Alex Fong Lik-Sun
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Alex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer
-turned-actor
and singer based in Hong Kong
, nickname
d "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the Sydney Olympics
in 2000, but failed to reach the finals. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong. He caught the attention of record executives with his popularity amongst teenage girls and became a singer in 2001.
He had been assigned to work with Stephy Tang
(鄧麗欣) of former pop-group Cookies/Mini Cookies
for the past few years. They now have 6 duets: 好心好報, 好好戀愛, 十・分愛 (winner of the 2006 Jade Solid Gold
'Best Duet Gold Award'), 我的最愛, 重爱 (mandarin version of 我的最愛) and 七年.
Aside from releasing albums and filming movies, Fong is also one of the hosts of TVB's hit cooking comedy show, Beautiful Cooking
, along with Ronald Cheng
and Edmond Leung
. On 24 April 2009, Fong and Kary Ng appeared at the Melbourne Arts Center for their Melbourne
2009 show.
In 2011, Fong left her previous record company Gold Typhoon and signed to Neway Star as his new record label.
as part of the Hong Kong Swimming Team. He took part in men's 200 m individual medley
, men's 400 m individual medley
and men's 200 m backstroke
, he won his heats in 400 m individual medley and 200 m backstroke, but failed to make the final.
He is the current Hong Kong record holder in 200 m backstroke (2:05.47) and 400 m individual medley (4:29.02). Both records were set at the Sydney Olympics. He is also a member of the team that set Hong Kong records for 4×100 m medley relay (3:51.07) and 4×200 m freestyle relay (7:38.91).
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
-turned-actor
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 singer based in 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...
, nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
d "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the Sydney Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in 2000, but failed to reach the finals. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong. He caught the attention of record executives with his popularity amongst teenage girls and became a singer in 2001.
He had been assigned to work with Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
(鄧麗欣) of former pop-group Cookies/Mini Cookies
Cookies (band)
Cookies was a music group in Hong Kong created and managed by Paco Wong under giant record label EMI Hong Kong. The group was formed with nine members in 2002 and was considered an emulation of the Japanese group Morning Musume, but later reduced to four . Their albums continued to be released...
for the past few years. They now have 6 duets: 好心好報, 好好戀愛, 十・分愛 (winner of the 2006 Jade Solid Gold
Jade Solid Gold
Jade Solid Gold is a music show on the TVB Jade television channel. It has been running since October 10, 1981.-TVB HD Jade:**Thursday at 6:00am to 6:30am**Thursday at 6:00pm to 6:30pm...
'Best Duet Gold Award'), 我的最愛, 重爱 (mandarin version of 我的最愛) and 七年.
Aside from releasing albums and filming movies, Fong is also one of the hosts of TVB's hit cooking comedy show, Beautiful Cooking
Beautiful Cooking
Beautiful Cooking is a Hong Kong variety show broadcast on TVB. The show began broadcasting on May 28, 2006 hosted by Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong and Edmond Leung. The second season began broadcast from April 5, 2009.-Format:The game participants include 3 female Hong Kong celebrities...
, along with Ronald Cheng
Ronald Cheng
-Biography:Originally intending to work behind the scenes as a composer and record producer, Cheng did odd jobs at his father ’s company EMI— which included doing back-up vocals for the likes of Alan Tam and Priscilla Chan — during summers as a youth...
and Edmond Leung
Edmond Leung
Edmond Leung Hon-man is a Chinese singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and television host from Hong Kong. At age 17, Leung became a finalist in the 8th annual New Talent Singing Awards in 1989, which won him a contract with Capital Artists. He made his recording debut in 1990 with the...
. On 24 April 2009, Fong and Kary Ng appeared at the Melbourne Arts Center for their Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
2009 show.
In 2011, Fong left her previous record company Gold Typhoon and signed to Neway Star as his new record label.
2000 Summer Olympics - Swimming
Fong competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
as part of the Hong Kong Swimming Team. He took part in men's 200 m individual medley
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre individual medley
The final of the Men's 200 metres Individual Medley event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 20, 2000.-Final:-Semi finals:* Held on September 19, 2000.-Qualifying heats:* Held on September 19, 2000....
