Adrian Pang Yeow Soon (born 8 January 1966) is a Singaporean actor, host, and contracted artiste under FLY Entertainment. A full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1990 to 2010, Pang first came to prominence in the Singapore television scene with his performances in both English-language and Chinese-language television dramas produced by MediaCorp and SPH MediaWorks in the 1990s. Since then, he has taken roles in hosting and theatre production.
In 2010, Pang left MediaCorp to set up his theatre company, Pangdemonium, with his wife and produced several plays. Pangdemonium would close in 2026.
Early life Pang was born in Malacca, Malaysia, but emigrated to Singapore shortly after with his family when he was four years old. He was educated at Anglo-Chinese School and Anglo-Chinese Junior College. Although he graduated with a law degree from Keele University in England, he did not practice. After his graduation from Keele University, he trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith.
He worked for a number of years in British theatre and television before returning to Singapore. While he was based in Britain, he would occasionally return to Singapore for stage work where he first caught the eye of Singaporeans when he starred in the Singaporean comedy film Forever Fever (1998).
Career In 2014, Pang wrote his first book for children, Hansel and Girl Girl. The children's picture book, illustrated by Cultural Medallion winner Milenko Prvacki, transplants the traditional Hansel and Gretel fairy tale to a Singapore setting. Published by Epigram Books, part of the proceeds went to charity.
Theatre career Pang had also appeared in various theatrical performances such as Forbidden City: Portrait of An Empress (2002), The Odd Couple (2004), A Twist of Fate (2005), The Dresser (2006) and many others.
In late 2012, Pang starred in the Singapore Repertory Theatre's production of God of Carnage. The next year, he went on to star in a stage adaptation of Rabbit Hole opposite popular actress Janice Koh.
Pangdemonium In January 2010, Pang announced that after his current artiste contract with Mediacorp expired in March of that year, he would "experimentally" leave the entertainment industry, and establish a drama company with his wife, to be called "Pangdemonium!". According to Pang, the "experimental" leave was made possible via a prior arrangement with Mediacorp executives, and that he is open to returning to Mediacorp, or act in Mediacorp projects, in the future. At this time he did not appear for the last few episodes in New City Beat and acted in Channel 8 drama series With You.
Pangdemonium!'s inaugural production was The Full Monty held in June 2010, based on The Full Monty. Their next production, Closer showed from February to March 2011. Their third play, Dealer's Choice was played from 29 September to 12 October 2011. They went on to produce Spring Awakening in February 2012 and Swimming with Sharks in September 2012.
2026 would be Pangdemonium's final year with the couple attributing the closure to personal reasons.
Media career While in England, Pang also acted bit parts in television series like The Fragile Heart with Nigel Hawthorne and films such as Tony Scott’s Spy Game and Night Watch with Pierce Brosnan.
Joining SPH MediaWorks In December 2000, it was announced that Pang had agreed to switch to SPH MediaWorks as a producer-presenter. He quickly established himself as a household name through his work on SPH MediaWorks Channel i. A versatile talent, he excelled in hosting as well as acting, such as in the comedy Durian King and the main actor in the channel's final production, Six Weeks, before its impending merger with Mediacorp in 2005. An original idea of his, Pang co-wrote Six Weeks and was part of the creative process from start to finish.
Moving to Mediacorp In 2017, after the merger of SPH MediaWorks and Mediacorp, Pang was transferred back to Mediacorp. He went on to appear in Chinese dramas on Channel 8, such as the blockbuster drama Portrait of Home in 2005. His portrayal of the eccentric Dadi earned him a Best Actor nomination in Star Awards 2005. Pang admitted he had much difficulty acting in the show. He even describes himself as a 'kentang', a Malay term, to describe someone who is very Westernised.
Pang also starred in Jack Neo's romantic comedy I Do I Do (2005) with Sharon Au. He also appeared on Makan King on Channel U, Nine Lives on Arts Central and Maggi & Me on Mediacorp Channel 5. In March 2007, he clinched the coveted Best Actor award at the national Life! Theater Awards for 2006.
Pang's humour makes him one of the more sought-after hosts in Singaporean media. He was the host for The Arena and Deal or No Deal aired on Mediacorp Channel 5. He has also helped to host the National Day Parade Celebrations in Singapore as well as Miss Singapore Universe.
He also played the male lead in the series Parental Guidance opposite Hong Kong actress, Jessica Hsuen. That was also the first time Pang played a legal professional on television.
In 2008, Pang filmed a Chinese drama serial, Nanny Daddy, which was telecast on Channel 8 in September that year.
In 2009, he snared a leading role as a "blind" lawyer named Alex Sung bent on revenge in the Channel 5 blockbuster drama Red Thread and clinched the "Best Actor" award at the 14th Asian Television Awards (ATA).
In January 2010, Pang announced that he would not recontract with Mediacorp after it expires in March.
In 2012, Pang starred in the Mediacorp Raintree Pictures movie Dance Dance Dragon (龙众舞) alongside Kym Ng and Dennis Chew. The movie was aired in all local cinemas during the Lunar New Year period.
Pang was later best known to play the fictional role of a senior lawyer, Dennis Tang, in MediaCorp's The Pupil and Code of Law television drama series.
Pang was the creative director for the Singapore National Day Parade in 2022.
Personal life Pang married Tracie Pang in . They have two sons, the younger of whom is Xander Pang.
In 2001, Pang moved back to Singapore permanently with his family.
