Namewee

Directing

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

9Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: May 6, 1983

Birth Place: Muar, Johor, Malaysia

About Namewee

Wee Meng Chee is a Malaysian Chinese hip hop recording artist, composer, filmmaker and actor. He is widely known by his stage name Namewee, a bilingual pun on his first name, which sounds like the Mandarin term for name.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Namewee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Namewee's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Namewee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nasi Lemak 2.0, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Namewee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Namewee's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

Nasi Lemak 2.0: Young Chef Huang (Namewee) struggles to get his restaurant business going because he cannot adapt to the “localised’ coo

Nasi Lemak 2.0

2011•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Kara King: Wu wins the Regional Karaoke Championship in Hong Kong at the cost of his Taiwanese friend Gao`s loss. When Gao`s love i

Kara King

2013•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Friend Zone: Two best friends who wind up in the friend zone navigate a series of failed relationships through the years — until spar

Friend Zone

2019•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Nasi Lemak 1.0: Chef Huang is on a quest and embarks on a journey to discover the best nasi lemak recipe. He finds himself in the ultima

Nasi Lemak 1.0

2022•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Banglasia 2.0: Harris, a poor Bangladeshi worker in Malaysia, simply wants to return to his hometown to marry the love of his life. How

Banglasia 2.0

2019•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Namewee.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	All In	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Nasi Lemak 1.0	Chef Huang	Average	Similar →
2019	Banglasia 2.0	Han guo ren (韓國仁)	Average	Similar →
2019	Friend Zone	Kuala Lumpur Bellboy	Hit	Similar →
2013	Kara King	Bone	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Hantu Gangster	Te Sai	Flop	Similar →
2011	Petaling Street Warriors	Liu Kun	Average	Similar →
2011	Nasi Lemak 2.0	Chef Huang	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	15MALAYSIA	-	Flop	Similar →

Namewee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Namewee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Namewee is "Nasi Lemak 2.0" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Namewee acted in?

Namewee has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Namewee?

Other notable films include "Kara King", "Friend Zone", and "Nasi Lemak 1.0".