Julian Cheung
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Julian Cheung Chi-lam (born 27 August 1971), better known as Chilam, is an award-winning Hong Kong
singer and actor
. Cheung is popularly known for his role as Guo Jing
in the 1994 TV series adaptation
of the Wuxia
novel, The Legend of the Condor Heroes
and also as Chi-Kin from the TVB drama Cold Blood Warm Heart
(1996).
Cheung hit instant fame in 1991 with the release of his first single, "A Modern Love Story" with Maple Hui and has since been the only artist that has sold the most copies for a debut album under IFPI. In 1992, Cheung received a TVB Jade Solid Gold award as Best Newcoming Singer (Bronze) for his first album. In 2000, Cheung reap 2 notable awards from TVB for the drama, Return of the Cuckoo
.
, Cheung spent most of his early years in Hong Kong attending all-male schools. When he was 13, his parents divorced and he and his father immigrated to Australia
when he was 15. He attended Pendle Hill High School
in Sydney
. In 1996, his parents re-married but later divorced a second time. He was a good actor and singer and his father thought he had a gift and sent him to an acting school.
That same year, Cheung signed into TVB and starred in his first television series, Peak of Passion, released in 1992. A year later, he filmed his very first movie, A Warrior's Tragedy. Cheung reached to the peak of his popularity in 1994 when he took part as the role of Guo Jing
from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
, which helped him to become one of the most favorite actors at that time. In 1996, he starred in the TVB classic hit drama Cold Blood Warm Heart
, which acclaimed him notable praises of his performance, making him a household name and boosted his career in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
After the release of Cold Blood Warm Heart, he transitioned into movies such as Perfect Match and Comic King
. He returned to TVB in 2000 in the series Return of the Cuckoo, which was a tremendous success with Charmaine Sheh, reaching a peak of 40 points. His status and recognition as an actor dramatically increased to countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and China. He also reaped 2 awards in the TVB award ceremony (My Favourite Couple-with Charmaine Sheh
and My Favourite Themesong), adding to his string of already impreesive wins. in 2003, he won My Favorite Leading Character again for his role as Yeung Kwong from Take My Word For It
. His performance with Charmaine Sheh in the 2004 drama Point of No Return
also won the pair the Best Onscreen Couple award at the 2005 Astro Awards in Malaysia.
Cheung has also found success in the Mainland entertainment industry with starring roles in the television series Ni Shui Han, Lu Xiao Feng, and "Red Powder".
His first concert at Hong Kong Coliseum was held on 27 March 2011 which the title for the concert was "I Am An Alien".
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
singer and 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...
. Cheung is popularly known for his role as Guo Jing
Guo Jing
Guo Jing is the fictional protagonist of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. He plays a supporting role in the sequel novel The Return of the Condor Heroes as well...
in the 1994 TV series adaptation
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
of the Wuxia
Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
novel, The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, and the first part of the Condor Trilogy. It was first serialized between January 1, 1957 and May 19, 1959 in Hong Kong Commercial Daily...
and also as Chi-Kin from the TVB drama Cold Blood Warm Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart is a TVB drama serial broadcast in 1996. The TV series had 65 daily episodes.-Plot:Tsui Wing Pong and Tsui Ka Lap are adopted brothers. Pong was sent to the Tsui family when he was very young because his biological father abandoned the family during a difficult period...
(1996).
Cheung hit instant fame in 1991 with the release of his first single, "A Modern Love Story" with Maple Hui and has since been the only artist that has sold the most copies for a debut album under IFPI. In 1992, Cheung received a TVB Jade Solid Gold award as Best Newcoming Singer (Bronze) for his first album. In 2000, Cheung reap 2 notable awards from TVB for the drama, Return of the Cuckoo
Return of the Cuckoo
Return of the Cuckoo is a 20-episode TVB drama broadcast between July 2000 and August 2000...
.
Early life
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...
, Cheung spent most of his early years in Hong Kong attending all-male schools. When he was 13, his parents divorced and he and his father immigrated to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
when he was 15. He attended Pendle Hill High School
Pendle Hill High School
Pendle Hill High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school with over 300 students located in Pendle Hill, a suburb in the west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The school enjoys a prominent position in extensive, elevated and park-like grounds, with views east to Sydney and west...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. In 1996, his parents re-married but later divorced a second time. He was a good actor and singer and his father thought he had a gift and sent him to an acting school.
