A night filled with joy and laughter at the JB Arts Festival. Special appearance by Aaron Khaled
A night filled with, giggles, laughter, and joy.
3-Days of Excitement and Fun at Johor Bahru Kid’s Drama Workshop by Hossan Leong.
"Great host! Hossan is one of a kind. Funny, generous and eloquent. We enjoyed his performance very much. Keep it up!"
Hossan Leong sang, danced and told jokes for more than 45 minutes to an appreciative and howling with laughter audience who were trying their best not to fall off their chairs. His jokes albeit were about him – a Singapore boy – was a reflection of all of us at some point of our lives and thus the audience could relate. Hossan LIVE in JB was certainly a big treat for all of us.
In his role as Artistic Director, he was a consummate professional, taking ownership of the way he felt the concert should look and feel, in its message of respect and celebration. Without his artistic integrity and determination to do right by the artistes the True Colours Concert would not have come close to looking and feeling as fabulous as it did.
Hossan Leong, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, is one of Singapore’s most loved and recognised entertainers. Affectionately known as ‘Singapore Boy’, Hossan is a consummate performer whose skills include directing, singing, dancing, acting, piano playing, and stand-up comedy. He is actively involved in theatre, television, film and radio.
Hossan first rose to prominence following his appearances in major stage productions like Off Centre and Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. But it was his knack for comedy that won the hearts of the public, showcased through such notable engagements as hosting the television gameshow, We Are Singaporeans. His fluency in French has also led him to international fame, as his work on such shows as A Singaporean in Paris and No Regrets: A Tribute to Edith Piaf have enabled him to play an instrumental role in bridging cultural relations between Singapore and France. In 2014, he hosted Singapore’s 49th National Day Parade, in front of 27,000 people and ‘live’ on television to an audience of 2 million.
In 2003, Hossan made his directorial debut in Sydney, Australia, with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song. More recent directing credits include Stephen Sondheim’s Company, Beauty & the Beast and Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Hossan also produced, directed and starred in Best Served Cold, a murder- mystery dinner theatre piece for the 2004 World Gourmet Summit. He conceived, produced and directed On This Island, a musical revue, for the APAO Congress 2006. Together with Paul Carr, Hossan wrote, directed and acted in a play for the launch of the 2006 Speak Good English Movement in Singapore. He regularly provides Creative Direction for corporate projects.
In 2011, Hossan was conferred Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication for his contributions toward bridging artistic cross-cultural ties between France and Singapore.
Hossan was also the Speak Mandarin Campaign Ambassador for 2005/2006.
In 2015, Hossan fronted the Medishield Life campaign for the Ministry of Health.
Globally, Hossan has performed in Dubai, Sydney, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Shanghai, San Francisco, Boston, London, Chicago, and New York. Clients include The Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luxasia, Starhub, UBS, Ernst & Young, TNT, IDA, NETS, NTUC, and SIA, amongst many others.
Hossan offers motivational talks as well as corporate training worldwide to executives in drama and presentation techniques. Clients include ESSEC Business School, the Singapore General Hospital, the Health Sciences Authority, the Association of Singapore Attractions, Aquent and Fly Entertainment.
Hossan gave a TEDx talk in Hong Kong in May 2012
Today, Hossan continues to delight audiences, whether starring in his stage production The Hossan Leong Show, or through his extensive creative involvement with local theatre productions. He continues to nurture the next generation of theatre practitioners by giving them a platform to showcase their skills through his company, Double Confirm Productions.
He speaks in English, French, Mandarin and Cantonese.
He is proficient in piano.
He took GCE ‘O’ Levels in Anglo-Chinese School and Diploma in Electronics Engineering in French-Singapore Institute.
Read MoreIn the Life! Theatre Awards, Hossan received Best Ensemble in 2000 and 2010, as well as nominations for Best Actor in 2005 and Best Supporting Actor in 2003 & 2006.
Best Ensemble at the inauguralDBS Life! Theatre Awards in Asian Boys Vol. 1. in 2001.
Best Supporting Actor at the 3rd DBS Life! Theatre Awards in Honk! in 2003.
Best Supporting Actor at the 6th Life! Theatre Awards in What Big Bombs You Have! in 2006.
Top Outstanding Young Person's Award for Cultural Achievement in 2007.
Best Ensemble at the 10th Life! Theatre Awards in SING DOLLAR! in 2010.
Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres was conferred by the French Government in 2011.
2006 – Present
Director. Paul Carr Consultancy Pte Ltd.
Works with Paul Carr (a respected corporate communications consultant), training clients in a way that leads to increased confidence based on skills.
2013 – Present
Director. Double Confirm Productions Pte Ltd.
Founder and Creative Consultant of this Arts and Entertainment company, which provides creative and artistic entertainment solutions to corporate clients, as well a platform to nurture and give work opportunities to new talents.
2015 – Present
Director. Double Confirm Arts & Media Sdn Bhd.
Founder and Director of the Malaysian Company, which incorporates both Corporate Training as well as providing Corporate Entertainment in Iskandar Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Arc Children’s Centre, Caregivers Alliance, Shark Savers, Hospice Care (HCA)
Hossan has performed in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Shanghai, San Francisco, Boston, London, Chicago, and New York. Clients include Luxasia, Starhub, UBS, Ernst & Young, TNT, IDA, The Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NETS, NTUC, and SIA, amongst many others.
