He appeared in the period drama as Lord Barnaby, a role that marks another milestone in a journey shaped as much by persistence as by talent. Yong, 32, began as a singer but it was only after moving to London to pursue a law degree that his career trajectory shifted. “When I came to London to pursue my undergraduate degree in law, my then singing teacher encouraged me to consider pursuing musical theatre and to watch more shows,” said the Miri-born who has a law degree from King’s College London. In musical theatre, you could act, sing and dance all at once, which satisfied my multiple interests, so I decided that was what I wanted to do,” he said when contacted. Before stepping into the world of Bridgerton, Yong built his foundation on stage and screen through a series of formative roles.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 13:01 UTC