Career
In 1990 when Cheung was 19, Cheung visited Hong Kong during his summer vacation and was reacquainted with his cousin and childhood friend, Anna Ueyama (上山安娜). Anna introduced Cheung to his first manager, Tony. Impressed with Cheung's voice, Tony immediately signed him into IFPI and started to train him. Cheung then recorded his first sing, a duet album with Hong Kong singer Maple Hui (許秋怡). The debut single, "A Modern Love Story", was released by the record company Fitto in 1991 and was an immense success. This single was on IFPI Album Sales Chart for 11 weeks, and as of today still holds the IFPI record for newcomer singers.That same year, Cheung signed into TVB and starred in his first television series, Peak of Passion, released in 1992. A year later, he filmed his very first movie, A Warrior's Tragedy. Cheung reached to the peak of his popularity in 1994 when he took part as the role of Guo Jing
Guo Jing
Guo Jing is the fictional protagonist of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. He plays a supporting role in the sequel novel The Return of the Condor Heroes as well...
from The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
, which helped him to become one of the most favorite actors at that time. In 1996, he starred in the TVB classic hit drama Cold Blood Warm Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart is a TVB drama serial broadcast in 1996. The TV series had 65 daily episodes.-Plot:Tsui Wing Pong and Tsui Ka Lap are adopted brothers. Pong was sent to the Tsui family when he was very young because his biological father abandoned the family during a difficult period...
, which acclaimed him notable praises of his performance, making him a household name and boosted his career in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
After the release of Cold Blood Warm Heart, he transitioned into movies such as Perfect Match and Comic King
Comic King
Comic King is a 2000 Hong Kong comedy film directed by O Sing-Pui. It was shown in cinemas from 19 January 2001 to 21 February 2001.-Synopsis:A romantic triangle turns fantasy into reality in this comedy from Hong Kong...
. He returned to TVB in 2000 in the series Return of the Cuckoo, which was a tremendous success with Charmaine Sheh, reaching a peak of 40 points. His status and recognition as an actor dramatically increased to countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and China. He also reaped 2 awards in the TVB award ceremony (My Favourite Couple-with Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
and My Favourite Themesong), adding to his string of already impreesive wins. in 2003, he won My Favorite Leading Character again for his role as Yeung Kwong from Take My Word For It
Take My Word For It
Take My Word For It is a 30-episode TVB drama broadcast between November 2002 and December 2002.-Synopsis:The story follows the lead characters through their experiences as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre...
. His performance with Charmaine Sheh in the 2004 drama Point of No Return
Point of No Return (TV series)
Point of No Return is a 30-episode TVB drama broadcast between November 2003 and December 2003. It is a story about a family shipping business and various love triangles set in Guangzhou, China, in the 1920s...
also won the pair the Best Onscreen Couple award at the 2005 Astro Awards in Malaysia.
Cheung has also found success in the Mainland entertainment industry with starring roles in the television series Ni Shui Han, Lu Xiao Feng, and "Red Powder".
His first concert at Hong Kong Coliseum was held on 27 March 2011 which the title for the concert was "I Am An Alien".
Discography
| Year | Album Cover | Album information |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Modern Love Story | |
| 1992 | Make Me Happy | |
| 1993 | Miss You Much | |
| Love at Creation Times | ||
| 1994 | CHILAM | |
| 1995 | Love Played A Joke On Us | |
| Thanks For Your Concern' | ||
| 1996 | How Can It Be? Cold Blood Warm Heart | |
| Cold Blood Warm Heart Compilation | ||
| Yan Bu You Zhong | ||
| Smile With Tears Single | ||
| 1997 | I Love You Too | |
| Best of the Best 22 Songs | ||
| Black Temptation | ||
| 1998 | Yes or No | |
| Yes or No single | ||
| 1999 | Monsieur Enfant EP | |
| Chi Lam Love Collection | ||
| Tian Di Nan Er | ||
| 2000 | Moonlight / Return of the Cuckoo Original Soundtrack | |
| Ten Fingers Interlocked | ||
| 2001 | Ten Fingers Interlocked Special Edition | |
| California Red 903 Live in Concert (Video) | ||
| 2002 | EM Best Music Collection | |
| 2003 | Love & Dream | |
| 2009 | I Am Chilam | |
| I AM CHILAM 2nd Version | ||
| 2011 | What is Love |
Films
- Warrior's Tragedy (1993)
- Happy Hour (1995)
- Highway Man (1995)
- To Be No. 1 (1996)
- Best of the BestBest of the BestBest of the Best is a 1989 martial arts film. The plot revolves around a team of Americans facing a team of Koreans in a taekwondo tournament. Several sub plots pop up in the story - moral conflicts, the power of the human spirit triumphing over adversity are some themes...