, men's 400 m individual medley
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre individual medley
The final of the Men's 400 metres Individual Medley event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 20, 2000.-Final:-Qualification Heats:* Held on September 19, 2000.-References:*...
and men's 200 m backstroke
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre backstroke
The final of the Men's 200 metres Backstroke event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 21, 2000.-Final:-Semi finals:* Held on September 20, 2000-Qualification Heats:* Held on September 20, 2000...
, he won his heats in 400 m individual medley and 200 m backstroke, but failed to make the final.
He is the current Hong Kong record holder in 200 m backstroke (2:05.47) and 400 m individual medley (4:29.02). Both records were set at the Sydney Olympics. He is also a member of the team that set Hong Kong records for 4×100 m medley relay (3:51.07) and 4×200 m freestyle relay (7:38.91).
Albums
- Alex Sun (2001)
- One Anniversary (2002)
- Alex Fong New Songs and Best Selections (2003)
- True (2003)
- Never Walk Alone (2004)
- 903 California Red: Eleven Fires Concert (2004)
- Be GoodBe Good-Track listing:#ABC君 #自欺欺人 ft. 傅穎 #我們不是朋友 #密碼 #石像 #自導自戀 #好走 #希望我聽錯 #你記得嗎? #幸福家庭...
(2005) - The Lost Tapes: Alex Fong Lik Sun (2006)
- In Your Distant VicinityIn Your Distant VicinityIn Your Distant Vicinity is a personal album created by Alex Fong Lik-Sun in 2007.-List of songs:-References:*...
(2007) - Alex Fong 2008 L For Love New and Best Selected (2008)
- Time FliesTime FliesTime Flies was an American straight edge hardcore punk band from Virginia in the late 1990s and the height of the youth crew revival . They shared members with the band Count Me Out, also from Virginia...
(2009) - 7YRS (2009)
Filmography
- 2001 - 20022002 (film)2002 is a 2001 Hong Kong science fiction film starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung, and Sam Lee. The film was directed by Wilson Yip.-Plot:...
(二〇〇二) Starring: Alex Fong, Nicholas Tse, and Sam Lee - 2002 - Feel 100% (百分百感覺) (Role: Male lead with Daniel Chan, Starring as female lead: Niki ChowNiki ChowNiki Chow is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer. She terminated her contract with management company BMA and label BMA Records in January 2011 and currently has an artist contract with TVB. She was born and raised in Hong Kong...
and Rain Li) - 2002 - Give Me a Chance
- 2003 - My Lucky Star (行運超人)
- 2003 - Sound of ColorsSound of ColorsSound of Colors is a Chinese and Taiwanese romance television series, based on a book of the same name by famous Taiwanese illustrator Jimmy Liao. It first broadcast on June 10, 2006 in Taiwan, followed by subsequent broadcasts in other Asian countries...
(地下鐵) - 2004 - Elixir of Love
- 2004 - Love on the RocksLove on the Rocks (film)Love on the Rocks is a 2004 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Dante Lam and Chan Hing-Kai. The film stars Louis Koo, Gigi Leung, Charlene Choi and Donnie Yen.-Cast:* Louis Koo as Wong Kai-Ming* Gigi Leung as Annie* Charlene Choi as Crystal...
(恋情告急) [cameo] - 2004 - Astonishing
- 2004 - Super Model
- 2005 - My Family (甜孫爺爺) (Role: Male lead with Harwick Lau, Starring with female lead: Shirley YeungShirley YeungShirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel....
) - 2006 - McDull, the AlumniMcDull, The AlumniMcDull, the Alumni is a 2006 Hong Kong live action/animated film directed by Samson Chiu. It is the third film adaptation of the popular McDull comic book series, following My Life as McDull, and McDull, Prince de la Bun...
(春田花花同學會) - 2006 - Marriage with a FoolMarriage with a FoolMarriage With a Fool is a 2006 Chinese film produced in Hong Kong. The main characters of this film are Alex Fong Lik-Sun as Lam Ka-Wah , Stephy Tang as Kwong Mei-Bo , and Pace Wu as Josephine...
(獨家試愛) (Role: Male lead, Starring as female lead: Stephy TangStephy TangStephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
) - 2006 - Troy (Funky Monkey Dance Party II)
- 2006 - I'll Call You (得閑飲茶) (Role: Male lead, Starring as female lead: Viann Liang)
- 2006 - Dating a Vampire (愛上尸新娘) (Role: Male lead, Starring as female lead: Miki YeungMiki YeungMiki Yeung is a Hong Kong cantopop singer and actress. In 2002, she joined the cantopop music idol group Cookies. In 2005, her film b420 was awarded the Grand Prix Award: The 19th Fukuoka Asian Film Festival...
