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{{Chinese name|[[Chua (disambiguation)|Chua]]}}
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{{infobox person
| name = Jonathan Chua
| name = Jonathan Chua
| caption = Jonathan Chua
| image = Jon Chua JX.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Chua at Music Matters Live (2019)
| birth_name = Jonathan Chua Jian Xin
| birth_name = Jonathan Chua Jian Xin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|02|13}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|02|12}}
| birth_place = [[Singapore]]
| birth_place = [[Singapore]]
| nationality = [[Singaporean]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|singer}}
| occupation = Actor, singer
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012-present
| module2 = {{infobox musical artist
| module2 = {{infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| embed = yes
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| background = temporary
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| label = [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Singapore]]
| genre = [[Indie pop]]
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| label = [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Singapore]], [[Warner Bros.]] Records
| associated_acts = [[The Sam Willows]]
| associated_acts = [[The Sam Willows]]
| website = {{url|thesamwillows.com}}
| website = {{url|thesamwillows.com}}
| module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes
| module = {{Infobox Chinese
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| t = 蔡堅信
| t = 蔡堅信
| s = 蔡坚信
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'''Jonathan Chua''' (born February 13, 1990) is a [[Singapore]]-based, actor and singer. He is one of the members of Singaporean band [[The Sam Willows]], arguably the most successful English music act in Singapore and the co-founder and creative director of [[Zendyll Records]], and managing director of Zendyll Productions. He has been nominated twice for the MTV EMA for 'Best Southeast Asian Act' and won several music awards in Singapore and around the region. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zendyll.com/the-team|title=THE TEAM|website=zendyll|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
'''Jonathan Chua Jian Xin''' (born 12 February 1990), better known as '''Jon Chua JX''', is a Singapore-based actor and singer. He is one of the members of Singaporean band [[The Sam Willows]] and the co-founder and creative director of Zendyll Records, and managing director of Zendyll Productions.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2021-01-01|url=https://www.zendyllrecords.com/jon-chua|title=Jon Chua JX, Zendyll Records - Singapore}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Chua was born and raised in [[Singapore]]. He attended [[Anglo-Chinese Junior College]],<ref name="KOPI WITH JON CHUA" /> and majored in [[Sociology]]<ref name="Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more">{{cite web |title=Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/creative-capital-jon-chua-isn-t-just-the-quiet-one-sam-willows-11347776 |accessdate=May 29, 2019 |publisher=CNA Lifestyle}}</ref> at [[Nanyang Technological University]].


==Career==
==Career==
Chua is a founding member of Singaporean band [[The Sam Willows]], serving as the lead [[guitarist]] and [[vocalist]].
Chua is a founding member of Singaporean band [[The Sam Willows]], serving as the lead [[guitarist]] and [[vocalist]].


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In 2015, Jon started Zendyll Productions, a recording studio and sound design company in Singapore, with Evan Low,<ref name="KOPI WITH JON CHUA">{{cite web | access-date=2017-05-23 | archive-date=2016-09-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911165101/http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | url=http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | title=KOPI WITH JON CHUA | url-status=dead}}</ref> and in 2018, he launched Zendyll Records, a record label that is focused on [[Artists and repertoire|artist & repertoire (A&R)]] creation, as well as creative production.<ref name="NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES">{{cite web | access-date=2019-05-28 | url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/zausd2/new-label-zendyll-records-launches | title=NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT ARTISTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA }}</ref>
As a Sony Music Artist, he has worked with some of the best music producers around the world, including [[Steve Lillywhite]] ([[U2]],[[The Rolling Stones|Rolling Stones]]) and [[Harry Sommerdahl]] ([[The Pussycat Dolls|Pussycat Dolls]], [[The Wanted]]). His compositions have gone on to earn many gold statuses and number 1s on radio and iTunes charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zendyll.com/the-team|title=THE TEAM|website=zendyll|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>


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Chua has been a brand partner for [[Audi]], [[Hugo Boss|Hugo]], and [[Adidas]].
Jon has a vast experience in the creation and selling of music to different demographics around the region. He has also directed and produced several video production works. He has been invited to guest judge at music competitions and lecture at creative workshops due to his knowledge of music and businesses surrounding it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zendyll.com/the-team|title=THE TEAM|website=zendyll|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>


In 2019, Chua was a speaker for the All That Matters conference alongside Patrick Moxey ([[Ultra Music]]) and [[Ghazi Shami]] ([[Empire Distribution]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allthatmatters.asia/main/|title=All That Matters: Asia's premiere entertainment industry conference {{!}} Main Page|website=All That Matters|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-10}}</ref>
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In 2015, Jon started Zendyll Productions, a recording studio and sound design company in Singapore, with Evan Low<ref>{{cite web | access-date=2017-05-23 | archive-date=2016-09-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911165101/http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | url=http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | title=KOPI WITH JON CHUA | dead-url=yes}}</ref>, and in 2018, he launched Zendyll Records, a record label that is focused on [[Artists and repertoire|artist & repertoire (A&R)]] creation, as well as creative production.<ref name="NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES">{{cite web | access-date=2019-05-28 | archive-date=2018-12-19 | url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/zausd2/new-label-zendyll-records-launches | title=NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT ARTISTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA | dead-url=no}}</ref>


