張捷惟 Fred Chong

After studying engineering and intellectual-property management in New Zealand, he chose an entry-level job with a music producer in Taiwan. When he founded Prodigee Media in 2005, he saw online platforms as a way for artists to reach audiences; Karen’s early Friendster concert was one example. Work with YouTube partnerships led towards WebTVAsia in 2013 and an increasing focus on digital content.

Representative film productions include “Nasi Lemak 2.0”, “Hantu Gangster” and “Kara King”, on which his role is film producer. All three are directed by Namewee, ranging from food culture and supernatural comedy to a karaoke-themed story.

Discussing “Kara King”, he described using a larger production and actors from different markets to help Malaysian cinema reach overseas audiences, bringing in performers including Frankie Kao and Ng Man Tat. His work with Namewee consequently includes film development, casting and cross-market production as well as music. “Nasi Lemak 2.0”, starring Karen, forms part of that progression.

An early producer in Karen’s career, he composed and produced “沉默.秘密”, included on “Showtime”. Karen and Namewee also star in “Nasi Lemak 2.0”, extending their collaboration beyond recorded music.