Peter Chan Charm Man (, born 24 October 1982) is a

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actor best known for his debut role in the drama film ''

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'' (2018), which earned him nominations for Best New Performer in the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards and Best Newcomer in the

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. In 2023, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards with his performance in the drama film ''

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'' (2022).

Biography

Chan was born on 24 October 1982, in Hong Kong. Chan worked as a clerk after graduating from secondary school. He discovered his passion in acting and quitted his job to attend

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at the age of 24. He graduated with a BFA in performing arts in 2012. Chan then featured in several stage plays and received numerous awards, including a Hong Kong Drama Award and a . In 2018, Chan made his feature film debut in the drama film ''

''. He was nominated for Best New Performer in the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards and Best Newcomer in the

with the role in the following year. However, Chan did not receive any roles during the

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pandemic and was forced to work as a part-time staff in an entertainment park to make a living. Chan ultimately returned to the film industry and landed his first major television role as Billy in

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drama series ' in 2022. He also starred alongside

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and Lin Min Chen in the film ''

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'' as The Murderer, starring alongside

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and

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Personal life

Chan married anchorwoman Sung Man in 2019. They gave birth to a daughter in 2021.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chan, Peter Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong male television actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors Alumni of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 1982 births Living people