Zheng Geping
| Zheng Geping | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese name | 鄭各評 (traditional) | ||
| Chinese name | 郑各评 (simplified) | ||
| Pinyin | Zhèng Gèpíng (Mandarin) | ||
| Birth name |
Tay Kok Peng (Chinese: 郑国平; pinyin: Zhèng Guópíng) | ||
| Ancestry | Fujian, China | ||
| Born |
27 May 1964 Singapore | ||
| Occupation | Actor | ||
| Years active | 1987-present | ||
| Spouse(s) | Hong Huifang (1993-present) | ||
| Children | 2 | ||
| Official Website | Zheng Ge Ping Official Fanpage | ||
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Zheng Geping is a Singaporean actor and contracted artiste under MediaCorp. He works on the Chinese-language Channel 8.[1]
Career
Zheng, a former chef and tae kwon do instructor, became a full-time actor in 1987 after completing SBC's 7th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course, and had been given mostly supporting roles. His hard work finally paid off at the Star Awards 2007 ceremony when he won the Best Actor award for his role in Like Father, Like Daughter. After his Best Actor win in 2007, Zheng's popularity rose when he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from the years 2009-2013. He bared his body at the age of 47, putting most men to shame with his solid new six pack.[2] Zheng Geping became the brand ambassador of Beijing 101 Hair Consultants in June 2013.[3] In August 2013, Zheng released a book, Star Fitness, which chronicles his journey to health and fitness, and offers exercises and tips on how to get a great body.
Personal life
Zheng is married to fellow MediaCorp artiste and co-star of many dramas Hong Huifang. They have a daughter and a son.
Star Awards
| Year | Award | Representative Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Best Supporting Actor | Return of the Condor Heroes | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Supporting Actor | Wok of Life | Nominated |
| 2000 | Best Supporting Actor | The Legendary Swordsman | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Supporting Actor | The Shining Star | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Actor | Like Father, Like Daughter | Won |
| 2009 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actor | Together | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | ||
| 2011 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Actor | Kampong Ties | Nominated |
| Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | ||
| 2013 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Won | |
References
External links
- Profile on xin.msn.com