Hossan offers motivational talks as well as corporate training worldwide to executives in drama and presentation techniques. Clients include the Singapore General Hospital, The Health Sciences Authority, Association of Singapore Attractions, Aquent and Fly Entertainment.
Hossan gave a TED talk in Hong Kong in May 2012.
Hossan’s fluency in French led him to work with the Alliance Française and Sing’theatre, for whom he appeared in A Singaporean in Paris and the unforgettable No Regrets: Tribute to Edith Piaf. He then went on to represent the Singapore Actors in Paris at the Asian Film Festival. In 2006, Hossan was named Ambassador for Paris 2012, and was awarded the Prix des Ambassadeurs Francophones (Francophone Ambassador Award). Hossan was also the Speak Mandarin Campaign Ambassador for 2005/2006. In 2010, Hossan was conferred Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication for his contributions toward bridging the artistic scenes between France and Singapore.
(1995 – Present)
Singapore Day -
New York, London, Sydney,
Shanghai, San Francisco.
National Day Parade 2014.
The Monaco Ball.
Northwest CDC NYE.
Other clients include: Singapore Airlines, MINDEF, MCI, MSF, MFA (Dubai/Hong Kong),
Orchard Road Business Association, STB, The Tanglin Club, SIF, MOH, MOE, Chan Brothers,
Radion Int, French Business Association, Raffles Hotel, Credit Suisse, Citibank Private
Banking plus numerous clients from both government and private sectors.
(1999 – 2015)
动力 88.3.
Power 98.
Lush 99.5.
Gold 90.5.
Class 95.
Hossan started his stage acting career in the Necessary Stage’s production Off Centre, and has since gone on to appear in La Cage Aux Folles, The Rocky Horror Show, The Full Monty, The Importance of Being Earnest, Asian Boys Vol.1, Mardi Gras, The Magic Fundoshi, Army Daze, Prelude to A Kiss, Little Shop Of Horrors, Honk!, The Forbidden City, Chang and Eng, Fiddler On The Roof, Twist Of Fate, Beauty World and Sing To The Dawn.
In 2003, Hossan made his directorial debut in Sydney, with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song. More recent directing credits include Stephen Sondheim’s Company, Beauty & the Beast and Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Hossan also produced, directed and starred in Best Served Cold, a murder- mystery dinner theatre piece for the 2004 World Gourmet Summit. He conceived, produced and directed On This Island, a musical revue, for the APAO Congress 2006. Together with Paul Carr, Hossan wrote, directed and acted in a play for the launch of the 2006 Speak Good English Movement in Singapore. He regularly provides Creative Direction for corporate projects.
Full time Artist with Television Corporation of Singapore (1995 – 1997). Under One Roof, The Donny Lee Show, Shiver, The Pyramid Game, Can I Help You?, We Are Singaporeans (3 Seasons), Squirks, 有福 (A New Life), 吃饱没 2 (Eat Already? 2), Meet the MP, The Monkey King, One Leg Kicking, I Not Stupid, One Last Dance, Just Follow Law, The Fortune Handbook.
Off Centre, Three Years in the Life and Death of Land, Lanterns Never Go Out (TIE programme for schools), The Chosen One, Mother’s Day, Army Daze, Corporate Animals, Sing To The Dawn, Singapore Boy, Chang and Eng, A Twist of Fate, Singapore Boy Returns, Kara-You-Ok, A Twist of Fate, Beauty World, Fiddler on the Roof, The New Adventures Of Singapore Boy, Shrimps In Space, Asian Boys Vol. 1, Honk!, Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress, Flower Drum Song (Sydney), Mardi Gras, Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress, Dim Sum Dollies in Steaming, Cinderel-lah!, Top or Bottom, Hossan LIVE!, Prelude To A Kiss, It Takes Two, WWW, What Big Bombs You Have!, Dim Sum Dollies – Singapore’s Most Wanted, Army Daze, Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress, The Little Shop of Horrors, The Magic Fundoshi, Multiple Personalities Disorder, Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore, No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf, A Crazy Christmas, Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore (Re-run), Seriously, Hossan! – The Piano Funnyman, Another Crazy Christmas, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sing Dollar, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Hossan Leong Show Ep 1, Beauty & The Beast, The Full Monty, The Hossan Leong Show Ep 2, A Singaporean in Paris, Crazy Christmas 2010, The Rocky Horror Show (Australian/UK Cast), No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf, The Hossan Leong Show Ep 3, La Cage Aux Folles, The Hossan Leong Show – Flying SOLO, Company, Crazy Christmas 2012, The Importance of Being Earnest, A French Kiss, Hossan LIVE!, Hossan-ah! – Celebrating 20 Leong Years, Happy Ever Laughter, Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore Part 2, A Singaporean In Paris, The Importance of Being Earnest (Macau), Hossan-ah! – Safe & Secure in his Leong arms, Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore Part 1, The Importance of Being Earnest (Brisbane), Hossan LIVE!, Happy Ever Laughter – Standup Comedy Madness, Dream Date, La Cage Aux Folles, Remember the Daze, Forever Young.
