Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Henry Golding

Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Henry Golding

The Malaysian-British actor and television host are known as Henry Ewan Golding. He is famous for his film work in Crazy Rich Asians where he played the role of Nick Young. Having been in the acting industry since 2009, he has made great feat in his career.

Therefore, this article will explore some fascinating facts about the actor that will give the reader a deeper insight into his life and what he has achieved so far. Furthermore, the article is also a great source of trivia questions that the reader can use during game nights with family and friends.

1 His early life

Henry Golding was born in Sarawak which is found in the district of Betong, Malaysia. Margaret Likan Golding, his mother, is a Sarawakian of indigenous Dayak Iban ancestry. Clive Golding, his father, is British. The family lived in Terengganu for nearly five years before relocating to Surrey, England, when Henry was eight years old. He attended The Warwick School in Redhill. After working as a hairdresser on Sloane Street in London for a few years, he moved to Kuala Lumpur at the age of 21 to pursue on-screen roles.

2 He was a travel host

A picture of Henry Golding by the World Travel and Tourism Council-Wikimedia

After quitting his job as a hairstylist, Henry Golding became a travel host for BBC and Discovery Channel Asia. He hosted a program known as Surviving Bornei. The programme saw him embark on a Bejalai journey just before his wedding. The job was a good experience for him as it exposed him to how the film and television industry worked.

3 He did not attend college

As Henry Golding said in a 2010 interview with The Blisscipline, he felt a college education wasn’t for him. “This form of teaching and learning has never been the way my brain works. I’m more hands-on,” Henry revealed to his The Blisscipline. “I’ve been very lucky. A lot of people go through the college system not knowing what they want to do. Luckily my parents were very supportive of my decision, and it set me free.” This is a source of motivation for people who have not made it to college as they see that one can succeed in other ways.

4 He has lived in several other countries

Henry Golding at the wrap of Crazy Rich Asians. Picture by David Seow-Wikimedia

The actor has lived all over the world and this can be attributed to his career as an actor. After residing in Malaysia for the first few years of his life, Henry moved to Surrey, England. He then decided to relocate back to Malaysia when he was 21. After being recognised as a travel host, the actor hosted many gigs for NBC Universal, BBC, ESPN, National Geographic and Fox news. These jobs took him to different locations and thus gave him the opportunity to work and live in different parts of the world.

5 He underwent a traditional ritual

Henry Golding decided to reconnect with his roots before he got married. This was done through the completion of Belalai which is a traditional ritual that signifies passage to manhood. Usually, what is done during the ritual is unknown to the public but Golding decided to record his experience. 

The video shows that the ritual was conducted in the wilderness and it lasted for approximately two months. The ritual ended with Golding getting a traditional hand-tapped Bejalai tattoo. His appreciation for his culture is another interesting fact that many love about him.

6 He is a trained hairstylist

A picture of the actor. photo by the World Travel and Tourism Council-Wikimedia

Even though the actor did not enjoy his job as a hairstylist, Golding revealed that he enjoyed learning the skill of cutting and styling hair. Growing up, the actor spent his time at a barbershop in the United Kingdom. Here, he learned how to style and those skills have come in handy, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic where most facilities were closed and he had to cut his own hair.

7 He is a cat lover

Henry Golding is an animal person but specifically a cat person. His social media presence shows that the actor is a big cat fan. He even made his thirtieth birthday a cat-themed one. This shows the extent of his love for cats. He even referred to himself as the ‘cat-whisperer’. Therefore, cat people will enjoy following him on his social media handles.

8 He got married in 2016

A picture of Henry Golding and his wife by Angela Weiss-T&C

The actor married Liv Lo Golding. The duo met in a club in Singapore during the New Year. While being interviewed with Wired, Henry Golding revealed that it was his wife who made the first move. Golding narrates that Liv asked him why he had not greeted her and yet she was leaving in the next couple of days and thus will not see her again. This is such an interesting story of how the couple met as one would not expect that they met in a club and hit it off until they got married.

9 He has a child

The couple welcomed their first child in 2021. Her name is Lyla. The actor revealed during the Ellen Show that the birth of her daughter was a joy at the end of the tunnel. He further describes her daughter as a sweetheart. This shows that he is enjoying fatherhood. Knowing more about his family allows his fans to feel connected with him as they know some personal details about his life.

10 He is a mental health advocate

Mental issues like depression have increased in the past years with many people battling it. Therefore, it is critical to have people create awareness about mental issues and how they can be dealt with. Henry Golding is one of them as he is a mental advocate. During the pandemic, Golding encouraged his fans through his In⁰0stagram handle to check up on their friend as that period was an intense one and someone could easily be depressed.  This is interesting as it shows how celebrities can ploy their popularity to make a positive impact on society