Chua made his solo debut July 25, 2019, with the single "Ready For Ya", featuring Flannel Albert. The music video was also released on the same day.
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Chua has been a brand ambassador for [[Audi]], [[Hugo Boss|Hugo]], [[TAG Heuer|Tag Heuer]] and [[Adidas]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Chua married [[Astro SuperSport]] TV presenter Amanda Chaang in 2018. <ref name="Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more"/> In 2023, the couple had their first child, a son.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.herworld.com/life/entertainment/jon-chua-amanda-chang/ | title=The Sam Willows' Jon Chua & Amanda Chang welcomes baby son | date=12 June 2023 }}</ref> The couple owns two [[Dachshund]]s named Chilli and Salsa.<ref>{{cite web | access-date=2021-06-07 | url=https://www.petsmagazine.com.sg/a/lifestyle/people-and-pets/1515/jon-amanda-giving-a-voice-to-the-voiceless | title=JON & AMANDA: GIVING A VOICE TO THE VOICELESS }}</ref>
Chua was born and raised in [[Singapore]]. He attended [[Anglo-Chinese Junior College]]<ref>{{cite web | access-date=2017-05-23 | archive-date=2016-09-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911165101/http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | url=http://www.solidspace.sg/blog-/2016/7/22/kopi-with-jon-chua | title=KOPI WITH JON CHUA | dead-url=yes}}</ref>, and majored in [[Sociology]]<ref name="Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more>{{cite web |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/creative-capital-jon-chua-isn-t-just-the-quiet-one-sam-willows-11347776 |title=Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more |publisher=CNA Lifestyle |accessdate=May 29, 2019}}</ref> in [[Nanyang Technological University]]. He never had formal training in music and had picked it up on his own. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mens-folio.com/54482/jon-chua-just-released-new-favourite-earworm/|title=Jon Chua JX's Debut Single is our New Favourite Earworm|date=2019-07-26|website=Men's Folio|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>He got engaged to Astro SuperSport TV presenter Amanda Chaang in December 2017,<ref>{{cite web | access-date=2018-05-28 | url=https://www.herworld.com/weddings/real-weddings/sam-willows-jon-chua-engaged | title=THE SAM WILLOW'S JON CHUA IS ENGAGED! | dead-url=no}}</ref> and they got married in late June 2018.<ref name="Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more/> On 13 July 2019, they held a lavish wedding dinner at The Fullerton Bay Hotel with over 200 guests. They own a [[Miniature Dachshund]] named Chilli. Chua cites Pharrell Williams as his role model.<ref name="NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES"/>

Chua cites [[Pharrell Williams]] as his role model.<ref name="NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{Main|The Sam Willows discography}}
{{Main|The Sam Willows discography}}
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===Singles===


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===Singles===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFnj4KkEmFc Ready For Ya ft Flannel Albert (2019)]
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== External Links ==
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! Title
* [https://www.instagram.com/jonchuajx/?hl=en Instagram]
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* [https://twitter.com/jonchuajx?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Twitter]
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| rowspan="1" | 2019
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| rowspan="3" | Digital download, [[Streaming music|streaming]]
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==External links==
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*{{official website|http://www.thesamwillows.com}} at The Sam Willows Band
*{{official website|https://www.zendyllrecords.com/jon-chua}} at Zendyll Records


==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:50, 1 September 2024

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chua.
Jonathan Chua
Chua at Music Matters Live (2019)
Born
Jonathan Chua Jian Xin

(1990-02-12) February 12, 1990 (age 34)
Singapore
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2012–present
Musical career
GenresPop
LabelsSony Music Singapore
Websitethesamwillows.com
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese蔡堅信
Simplified Chinese蔡坚信
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinCài Jiàn Xìn

Jonathan Chua Jian Xin (born 12 February 1990), better known as Jon Chua JX, is a Singapore-based actor and singer. He is one of the members of Singaporean band The Sam Willows and the co-founder and creative director of Zendyll Records, and managing director of Zendyll Productions.[1]

Early life and education

[edit]

Chua was born and raised in Singapore. He attended Anglo-Chinese Junior College,[2] and majored in Sociology[3] at Nanyang Technological University.

Career

[edit]

Chua is a founding member of Singaporean band The Sam Willows, serving as the lead guitarist and vocalist.

In 2015, Jon started Zendyll Productions, a recording studio and sound design company in Singapore, with Evan Low,[2] and in 2018, he launched Zendyll Records, a record label that is focused on artist & repertoire (A&R) creation, as well as creative production.[4]

Chua has been a brand partner for Audi, Hugo, and Adidas.

In 2019, Chua was a speaker for the All That Matters conference alongside Patrick Moxey (Ultra Music) and Ghazi Shami (Empire Distribution).[5]

Chua made his solo debut July 25, 2019, with the single "Ready For Ya", featuring Flannel Albert. The music video was also released on the same day.

Personal life

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Chua married Astro SuperSport TV presenter Amanda Chaang in 2018. [3] In 2023, the couple had their first child, a son.[6] The couple owns two Dachshunds named Chilli and Salsa.[7]

Chua cites Pharrell Williams as his role model.[4]

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Young & Fabulous
最佳伙扮		 Bamboo Ng

Singapore 1st Cosplay theme movie

Discography

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Main article: The Sam Willows discography

Singles

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Year Title Format Album Other notes
2019 "Ready For Ya (feat. Flannel Albert)" Digital download, streaming Non-album single Solo debut
2020 "Give It Back" Non-album single
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jonathan Chua.

References

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  1. ^ "Jon Chua JX, Zendyll Records - Singapore". Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  2. ^ a b "KOPI WITH JON CHUA". Archived from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  3. ^ a b "Creative Capital: Jon Chua isn't just 'the quiet one' from The Sam Willows any more". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "NEW LABEL ZENDYLL RECORDS LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT ARTISTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA". Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  5. ^ "All That Matters: Asia's premiere entertainment industry conference | Main Page". All That Matters. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  6. ^ "The Sam Willows' Jon Chua & Amanda Chang welcomes baby son". 12 June 2023.
  7. ^ "JON & AMANDA: GIVING A VOICE TO THE VOICELESS". Retrieved 2021-06-07.
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