Aarif Lee
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Aarif Lee is an actor
and Cantopop singer from Hong Kong
. After singing "普通朋友" (lit. "Only Friends") at a gathering, he was signed by Alvin Wang and Leon Lai
of East Asia Record Production and became one of the new artists in 2009. Lee also won "Best New Performer" at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards
in 2010, for his performance in Echoes of the Rainbow
.
, the youngest of three siblings. His father is of Malay-Arab
-Cantonese
ancestry, while his mom is a Hongkonger. His father owns a cleaning company, and they reside in Sai Kung. He grew up in Hong Kong and attended King George V School
, of which he was the Head Boy
from 2004-2005. He was also the classmate of Leslie Tam 譚焌釗 from Asian Millionstar 3. After graduating from KGV, he attended Imperial College London
to study Physics
for three years. Before entering University, he had already signed a contract with Amusic; however, he completed his education before returning to Hong Kong
to become an artist of Amusic
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and Cantopop singer from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. After singing "普通朋友" (lit. "Only Friends") at a gathering, he was signed by Alvin Wang and Leon Lai
Leon Lai
Leon Lai is a Hong Kong-based actor and Cantopop singer. The media refer to Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings . He uses the stage name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming" which literally means "dawn."-Biography:...
of East Asia Record Production and became one of the new artists in 2009. Lee also won "Best New Performer" at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards
29th Hong Kong Film Awards
Ceremony for the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards took place on 18 April 2010 . Here are the nominees listed taken from the official website.Wang Po Chieh's original nomination for the Best New Performer was withdrawn after he was confirmed to be an actor in the 2008 Taiwan film Winds of September...
in 2010, for his performance in Echoes of the Rainbow
Echoes of the Rainbow
Echoes of the Rainbow is a 2010 Hong Kong drama film directed by Alex Law and starring Simon Yam and Sandra Ng. It won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children’s Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival....
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Biography
Aarif Lee was born in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the youngest of three siblings. His father is of Malay-Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
-Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
ancestry, while his mom is a Hongkonger. His father owns a cleaning company, and they reside in Sai Kung. He grew up in Hong Kong and attended King George V School
King George V School
King George V School , often shortened to "KGV" is a co-educational international secondary independent school of the English Schools Foundation, located in the Ho Man Tin area of Hong Kong. Currently school 1,700 students in the Kowloon peninsula, it is one of the oldest schools in Hong Kong,...
, of which he was the Head Boy
Head boy
Head Boy and Head Girl are terms commonly used in the British education system, and in private schools throughout the Commonwealth.-United Kingdom:...
from 2004-2005. He was also the classmate of Leslie Tam 譚焌釗 from Asian Millionstar 3. After graduating from KGV, he attended Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
to study Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
for three years. Before entering University, he had already signed a contract with Amusic; however, he completed his education before returning to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to become an artist of Amusic
Amusic
Amusic is the record label of East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd. which was formed by businessman Peter Lam and singer Leon Lai on 28 July 2004 with the aim of developing artist with potential and strength to produce music with quality and diversity so as to reward music lovers...
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Profile
- Chinese name: 李治廷
- Birth Place: Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
- Height: 175 cm(5 ft. 9 in)
- Weight: 63 kg(139 lbs)
- Family: Mother, Father, Brother, Sister
- Education: King George V SchoolKing George V SchoolKing George V School , often shortened to "KGV" is a co-educational international secondary independent school of the English Schools Foundation, located in the Ho Man Tin area of Hong Kong. Currently school 1,700 students in the Kowloon peninsula, it is one of the oldest schools in Hong Kong,...
2005, Imperial College LondonImperial College LondonImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
(Physics) 2008 - Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English, German
- Hobbies: Swimming, Band, Listening to music, Watching movies, Composing, Singing, Playing the guitar
今天開始 v1
| Released Date | Album Title | Music Label | Album Information |
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| 27 November 2009 | Starting from Today | Amusic Amusic Amusic is the record label of East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd. which was formed by businessman Peter Lam and singer Leon Lai on 28 July 2004 with the aim of developing artist with potential and strength to produce music with quality and diversity so as to reward music lovers... |
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| 5 February 2010 | Starting from Today 2nd Version | Amusic Amusic Amusic is the record label of East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd. which was formed by businessman Peter Lam and singer Leon Lai on 28 July 2004 with the aim of developing artist with potential and strength to produce music with quality and diversity so as to reward music lovers... |
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Everything
| Released Date | Album Title | Music Label | Album Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 August 2011 | Everything | Amusic Amusic Amusic is the record label of East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd. which was formed by businessman Peter Lam and singer Leon Lai on 28 July 2004 with the aim of developing artist with potential and strength to produce music with quality and diversity so as to reward music lovers... |
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Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Echoes of the Rainbow Echoes of the Rainbow Echoes of the Rainbow is a 2010 Hong Kong drama film directed by Alex Law and starring Simon Yam and Sandra Ng. It won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children’s Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival.... |
Desmond Law | Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer The Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor or actress for the best performance by a new artist... Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Song 29th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards took place on 18 April 2010 . Here are the nominees listed taken from the official website.Wang Po Chieh's original nomination for the Best New Performer was withdrawn after he was confirmed to be an actor in the 2008 Taiwan film Winds of September... Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild for Best New Actor of the Year – Silver Award |
| 2010 | Frozen Frozen (2010 Hong Kong film) Frozen is a 2010 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Kwok Chi-Kin and starring Aarif Lee, Janice Man & Janice Vidal.... |
Cheung Wai-kit | |
| 2010 | Bruce Lee, My Brother Bruce Lee, My Brother Bruce Lee, My Brother is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts drama film based on the life of Bruce Lee in his teenage years to part of his adult years. Directed by Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong, film stars Aarif Lee as Lee and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Christy Chung as his parents... |
Bruce Lee Bruce Lee Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement... |
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| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong I Love Hong Kong I Love Hong Kong is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film produced and directed by Eric Tsang. Film stars Tsang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sandra Ng and a star-studded cast of Hong Kong stars. It was released in Chinese New Year Day.-Ng family:-Other cast:... |
Ng Ming | |
| 2011 | Confidential | ||
| 2011 | 傾城之淚 |
Music pop chart
| Year | Album | Song | 903 | TVB | 997 | RTHK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 今天開始 | Fly Away | 2 | - | - | 14 |
| 今天開始 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 獨行俠 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2010 | 想我吧 | 17 | - | 2 | 13 | |
| 歲月輕狂 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 |
Awards
- 新城勁爆頒獎禮2009
- 新城勁爆頒獎禮2009
- 2009年度叱咤樂壇流行榜 - 叱咤樂壇生力軍男歌手金獎
- 2009年度SINA award － "My Favorite Male New Comer" GOLD AWARD
- IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Music Awards 2009 - Best Selling Male New Comer
- 第十届華語音樂傳媒大獎 (10th Chinese Music Media Award)- Best Cantonese New Comer (Male)
- 2010 Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild - Annual New Actor SILVER AWARD
- The 29th Hong Kong Film Awards - Best New Performer（Echoes of the RainbowEchoes of the RainbowEchoes of the Rainbow is a 2010 Hong Kong drama film directed by Alex Law and starring Simon Yam and Sandra Ng. It won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children’s Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival....
） - The 29th Hong Kong Film Awards - Best Original Song《歲月輕狂》（Echoes of the RainbowEchoes of the RainbowEchoes of the Rainbow is a 2010 Hong Kong drama film directed by Alex Law and starring Simon Yam and Sandra Ng. It won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children’s Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival....
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External links
- East Asia: Amusic Profile (in traditional chinese)