Ken Chan (Filipino actor)
| Ken Chan | |
|---|---|
 In November 2016 | |
| Born |
Ken Steven Angeles Chan January 17, 1993 Makati, Philippines |
| Residence |
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Other names | Ken, Steven |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, host, photographer, model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Destiny Rose, Meant To Be |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
| Website |
www |
Ken Steven Angeles Chan (born January 17, 1993 in Makati, Philippines)[1] is a Filipino-Chinese[2][3] actor, model and host. He is part of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman together with Jake Vargas, Hiro Peralta (Yusei Fudo & K'), Jak Roberto (Jack Atlas), Prince Villanueva (Leo), and Crow Hogan to himself. He rose to fame and is known for his role as Joey Vergara, Jr. and Destiny Rose Flores in the award-winning TV-series Destiny Rose. In 2017, he again experienced a peak in his career as he starred in Meant To Be along with his pair Barbie Forteza, together with Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner, and Addy Raj.
Life and career
1993–2010: Early life and career beginnings
Ken Chan was taking up tourism at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde when he joined show business in the first quarter of 2011. Chan's former manager (Rams David) discovered him. Prior to joining show business, Ken already did some television commercials and appeared in a youth magazine. He also took the Hotel and Restaurant Management course as he explicitly admit in Sarap Diva when he guested. He also mostly got his villain roles.[4]
2011–2016: Career in show business and Destiny Rose
Chan is a host of the late night show, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman with Jake Vargas, Sanya Lopez, and Teejay Marquez. He already appeared in several shows of GMA Network in a span of one year. Chan appeared as part of the love triangle between Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio's tandem in Tween Hearts. Chan also portrayed a villain in Time Of My Life as part of LJ Reyes group. Ken continues to share his talent in acting. He is partnered with Yassi Pressman and sometimes, to Joyce Ching. Chan has physical resemblance to his GMA namesake contract artist Steven Silva, who also has Chinese blood. In 2015, Chan auditioned for the lead role in Destiny Rose where he gained fame for playing the transwoman novelist. In 2017, he currently became the host of GMA News TV entertainment show, Day Off together with Janine Gutierrez.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Television Dramas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Robert "Boyet" Mariano | |
| The Cure | Joshua Lazaro | ||
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Nurse Darrel Love Story, and Murder Case | Nurse Darrel de Claro | |
| Magpakailanman: #KenAyraAsLanceElla | Lance | ||
| Voltes V | Prince Zardoz (Voice Only) | ||
| Meant To Be | Yuan Lee | ||
| Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's | Crow Hogan (Voice Only) | ||
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | ||
| 2015-2016 | Destiny Rose | Joselito "Joey" Vergara, Jr. / Destiny Rose Flores-Antonioni | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | ||
| The Rich Man's Daughter | young Angkong | ||
| Healing Hearts | Anton | ||
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Ryan Ledesma | |
| 2013-2014 | Yesterday's Bride | Joel Ramirez | |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Dane | |
| 2012 | Biritera | Popoy | |
| 2011-2012 | Tween Hearts | Mackenzie "Mac" Santos | |
| 2011 | Time Of My Life | Rudolf | |
Television shows
| Television Shows | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2016 | Imbestigador: Nick Russel Oniot Murder Case | Nick Russel Oniot | Lead Role | |
| Maynila: Single Dad | Dale | |||
| 2015 | Maynila: Heart of Trust | Riel | ||
| Maynila: Bilanggo ng Kahapon | Jerry | |||
| Maynila: Nobody's Princess | ||||
| Maynila: Finding Mr.Right | Charles | |||
| Maynila: Forget Me Not | Brent | |||
| Maynila: Bad Boy Good Heart | Owen | |||
| Maynila: My Bespren, My Love | Beaver | |||
| Magpakailanman: The Louise Delos Reyes Story | Jack | |||
| Maynila: Open Your Heart | Lance | |||
| 2011 | Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman | Co-Host / Performer | ||
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2017 | This Time I'll Be Sweeter | Tristan |
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Allan/A1 |
| Imagine You and Me | Cameo Role | |
| 2012 | Just One Summer | Keith |
| My Kontrabida Girl | JC | |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Justin |
Awards
| Awards and Nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2014 | 62nd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2016 | 2016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | Destiny Rose | Won |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Nominated | ||
| 3rd PEPList Awards | Editor's Choice: Teleserye Actor of the Year | Won | ||
Discography
- Ken Chan - Self Titled (released under PolyEast Records; featured 12 tracks: Dahil Ikaw, Born For You, Paikot-Ikot, Nais Kong Malaman Mo and Sumayaw Sumunod. Instrumental / Minus One / Backing Track / Karaoke Track Also Included in his album.)
Notes
References
- ↑ "Ken Chan". Candymag.com.
- ↑ Calderon, Nora (June 10, 2011). "Tween Hearts, now on its third season, gets another extension until September 2011". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ Padilla, Stephen Norris (July 15, 2012). "Grooming young hopefuls for stardom". Inquirer.net.
- ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (September 24, 2011). "Ken Chan doesn't mind playing bad boy roles in teleseryes". Philippine Entertainment Portal.