Namewee - Actor Profile

Namewee

Directing
Updated: Apr 14, 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.

Known For: Directing

Namewee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Namewee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Namewee's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Namewee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Nasi Lemak 2.0, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Namewee Movies Ranked

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

★8.3
Nasi Lemak 2.0 (2011) movie poster
★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
Kara King (2013) movie poster
★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
Friend Zone (2019) movie poster
★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
Nasi Lemak 1.0 (2022) movie poster
★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
Banglasia 2.0 (2019) movie poster
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Namewee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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