) - 2006 - Love @ First NoteLove @ First NoteLove @ First Note is a 2006 Hong Kong teen romance film, written, produced and directed by Dennis Law, and starring Alex Fong, Justin Lo, and Kary Ng...
(戀愛初歌) (Role: Male lead with Justin LoJustin LoJustin Lo is a singer-songwriter, actor and record producer working in Hong Kong and China.-Biography:Lo was born in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Hong Kong with his parents when he was two years old. He studied at St Paul's Co-educational Primary School and St. Paul's Co-educational College....
, Starring as female lead: Kary NgKary NgKary Ng is a pop rock singer in Hong Kong. She studied at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. She had made references to her nickname "Lady K" in the album titles "Lady K Live" and "Lady K: Transformation"....
) - 2007 - Love in Macau
- 2007 - Love Is Not All AroundLove Is Not All AroundLove Is Not All Around is a 2007 Hong Kong film written and directed by Patrick Kong.-Plot:Bo is an expert on dating boys, explaining her strategy to her friends at Wing and Ching's wedding. During the wedding Bo sees Bik Lin, her "love rival"...
(十分愛) (Role: Male Lead, Starring as female Lead: Stephy TangStephy TangStephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
) - 2007 - It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra and based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" written by Philip Van Doren Stern....
(心想事成) (Role: Male Lead with Ronald Cheng, Starring as female lead: Teresa MoTeresa MoTeresa Mo Sun-kwan is a Hong Kong actress. She started her career in 1970s, and joined TVB in 1981. She became famous for being cast in The Justice of Life, which was based on Stephen Chow's works...
and Louisa SoLouisa SoLouisa So Yuk Wa is a Hong Kong actress in drama and TV series. She is considered the "Cooking Mistress" after winning the comedy cooking show Beautiful Cooking...
) - 2007 - Bullet and Brain
- 2008 - L For Love♥ L For LiesL For Love L For LiesL for Love ♥ L for Lies is a 2008 Hong Kong film written and directed by Patrick Kong and starring Alex Fong Lik-Sun, Stephy Tang and Alice Tzeng.-Summary:Everything was going well for Ah Bo until recently...
(我的最愛) (Role: Male Lead, Starring as female lead: Stephy TangStephy TangStephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
, Miki YeungMiki YeungMiki Yeung is a Hong Kong cantopop singer and actress. In 2002, she joined the cantopop music idol group Cookies. In 2005, her film b420 was awarded the Grand Prix Award: The 19th Fukuoka Asian Film Festival...
) - 2008 - Legendary AssassinLegendary AssassinLegendary Assassin |thriller film]] directed by and starring Wu Jing made his directorial debut along with fight choreographer Nicky Li. The film also marks the screen debut of singer, songwriter and model Celina Jade...
(狼牙) - 2009 - I Corrupt All CopsI Corrupt All Cops-Synopsis:During the time Hong Kong was under British rule, there was a dark age when corruption and bribery were the order of the day. Chinese Chief Inspector Lak together with his gang, Unicorn , Gale and Gold laundered massive sums thereby making Hong Kong an empire of graft...
- 2009 - Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg
- 2010 - Just Another Pandora's BoxJust Another Pandora's BoxJust Another Pandora's Box, also known as Once Upon a Chinese Classic, is a 2010 Hong Kong parody film directed by Jeffrey Lau and starring Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, Betty Sun, Eric Tsang, Huang Bo, Guo Degang, Gillian Chung, and Patrick Tam. It is a spiritual successor to Lau's two-part 1994 film...
- 2010 - The Fantastic Water Babes
- 2011 - I Love Hong KongI Love Hong KongI 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:...
- 2011 - The Founding of a PartyThe Founding of a PartyThe Founding of a Party, alternatively titled in English Beginning of the Great Revival for its international release, is a Chinese film released in 2011 to mark the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China...
