Henry Golding is a Malaysian-born English actor, model, and television personality who is widely recognized for hosting The Travel Show on BBC. He is known for playing Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians and Sean Townsend in A Simple Favor. As a television presenter, he has hosted many shows such as Football Crazy, Surviving Borneo, and Welcome To The Railworld Japan. So, who is Henry Golding? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Henry Golding Biography
Henry Golding was born on 5 February 1987, in Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia. He is currently 36 years old.
| Birth Name | Henry Ewan Golding |
| Nickname | Henry |
| Date of Birth | February 5, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Television Host |
| Nationality | Malaysia and British |
| Ethnicity | Malaysian, Iban and English |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Liv Lo |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Malaysian, Iban, and English |
Family
- Father – Clive Golding
- Mother – Margaret Likan Golding
- Siblings – None
Education
He completed his formal school education at The Warwick School, Redhill.
Henry Golding Personal Life
Henry Golding is married to an Italian–Taiwanese yoga instructor and TV presenter Liv Lo. They met each other for the first time on 1 Jan 2011 at Filter Members Club. The couple tied the knot on August 20, 2016, in Sarawak, Malaysia. They have two children together, both daughters. Their first daughter, Lyla, was born on March 31, 2021, followed by their second daughter, Florence Likan Golding, on September 9, 2023.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 1.25 inches Centimeters – 186 cm Meters – 1.86 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 81 kg Pounds – 178 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Towering height |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Henry Golding made his feature film debut with Jon M. Chu’s romantic comedy-drama film “Crazy Rich Asians” in 2018, playing the role of Nick Young.
The same year, he also appeared as Sean Townsend in Paul Feig’s mystery thriller film “A Simple Favor”.
Television Debut
Henry started his television career as a host on a short variety show, The 8TV Quickie in 2007. He presented the show until 2010, and has since, he has hosted several TV shows, including Football Crazy, Welcome to the Railworld Malaysia, The Travel Show, Welcome to the Railworld Japan, and Surviving Borneo.
Famous For
He is known for his roles in films like Crazy Rich Asians and A Simple Favor and for being a host on BBC’s The Travel Show.
Brand Endorsements
He has been affiliated with brands like COVETEUR, GQ, BOSS, Prada, Tom Ford, Labassa Woolfe, and many more. He has a strong presence on social media which he uses to promote brands and products.
Favorite Things
- Places – Haji Lane and the Arab area in Singapore
Henry Golding Net Worth
As of 2024, Henry Golding has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Henry Golding Facts
Henry lived in Terengganu, East Coast of Malaysia for almost 5 years before his family moved to Surrey, England when he was 8 years old.
He worked as a hairdresser on Sloane Street in London, England, and later moved to Kuala Lumpur when he was 21 to try his hand in acting.
Henry earned the traditional bejalai tattoo on his right thigh after completing the bejalai, an Iban rite of passage, in the jungles of Borneo before his marriage. He also filmed his journey on his own for over 2 months for the TV show Surviving Borneo on Discovery Channel Asia.
In January 2017, he along with fellow Singaporean baking enthusiasts made the largest Chinese character from freshly baked pineapple tarts.
He starred alongside Hollywood A-listers Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in A Simple Favour (2018), which is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell.
His most recent projects include The Tiger’s Apprentice, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and The Old Guard 2