Julian Hee

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| name = Julian Hee

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|6|11|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Singapore

| nationality = Singaporean

| occupation = Actor, Host, Model

| years_active = 2001 – present

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| s = 许立桦

| p = Xǔ Lìhuá

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Julian Hee ({{zh|s=许立桦|p=Xǔ Lìhuá}}, born 11 June 1978) is a former Singaporean Chinese actor and model. He was prominently a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 2001 to 2014. His younger brother, Haden Hee, 许立楷 was also a former Mediacorp artiste.

Career

=Modeling=

Before entering the entertainment industry, Julian was a model. He won Mr. Manhunt Singapore in 2002 and represented Singapore in Manhunt International 2002, which was held in Shanghai. He was a semi-finalist in Mister World 2003.{{cite news|title=Mister World 2003: Singapore|publisher=Miss World|access-date=23 December 2019|url=https://missworld.com/#/mister/contestants/5207}}

=Acting=

Hee is a full-time actor, formerly signed by MediaCorp, and has performed in both English and Chinese dramas. He made his television debut on the Channel 5 show Heartlanders (seasons 3 and 4) before switching to Channel 8 Chinese-language dramas. He was nominated for the Best Newcomer in the 2005 Star Awards and the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes the following year.

Hee's last drama while at MediaCorp was the PerfectCut.{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/354844/1/.html|title=Prime Cut – Channel U's first prime-time local production|date=18 June 2008|publisher=Channel News Asia}} After leaving in 2009, he became a freelance actor, starring in dramas like Gifted .{{cite news|title=My body must be worth seeing|url=http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/The%2BNew%2BPaper/Story/A1Story20090307-126858.html|publisher=AsiaOne|date=7 March 2009}}

Personal Life

In 2017, Hee was assaulted and injured by a fellow motorist following a conflict at the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre.{{cite web |url= https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/actor-julian-hee-injured-in-spat-plans-to-file-charges|title= Actor Julian Hee injured in spat, plans to file charges|last= |first= |date= 9 June 2017|website= The Straits Times|publisher= |access-date= 9 June 2017|quote=}}

In 2018, Hee was featured in a photoshoot by Dear Straight People called #Reasons4Repeal in support of the repeal of Section 377A.{{cite web |url= https://dearstraightpeople.com/2018/11/13/new-photo-exhibit-in-singapore-showcases-reasons4repeal-of-s377a-by-straight-lgbtq-people/|title= New Photo Exhibit In Singapore Showcases #Reasons4Repeal Of S377A By Straight & LGBTQ+ People|last= |first= |date= 13 November 2018|website= Dear Straight People|publisher= |access-date= 13 November 2018|quote=}}

Filmography

=Films/Movies=

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YearWorkRoleNotes
2014RubbersThor

=Television=

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YearWorkRoleNotes
2018Gifted 天之骄子Zhao Zijian/Jiang Wencong 赵子建/江文聪Mediacorp Malaysia co production
2011C.L.I.F. 警徽天职Cheng Chee Hong 郑志鸿
2010Friends Forever 我爱麻糍Lung 林志龙Singapore-Malaysia co-production
rowspan="2"| 2009Perfect Cut II 一切完美2Sky TanChannel U production
Red ThreadJustin KongChannel 5 production
rowspan="3"| 2008CalefareManly HanChannel 5 production
Guest appearance
Perfect Cut 一切完美Sky TanChannel U production
Rhythm of Life 变奏曲Zhang Nan 张南
rowspan="2"| 2007Metamorphosis 破茧而出Leo Meng Tianbao
Switched 幸运星Chen Hansheng 陈汉生
rowspan="2"| 2006Love at 0°C 爱情零度CHu Guobin 胡国彬
Women of Times 至尊红颜Michael Jia Ruoqi
rowspan="6"| 2005The Rainbow Connection 舞出彩虹Martin 李天乐
Beyond The aXis of Truth II 法医X档案 2Kong Zichong
Heartlanders 4Cpl Darren HoChannel 5 production
PS...I Love You 天...使我爱你
A Life of Hope 活下去
My Lucky Charm 情来运转
rowspan="3"| 2004The Champion 任我遨游
Daddy's GirlChannel 5 production
Heartlanders 3'Cpl Darren HoChannel 5 production

TV Appearance : As a host

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Appearance

! Genre

! Country of Origin

! Language

! Year

Rootsmania (co-host)

| Infotainment

| Singapore

| Mandarin Chinese

| 2004

iWhiz (co-host)

| Gameshow

| Singapore

| English

| 2006

Competitions/Award Ceremonies

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Year

! Citation

! Country of Origin

2002

| Manhunt Singapore 2002 Winner
Official Special Award, Mr Healthy Lifestyle, Manhunt International

| Shanghai, China

2003

| Semi-finalist, Mr World

| London, England

2006

| Nominee, Top 10 Most Popular Artistes, Star Awards

| Singapore

Accolades

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colspan="5" – style="background:#FAEB86;" align="center" | Star Awards – Acting Awards
YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
2005Star AwardsBest Newcomer{{N/A}}{{nom}}
2006Star AwardsTop 10 Most Popular Male Artistes{{N/A}}{{nom}}

References