Sun Boy'z

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Sun Boy'z
Background information
Also known as Boy'Z
Origin Hong Kong
Genre(s) C-Pop
Years active Boy'Z: 2002–2005
Sun Boy'z: 2006–present
Label(s) Emperor Entertainment Group
Members
William Chan (2006–present)
Steven Cheung (2002–present)
Dennis Mak (2005–present)
Former members
Kenny Kwan (2002–2005)

Boy'Z (now known as Sun Boy'z) was a Cantopop duo from Hong Kong that was formed around June of 2002. The two founding members were Kenny Kwan (關智斌) (born on December 30, 1980) and Steven Cheung (張致恆) (born on November 10, 1984). Both are artists of the Emperor Entertainment Group. Boy'Z has released 3 EPs and 2 albums. Their debut EP, La La 世界, was released in 2003.

They were based on another Hong Kong popular prefabricated duo, Twins, who is also formed by Emperor Entertainment Group. Along with them, Boy'Z received main roles in films such as The Death Curse (2003) and PaPa Loves You (2004). They were cameos as robbers in Jackie Chan's film New Police Story (2004). As their popularity grew, Boy'Z gained their own leading film, 6:00 AM (2004).

On January 13, 2005, it was announced that Boy'Z would be splitting. Kenny Kwan would continue his career as a solo artist and in February 2005, Dennis Mak (麥子豪, born May 07, 1987), top 5 finalist of the EEG Singing Contest 2004, will continue Boy'Z with Steven Cheung. The duo's popularity went down after Kenny left, mainly because they have not released any recorded material since then. Dennis and Steven were arranged to train in dancing and gymnastics. Then, they were spotted by a company in Japan and wanted to sign them but their manager did not released them. Together, they had recorded about 3 unreleased songs, done 3 advertisements, had a cameo in the film McDull, The Alumi (2006) and main roles in The Haunted School (2007).

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[edit] Sun Boy'z

On June 26, 2006, winner of 2003 International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship - Hong Kong Regional Finals, William Chan (陳偉霆, born November 21, 1985) joined the group and Boy'Z was renamed as Sun Boy'z. Their first single is called "Tic Tac Toe".

Among the trio, Steven Cheung is a tenor and has the clearest and highest voice. William Chan has a wide range and a raspier voice. Dennis Mak also has a wide range and a strong, mature voice. In their first EP, both Cheung and Chan has lead parts singing the melody line as well as harmonies. Mak mainly sings lower harmonies.

The group made a sudden street performance on September 3, 2006.

On January 2, 2007, the group released a new music video for the song 3+1=1. The song features former member Kenny Kwan. The title's meaning is referring to the four of them always being together as one - even though Kenny is no longer one of them. Their new album All For 1 was released on March 22, 2007.

[edit] Kenny Kwan's Profile

  • Chinese Name: 關智斌 / Kwan Chi Bun
  • English Name: Kenny Kwan
  • Birthday: December 30, 1980
  • Place of Birth: Philippines, grew up in Hong Kong
  • Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin

[edit] Steven Cheung's Profile

  • Chinese Name: 張致恆 / Cheung Chi Hang
  • English Name: Steven Cheung
  • Birthday: November 10, 1984
  • Place of Birth: Holland, grew up in Hong Kong
  • Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin


[edit] Dennis Mak's Profile

  • Chinese Name: 麥子豪 / Mak Chi Ho
  • English Name: Dennis Mak
  • Birthday: May 7, 1987
  • Place of Birth: Hong Kong
  • Language: Cantonese, English

[edit] William Chan's Profile

  • Chinese Name: 陳偉霆 / Chan Wei Ting
  • English Name: William Chan
  • Birthday: November 21, 1985
  • Place of Birth: Hong Kong
  • Language: Cantonese, English and a little Mandarin

[edit] Discography

[edit] As Sun Boy'z

  • 2006: Sun Boy'z (EP)
  • 2007: All For 1 (New + Best Selection)

[edit] As Boy'Z

  • 2003: La La World (La La 世界) (EP)
    • Let's Cheer Together (一起喝采) (EP)
    • A Year to Remember (EP)
  • 2004: Boy'Zone (Boy'Zone 男生圍)
    • Boy'Z Can Cook

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Movies

Year Film Role
2003 The Death Curse (古宅心慌慌)
2004 PaPa Loves You (這個亞爸真爆炸)
Fantasia (鬼馬狂想曲) Cameo appearance
New Police Story (新警察故事) Cameo appearance
6 AM (大無謂)
2005 Bug Me Not! (蟲不知)
A Chinese Tall Story (情癲大聖)
2006 McDull, the Alumni (春田花花同學會) Cameo appearance
2007 The Haunted School

[edit] Television

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