(1996) - Love Amoeba Style (1997)
- Theft under the Sun (1997)
- Option Zero (1997)
- Love and Let Love (1997)
- The Suspect (1998)
- Extreme Crisis (1998)
- The Island Tales (1999)
- Dragon Heat (2000)
- And I Hate You So (2000)
- Twilight Garden (2000)
- Perfect Match (2000)
- Comic KingComic KingComic King is a 2000 Hong Kong comedy film directed by O Sing-Pui. It was shown in cinemas from 19 January 2001 to 21 February 2001.-Synopsis:A romantic triangle turns fantasy into reality in this comedy from Hong Kong...
(2001) - Esprit D'amourEsprit d'amourEspirit d'amour is a 1983 Hong Kong romantic drama film. It is the first feature film directed by Ringo Lam who would go on to international fame for making gritty action films such as City on Fire.-Plot summary:...
(2001) - Martial AngelsMartial AngelsMartial Angels is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung.-Cast:* Julian Cheung - Zi-Yang* Shu Qi - Cat* Kelly Lin - Octopus* Sandra Ng - Monkey* Teresa Mak - Goldfish* Rachel Ngan - Pigeon* Terence Yin - Bone...
(2001) - Blue Moon (2001)
- StowawayStowaway (2001 film)Stowaway , alternatively known as Snakeheads, is a 2001 Hong Kong action film based on the true story of a group of stowaways from Fuzhou illegally immigrating to the United Kingdom in 2000...
(2001) - Replacement Suspects (2001)
- Possessed (2002)
- Reunion (2002)
- Bar Paradise (Thai/U.S./Hong Kong) (2005)
- Wo Hu (Operation Undercover) (2006)
- Heavenly Mission (2006)
- Love to be Found in Nowhere (2007)
- A Mob Story (2007)
- Kidnap (2007)
- The First 7th NightThe First 7th Night-Synopsis:A helpless Taxi driver, a mysterious delivery boy, a 30 years abandoned motel, a touching past, all stitches up to form a strange tale.One day, a strange passenger “Pony” hires a taxi driver “Map King” , paying him a huge sum of money to fetch him to an abandoned old motel “Chun Lei motel”...
(2009) - The GrandmastersThe GrandmastersThe Grandmasters is an upcoming Hong Kong action drama film based on the life story of Wing Chun grandmaster Yip Man. The film is directed and written by Wong Kar-wai and stars Tony Leung as Yip Man.-Cast:* Tony Leung as Yip Man* Zhang Ziyi...
(2011)
Guest appearances
- Legend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid SwordLegend of the Liquid Sword is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film loosely based on Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The film was written and directed by Wong Jing.-Plot:...
(1993) - Right Here Waiting (1994)
- Tragic Commitment (1995)
- Banana Club (1996)
- Those were the daysThose Were the Days (1996 film)Those Were the Days is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Eric Tsang. It is a coming-of-age story about four friends who went to an all-girls secondary school together.-Cast:* Jordan Chan - Super* Julian Cheung - Chan Yan Kin...
(1996) - And I hate you so (2000)
- Dragon Heat (2001)
TVB productions
| Year | Title | Role | TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards.... |
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| 1992 | Peak of Passion | Cheung Pui-chun | |
| 1993 | The Mystery of the Condor Hero The Mystery of the Condor Hero The Mystery of the Condor Hero is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1993.-Plot:... |
Chan Yuen-fung | |
| 1994 | Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance is the act of remembering, the ability to remember or a memorial. It may refer to:-Events:*:Category:Remembrance days**Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, a commemorative day observed by Argentina... |
Yam Hong-fei | |
| The Legend of the Condor Heroes The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series) The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching... |
Kwok Ching Guo Jing Guo Jing is the fictional protagonist of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. He plays a supporting role in the sequel novel The Return of the Condor Heroes as well... |
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| 1995 | The Ching Emperor | Kangxi Emperor Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor ; Manchu: elhe taifin hūwangdi ; Mongolian: Энх-Амгалан хаан, 4 May 1654 –20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.Kangxi's... |
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| 1996 | Cold Blood Warm Heart Cold Blood Warm Heart Cold Blood Warm Heart is a TVB drama serial broadcast in 1996. The TV series had 65 daily episodes.-Plot:Tsui Wing Pong and Tsui Ka Lap are adopted brothers. Pong was sent to the Tsui family when he was very young because his biological father abandoned the family during a difficult period... |
Law Tze-kin | |
| 2000 | Return of the Cuckoo Return of the Cuckoo Return of the Cuckoo is a 20-episode TVB drama broadcast between July 2000 and August 2000... |
Man Chor | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... (Top 5) |
