Singaporean actor Adrian Pang portrays a doctor 'but not that doctor' in BBC series 'Doctor Who's' recent episode
SINGAPORE: Adrian Pang, a Singaporean actor, had a minor role in the most recent episode of the BBC series Doctor Who. The episode premiered on streaming service Disney+ on May 10 with the title The Story And The Engine . Photo: Instagram/Adrian Pang
Ncuti Gatwa portrayed the Doctor while Varada Sethu starred as the nurse Belinda Chandra. With his lines consisting mostly of medical jargon, Pang played a doctor in a hospital scene with Sethu as a nurse.
The reason his role is designated as 'Consultant' in the credits is likely to prevent confusion with the primary character, 'The Doctor.' Pang is a local veteran actor on stage, TV, and the big screen. Formed a theatre company
Pangdemonium, a theatre company, was founded by Pang and his wife Tracie. In 2015 and 2022, he portrayed Lee Kuan Yew in The LKY Musical. Pang also starred in the movie Forever Fever in 1998.
Born on January 8, 1966, in Malacca, Malaysia, Adrian Pang Yeow Soon is a prominent Singaporean actor, host, and producer. Shortly after his birth, he moved to Singapore with his family and is a Singaporean national. See also Joey G reveals Patricia Knudsen's alleged abuse
While he graduated with a law degree from Keele University in Britain, he pursued his passion for acting, training at ARTTS International. Gaining initial recognition
He gained initial recognition in the Singaporean television scene during the 1990s, where he played roles in both English and Chinese-language dramas produced by MediaCorp and SPH MediaWorks. From 1990 to 2010, he was a full-time artist with Mediacorp.
Adrian Pang has an extensive career in television, with notable roles in series such as 'Portrait of Home,' 'Nanny Daddy,' 'Ah Girl' (for which he won Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the Asian Television Awards), 'Red Thread' (which earned him a Best Actor in a Drama Series win at the Asian Television Awards), 'The Pupil,' and 'The Bridge.'
He is a local actor and has also starred in global productions such as 'Blackhat' (2015) and 'Doctor Who' (2025). Award-winning actor
Pang has really done it all in both Singapore and the UK when it comes to being on stage.
He's played the main guy in tons of famous plays, like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth.' He was also a big part of 'The LKY Musical' and 'Much Ado About Nothing.' And get this – he even won an award for being the best actor for his role in 'The Dresser' at the ST Life! Theatre Awards!
Pang has won the Best Actor award at the ST Life! Theatre Awards five times! He's also a familiar face as a host and has even been in the running for Best Entertainment Host at the Asian Television Awards.
He is considered an influential figure in the arts, media, and entertainment industry in Singapore and was a recipient of the Tatler Leadership Award for Culture in 2014 and the Elle Actor of the Year Award in 2012.
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