Cast of I Not Stupid 3: Child Actors and Full Cast 2024

Singapore’s beloved education comedy franchise returned to screens in 2024, with Jack Neo’s third installment bringing fresh child actors into the mix while reuniting fans with the cast members who have anchored the series from the beginning.

Director: Jack Neo · Release Year: 2024 · Runtime: 132 minutes · Genre: Sociodrama

The cast table below consolidates verified roles from Wikipedia and MovieXclusive, mapping each performer to their character and relationship within the narrative.

Who are the child actors in I Not Stupid 3?

Key child performers

The film centers on two Primary 6 students whose academic rivalry drives the narrative. Zhou Yuchen plays Wang Zi Hao, a student who transferred from Shanghai, China to study in Singapore (Wikipedia). His arrival from China brings a fresh perspective to the classroom dynamics and adds cultural depth to the story.

Camans Kong portrays Jayden Lee Jun Wei, Zi Hao’s classmate who competes fiercely for top academic ranking. When Zi Hao’s results improve dramatically, Jayden’s response becomes a central conflict in the film (Wikipedia).

Their character roles

Beyond the two leads, the ensemble includes Goh Wee-Ann as Chen Jia Yao and Joseph Ng Zhiyang as Andy Lim (Wikipedia). These supporting child characters round out the classroom dynamics and provide moments of levity and friendship that balance the more intense academic competition storyline.

The child cast effectively conveys the social pressures faced by young students in Singapore’s competitive education system. A MovieXclusive reviewer noted that the film shows “two Primary Six boys (and their mothers) battle for the top spot in class” with consequences that “turn really ugly” (MovieXclusive).

Who are the main adult cast members?

Starring actors

The adult ensemble brings together established Singaporean talent with the child leads. Hu Jing plays Wen Ting, Wang Zi Hao’s mother who gave up her accountant job in China to focus entirely on her son’s education in Singapore (MovieXclusive). Her sacrifice and adjustment to life in a new country form a significant emotional thread.

Jae Liew portrays Sophia Chew, Jayden Lee’s mother who transforms into what the film portrays as a “tiger mum” to ensure her son remains at the top of the class (MovieXclusive). According to the review, “When Zi Hao’s results improve by leaps and bounds, Jayden’s mother Sophia becomes a truly frightening tiger mum.”

Collin Chee plays Kelvin Lee, Jayden’s father and a lawyer, while Cheryl Desiree Chan portrays Ada, Chen Jia Yao’s mother (Wikipedia). These parent characters represent different approaches to child-rearing and academic achievement.

Supporting roles

The teaching staff at Yuzher Primary School features veteran performers. Terence Cao plays Mr. Lim, Class 6A’s Science Teacher, while Glenn Yong portrays Mr. Lee, the Form and Mathematics Teacher (Wikipedia). Their interactions with students reflect the broader school environment.

Selena Tan appears as Mrs. Tan, the school principal, marking her as the only cast member to appear in all three I Not Stupid films (Wikipedia). Her continued presence connects the 2024 installment to the franchise’s origins.

Patricia Mok plays Madam Mok, the discipline mistress, while Anna Lin Ruping portrays Madam Ye, the English Teacher (Wikipedia). Additional supporting roles include Xiong Lingyi as Xiao Hui (Wen Ting’s best friend from Shanghai), Ben Logan Sng as Andy Lim’s father (CEO of mee pok stalls across Singapore and Malaysia), and Chew Chong Tak as Class 6A’s Chinese Teacher (Wikipedia).

Is I Not Stupid 3 a remake?

I Not Stupid 3 is not a remake but rather a continuation of the original story with new characters and situations. The film explores similar themes of academic pressure and family dynamics while introducing a fresh generation of child actors and new storylines.

The plot centers on Zi Hao, a Chinese Primary 6 student in Singapore, who faces escalating academic pressure when his classmate Jayden frames him for cheating to maintain his top-ranking status (TV Guide). The film ultimately explores how the two mothers—Wen Ting and Sophia—realize the toll academic pressure takes on their sons and unite to prioritize their well-being over grades.

Is there a trailer for I Not Stupid 3?

Trailer availability

Trailers for I Not Stupid 3 have been distributed through platforms including Dailymotion. The film benefited from promotional materials released ahead of its 2024 theatrical run, helping build anticipation among Singaporean audiences familiar with the franchise.

Where to watch

As of this writing, specific streaming platform availability beyond the initial theatrical release window has not been publicly confirmed. The film was released theatrically in Singapore in 2024.

When was I Not Stupid 3 filmed?

Jack Neo revealed the cast for I Not Stupid 3 on social media on June 21, 2023, indicating that production was underway or recently completed at that time (AsiaOne). The film was subsequently released in 2024.

Production details including specific filming locations and exact production timelines remain limited in publicly available sources. The Singapore-based production captures authentic school settings at Yuzher Primary School, with additional scenes filmed at tuition centers and family homes representing various neighborhoods in the city-state.

“Neo, who probably is counting on the fact that nostalgia sells, assembled an ensemble cast featuring actors like Selena Tan, Richard Low, Patricia Mok and Cheryl Desiree Chan from the original movie.”

— MovieXclusive reviewer

“This time, we see two Primary Six boys (and their mothers) battle for the top spot in class. And boy, things turn really ugly.”

— MovieXclusive reviewer

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