Bala Ganapathi William
Bala Ganapathi William, known professionally as BGW, is a Malaysian television host, actor, director, singer and producer. Bala Ganapathi William founded BGW Studios which specialises in advertising, Malaysian Tamil film production and distribution, music, and digital content.
Early life and education
William was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah to Anglo-Indian William Boniface Netto and a Hindu mother. He did his primary education at SJK Saraswathy and his secondary education at SMK Bandar Sungai Petani. He moved to Kuala Lumpur to attend university where he began attending auditions.Career
He first appeared on television in 2009 in a program titled Alaram 2 on ASTRO Vaanavil, at the age of 19. He made his debut as a host on a TV anchor in a dance competition titled Yuttha Medai in 2012. He made his acting debut in a TV drama titled Vazhkai Valvatharke which was aired on ASTRO Vaanavil in 2012.In 2014, he stared his production company BGW. The cooking show Rasikka Rusikka gave William recognition as a host. BGW worked as an actor and assistant director on the Singapore Tamil TV series Annamalai, which aired on Mediacorp Vasantham TV. He collaborated with Lawrence Soosai for the song "Kaadhal Enbathu Saabama". He made his directorial debut with Neeyum Naanum.