Fred Chan
Fred Chan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | University of Malaya, Northern University of Malaysia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Fred Chan (Chinese name: 曾永凭) is a Malaysian film and stage actor. He made his acting debut in 2019, appeared in stage productions in 2022, and played the lead role in the Malaysian crowdfunded film Pendatang in 2023. The film has accumulated more than 5 million views to date. He has also appeared in Bollywood film Jigra in 2024, and later gained wider attention for his performance in 120 Bahadur (2025) as the principal antagonist. He is the first Malaysian who appear in a Bollywood movie poster.[1][2]
Career
Chan actively participates in drama and acting classes, performed in several stage productions since 2022, and played the lead role of the dad in indie movie Pendatang in 2023.[3] In addition to his roles in Bollywood movies, Jigra (2024) and 120 Bahadur (2025)[4][5], he has also appeared in Singaporean productions such as Titoudao and Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story. He starred in several TV commercials including IKEA: The Capables, Guardian, Petron CNY 2024 etc.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lucky Blockchain | Bai Song Min | |
| 2021 | Le Dream | Chen Jing Fang | |
| 2023 | Pendatang | Wong | Crowdfunded non-profit project |
| The Chosen One | Headless (Japanese Captain) | Singapore movie | |
| Jigra | Detective2 | Bollywood movie | |
| 2024 | A Place Called Silence | Counseling Teacher | China movie |
| The Fox King | Davi | ||
| 120 Bahadur | Captain Aimer | Bollywood movie |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Le Tabouret | Teo Beng |
| Restart | A | |
| 2023 | Exchange Theatre: Give Equity A Chance | Michael/ Andy |
| Mama Looking For Her Cat | Children (Ensemble) | |
| The Teacher Appreciation Banquet | Chan Onn Peng | |
| Le Tabouret (extended version) | Teo Beng | |
| Little Sunshine Musical | Brother Coconut/ Multiple roles | |
| 2024 | Shakespeare Demystified: Othello | Brabantio/ Montano/ Lodovico |
| Wedding Performance | Groom | |
| Terengganu MCA dinner Musical | Ensemble | |
| The Teacher Appreciation Banquet 2.0 | Chan Onn Peng | |
| 2025 | Shakespeare Demystified: Othello | Brabantio/ Montano/ Lodovico |
| Exchange Theatre: Breaking The Silence | Ian/ Sam |
Drama & Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Titoudao | Nam | Singapore drama |
| 2020 | The Ferryman: Legends Of Nanyang | Qing's father | Singapore drama |
| 2021 | Hua Hee Buddies | Rich Boy Ghost | Astro series |
| 2022 | Mama Mau Jodoh | Lim Hong Fang | RTM drama |
| Forget Me Not | Sherlock | RTM drama | |
| Once Upon A Kopitiam | Ah Cong | Astro series | |
| 2023 | The Queen's Ploy | Doctor | Astro series |
| My One And Only | Jeff | Singapore drama | |
| Sinister: The Gate of Hell | Tan Zhi Kang (Host) | CMGO | |
| 2024 | Coded Love | Mr.Ho | Singapore drama |
| Kayangan | Matthiew Thann | Astro series | |
| Fearless | Club Manager | Hong Kong drama | |
| Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story | Ah Guang | Singapore drama | |
| 2025 | Fixing Fate | Guo Tian Ci | Singapore drama |
| Love And Law | Yap Chee Keong | RTM drama | |
| She Took Everything From Me | Ryan | Do Drama | |
| Bride From The Past | Employer | Astro series | |
| End Game: Disaster Strikes | Inspector Wu | RTM drama | |
| The Leftovers | X- Ray operator | Singapore drama | |
| 潮州厨娘 | JB customer | Mediacorp vertical drama | |
| Highway To Somewhere | Ah Cheng | Singapore drama | |
| Live Again | Sun Hao | Vertical drama |
Short Film
- 2021
- Umpan
- It's Ok
- 2022
- N Room
- 2024
- Inside The Window
- Next CNY (Eric Lim MV)
- Unheimlich
- Girl Monster
- 2025
- Escage
References
- ^ Webber, Anndrea A. (26 December 2025). "Fred Chan becomes first M'sian actor to play lead villain in a Bollywood film - TheStar". The Star. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ Patrick, Ian Jeremiah (22 November 2025). "#Showbiz: Local actors Fred Chan and Seng Soo Ming make history as first Malaysians cast as Bollywood villains". Malay Mail. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Devan, Subhadra (11 January 2024). "#Showbiz: 'Pendatang'". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ Hazizi, Ameen (18 December 2025). "Malaysian actors on shared international breakthrough in 120 Bahadur". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ 董百勤 (13 December 2025). "《从大马到宝莱坞：曾永凭的演员修炼》 - 动力青年/《学海》青年/有话说". Sin Chew Daily. Retrieved 13 December 2025.