Ryan Tan

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tan.
For the footballer, see Marc Ryan Tan.
Ryan Tan
Born (1988-08-01) 1 August 1988 (age 37)
Singapore
CitizenshipSingaporean
OccupationsContent creator; Businessman
Years active2012–present
Spouse
Sylvia Chan
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(m. 2010; div. 2020)​
PartnerCherylene Chan (2021–present)

Ryan Tan (Chinese: 陈伟文; pinyin: Chén Wěiwén; born 1 August 1988)[1] is a Singaporean content creator and businessman.

Career

Circa 2013, Ryan Tan ran a franchise each of Western food eatery New York New York at Parkway Parade as well as Malaysian food restaurant Shi Wei Tian at Joo Chiat Place together with Sylvia Chan. The food business failed, resulting in Tan chalking up debts, and the couple pivoted to do wedding videography in 2012 and subsequently content creation on YouTube under the channel Night Owl Cinematics (NOC).[2] Tan served as the cinematographer, art director and occasionally cameoed in their early productions wearing a watermelon helmet as he had issues appearing in front of the camera proper.[3][4] In 2016, the couple was named in Forbes Asia's' 30 under 30.[5][6]

In 2021, allegations were made on the operations of NOC, primarily against Chan.[7][8] It was revealed Tan had tried to resign as NOC's director in May 2021 and was not involved with the company's management thereafter.[9][10][11] However, due to the allegations, Tan resumed his directorship.[11] On 19 January 2022, Tan resigned from his role in NOC.[12]

In an October 2021 interview with Xiaxue, Sylvia Chan alleged infidelity on the part of Tan,[13] and indirectly drawing attention Tan's current relationship with another content creator, Cherylene Chan. Cherylene would defend her relationship with Tan, calling the interview as "filled with a lot of lies".[14] In the same podcast, other allegations were made: Tan hacked Sylvia's computer; Tan was the sole director; making use of NOC's resources to establish a separate channel and company, Reno King; a dispute over profit-sharing of Reno King; Tan locking Sylvia out of the company's finances; as well as asking for "millions" to buy his shares of the company out. Tan responded that he had not hack her computer; Tan was the sole director as Sylvia wasn't a Singaporean citizen yet when the company was set up and she refused to take up the directorship when he tried to resigned in May 2021; due to allegation of misuse of funds, he had instructed the finance team to clear all requests with him first; as an agreement was made on 8 May 2021 to dissociate Reno King from NOC while sharing 20% of Reno King's profit to NOC; and he would transfer 29% of the company shares owned by him for a "fair" amount with him retaining 20% while resigning from his directorship and not interfere with the daily operations of the company.[15][16]

In November 2021, Tan started a new production company, Overkill and currently runs a YouTube channel, as well as a brand experience and design agency, Remake.[17][18] Sponsors and friends offered their assistance to help him set up the new office,[19] as his cashflow was being constricted.[20] At the same time, Tan was still entangled in lawsuits brought on by NOC over Reno King.[21] Tan would also host YouTube Chinese talk-show series, R U Okay, with other content creators from various agencies, GRVTY Media, OverKill and DoubleUp.[22][23]

In 2024, a Tan started a website, EZiD, matching homeowners with curated interior designers. The website was created after he encountered interior designers who were salespersons and not actual designers while filming home tours as one of his content pillars and that had left him with negative experiences.[24]

Personal life

Ryan Tan met Sylvia Chan when both were doing part-time modelling at age 16. The duo started to date 5 years later and eventually got married at 22.[25][26] On 31 May 2020, the couple announced that their divorce was finalised in March 2020 after being separated for three years.[26]

Ryan Tan started dating Cherylene Chan, a content creator who was under JianHao Tan's management, after his divorce. The relationship was made public in October 2021 amidst the controversy that Night Owl Cinematics was embroiled in.[27] In December 2025, Tan proposed to Cherylene Chan in Switzerland of which she accepted.[28]

