Kevin Cheng
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| Kevin Cheng | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 鄭嘉穎 (Traditional) |
| Chinese name | 郑嘉颖 (Simplified) |
| Pinyin | zheng4 jia1 ying3 (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | zeng6 gaa1 wing6 (Cantonese) |
| Ancestry | Chinese American |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Born | August 15, 1969 San Francisco, California[1] |
| Occupation | Singer, Actor, Model |
| Genre(s) | Cantopop |
| Instrument(s) | Singing |
Kevin Cheng is a TVB actor and singer in Hong Kong. He has recently seen his popularity rise due to leading roles in Hard Fate, Split Second, Trimming Success, Under the Canopy of Love, and most recently The Seventh Day which has just finished its run on Hong Kong television in March 2008.
He won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role" award at the 2006 TVB Anniversary Awards for his role as "Alan" in Under the Canopy of Love. He is rumoured to be dating his three-time co-star, Niki Chow who is 10 years younger. They have been lauded as one of the most memorable on-screen couples in recent years after their successful collaborations in Hard Fate, Under the Canopy of Love and The Seventh Day.
Kevin's surprising turn and controversial role in The Ultimate Crime Fighter is seen as his best work so far.
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[edit] Profile
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Chinese Horoscope: Rooster
- Birthplace: USA
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 63 kg
- Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
- High School: Alhambra High School
- Secondary: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
- University: California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA, Not UCLA), [2]
- University Major: Civil Engineering (returned to Hong Kong in 3rd year to pursue singing career)
- Career Route: Singer in 1993, then turned actor in 2001
- Hobbies: Singing, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming, Cycling, Golf
- Favourite Sports Players: Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Andre Agassi
- Favourite Singer: Jacky Cheung
- Favourite Actor: Chow Yun Fat, Mel Gibson
- Favourite Movies: Fight Club, An Autumn's Tale
- Favourite Colours: Green, Black, White
- Favourite Season: Summer
[edit] TVB Drama Series
- Burning Flame II (2002)
- Slim Chances (2002)
- Loving You II (2002)
- Point of No Return (2003)
- Not Just A Pretty Face (2003)
- Life Begins At Forty (2003)
- Hard Fate (2004)
- Placebo Cure (2004)
- Split Second (2004)
- Food for Life (2005)
- Trimming Success (2006)
- Under the Canopy of Love (2006)
- Devil's Disciples (2007)
- Life Art (2007)
- The Ultimate Crime Fighter (2007)
- The Seventh Day (2008)
- Forensic Heroes II (2008)
- Last One Standing (2008)
- Burning Flame III (production starts May 2008)
[edit] TVB Series Theme Songs
- 2005: Yummy Yummy Main Theme -《與朋友共》(With Friends) - duet with Raymond Lam
- 2005: Yummy Yummy Sub Theme -《三角兩面》(Three Corners With Two Sides)
- 2006: Trimming Success Main Theme -《愛平凡》(Love Ordinary)
- 2006: Under the Canopy of Love Main Theme -《請講》(Please Say) - duet with Niki Chow
- 2007: Life Art Main Theme -《活得寫意》(Live an Enjoyable Life)
- 2007: Devil's Disciples Main Theme -《強劍》(Sacred Sword) - duet with Bosco Wong
- 2008: The Seventh Day Main Theme -《最美麗的第七天》(The Most Beautiful Seventh Day)
- 2008: The Seventh Day Sub Theme -《抱著空氣》(Embracing the Air)- duet with Niki Chow
[edit] Filmography
- Super Fans《甜心粉絲王》(2007)
- Wonder Women《女人本色》(2007)
[edit] Other Shows
- Strictly Come Dancing Season 2《舞动奇迹-第二季》- TVB/Hunan TV dance competition (2008)
[edit] Albums
- 1993: Kevin 鄭嘉穎 - self-titled debut album
- 1994: 全因身邊有你 (All Because of You By My Side)
- 1994: 夢想國 (Dreamland)
- 1995: 誰（比你）更重要 新曲精選 (No One is More Important Than You) - new songs plus compilation album
- 1997: 因爲愛上你 (Because I Have Fallen for You) - mandarin album
- 2006: 無可奈何 (Can't Endure)
- 2006: Kevin 鄭嘉穎新曲加精選 - new songs plus compilation album
[edit] Awards
- 1994: Metro Radio Golden Song Awards 《第一屆十大金心情歌頒獎典禮》- Best New Artist
- 1994: TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards 《1993年度十大勁歌金曲頒獎典禮》- Most Popular Newcomer (silver)
- 1994: RTHK Top 10 Chinese Song Awards 《第十六屆十大中文金曲頒獎典禮》- Most Promising Newcomer (bronze)
- 1994: Commercial Radio Music Awards 《第六屆叱咤樂壇頒獎典禮》- Best New Artist (gold)
- 2003: Men's Uno - Stylish Actor
- 2004: Hong Kong Designer Awards - Top 10 Best Dressed People
- 2005: Malaysia Astro Wah Lai Toi Awards - Favourite Character (Leung Ka Ming in Hard Fate)
- 2006: TVB Magazine Popularity Awards - Top 10 Most Popular TV Character (Alan in Under the Canopy of Love)
- 2006: TVB Magazine Popularity Awards - Most Popular Magazine Cover (with Niki Chow)
- 2006: Jessica Magazine - Extraordinary Charm
- 2006: TVB Children Song Awards - Top 10 Children Songs & Children Songs Gold Award for 《Keroro 军曹》
- 2006: TVB Jade Solid Gold Best Songs Round 2 - Most Popular Mandarin Song for 《無可奈何》
- 2006: TVB8 Gold Songs 2006 4th Quarter Selections - Gold Song for 《無可奈何》
- 2006: TVB 39th Anniversary Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Alan in Under the Canopy of Love)
- 2007: Malaysia Astro Wah Lai Toi Awards - Favourite Character (Chan Ka Lok in Yummy Yummy)
- 2007: Hong Kong Media Top 10 Artist Awards - 4th Place
- 2007: Hong Kong Media Top 10 TV Program Awards - 9th Place (Under the Canopy of Love)
- 2008: Malaysia Astro Wah Lai Toi Awards - Favourite Character (Alan in Under the Canopy of Love)
- 2008: Malaysia Astro Wah Lai Toi Awards - Favourite Theme Song (《請講》from Under the Canopy of Love)
- 2008: Malaysia Astro Wah Lai Toi Awards - Favourite On-Screen Couple (Kevin Cheng and Niki Chow)
