Ekin Cheng
Ekin Cheng ( Chinese 鄭伊健 / 郑伊健 , Pinyin Zhèng Yījiàn , Cantonese Cheng Yee Kin ; born October 4, 1967 in Hong Kong ) is a Chinese actor and singer who appears in Hong Kong feature film productions.
life and work
Ekin Cheng used the name Dior early in his career because that's how his sister called him. It also became known under the name “Noodle Cheng”, a very well-known Chinese noodle product.
When he was still in school, he began to work in commercials for TVB, a well-known Chinese TV station. He was offered to take lessons at the TVB Martial Arts School, but he preferred to switch to the broadcaster's acting school.
During his studies he took part in singing competitions.
His first film was Girls without Tomorrow in 1992 , where he was still called Dior Cheng, a gangster film about the Chinese triads. At that time, his choice of roles was limited to appearing in many comedies and TV films. In Germany, the actor is mainly known for his thrillers and action films.
In addition to filming, Cheng makes music, gives concerts and speaks radio plays.
Private
He has an older brother and a younger sister. He is married to Yoyo Mung.
Filmography (selection)
- 1993: Future Cops
- 1994: Return to a Better Tomorrow
- 1996: Young and Dangerous (Goo waak zai: Yan joi gong woo)
- 1996: Young and Dangerous 2 (Goo waak zai 2: Maang lung gwoh gong)
- 1997: Young and Dangerous 3 (Goo waak zai 3: Jek sau je tin)
- 1997: We´re no Bad Guys (Ai shang 100% ying xiong)
- 1997: Young and Dangerous 4 (97 Goo waak zai: Zin mo bat sing)
- 1998: Stormriders
- 1998: Hot War
- 1998: Young and Dangerous 5
- 1999: A Man Called Hero
- 2000: Tokyo Raiders
- 2000: The Duel
- 2000: Young and Dangerous 6
- 2001: Running out of Time 2
- 2001: The Legend of Zu / Zu Warriors 2
- 2002: My Wife is 18
- 2003: Twins Effect
- 2003: Heroic Duo
- 2004: Ab-normal Beauty
- 2006: Divergence
- 2006: Re-Cycle
- 2009: The Storm Warriors
- 2013: The Sons of General Yang (Yang jia jiang)
- 2014: Break Up 100
- 2015: Full Strike (Chuen lik kau saat)
- 2016: iGirl
- 2018: Legends of the Three Kingdoms
- 2018: Golden Job
Web links
- Ekin Cheng in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Web site Ekin Cheng (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cheng, Ekin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 鄭伊健 (Chinese); 郑伊健 (Chinese); Cheng, Yee Kin; Zheng, Yi Jian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th October 1967 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hong Kong |