Alfred Cheung | |||||
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Chinese name | 張堅庭 | ||||
Born | January 1, 1955 Guangzhou, China |
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Spouse(s) | Yeung Lok-si (m.1993) | ||||
Children | Cheung Ko-lok (b.1994) Cheung Yat-lok (b.1997) Cheung Ko-cheung (b.2000) |
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Alfred Cheung Kin-ting (traditional Chinese: 張堅庭) is a Chinese actor, director, writer and producer.
On graduating from the Chinese Language & Literature Faculty of the Hong Kong Baptist University, Alfred Cheung earned a diploma in film production from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Extramural studies). Cheung has been involved in the movie-making industry since he was very young and attended The New School in New York, pursuing advanced studies in the Art of Movies. He has been a scriptwriter since 1981, with 'The Story of Woo Viet' and 'Father & Son' being two of his most acclaimed. In 1983, he took the dual role of scriptwriter and director for the movie 'Let's Make Laugh', which won him the 'Best Screenplay' and his leading actress won" The Best Actress" at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards. In 1990, Alfred Cheung produced and directed the only Chinese political satire movie genre, "Her Lethal Way", this film won him another "Best Screenplay" and "Best Actress" for DoDo Cheng. Over the years, Cheung has developed comedy with excellent success. Having been devoted to movie-making for more than 20 years, Cheung has created more than 80 movies in his capacity as producer, scriptwriter, actor and director.
In 2008, Cheung graduated from the EMBA of HKUST. In 2010, Cheung attends DBA course run by Quinnipiac University organized by Beijing University. Within three years, Cheung had directed two films in Mainland China:" Contract Lover" and" Love At Seventh Sight" He is working on several film scripts and preparing his next film project.
In addition, Cheung is involved in other mass media: TV, radio, advertising and publishing as well as IT platforms, F&B and drama training workshops.
In 1996, Cheung founded 'entertainment.com' as one of the first showbiz web pages.
He founded 'Alfred Cheung's Acting Studio'. http://www.freewebs.com/acactingstudio Through dramatic training and role-play, participants learn how to appreciate customers' feelings and, ultimately, to build team spirit and enhance customer service standards. Cheung has worked with employees from major Hong Kong corporations, such as Tao Heung Holding, Hong Tai Travel Services, HK Post, PCCW, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Smartone Vodfone and Swire Coca-Cola HK, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park.
Cheung also runs a successful F&B business, including a Cantonese restaurant chain with branches named after his movies such 'Cousin Cafe'.