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- Bio Data
- Biography
- Childhood and Education
- Career
- Personal Affairs
- Filmography
- Social Media
- Net Worth
Bio Data
Full Name: | Thomas Ong Thian Chai |
Stage Name: | Thomas Ong |
Born: | 1 February 1969 (age 54 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Singapore |
Nationality: | Singaporean |
Height: | 1.82 m |
Parents: | Robert Ong, Trinh Huat |
Siblings: | 5 |
Wife • Spouse: | Not Married |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Sharon Au |
Children: | Ong Siat |
Occupation: | Actor • TV Personality |
Net Worth: | $7 million |
Biography
Thomas Ong Thian Chai (born February 1, 1969), also known as Thomas Ong, is a gifted actor, television host, and businessman from Singapore who films sporadically. He is most recognized for his roles as Zhao Tianbao in The Dragon Five and Zhao Wei in Waves of Courage.
In 1994, he debuted in the entertainment world with the films Dr. Justice and Love at Last. He has been nominated for a number of awards and won the majority of the nominations.
Thomas Ong hosts various local television programs in Singapore and Hong Kong in addition to his acting career.
Childhood and Education
Thomas Ong Thian Chai was born on January 31, 1963, in Singapore. His father, Robert Ong, worked for the US Department of State in Washington, DC. His mother, Trinh Huat, was a well-known actress in Singapore. He attended St. Joseph’s Institution and Ngee Ann Polytechnic for his education.
Thomas Ong was one of six children in his family. He has four brothers and one sister, who is referred to as the family princess. Due to the size of his family, he has always been close to his siblings and recognizes the value of family.
As the eldest member of his family, Thomas Ong frequently feels obligated to set a positive example for his younger siblings.
He is aware that his actions and words can have a significant effect on others; therefore, he strives to always be considerate.
He is also acutely aware of the faith his parents have placed in him. They rely on him as a role model for his siblings and contribute to household duties. Thus, he takes his responsibilities seriously and always does his best.
Thomas Ong recognizes that he is fortunate to be the eldest kid, despite the fact that being the oldest child can be stressful.
He knows he can make a difference in the lives of his siblings and takes tremendous delight in this.
Personal Affairs
In terms of his romantic life, Thomas Ong was in a relationship with Sharon Au; however, they ended their courtship after several years.
Thomas Ong is currently unmarried, and sources indicate he had his first child while attending Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Ong Siat has been recognized as one of his sons.
Career
Before entering the entertainment sector, Thomas Ong worked for Singapore Airlines as a flight attendant. Dr. Justice marked his acting debut in 1994, when he began working for the newly-established Television Corporation of Singapore. In the 1990s, he was named three times as one of the Top 5 and Top 10 most popular male musicians.
Before entering the entertainment sector, Thomas Ong worked for Singapore Airlines as a flight attendant. Dr. Justice marked his acting debut in 1994, when he began working for the newly-established Television Corporation of Singapore. In the 1990s, he was named three times as one of the Top 5 and Top 10 most popular male musicians.
He left MediaCorp to work on other business projects but then returned and signed a three-year contract at the beginning of 2012.
Thomas Ong announced his retirement from the entertainment sector in January 2020. He is a multitalented individual. In addition to being an actor and television personality, he is also a prosperous businessman.
Social Media
Thomas Song’s Instagram handle is @thomasong17.
Not a Twitter handle
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Thomas Ong is $7 million. These estimates are based on all of his property and endorsement transactions.
In addition to his profession as an actor, Thomas is also an investor, with holdings in the real estate and health care industries.