(建党伟业) - 2011 - Love is the Only Answer(人約離婚後)
- 2011 - Summer Love
- 2011 - Chase Our Love
- 2011 - East Meets West 2011East Meets West 2011East Meets West 2011 is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Jeffrey Lau and Susie Au.-Cast:* Karen Mok* Eason Chan* Alex Fong* Stephy Tang* Ekin Cheng* Jaycee Chan...
Television
- Dressage to WinDressage To WinDressage to Win is a 9 episode Hong Kong television series created by TVB in celebration of the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. The series revolves around 12 students attending horse-riding school in the hopes to get a scholarship to go to England....
(TVB, 2008) - Colours of Love (TVB, 2007)
- My Family (TVB, 2004)
- Sunshine HeartbeatSunshine HeartbeatSunshine Heartbeat is a Hong Kong television series. The story centres on volleyball and high school.Title: 赤沙印記＠四葉草2 / Sunshine HeartbeatEpisodes: 13Broadcast year: 2004Themesong: Find Your Love - F1, Roxane Lo, Peggy Lee...
(TVB, 2004) - Hearts Of Fencing I (TVB, 2003)
- Feel 100% (TVB)
- Twin of BrothersTwin of Brothers (2011 TV series)Twin of Brothers is a 2011 Chinese wuxia television series directed by prolific Hong Kong film director Wong Jing adapted from Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series stars Hong Kong actors Danny Chan and Alex Fong as the "Twin Dragons", Kou Zhong and Xu Zhiling respectively...
(CCTV-1CCTV-1CCTV-1 is the primary channel of the Chinese television network, CCTV in the People's Republic of China. It has a mixture of all kinds of TV programs, and is available to both cable and terrestrial television viewers.-External links:*...
, 2011)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2001 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards 叱咤樂壇流行榜頒獎典禮 |
Ultimate New Male Artist Award | Alex Fong | ||
| 2001 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards 2001 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards The 2001 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards was held in 2001 for the 2000 music season.-Top 10 song awards:The top 10 songs of 2001 are as follows.-Other awards:The top 10 outstanding artist was also extended to 15 artists.... > Best New Prospect Male Artist Award |
Alex Fong | ||||
| 2001 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards 2001 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards The 2001 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January, 2002. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Top 10 song awards:... |
Best Newcomer for Male Artist | Alex Fong | |||
| 2003 | Metro Showbiz Hit Awards 新城勁爆頒獎禮 |
Hit Duet Song | Ho Sum Ho Bo (好心好報) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
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| 2003 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards 2003 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards The 2003 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards was held in 2003 for the 2002 music season.-Top 10 song awards:The top 10 songs of 2003 are as follows.-Other awards:-References:*... > Top 10 Songs |
Ho Sum Ho Bo | ||||
| 2003 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards 2003 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards The 2003 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 2004. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Corruption incident:... |
Best Duet Song | Ho Sum Ho Bo (好心好報) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
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| 2004 | Metro Showbiz Hit Awards 新城勁爆頒獎禮 |
Hit Song | 大方 | ||
| Hit Duet Song | Ho Ho Lieu Hoi (好好戀愛) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
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| Hit Popular Male Artist | Alex Fong | ||||
| 2004 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards 2004 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards The 2004 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards was held in 2004 for the 2003 music season.-Top 10 song awards:The top 10 songs of 2003 are as follows. This year only 9 songs were awarded.-Other awards:-References:*... > Top 10 Songs |
Ho Ho Lieu Hoi (好好戀愛) | ||||
| 2004 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards 2004 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards The 2004 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 2005. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Top 10 song awards:... |
Best Duet Song | Ho Ho Lieu Hoi (好好戀愛) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
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| 2005 | Metro Showbiz Hit Awards 新城勁爆頒獎禮 |
Hit Song | Mr. ABC (ABC 君) | ||
| Hit Karoke Song | Hurting Yourself, Hurting Others (自欺欺人) with Theresa Fu Theresa Fu Theresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with... |
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| 2006 | Metro Showbiz Hit Awards 新城勁爆頒獎禮 |
Hit Song | In Your Distant Vicinity (在你遙遠的附近) | ||
| Hit Duet Song | Extremely Love (十・分愛) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
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| 2006 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards 2006 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards The 2006 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 2007. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held at the Hong Kong Coliseum.-Top 10 song awards:... |
Best Duet Song | Extreme Love (十分‧愛) with Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |