Julian

43 years old, Singapore, Singapore

Passionate guitarist, singer and performer, with a variety of musical gig experiences (e.g. wedding banquets, busking, Noise Singapore, etc.). Has strong interest in acting and the performing arts. See more of my photos and creative works here: https://express.adobe.com/page/xj0yBGV4t5EUJ/

Recent involvement (featured role) in a TVC/online ad can be found here: https://youtu.be/HNPrGZP68Kk

INTERESTS & SKILLS
• Acting: Participated in a variety of amateur theatre performances in school and university (e.g. musicals during speech day, St Francis of Assisi, etc.).
• Music: Singing, song-writing, playing the guitar (related music sites: www.reverbnation.com/juliank, https://www.facebook.com/Julian-Kwok-102194471875/, https://www.youtube.com/user/Julzkwok)

PROJECTS
2011: Participated in the Eco Music Challenge 2011 organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA)
2009 to 2010: Submitted self-composed songs and performed at Esplanade Concourse for Noise Singapore, organised by the National Arts Council (NAC)
2005 and 2012: Busking activities (public music performances); Letter of Endorsement issued by the NAC
2001 to 2010: Choir Member, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
1993 to 1994: Choir Member, SGSS (participated in combined-schools choir for the 1993 Southeast Asian Games opening and closing ceremonies)

AWARDS & OTHER CERTIFICATION
• Certificate of Participation, Course on “Use of Music to Promote Learning”, Centre for Lifelong Education, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2017
• Semi-Finalist and Commended Entry Certificates for three self-composed songs submitted to the UK Song-writing Contest, 2011
• First Runner-Up Award, NEA Eco Music Challenge, 2011