Henry Ewan Golding

Henry Golding is a British-Malaysian actor, presenter, and former travel host best known for BBC’s The Travel Show. He later rose to global fame starring in Crazy Rich Asians. Before acting, he built a career presenting travel and lifestyle programmes across Asia and the BBC, combining broadcasting with international storytelling

Overview

Henry Ewan Golding's Profile

Henry Golding was born on 5 February 1987 in Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia. His mother, Margaret Likan Golding, is of Iban (indigenous Malaysian) heritage, while his father, Clive Golding, is English. He spent his early childhood in Malaysia before moving to Surrey, England, at age eight.

After finishing school, Golding chose not to attend university and instead trained as a hairdresser in London. In his early 20s, he moved back to Malaysia to pursue a career in television, where he began working as a presenter on regional travel and lifestyle programmes.

He gained wider recognition as a presenter of The Travel Show on BBC News and BBC Two, starting around 2014. The programme features global travel stories and cultural reporting, and Golding contributed as a roaming correspondent.

In 2018, he transitioned into acting with his breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians, which launched his Hollywood career. He went on to star in films such as A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, and Snake Eyes. Golding currently lives in Venice Beach, California, with his wife and children, balancing film work with media and creative projects.

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TV Shows​

Television shows Henry Golding has presented, including current programs and past presenting roles.

Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

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Relationship History

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Children

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Lyla Golding

Born 2021 · Biological child

Other parent: Liv Lo

Florence Likan Golding

Born 2023 · Biological child

Other parent: Liv Lo

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at The Warwick School in Surrey, England
  • Worked as a hairdresser and later pursued television on camera-roles in the media industry

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income from freelance show hosting role at BBC
  • Income from acting in films
  • Earnings from media appearances and production work
  • Revenue from brand partnerships and endorsements, including Citi and Hennessy

Awards

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  • National Board of Review Award - Best Ensemble, Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
  • CinemaCon Award - Male Star of Tomorrow (2019)

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