8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill
8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill | |
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| Origin | Singapore |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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The 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill is a term referring to the eight promising upcoming Mediacorp actors from Singapore in the 2010s, namely Zhang Zhenhuan, Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan, Jeffrey Xu, Xu Bin, Ian Fang, Aloysius Pang and Shane Pow.[1][2][3] First announced at the 2014 Star Awards, they debuted as a boy band at the 2014 New Year’s Eve countdown party, Celebrate SG50.[4]
The 8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill[]
- Zhang Zhenhuan, (born 1984), gained fame through Together (2009 TV series)
- Romeo Tan, (born 1985), gained fame through C.L.I.F. (2011 TV series)
- Desmond Tan, (born 1986), gained fame through A Song to Remember (2011 TV series)
- Jeffrey Xu, (born 1988), gained fame through Life Is Beautiful (2015 TV Series)
- Xu Bin, (born 1989), gained fame through Don't Stop Believin' (2012 TV series)
- Ian Fang, (born 1989), gained fame through On The Fringe 2011 (2011 TV series)
- Aloysius Pang (1990-2019), gained fame through I'm In Charge (2013 TV series)
- Shane Pow, (born 1990), gained fame through (2014 TV series)
Reasons for leaving[]
- On 7 April 2017, Aloysius Pang decided not to recontract, in order to focus on a wood plastic composite business with his brother.
- Xu Bin decided not to recontract in 2017, looking for opportunities outside Singapore. However, he did not give up local dramas completely, with Mediacorp roles secured under the management of NoonTalk Media.[5]
- Zhang Zhenhuan decided not to recontract in 2018, and relocated back to China.[6]
- Mediacorp released a statement on 26 April 2021 that it was parting ways with Shane Pow due to his involvement in a second drink driving case. He completed outstanding work in May 2021.[7]
Similar titles[]
In the early 2000s, the seven most bankable young Mediacorp actresses Jesseca Liu, Jeanette Aw, Rui En, Fiona Xie, Joanne Peh, Felicia Chin and Dawn Yeoh were known as the Seven Princesses of Mediacorp.
References[]
- ^ "All hail the 8 Dukes: Who will reign supreme? - Toggle". Toggle. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ "Up-and-coming actors not among Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes nominees". AsiaOne. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
- ^ Seah, May (7 May 2014). "Dawn of the Dukes". TODAYonline. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ "MediaCorp's 8 Dukes are getting into the boyband spirit". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ "Newly Wed Xu Bin Leaving Mediacorp, Too. Here's What You Should Know". Goody Feed. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Actor Zhang Zhenhuan quits Mediacorp to pursue career in his homeland China". sg.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Mediacorp to 'part ways' with actor Shane Pow after drink driving charge". CNA Lifestyle.
Categories:
- Musical groups established in 2014
- Mediacorp
- 2015 establishments in Singapore