1990

Chew started his career in showbiz after winning Star Search in 1990, a bi-annual nationwide talent search.

During the late 1990s to early 2000s, he was best known for his role as Jacky Chang aka Ah Bee, a salesman with a penchant for grabbing 'lobangs' (good opportunities that cannot be missed) in the popular Channel 8 sitcom Don't Worry, Be Happy, which spanned for six seasons.

Chew initially dropped out from the role of Ah Bee after the 3rd season due to fear of being typecast, and also because he wanted to focus more on drama and variety shows.

He eventually reprised the role for the latter half of the 6th (and final) season for Don't Worry Be Happy, and appeared in a spinoff series Lobang King focusing on Ah Bee and his new league of friends.

Chew is known for his versatility and ability to portray different characters that leave a lasting impression.

1994

Since then, he has never failed to make it to the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in the Star Awards, an award ceremony for TV personalities, since its inception in 1994.

1995

He first earned his acting nomination for his role as Hong San in the 1995 epic The Teochew Family, which he's still known to audiences in China.

2000

This was also evident when he bagged the Best Actor Award in Star Awards 2000 in Hainan Kopi Tales.

His popularity has also spread across the causeway as he was voted the Most Popular MediaCorp Male Artiste in Malaysia.

He made his first crossover to English sitcom in Mr. Kiasu.

2002

He is married to Deon Tan and they have two daughters, born in 2002 and 2004.

2004

He is one of the first batch of actors to receive the Star Awards for All-Time Favourite Artiste in 2004.

In 2004, Chew was awarded the All-Time Favourite Artiste with Li Nanxing and Zoe Tay.

2007

At the 25th anniversary special in 2007, his character Ah Bee was named as one of the most memorable TV roles and his role as the villain Li Kechun in The Reunion was voted the Top 10 most memorable villains.

He began attending a Charismatic church, Renewal Centre from 2007 and was baptised in late November 2008 with his daughters.

2008

He revealed during a celebrity talk show in early 2008 that he did not have a happy childhood, often being abused by his overly strict father (a compulsive gambler and alcoholic), who committed suicide when Chew was still in primary school.

On 19 December 2008, Chew announced during a church event that he was suffering from Kennedy's disease, a muscular dystrophy illness that resulted in him limping while filming for his latest role as Wang Zhongkun in Love Blossoms II.

Chew said that he was diagnosed with the illness in September 2008, and that he alerted the local press as to his condition, but asked the press to not report it yet, as he was psychologically not ready for it.

Chew originally planned on officially announcing his illness during the Star Awards 2008 ceremony, due to be held in March 2009.

However, signs of his illness can be clearly seen already, and the news was hard to keep under wraps.

The illness has also brought on cardiac problems and diabetes for Chew.

Since the illness was revealed, Chew became a member of the local disabled sports club, and has been taking swimming lessons to strengthen his body.

2009

In 2009 he won the Best Supporting Actor award, despite the nominations being dominated by cast of the popular blockbuster series The Little Nyonya, for his portrayal of a promising young doctor driven to vice and insanity by unfortunate circumstances in The Golden Path.

Now a well-known household name, Chew has gone from acting in drama series to hosting shows and large-scale events including overseas collaborations with Taiwan and China.

2010

He was nominated for the Best Info-Ed Host Award at the Star Awards 2010 for co-hosting Food Hometown.

Chew's contract with MediaCorp was set to expire in October 2010.

Due to his illness, Chew initially did not expect his contract to be renewed.

However, reports surfaced in November 2010 that Chew's contract was renewed for a further two years, with particular emphasis on hosting and new artiste training duties.

2016

In September 2016, Chew appeared in episode 6 of I Want to Be a Star that had to be taken down from Toggle's website due to public outcry about the show's casual racism.

Chew's character said onscreen that Indians and Africans are "all the same".

Mediacorp's online service, has apologised on behalf of the show.

2017

In 2017, Chew, Dennis Chew and two other partners opened a Thai Mookata (barbecue-cum-steamboat) stall, 888 Mookata, at a coffee shop in Hougang, Singapore.

2018

In 2018, after setting up their third stall, both Chews started a porridge stall, The Famous Zhou, or known in Chinese, Zhou Chu Ming (粥出名), a play on Chew's name and their surnames.

In 2023, Chew with Dennis Chew and two other friends opened a Thai bistro, Viewdee Thai Bistro, at Sprout Hub, Henderson.

The same year, Chew, Dennis Chew, food blogger Maureen Ow (Miss Tam Chiak) and another friend opened a coffeeshop with ten stalls in Hougang.

Chew graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

2019

During the 2019 Star Awards, Chew was awarded the Special Achievement Award.