Richie Koh Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Richie Koh
Acting
Biography
Richie Koh was first discovered on Channel U’s campus talent hunt show Hey Gorgeous 2013 where he emerged as the runner-up for the season. He graduated with a Diploma in Financial Informatics from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, had always wanted to be an actor. He had to put that dream on hold until after his National Service in 2016. Richie’s stellar performances in various local drama series such as When Duty Calls 《卫国先锋》, 118 Reunion《118 大团圆》 and Divided 《分裂》 had left a lasting impression on viewers. These landed him his first nomination for “Best Newcomer” in Star Awards 2018. Riding on his increasing recognition and popularity among the masses, he moved on to a bigger arena by acting in movies where he performed equally well. His role as the gangster leader in the movie Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei 《旺得福梁细妹》 earned him praises from Singaporean director Jack Neo, and garnered rave reviews from both local and Malaysian fans. Shortly after, he was placed in the spotlight again with his outstanding performance in director Gilbert Chan’s horror movie 23:59: The Haunting Hour 《23:59 猛鬼兵营》. He proves himself as an artiste of great acting and versatility and this landed him into leading roles for two movies - The Diam Diam Era directed by Jack Neo which has released in 2020 and 2021 and The Fatekeepers which is slated to release in 2022. With his strong experiences in acting, he is all ready to take on more challenges and get on a bigger international platform in the regional market.
Filmography Movies
Acting
The Fatekeepers
Starring Richie Koh, Julie Tan, Andie Chen and Noah Yap, this action-adventure work tells the story of five young people who possess feng shui powers that can defend Singapore from dark forces.
23:59: The Haunting Hour
Recruit Tommy - a socially awkward individual, is the subject of teasing and bullying by his army mates. He seeks comfort from the compliments left by his readers on his blog that features fictitious army horror stories he writes in his free time. Tommy’s articles were well-received by his readers, from the story of a sinister spirit that haunts the pioneer batch of National Service cadets enlisted in 1967; to the strange encounters of a commando unit in 1983, believed to be the doings of a vengeful, seductive python spirit… Among the messages received, an attractive reader who praised Tommy for his article caught his eyes. Mesmerized by her looks, Tommy imagines being in a relationship with her and even doctored pictures of them together. One day, he received a text message from her and things started to go awry…
Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei
Liang Xi Mei (Jack Neo) is finally back! Having retired, Liang Xi Mei spends her time looking after her two obedient grandsons. However, Liang Xi Mei still leads a colorful life thanks to her absent-minded BFF Guang Dong Po (Wang Lei), who frequently muddles things up, leaving Liang Xi Mei to resolve the mess; and Lion King (Henry Thia) who is now diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s, causing confusion and frustrations for everyone. Robert (Mark Lee), Liang Xi Mei’s eldest son also adds to her woes. Robert is a dreamer who often schemes to get rich quick. This causes Liang Xi Mei to find him unreliable and puts all her hopes on her youngest son Albert (Benjamin Josiah Tan). Her favoritism stirs up jealousy within Robert, who vows to strike it rich to win back Liang Xi Mei’s approval.
The Diam Diam Era
The story of the Lim family from Long Long Time Ago, continues in this two-part film series. Conflict grows between Ah Kun and his nephew Shun Fa. Themes of a generation gap between those born in the 1950s and the following generation are explored in their varying reactions to nation-building policies implemented from the 1980s to the present day.
The Diam Diam Era Too
The story continues with Ah Kun, Osman and Shamugam forming a political party C.M.I to contest in the 1988 General Election.
Flying Tigers
"Flying Tigers" is a short film that tells the incredible true story of a young Singaporean pilot who fought for his country during World War II as a member of the legendary Flying Tigers.
Kopitiam Days
Commemorating Singapore's 60th year of independence, Kopitiam Days is a stirring anthology film that weaves together six interconnected stories of human connection, reconciliation, and the enduring spirit of Singapore. More than just a setting, the humble kopitiam becomes a living symbol of community and memory, reflecting our past, anchoring our present, and looking towards our future.
A Good Child
Follows Jia Hao, a drag queen, who returns home to care for his mother with dementia, leading to healing and self-discovery through deception.
Luck My Life
Born with a silver spoon, an arrogant mahjong player loses all his luck. Now, he has to re-learn the game and will soon discover the joy and principles of life over the mahjong table. The final match will be his one shot to turn his life around.
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