Portrait of Desmond Tan

Desmond Tan

Bio: After graduating with an honours degree from NUS in 2011, Desmond plunged into his acting career; he acted alongside Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh in a blockbuster, A Song To Remember, where his role as a heroic rickshaw puller left a deep impression on the audience. With this role he won the 'Rocket Award' for Most Breakthrough at Star Awards 2012
Born: Thu, Mar 19 1970
Birthplace: Singapore
Desmond Tan is 54 years old
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Poster of Derek: The Movie
Derek: The Movie
Desmond Tan was 49 in Derek: The Movie as 'Derek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 2019
Poster of The Big Day
The Big Day
Desmond Tan was 48 in The Big Day as 'Nuo Yan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 2018
Poster of 1400
1400
Desmond Tan was 45 in 1400 as 'Rain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2015
Poster of Little Note
Little Note
Desmond Tan was 39 in Little Note as 'Son - adult'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2009

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Moments
Moments
Desmond Tan was 54+ in Moments as 'Zhan He Fang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2024
Poster of Story of Kunning Palace
Story of Kunning Palace
Desmond Tan was 53+ in Story of Kunning Palace as 'Gu Chunfang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 07 2023
Poster of All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Desmond Tan was 53+ in All That Glitters as 'Lin Musen / Liu Mu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2023
Poster of Home Again
Home Again
Desmond Tan was 51+ in Home Again
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 18 2022
Poster of Key Witness
Key Witness
Desmond Tan was 51+ in Key Witness as 'Chen Zhi-Ming'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 19 2021
Poster of 操控
操控
Desmond Tan was 50+ in 操控
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 2021
Poster of Falling Into You
Falling Into You
Desmond Tan was 50+ in Falling Into You as 'Chen Tian-Lin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 2020
Poster of All Around You
All Around You
Desmond Tan was 50+ in All Around You as 'Huo Junhao'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of All is Well
All is Well
Desmond Tan was 48+ in All is Well as 'Wu Pin Rui'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of VIC
VIC
Desmond Tan was 48+ in VIC
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 2018
Poster of When Duty Calls
When Duty Calls
Desmond Tan was 47+ in When Duty Calls as 'Lu Junguang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of The Truth Seekers
The Truth Seekers
Desmond Tan was 46+ in The Truth Seekers as 'Hong Jun Yan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 28 2016
Poster of The Dream Makers
The Dream Makers
Desmond Tan was 45+ in The Dream Makers as 'Gao Jian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 03 2015
Poster of Second Chance
Second Chance
Desmond Tan was 44+ in Second Chance as 'Li Dashan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Against the Tide
Against the Tide
Desmond Tan was 44+ in Against the Tide as 'Zhou Jianfeng'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of The Journey: A Voyage
The Journey: A Voyage
Desmond Tan was 43+ in The Journey: A Voyage as 'Hong Shi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 25 2013
Poster of 96°C Café
96°C Café
Desmond Tan was 43+ in 96°C Café as 'Xu Li Qiao'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013
Poster of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
Desmond Tan was 42+ in It's a Wonderful Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
Desmond Tan was 42+ in Poetic Justice as 'Tang Zhisheng'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 11 2012
Poster of A Song to Remember
A Song to Remember
Desmond Tan was 41+ in A Song to Remember as 'Luo Xiao Xiao'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of Beach.Ball.Babes
Beach.Ball.Babes
Desmond Tan was 38+ in Beach.Ball.Babes as 'Ben'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 2008