Filmography
Television series Year Title Role Notes Ref1999BugsTachibanaSeason 42000Arabian NightsGulnare2005Portrait of HomeZhou Dadi Portrait of Home II (同心圆2)2006–2008Maggi & MeJohnny Tan 2007–2008 Parental Guidance James Seto 2007 Do Not Disturb : Lunch Hour 2008Nanny DaddyLiu Zhuolun 2009 Polo Boys Gregory Koh Red ThreadAlex Sung2010With YouZhou Wen-an 2010 - 2011The PupilDennis Tang Teng Soon2011 Code of Law Dennis Tang Teng SoonSeason 1 2012 The Kitchen Musical Bryan S 2017 SeNT Zacheus Lee 2018−2020The BridgeCommander Lim Boon Teck2019 Lion MumsHo Kang PengSeason 32019I See You (看见看不见的你)Zhong Zhiwen 2020Code of Law Dennis Tang Teng SoonSeason 52021−2022Lion MumsHo Kang PengSeason 42022Little Women Calvin Ng / Hotel ManagerCameo 2025Doctor WhoConsultantSeries 15
Film Year Title RoleNotesRef 1995 Night Watch Korean technician 1998 Forever Fever Hock1999Everybody Loves Sunshine 2000 Second Generation Jimmy Night Swimmer Kenneth 2001 Spy Game Jiang 2005 I Do, I Do Lee Ah Peng 2007 Gone Shopping Valentine Tan Men in White 2008 The Carrot Cake Conversations MatthewPulua HantuDamian Lee 2009 The Blue Mansion Wee Teck Meng 2012 Dance Dance Dragon Eric Tan Bait JessupThe BouncerShort film 2013 Sex.Violence.FamilyValues The director Judgement Day Prime Minister 2014 Unlucky Plaza Sky / Terence Chia 2015 Blackhat Keith Yan The Faith of Anna Waters Father Matthew Tan2018 Boi Gordon Republic of Food Chia Kau Peng2020 The Pitch Himself Short film2022 #LookAtMe Pastor Josiah Long Before Life After Death Raymond Kwan2023 Sunday Mr Lee 2024ElevatorByron
Shows hosted Year Title NotesRef 2000–2004 Yummy King 2001 The Big Buffet 2002 Chingay Parade Singapore Film Festival Singapore National Day Parade (pre-parade) 2003 Chingay Parade 2004 Top 10 十不相瞒 2005 Singapore National Day Parade 2005–2006 Makan King 好吃王 2006 Chingay Parade Miss Singapore Universe finals 2007 The Arena I Code Red 爱上小红点 Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd Wrap Party End of series wrap-up Miss Singapore Universe finals 2007–2008 Deal or No Deal 2009 Don't Forget the Lyrics! English edition, Comic Mayhem episode New City Beat 城人新杂志 Co-hosted with Gurmit Singh, Bryan Wong and Kym Ng 2012–2013 Chasing Happiness Channel NewsAsia programme
Theatre Year Title Role Location 1993 The Magic Fundoshi The Servant, The Wife, The Acolyte Mu-Lan Theatre Company, London Hair Tribe The Old Vic, UK 1994 Into the Woods Jack Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 1995 Privates on Parade Ming Greenwich Theatre, UK Little Shop of Horrors Seymour Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 1996 The Glass Menagerie Tom Wingfield Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore The Magic Fundoshi The Servant, The Wife, The Acolyte Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 1997 Hamlet Prince Hamlet Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore New Territories Wong, Monkey Yellow Earth Theatre, London 1998 Take Away Damien Mu-Lan Theatre Company, London 1999, 2000 They're Playing Our Song Vernon Singapore Repertory Theater, Manila, Philippines 2001 Barefoot in the Park Paul Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2004 The Odd Couple Felix Ungar, Oscar Madison Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2005 A Twist of Fate Uncle Albert VizPro Entertainment / Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2006 The Dresser Norman Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2007, 2008 The Pillowman Tupolski Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2009 Much Ado About Nothing Benedick Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore 2010 The Full Monty Jerry Pangdemonium, Singapore 2011 Into the Woods The Baker Singapore Dealer's Choice Stephen Pangdemonium, Singapore Closer Larry Pangdemonium, Singapore 2012 God of Carnage Michael Atlantis Production / Singapore Repertory Theater, Singapore Swimming with Sharks Buddy Ackerman Pangdemonium, Singapore Spring Awakening Headmaster Knochenbruch Pangdemonium, Singapore 2013 Rabbit Hole Howie Corbett Pangdemonium, Singapore Next to Normal Dan Pangdemonium, Singapore 2014 The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Raysay Pangdemonium, Singapore Frozen Ralph Pangdemonium, Singapore 2015 Circle Mirror Transformation Shultz Pangdemonium, Singapore Tribes Dad Pangdemonium, Singapore Chinglish Minister Cai Guoliang Pangdemonium, Singapore 2019 Late Company Bill Victoria Theatre, Singapore This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls Lester Drama Centre Theatre, Singapore 2024 Salesman in China Ying Ruocheng Stratford Festival, Canada 2026 The Karate Kid The Musical Mr. Miyagi UK Tour & Toronto
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Awards and nominations
Star Awards Year Ceremony Category Nominated work ResultRef2005 Star Awards Best ActorPortrait of Home Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes 2006 Star Awards Best Actor Portrait of Home II Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes 2007 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes 2009 Star AwardsBest Actor Nanny Daddy Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes
Asian Television Awards Year Award Category Work ResultRef 2003 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Actor Ah Girl II 2007 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Actor Maggi & Me 2009 Asian Television Awards Best Actor Red Thread
References
External links
Profile on xin.msn.com Bio MDA Bio PANGDEMONiUM