SINGAPORE — Former Mediacorp actor and Singapore wushu champion Vincent Ng has spent much of his life mastering martial arts, winning international titles and building a successful career around the sport.
But when it comes to his son, the proud father has made one thing clear: he does not expect the next generation to follow in his footsteps.
Vincent, a three-time SEA Games gold medallist and Singapore’s first wushu world champion, says his priority today is no longer chasing athletic glory or acting success.
Family comes first.
The former actor married his wife Mei Ling in 2017, and the couple welcomed their son the following year. Over the years, Vincent has occasionally shared glimpses of their family life and his changing priorities as a husband, father, athlete and mentor.
From World Champion to Family Man
Vincent began his martial arts journey as a teenager and went on to become one of Singapore’s most accomplished wushu athletes.
He won the daoshu event at the 1995 World Wushu Championships, making history as Singapore’s first world champion in the sport. He also earned three SEA Games gold medals before transitioning into the entertainment industry.
From 1997 to 2007, Vincent appeared in numerous Mediacorp dramas, where his martial arts background made him a natural fit for action-packed and wuxia roles.
However, he eventually stepped away from full-time acting to focus on Wufang Singapore, the martial arts school he founded, and later returned selectively to acting projects.
Today, Vincent’s life has taken on another dimension.
He is not only a former athlete and actor but also a father determined to give his son the freedom to discover his own interests.
His Son Doesn’t Want to Learn Martial Arts — And That’s Okay
For many martial arts champions, having a child might naturally raise expectations of producing the next generation of athletes.
But Vincent has said he does not put that pressure on his son.
When asked previously whether he expected his boy to become a martial arts champion, Vincent’s answer was straightforward: No.
He said his son had shown little interest in learning martial arts, even though he enjoys visiting Wufang Singapore.
Instead, the boy has shown an interest in music and singing.
For Vincent, that is perfectly fine.
His message as a father is simple: his son should grow up happy, healthy and find his own path in life.
It is a refreshing approach from someone whose own career was built on years of discipline, intense training and the pursuit of perfection.
A Father With Different Priorities
Vincent once described the different stages of his life through the decades.
In his late teens and twenties, he focused on athletic and acting achievements.
In his thirties, he concentrated on building and managing his martial arts school.
Now, family has become his biggest priority.
That shift has also influenced how he approaches work.
While he remains deeply involved in sports and martial arts, Vincent has become more selective about acting projects and has taken on new leadership roles in Singapore’s sporting community.
In 2026, he became the first president of the Mind Sports Federation of Singapore, while also serving as the founding president of the Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore.
Despite his expanding professional responsibilities, his family remains at the center of his life.
Wife Mei Ling Shares His Active Lifestyle
Vincent and Mei Ling reportedly bonded over their shared love of an active lifestyle before getting married.
The couple enjoyed hiking and working out together, with Vincent previously describing how fitness naturally became part of their time together.
Their relationship moved quickly after they were introduced through mutual friends, and they married in July 2017.
A year later, they welcomed their son, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the former actor and martial arts star.
Vincent has since embraced fatherhood with the same enthusiasm he once brought to his sporting career.
The Martial Arts Champion Who Doesn’t Force His Son to Follow
Vincent’s story is particularly striking because of what he has chosen not to do.
He could easily encourage his son to train at his martial arts school.
He could push him toward wushu competitions.
He could expect him to continue the family’s sporting legacy.
But instead, Vincent has chosen to let his son decide.
That decision reflects a major change in perspective for a man once known for his perfectionism and relentless dedication to achieving success.
Vincent has said that responsibility and the desire to become the best version of himself have always driven him.
Now, however, that same sense of responsibility appears to extend beyond medals, movies and martial arts.
It is also about being present for his family.
Still Fit, Still Active — But Now a Dad First
Even after leaving full-time television, Vincent has remained known for his impressive physique and commitment to fitness.
In recent years, he has continued to train and promote an active lifestyle while balancing his responsibilities as a sports leader, martial arts mentor and father.
But the man once recognised primarily for his wushu achievements and action roles now appears to be enjoying a different kind of success.
The success of having a family.
The Bottom Line
Vincent Ng has been a world champion, SEA Games gold medallist, actor, martial arts coach and sports leader.
But these days, one role appears to matter more than the rest:
Being a husband and father.
And while fans may imagine that the son of one of Singapore’s most successful wushu champions would automatically follow his father’s path, Vincent is happy to let his child choose his own.
His son may not want to become a martial arts champion.
He may prefer music and singing.
And for Vincent Ng, that is more than enough.
After spending a lifetime fighting for success, Singapore’s wushu champion is now focused on something even more important — giving his family the freedom, time and love to build their own future.
WWC ONE MEDIA J.M.D
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