Adrian Pang

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.

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!". 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 . the younger of whom is Xander Pang.

In 2001, Pang moved back to Singapore permanently with his family.

Filmography

Television series

Film

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