| 2002 | Take My Word For It Take My Word For It Take My Word For It is a 30-episode TVB drama broadcast between November 2002 and December 2002.-Synopsis:The story follows the lead characters through their experiences as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre... |
Yeung Kwong | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... (Top 5) |
| 2003 | Point of No Return Point of No Return (TV series) Point of No Return is a 30-episode TVB drama broadcast between November 2003 and December 2003. It is a story about a family shipping business and various love triangles set in Guangzhou, China, in the 1920s... |
Chow Tin-chi | |
| 2004 | ICAC Investigators 2004 | Wong Kai-chung | |
| Shades of Truth Shades of Truth Shades of Truth is a 25-episode television comedy-drama from Hong Kong. Produced by Siu Hin-fai, the drama is a TVB production... |
Ha Chung Yam/Mo Chung Wu Song Wu Song, nicknamed "Pilgrim", is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 14th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes. Wu Song also appears in the novel Jin Ping Mei, a spin-off of Water Margin... |
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| 2011 | The Rippling Blossom | Yue Chi-ying | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 15) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 15) |
| ICAC Investigators 2011 | Yeung Kwok-chu |
Others
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Romance of the White Haired Maiden Romance of the White Haired Maiden (1999 TV series) Romance of the White Haired Maiden is a 1999 Taiwanese television series adapted from Liang Yusheng's novel Baifa Monü Zhuan. Alternative Chinese titles for the series are Yidai Xianü and Baifa Xianü .-Plot:... |
Zhuo Yihang |
| 2001 | Palm of Rulai | |
| 2003 | Flying Daggers Flying Daggers Flying Daggers is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Feidao Youjian Feidao of the Xiaoli Feidao Series. The series is produced by Yang Pei-pei and starred Julian Cheung, Ruby Lin and Dong Jie.-Plot:... |
Li Huai |
| 2004 | Ni Shui Han | |
| 2006 | A Beautiful New World | |
| 2007 | Red Powder | |
| The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng (2006 TV series) The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng is a 2006 television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first broadcast on CCTV-6.-List of episodes:... |
Lu Xiaofeng Lu Xiaofeng Lu Xiaofeng is the fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel series Lu Xiaofeng Series by Gu Long.-Personal information:Lu Xiaofeng is best identified by his distinctive "Four Eyebrows" , as he sports two strands of moustache that resemble his eyebrows, making him seem as though he has four eyebrows... |
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| Long Men Yi Zhan | ||
| 2010 | Who's the Hero | Fu Kam-po |
Awards
- Stars Gild CCTV's 7th Lily Awards: Most Popular Actor (2007)
- Astro Awards 2005: Best Couple with Charmaine Sheh from Point of No Return
- Astro Awards 2005: Best Character Award - Chow Tin Ci / Zhou Tian Ci from Point of No Return
- Astro Awards 2005: Best Theme Song - Love Has No Dreams from Point of No Return
- 36th TVB Anniversary Awards: "My Top 12 Favorite Television Characters" - Yeung Kwong / Yang Guang from Take My Word For It (2003)
- Publication Weekly Television Awards: Most Popular Theme Song - Wishing Kwan Well from Return of the Cuckoo (2001)
- Publication Weekly Television Awards: Top 10 Television Artists - #9 (2001)
- Jade Solid Gold: Most Popular Adapted Song Performance Grand Prize - Wishing Kwan Well from Return of the Cuckoo (2001)
- Singapore's Friday Publication Weekly Student Idol Voting: Most Popular Foreign Film Actor (2000–2001)
- New City Station: Karaoke Song Grand Prize for Wishing Kwan Well from Return of the Cuckoo (2000)
- 33rd TVB Anniversary Awards: "My Favorite On-screen Couple" with Charmaine Sheh from Return of the Cuckoo (2000)
- One of the Top 10 Most Popular Artists of the Millennium (2000)
- 3rd Jade Solid Gold: Top 10 Songs of the Year - Wishing Kwan Well from Return of the Cuckoo (2000)
- Singapore Yes93: Top 3 Golden Songs - You Mei You (有没有) Have it or Not (1999)
- Singapore's Friday Publication Weekly Student Idol Voting: Voted amongst the Top 10 Most Popular Actors, Top 10 Most Popular * Film Artists, Top 10 Most Popular Foreign Film Actors, and Top 10 Most Popular Foreign Television Actors (1998–1999)
- 1st Annual Top 10 Movie Theme Songs Award: Lofty Once in a Lifetime from "To Be No. 1" (1997)
- Commercial Radio Chit Chat Pop Chart: Best New Male Singer - Silver Prize (1993)
- Hit Radio: Best New Male Singer Award (1993)
- TVB's Jade Solid Gold: Best Newcomer Award - Bronze (1992–1993)
- Metro Radio: Best Young Talent Award (1992)
- CRHK2 New Generation Show: Best Performance Award (1992)
- 1991 Jade Solid Gold: Top 10 Songs of the Year (Modern Love Story, a duet with Maple Hui)