Willie Phua

Singaporean photographer

Willie Phua (born 20 February 1928) is a Singaporean news cameramen who is known for his news and feature work covering poignant moments in Asian history over more than three decades. He is the subject of an Australian book published in 2010 called Capturing Asia, by former foreign correspondent Bob Wurth. During his years working on risky assignments, Phua captured many images of wars and uprisings, economic 'miracles' and social upheavals, and the rise and fall of dictators.

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Willie Phua was born on Sunday, 26 February 1928 in Bai Siew Swee, or White Tree village, Hainan Island, China. They are best known as a journalist. Phua's country of citizenship (nationality) is Singaporean. Willie Phua is 96 years old and their zodiac star sign are Pisces.

You can find people similar to Willie Phua by visiting our lists Singaporean photojournalists and Singaporean people of Hainanese descent.

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Date of birth	26 February 1928	edit
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Age	96
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Nationality	Singaporean	edit

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