HIGHLIGHTS
My name is Michael Chen.
I am a Producer, Actor and Kickboxing Fitness Instructor. I have been a Producer since 2012 and have experience producing digital branded content for marketing campaigns for a multitude of brands and also movies & TV for local & international distribution.
In 2019, I was nominated for 'Best Performer In A Leading Role' for The Edge, a full-length musical,16th Kakiseni Boh Cameronian Awards. And I was last seen on the big screen as the bad guy henchman in Tombiruo:Penunggu Rimba (2017).
Most recent work as an actor : A featured role in VIU's "W:Two Worlds" (2023), Astro's "FRAMED" (2024) & "HONEY TRAP" (2025).
My most recent movie as a Producer, is a coming-of-age-horror film, "GENG KUBUR / DEAD BOYS CLUB" that had a nationwide cinema release in April 2024 and is now available on Netflix (SEA) since August 25th, 2024.
I have produced over 200 short-form digital branded content, 2x movies, 4x40min episodes of stand-up specials and 8x55min episodes of a murder mystery series.
Acted in 12x plays, 4x musicals, 7x series, 8x indie short films and 2x movies.
And counting ...
Special Skills
Trained Martial Artist
Can perform my own stunts and conduct basic fight choreo.
Training as an Actor
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2012 Kakiseni | Master Class In Acting | Philippe Gaulier
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2005 KLPAC | Acting Workshop For Beginners | Joe Hasham
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2001 & 2002 The Actor's Studio | Acting for Beginners & Intermediate Workshop | Christopher Ling
When I'm not acting :
Professional CV available on request.
Vital Stats
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 79 kg
DOB: 21 July 1982
Trainings Conducted
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Since 2002 | Kickboxing Instructor Certification
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Since 2012 | Acting for Beginners | Freelance upon request
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Since 2019 | Social Media Storytelling via Kini Academy
Creative Portfolio
Check it out below.
MOVIES
My work as an Actor and Producer
GENG KUBUR
'Dead Boys Club'
APR 2024 : Nationwide Cinematic Release
AUG 2024 : Netflix SEA release
An Iron Hill Media Original
Executive Producer | Trailer
TOMBIRUO : PENUNGGU RIMBA
An Astro Shaw Production | 2017
Supporting Actor, 'Wong' the Head Villain Henchman. | Film Review
TAKE ME TO DINNER
CUAK
TELEVISION
A collection of my work as a Actor, Producer & Executive Producer for TV (Broadcast & Streaming).
Supporting Actor
"Gabriel" - a loving father.
Release TBA
Supporting Actor
"Inspector Chong" - a corrupt policeman
May 2024
Supporting Actor
"Mr. Chan" - a producer & friend to the protagonist
November 2023
Executive Producer
A production by Iron Hill Media
An Astro Original | August 2022
Producer
Produced for iflix
2018
Supporting Actor
A FriedChillies Food Network Production
2013
Supporting Actor
A production by Popiah Pictures
For Astro Citra | 2009
Supporting Actor
A production by KL Motion Pictures
For Astro Citra | 2009
SHORT FILMS & OTHER DIGITAL CONTENT
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2017 Doghouse 73 Pictures | #idiot | Lead Actor, 'Risen Chong' the idiot influencer
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2014 Doghouse 73 Pictures | Second Life | Co-Actor, 'The Husband'
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2012 Checkered Past | Masked | Lead Actor, 'The Vigilante in the Mask'
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2011 Checkered Past | Last Day | Lead Actor, 'The kidnapped guy'
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2011 Checkered Past | Rollin's Sixers 'Hard Love |Co-lead, 'The abused & abusive boyfriend'
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2011 JBlockbuster & Low Angle Productions | Damaged Kung Fu | Lead, 'Bronson Dragon Lai' the jealous boyfriend
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2009 JBlockbuster & Low Angle Productions | Ramly At War | Co-lead, 'Ming' the younger brother
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2009 Checkered Past | Lucky Shot | Supporting Role, 'The lucky shot'
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2009 Mien.ly | 2 Boys, 2 Girls & A Beat Up Car | Supporting Role, 'One of the dumped boyfriends'
THEATRE
My stage work as an Actor
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2019 Theatresauce | Matahari Jangan Tidure, Nanti Hilang Belang | Ensemble, 'Mahathir ke-12'
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2019 The Actors Studio Teater Rakyat | Stories For Amah | Ensemble, 'Uncle Zack'
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2018 TheatreThreeSixty | The Edge Musical | Lead Actor, 'Jarod' the son
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2018 Theatresauce| The Light | Featured Ensemble, 'The Narrator'
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2015 TheatreThreeSixty | Angels In America Part i & Part ii | Featured Ensemble, 'Joe Pitt'
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2014 KLPAC | Sinbad The Musical | Featured Ensemble, ''The Merchant'
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2013 KLPAC | Rashomon | Featured Ensemble, ''The Politician'
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2012 KLPAC | Kiss Of The Spiderwoman, musical | Co-lead, ''Valentin' the rebel revolutionary
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2011 Electric Mind's Project | White Trash | Featured Ensemble, 'Ollie' the husband
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2010 The Actor's Studio | Adam The Musical | Ensemble
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2010 KLPAC | Birdy | Co-lead, 'AL' the deformed soldier
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2009 KLPAC | The Swimming Instructor | Lead Ensemble, 'Guan' the swimming instructor
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2006 KLPAC | Going North | Supporting Role, 'The Policeman'
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2006 KLPAC | Frankenstein In Love | Supporting Role, 'Cockatoo'
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2005 KLPAC | Julius Caesar | Ensemble, 'Lucius'
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2003 Chakra Works | Harakiri | Featured Ensemble, 'Mooncake'
BRANDED CONTENT
Highlights produced by me between 2013 to 2019 in my capacity as Head of Department and Producer of RTV Malaysia under Nuffnang.
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2019 Mah Sing | 25 years in 90 seconds | Also doubled up as a TVC
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2018 Mah Sing | The Forgotten Ones | CNY 2018
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2017 Shopee | Free Shipping | Shoppee's first TVC in Malaysia
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2017 Farm Fresh | Where Does Milk Come From?| Part of building their digital presence
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2017 Mah Sing | Our Unsung Heroes | Hari Raya 2017
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2017 Mamee Monster | Mom Moments| Campaign to launch of new product
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2016 Citibank | #LiveSmarter | Strategic Brand Message Campaign
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2015 Tiger Beer | UNCAGE Muthapuaka | Malaysian extension of their regional campaign
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2014 Nescafe | Morning Moments | To add value to their PR efforts
OTHER FEATURED VIDEOS
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2018 RTV Malaysia & Mugshot | Dreamland MY 2.0 | Co-Actor, 'The Father'
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2016 Doghouse 73 Pictures | Neubodi What's Underneath Matters | Co-lead, the boyfriend
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2016 Greenroom136 | Junkmonkey Walkthrough | Main Talent
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2014 Durian Asean TV | Arts Development in Malaysia | Main Talent