David Bala was a Singaporean security guard, former comedian and actor. He was best known for his roles in ''Tetangga'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Career

Bala was first introduced to acting by a friend and started his career as a stage actor in 1976 and made his broadcast debut in 1979 on

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's "''Kaatchiyum Kaanamum''", a radio drama production. In 1980, he made his television debut where he was cast as the lead actor in a comedy drama series, "''Ippadiyum Oru Kudumbam''". Due to the success of the series, Bala was known by many as "Comedy King" and in 2007, he was cast in a

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film known as ''

''. In the same year he was also given a lead role on

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's ''Tetangga'' and in 2008, he was cast in another

film known as ''

''. In 2011, Bala was cast in ''

''. This is arguably one of Bala's best-known roles, as a catchphrase of his character in the film became a meme.

Personal life

Other than acting, Bala was working as a security officer at

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since January 2014.

Death

Bala died on August 29, 2014, due to heart disease and is survived by his wife and 4 children. His remains were placed in the niche at Mandai Columbarium & Crematorium.

Filmography

Movies

TV series

Awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bala, David Singaporean male actors Singaporean male stage actors Singaporean people of Indian descent Singaporean male film actors 20th-century Singaporean male actors Singaporean people of Tamil descent 1947 births 2014 deaths