Adrian, a visionary and pioneering force in the Malaysian film industry, has left an indelible mark on the country's cinematic landscape. It was in the year 2012 that he embarked on a bold new initiative, taking the reins to establish the Chinese Film Association of Malaysia, a groundbreaking endeavor that has had a lasting impact on the local film community.
Fast forward to 2013, Adrian once again demonstrated his innovative spirit by spearheading the country's inaugural Chinese movies awards ceremony, the esteemed Golden Wau Awards. This momentous occasion marked a significant milestone in Malaysian film history, solidifying Adrian's reputation as a trailblazing director and producer who is unafraid to break new ground and push the boundaries of artistic expression.
His remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication did not go unnoticed by the esteemed organizations and institutions, as he was distinguished as one of the Top-10 Outstanding Youths of Malaysia, a prestigious award conferred by the Junior Chamber International, in the year 2016.
Furthermore, his entrepreneurial endeavors and innovative spirit earned him a place in the coveted list of 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs, a recognition bestowed upon him in the same year, 2016.
Adrian made a groundbreaking achievement in 2018 by taking the reins of Malaysia's inaugural military action-packed film, "PASKAL The Movie", which was inspired by authentic events. The cinematic masterpiece garnered an astonishing box office haul of RM30 million, solidifying its position as a significant milestone in the country's film industry.
Building upon this success, Adrian broadened his creative horizons to explore the Malay film scene, directing the high-octane action movie "WIRA" in 2019. To amplify the film's impact, he partnered with world-renowned Indonesian action icon Yayan Ruhian, who boasts an impressive track record of working on multiple Hollywood productions, to meticulously craft the action sequences.
In the year 2020, Adrian embarked on a new and exciting journey, taking on the role of director for his very first Malay romantic comedy, a film titled "Pasal Kau" or "All Because Of You, a cinematic masterpiece that holds the distinction of being the first Netflix Malaysian original film to be made available in a staggering number of over 190 countries worldwide.
Furthermore, Adrian also directed his first suspense-thriller series, cleverly titled "Model Family", which marked a significant milestone as the first original production by Celestial Tiger Entertainment / Thrill.
Adrian, a persevering individual, refuses to let the pandemic's far-reaching consequences in the industry deter him from his relentless pursuit of excellence. In a testament to his unwavering dedication, his most recent endeavor, the spine-tingling horror film "Ada Hantu", is poised to make its debut on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia, where it will exclusively be available for streaming, on August 13.
