Tommy Wong

Tommy Wong
Born (1986-05-03) 3 May 1986
Singapore
EducationTanjong Katong Secondary School
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Content Creator
  • Businessman
Years active2021–present
Spouse
Unknown
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(m. 2018)​
Children2
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese黄立晖
Hanyu PinyinHuáng Lì Huī

Tommy Wong (born 3 May 1986), also commonly known as tommynbcb, is a Singaporean actor. He is also recognized as the founder of a Singaporean burger chain Nothing But Cheeseburger (NBCB), and an influencer.[1] He starred in the 2026 Chinese New Year Movie "3 Good Guys" which topped its opening weekend.[2]

Career

Acting

Wong first came to prominence with the creation of his homebased business[3][4] turned restaurant Nothing But Cheese Burgers (NBCB).[5][6][7] He is often cited by media on issues regarding the F&B market in Singapore.[8] He started using TikTok as a way to market his restaurant and soon explored different content such as skits and POV videos. He gained more popularity from his viral "Asian Daddy" skit series and was soon cast in projects such as Mediacorp Channel 5 long form drama "Provocative" where he played the character "Tiger Sam".

Wong started participating in movies such as "Hi Noel" and Money No Enough 3[9], marking his entrance into the silver screen. In June 2025[10][11], it was announced that Wong was cast for a leading role in the 2026 Chinese New Year film "3 Good Guys", which went on to hit top spot on its opening day and weekend.[12][13]

On 14th August 2026, it was reveal that Wong stars in his second Channel 5 long form drama Yes Captain! as 'Inmate Chan' where he delved deep into the character by speaking to ex inmates to prepare himself for the role who is incarcerated for gang related activities.[14]

Social Media

Wong is involved in social causes such as Singapore Kindness Movement[15], Central Narcotics Bureau's Drug Victims Remembrance Day[16][17] and championing progressive wages[18].

On 8 June 2024, Wong appeared in a "Refresh PAP" event, resulting in some chatter online about his involvement in politics[19].

Personal life

Wong attended Red Swastika School, Tanjong Katong Secondary School and pursued a Bachelor of Business in Accounting at the University of Queensland after National Service. Upon completing his degree in 2012, he returned to Singapore and started his career in banking and insurance until he created NBCB in 2021.[20]

He is married with 2 sons[21][22] and is the only child of his parents.

Wong has revealed that his mother is suffering from dementia and the effect it has on elderly caretakers.[23]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 Provocative Tiger Sam
2026 Yes Captain!Chan https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/tommy-wong-nbcb-prison-drama-yes-captain

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Money No Enough 3- Supporting https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20240227/entertainment/5422317
2024 Hi NoelLoansharkGuest Appearance https://saltandlight.sg/family/hi-noel-a-struggling-family-and-a-childs-search-for-happiness/
2026 3 Good GuysMikeLead https://vibes.8world.com/movies-shows/3-good-guys-review-3050981

References

  1. ↑ "Are "Ah Beng" influencers having a moment? Here are 9 that we love". Her World Singapore. 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  2. ↑ "36岁入行39岁初登大银幕 本地网红黄立晖借戏审视人生". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  3. ↑ "S'pore man started making cheeseburgers to fulfil wife's cravings. He now sells them for S$10.90 each". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  4. ↑ "NBCB Cheeseburger Home Seller's Sales "Through The Roof", Opening Orchard Rd Restaurant". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  5. ↑ "From humble home-based business to restaurant: Local burger specialist NBCB opens first outlet at Orchard Central". AsiaOne. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  6. ↑ "S'porean man who first made cheeseburgers for wife's cravings opens NBCB outlet at Orchard Central". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  7. ↑ "Insurance Manager Sells Made-From-Scratch Cheeseburgers From Home, Calls Them NBCB". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  8. ↑ "S'pore influencer & NBCB boss, Tommy Wong, opens up on challenging year in the F&B industry". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  9. ↑ "梁志强35部电影票房破亿新币 盼第36部电影《钱3》票房再创记录". delightmalaysia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  10. ↑ "S'pore influencers Simonboy, Mayiduo & Tommy Wong to star in S'pore-Thai film '3 Good Guys'". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  11. ↑ "Ananda Everingham & Prang Kannarun Join Singapore Influencers In Cast Of Boi Kwong's '3 Good Guys'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  12. ↑ "《老婆，我爱你！》用网红卡司引质疑 有人因李国煌当面提点落泪". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  13. ↑ "上周票房：网红班底发威！《老婆，我爱你！》四天内夺票房冠军". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  14. ↑ "NBCB's Tommy Wong on spending 12 'torturous' hours per day in prison playing inmate for new drama". AsiaOne. 2026-08-14. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  15. ↑ "狮城有约 优先座位成"道德绑架"？取消会更好？". soyoung.8world.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  16. ↑ "Singapore observes inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day". Inside Recent. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  17. ↑ "Singapore Observes Inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day". The Active Age. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  18. ↑ "(PW Mark) Nothing But Cheeseburger Competition (5m 30s Version)". Ministry of Manpower Singapore Youtube Page. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  19. ↑ "Influencers, cause champions, businessmen: The new Friends of the PAP". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  20. ↑ "Insurance Manager Sells Made-From-Scratch Cheeseburgers From Home, Calls Them NBCB". 8days. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  21. ↑ "Tommy Wong recalls fainting and getting slapped over 70 times while filming debut movie: 'I could taste my own blood'". AsiaOne. 2026-02-10. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  22. ↑ "Hot take: How these 3 parent influencers keep their kids off their devices". www.schoolbag.edu.sg. 2026-02-26. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
  23. ↑ R U OKAY!? 你OK吗 (2024-09-01). “Don’t Start F&B Business!” Ft Tommy 《千万不要开始餐饮行业!》. Retrieved 2026-08-14 – via YouTube.
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