Biography
Who is William Chan?
Early career and music
William Chan began his path in the entertainment industry after participating in the 2003 New Talent Singing Awards. He won several awards during this competition and was subsequently signed by the Emperor Entertainment Group. During this early period, he also worked as a television host.
In 2006, he joined the Cantopop boy group Sun Boy'z alongside Dennis Mark and Steven Cheung. The group released three albums before disbanding in 2008. Following the group's end, William launched a solo career by releasing his debut album, Will Power, in September 2008. This release earned him the Most Popular Male Newcomer award at the 2008 Hong Kong Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation.
Music and solo success
Throughout his solo career, William Chan has released seven albums and six singles. His discography includes titles such as Warrior, Do You Wanna Dance, Heads or Tails, WOW, and Pop It Up. In 2015, he released the Mandarin EP Waiting, which achieved platinum sales certification. His single Plan W reached ten million downloads within only 12 hours of its release in 2016.
He has also performed on several tours, including the Inside Me tour which visited cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. In 2019, he participated in the rap song Wild Wolf Disco. His musical versatility led him to serve as a mentor on the street dance program Hot Blood Dance Crew and the talent show The Next Top Bang.
Acting and television roles
William Chan transitioned his focus toward mainland China starting in 2013. He gained significant fame through his performance in the fantasy action drama Swords of Legends in 2014. This role helped him win several awards, including Most Popular All-Around Artist at the 6th China TV Drama Awards. He also appeared in the successful series The Mystic Nine in 2016, which earned over 10 billion views.
His filmography includes roles in movies such as As the Light Goes Out, Golden Brother, and L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties. More recently, he starred in the 2021 series Novoland: Pearl Eclipse and the drama The Dance of the Storm. In 2023, he appeared in the firefighting drama A Date with the Future and the film Faces in the Crowd. His upcoming projects include the drama Love Kills You Slowly.
Personal life and other ventures
In terms of personal life, William is the youngest of three children, having an older brother and sister. On October 18, 2025, he announced that he and model Sui He became parents to a son. This news marked a significant personal milestone for the singer.
Beyond entertainment, he has engaged in various business and ambassador roles. He served as the first Chinese ambassador for the NFL China in 2016. He also established the fashion brand CANOTWAIT_, which collaborated with Maserati on a limited edition sedan in 2021. His wax figures are also featured at Madame Tussauds in both Shanghai and Beijing.
Birthday and age
William Chan was born on November 21, 1985, which makes William 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. William shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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