He returned to Malaysia without finishing his studies and participated in the singing competition "2002 Astro Talent Quest".
Nicholas won first place with the song 黃昏 (Huáng Hūn), originally sung by Zhou Chuan Xiong.
Play Music is a record label subsidiary of Singaporean company Musicstreet Pte Ltd.
He also successfully completed his From Now On Concert Tour covering stops in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia within the first half-year of 2008.
The Malaysian government appointed Teo Penang's 'green ambassador' to spread awareness on environmental issues.