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Huang Wenyong was born on 25 July, 1952 in Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya, is a Singaporean actor and host. Discover Huang Wenyong'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 60 years old?

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Occupation Actor · host · teacher
Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 25 July, 1952
Birthday 25 July
Birthplace Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya
Date of death 20 April, 2013
Died Place Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Nationality Singapore

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Who Is Huang Wenyong's Wife?

His wife is Teh Kim Hua

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Huang Wenyong Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Huang Wenyong worth at the age of 60 years old? Huang Wenyong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Singapore. We have estimated Huang Wenyong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1930

There was public concern after Huang appeared visibly haggard during MediaCorp Channel 8's 30th Drama Anniversary Show.

1952

Huang Wenyong (25 July 1952 – 20 April 2013) was a Malaysia-born Singaporean actor, host and teacher.

1970

Huang moved to Singapore in the 1970s, with only fifty dollars in hand.

He was an actor for MediaCorp from the late 1970s until his death.

Appearing in more than 100 television programmes, he was among the first few batches of locally trained actors to enter the local entertainment industry was and considered to be one of the "pioneers in local Chinese drama".

1981

He joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1981.

1982

He is perhaps best known for his appearances in The Awakening, in which he played love interest to Xiang Yun's character, and The Seletar Robbery in 1982.

1994

Huang was nominated for and named one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes every single year in the annual Star Awards since its introduction in 1994, until his death in 2013.

In total, Huang starred in more than a hundred Chinese-language television programmes.

In addition to acting, Huang sang pieces for a few television sitcoms and also released two albums.

He was an ambassador for anti-ageing product company Zell-V.

1996

Huang is also known for starring alongside Chew Chor Meng in the long-running popular series Don't Worry, Be Happy (1996–2002) and its spin-off Lobang King as the stingy uncle Leon Ong Kim Lye to Chew's character Ah Bee.

2008

Huang gained Singapore citizenship in October 2008 after residing in the country for 27 years.

Huang was married with two children: a son and a daughter.

He was a "lifelong devotee" of Buddhism.

2012

He clarified that he had been suffering from stomach flu, said to have been contracted in September 2012.

During which, he was estimated to have lost 6–7 kilograms in weight.

Huang would also experience intervals of severe fever.

In November 2012, Huang was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to go for chemotherapy.

His condition was not disclosed to the general public until his death, because Huang "wanted to go through this by himself".

His medical condition had been kept a secret; only very few knew what actually ailed him.

2013

Huang died at the Singapore General Hospital at around 5 pm (GMT+8) on 20 April 2013, at the age of 60 due to lymphoma.

Huang was a teacher in Kuala Lumpur before leaving for Singapore.

Huang died at the Singapore General Hospital at around 5pm (GMT+8) on 20 April 2013, aged 60.

The cause of his death was lymphoma.

Huang was previously subject to a death hoax earlier in the month, which claimed that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Huang's death sparked an "outpouring of grief" from both colleagues and fans alike.

Thirty seconds of silence were observed and a special tribute segment aired before the start of the Star Awards ceremony held the evening after his death.

His funeral wake was held a day after his death on 21 April 2013 at the Teochew Funeral Parlour, lasting for five days.

Xiang Yun and Chen Shucheng delivered eulogies, as did a few others.

Funeral attendees were measured by the hundreds.

To allow their staff to attend the procession, Channel 8 temporarily postponed or rescheduled their production activities.

He was cremated at the Bright Hill Crematorium and Columbarium in Sin Ming.

In recognition of his contributions to the television industry in Singapore, Huang was posthumously awarded the "Honorary TV Award" on 28 April 2013, at the Star Awards 2013.

To commemorate his death, a television special titled Remembering Huang Wenyong was aired on 29 April 2013, and reruns of his television appearances were available on television and online platforms.

2014

In October 2014, the Madame Tussauds Singapore museum unveiled a wax figure of Huang.