Gok's Wok

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The Fashion Brunch Club, Gok Wan | Beautiful Events & Productions". beautifuleventsandproductions.com . Retrieved 19 April 2018. Chinese Takeaway Cookbook | Kwoklyn Wan". kwoklynwan.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020 . Retrieved 19 July 2020. In June 2014, Wan attended Royal Ascot for the first time as fashion presenter alongside racing presenter Clare Balding on Channel 4 Racing. [23] In September 2020, Wan released his debut single, a cover of the Baby D song " Let Me Be Your Fantasy", with DJ/producer Craig Knight featuring Kele Le Roc on vocals. [64] [65] Poach the eggs for 3–4 minutes in gently simmering water, until the white is opaque and the yolk is just firm to the touch. Place in a bowl of cold water until needed.

Gok Wan and Paul Zerdin to star in Cinderella – Theatre Royal Plymouth". Theatre Royal Plymouth . Retrieved 10 April 2018. In the autumn of 2017, Wan embarked on an 18-date stand-up tour of the UK called Naked and Baring All. [68] This was an auto-biographical show, where Wan discussed family, work, business, fashion and TV. Wan has been involved in various charitable projects, supporting anti-bullying charities Kidscape and Ditch the Label and launching a National Glasses Day with Specsavers to encourage everyone to wear their spectacles with pride. [74] As part of Children in Need 2008, he treated the actors of Coronation Street 's Underworld factory to a glamorous makeover. [75] Wan also appeared in Comic Relief Does The Apprentice in March 2009. In 2014, he was named in the top 10 on the World Pride Power list. [76] He is also a supporter and ambassador to Stonewall, [77] [ non-primary source needed] and The Prince's Trust, and is an active member of the Chinese community in London and the UK. Gok Wan was born in Leicester, to an English mother, Myra, and a Chinese father, John Tung Shing Wan, who was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to Britain at the age of 16. [6] He grew up in Whetstone, Leicestershire, where he worked in his parents' restaurant. Wan stood out from his peers from a young age and endured bullying from other children due to the fact that he was mixed race, tall, overweight and gay. [7] [8] a b c Freeman, Hadley (21 October 2008). "We are all beautiful!". The Guardian. UK . Retrieved 21 October 2008.Wan presented a documentary which was first broadcast on 27 January 2009, entitled Too Fat Too Young, which examined overweight children in the UK. He reflected on his experience of being obese to help several teenagers. In 2010, he joined the celebrity panel on Channel 4's TV Book Club. [13] Gok's Lunchbox – Series 1 – Episode 7". The ITV Hub. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016 . Retrieved 6 April 2016. Look out for Gok’s Wok, my cook book stuffed with fast, fresh and healthy Asian recipes. I have absolutely loved developing these recipes for you guys – there are so many dishes to cater for every part of your life – from healthy lunches to tasty, sharing curry feasts, plus ideas for date nights, dinner parties and never-to-be-shared one-pot wonders just for you!

Lowe, Adrian (26 August 2013). "Target's Gok Wan ads attract complaints over 'bangers' ". The Age . Retrieved 13 August 2020. Heat the remaining oil in the wok over a medium to high heat. Once hot, fry the onion for 1 minute before adding the garlic, ginger and chillies. TV Book Club opens a new chapter". Western Telegraph. Newsquest. 28 December 2009 . Retrieved 17 June 2014. It affected] everything: my personality, how people reacted to me, what I wore, everything. When you sit down with someone who's 21stone you have certain expectations of what they're like: stupid, lazy or really funny." [8] GOK WAN STARS as the Man in the Mirror in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at NEW VICTORIA THEATRE WOKING". fairypoweredproductions. 3 August 2021 . Retrieved 21 February 2022.

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Isolation Nation compilation CD released in 2020 with Defected. [66] A second volume 2 CD compilation was released in 2021. [67] Stand-up

In 2016, Wan presented Fearne and Gok – Off the Rails [25] on ITVBe and Gok's Lunchbox [26] on ITV. Since August 2016, Wan has presented Gok's Fill Your House for Free for Channel 4 daytime, replacing Kirstie Allsopp. [27] In 2021 Gok presented Gok Wan's Easy Asian (Series 2) [43] for the Food Network. Gok also presented Bling [44] for ITV. Target and Gok Wan set to 'Style the Nation' in branded content TV special tonight on Seven". Campaign Brief Australia . Retrieved 9 April 2018. Laws, Roz (6 December 2013). "Gok Wan stars in Birmingham Hippodrome's Christmas panto". Birmingham Mail . Retrieved 10 April 2018.His next series Miss Naked Beauty, which he co-presented with Myleene Klass, was broadcast in October and November 2008. [12] The series attracted controversy after Wan denigrated semi-naked women, causing critics to question the motives behind the series; journalist Amanda Platell described it as "vulgarity masquerading as self-help". [6] In 2019, Wan signed a deal with QVC to create a new collection called Wuli:Luu. Wan sold his range on the shopping channel. [70] Personal life Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Add the sugar and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until everything is very tender and !lls apart when pushed lightly with a spoon. Heat half of the oil in a wok over a medium to high heat. When hot, add the prawns and fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring every now and then, until they have defrosted and turned a delicious coral colour (they won’t be fully cooked at this point). Gok Wan on Ditch the Label – Bullied for Being Gay, Overweight and Chinese". Ditch the Label. UK. 12 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013 . Retrieved 15 February 2013.

Heritage, Stuart (25 January 2011). "Is Gok's Clothes Roadshow a catwalk too far?". The Guardian . Retrieved 17 June 2014.

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His brother, Kwoklyn, is a martial artist and cook, who launched a Chinese takeaway cookbook in 2019. [73] He also has an older sister, Oilen, who is a child-care solicitor. [6] In both 2016 and 2017, Wan was the Ambassador for the American Express campaign, "Shop Small" where he championed small independent shops and the importance of shopping with local businesses. [31] Wan is a big music lover and regularly DJs in the UK and abroad. His preferred music is house music and club classics but enjoys playing a varied range. In 2017, he toured Poland including Pacha Nightclub in Poznań. [62] [ non-primary source needed] He is represented by Club Class Management. [63] Wan launched an opera compilation CD in March 2017 called Gok's Divas. [60] It was well received and reached number one on the Official Classical Compilation charts. [61] Gok for TU". sainsbury.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015 . Retrieved 17 November 2015.