Kenny Kwan
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Kenny Kwan Chi-Bun is a Hong Kong
singer-songwriter
and actor
, under the music label Emperor Entertainment Group
. He was born in the Philippines
, but grew up in Hong Kong.
At age 20, he and his friend, Steven Cheung
were created as members of Boy'z
, which is now known as Sun Boy'z
.
In 2005, Kenny was asked to leave Boy'z so he could pursue his career as a solo artist. He has since released three albums (July 2005, December 2005, and July 2006) called "Oncoming", "Musick", and "Mie Wo Sagashite", respectively. On 13 July 2006, Kenny released his newest album called "Mie Wo Sagashite" with a 160-page photo book.
In 2007, Kenny was a guest at the SUCCESS Gala in Vancouver, where he performed and fundraised money for the organization. Kenny was also featured in Sun Boy'z' new song, 3+1=1 in their second album All For 1. This marks their first collaboration since he left the group.
Kenny has just released his fifth solo album called "Kenny's Essentials" and is currently promoting his new album.
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...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
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...
, under the music label Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...
. He was born in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, but grew up in Hong Kong.
At age 20, he and his friend, Steven Cheung
Steven Cheung (singer)
Steven Cheung Chi-hang is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Steven Cheung was a member of the Cantopop duo, Sun Boy'z from 2002–2006, where William Chan joined in and the group was renamed Sun Boy'z...
were created as members of Boy'z
Sun Boy'z
BOY'Z is a Hong Kong Cantopop duo produced by EEG consisting of members Kenny Kwan and Steven Cheung. Kwan left the group in 2005, and was replaced with Dennis Mak in 2005. In 2006, William Chan joined the group, forming the trio Sun Boy'z...
, which is now known as Sun Boy'z
Sun Boy'z
BOY'Z is a Hong Kong Cantopop duo produced by EEG consisting of members Kenny Kwan and Steven Cheung. Kwan left the group in 2005, and was replaced with Dennis Mak in 2005. In 2006, William Chan joined the group, forming the trio Sun Boy'z...
.
In 2005, Kenny was asked to leave Boy'z so he could pursue his career as a solo artist. He has since released three albums (July 2005, December 2005, and July 2006) called "Oncoming", "Musick", and "Mie Wo Sagashite", respectively. On 13 July 2006, Kenny released his newest album called "Mie Wo Sagashite" with a 160-page photo book.
In 2007, Kenny was a guest at the SUCCESS Gala in Vancouver, where he performed and fundraised money for the organization. Kenny was also featured in Sun Boy'z' new song, 3+1=1 in their second album All For 1. This marks their first collaboration since he left the group.
Kenny has just released his fifth solo album called "Kenny's Essentials" and is currently promoting his new album.
Discography
- 2005: Oncoming
- 2005: Musick
- 2006: Mie Wo Sagashite
- 2007: In Progress
- 2008: Kenny's Essentials
Filmography
- The Death CurseThe Death CurseThe Death Curse is a comedy/horror movie. It was directed by Soi Cheang Pou-Soi and produced by Amy Tsui. Its popularity was due primarily to its cast which contained several members of Hong Kong bands.- Cast :...
(2003) - Pa Pa Loves You (2004)
- New Police StoryNew Police StoryNew Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
(2004) [cameo] - Fantasia (2004)
- Love Battlefield (2004)
- 6 AM (2004)
- Bug Me Not!Bug Me Not!But Me Not! is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Law Chi-Leung. Isabella Leong, portraying Moon in Bug Me Not!, was nominated for Best New Performer for the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2006.-Plot:...
(2005) - A Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall Story is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy adventure film, written and directed by Jeffrey Lau.-Synopsis:It is a twisted story about the monk Tripitaka and his three disciples who are journeying west to acquire Buddhist scriptures. While stopping in Shache City , they come under attack by...
(2005) - Trivial Matters (2007)
- The Sparkle in the Dark (2008)
- The Deserted Inn (2008)
- Stage of YouthStage of YouthStage of Youth is a 12-episode Chinese drama that first aired on January 26, 2009 on CCTV2 as a tribute to the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is also the first lead role for Super Junior member Han Geng, who was an official torch bearer.-Storyline:...
(2008) - Pandora's Booth (2009)
- The Jade and The PearlThe Jade and the PearlThe Jade and the Pearl is a 2010 Hong Kong film co-produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited and Emperor Motion Pictures.-Main cast:-Imperial Palace:-Other cast:...
(2010) - Nightmare (2011)