References

  1. ^ ryanxgo (1 August 2025). "37 years old, n surrounded by people whom I love and loves me (hopefully) thanks for all the dinners and surprises". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  2. ^ migration (13 April 2014). "Singaporean YouTube stars make their mark online and offline". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  3. ^ Tham, Raymond (15 December 2015). "Q&A with Night Owl Cinematics' Ryan and Sylvia". Today. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  4. ^ Why does Ryan Wear a Watermelon Helmet? - Night Owl Cinematics Interview, retrieved 4 August 2022
  5. ^ "30 Under 30 2016 Asia: Media, Marketing & Advertising". Forbes. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  6. ^ Chow, Pamela (5 April 2016). "Who's The Boss Of Night Owl Cinematics? Hint: It's Gotta Do With Xi Guay Ong". Weekender.Com.Sg. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  7. ^ "NOC's Sylvia Chan accused of verbally abusing employees, fostering toxic workplace culture". mothership.sg. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Night Owl Cinematics called out for 'toxic' culture and founder's infidelity". Coconuts SG. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Production firm Night Owl Cinematics calls employee abuse allegations a 'massive' smear campaign". TODAYonline. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  10. ^ O, Hana (16 October 2021). "Co-founder Ryan Tan surprised that NOC office being sold for S$1.1 million". The Independent Singapore News. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  11. ^ a b "NOC's Ryan apologises for insensitive remarks on talents, reveals ongoing legal dispute between him & Sylvia". mothership.sg. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  12. ^ Seng, Sabrina (23 January 2022). "Ryan 'No Longer Involved' With Night Owl Cinematics, Says He's Finally Happier". Mustsharenews. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  13. ^ "'Ryan had something to do with NOC girls': Sylvia Chan in tell-all with Xiaxue". AsiaOne. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  14. ^ "Girlfriend of NOC's Ryan Tan releases statement defending allegations of his infidelity". mothership.sg. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  15. ^ Yang, George (27 October 2021). "Ryan Tan Responds to Allegations; Here Are 12 Things You Should Know". Goody Feed. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  16. ^ "'I don't want to be anyone's hero or villain': NOC's Ryan Tan responds to Sylvia Chan's tell-all". AsiaOne. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  17. ^ "Top 10 YouTube creators in Singapore". Marketing-Interactive. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  18. ^ Neo, Josiah (16 November 2022). "20 Questions with Ryan Tan, Founder of Overkill & Remake". TSL Media Group. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  19. ^ Yee, Jonathan (30 October 2022). "Ex-NOC Ryan Tan Now Runs 2 Creative Firms, Set On Forging Positive Culture Like Playing Games In Office". MS News - Independent News For Singaporeans. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  20. ^ "Broke or not? Ryan Tan sheds light on financial situation after leaving NOC". AsiaOne. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  21. ^ "NOC taking Reno King to court, NOC subsidiary goes against ex-talents Samantha Tan & Grace Lim". mothership.sg. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  22. ^ "R U OKAY!? 你OK吗". YouTube. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  23. ^ "YouTuber Ryan Tan says between former marriage and fame from NOC, he would choose ex-wife Sylvia Chan again". AsiaOne. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  24. ^ K, Claudia (8 August 2024). "Why Overkill Singapore's Ryan Tan started a site matching homeowners with interior designers". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  25. ^ "How Night Owl Cinematics' Ryan and Sylvia became Singapore's YouTube power couple". Today. 15 December 2015. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  26. ^ a b "We Got A Divorce". YouTube. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  27. ^ Yohannan, Rachel (5 August 2020). "12 Facts About Cherylene Chan, The Young Influencer Who's Confirmed To Be NOC Ryan Tan's Girlfriend". GirlStyle Singapore. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  28. ^ "Ex-NOC Founder Ryan Tan Proposed To GF After Dating For 5 Years". 8days. Retrieved 20 April 2026.

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