Sean William Ghazi (born 4 April 1969, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is a Malaysian actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known for his role as Khun Phra Balat in the 1999 film Anna and the King, alongside Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-fat.
Early Life and Education
Ghazi was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to a Malaysian father and a Singaporean mother. He was educated at the United World College of South East Asia in Singapore, Emerson College in Boston, and Laine Theatre Arts in London.
Career
Ghazi began his career in musical theatre, appearing on stage in London's West End and across Europe in productions such as Miss Saigon, Rent, and The King and I. In 1995, he won a nationally televised talent competition in Singapore called the Fame Awards.
In 1999, Ghazi appeared in the international film Anna and the King, which brought him wider recognition. He has also appeared in several television and theatre productions in Asia, including the TV series Idaman (1998) and the films C.O.G. (2013) and Spilt Gravy on Rice (2022).
In 2006, Ghazi released his debut music album, Semalam, featuring jazzed-up versions of classic Malay songs. The album's featured song "Ku Impikan Bintang," a Malay-language rendition of Pink Martini's "Let's Never Stop Falling in Love," became a popular hit. The album earned Ghazi the "Best New Artiste" award at the Anugerah Industri Muzik in the same year.
Theatre Works
- P. Ramlee – The Musical (2007)
Discography
- Sean Ghazi Semalam (2006)
Awards
- Anugerah Industri Muzik (2006): Best New Artiste
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Idaman | Khalid | TV series |
| 1999 | Anna and the King | Khun Phra Balat | |
| 2013 | C.O.G. | Paul | |
| 2022 | Spilt Gravy on Rice | Husni |
Ghazi has also worked as an artistic director and continues to perform in stage and screen productions across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.
