Ekin Cheng Yee Kin

Biography

Ekin Cheng was born in Hong Kong in 1967 and grew up in To Kwa Wan. He attended St. John's Primary School and St. Teresa's School before entering Tong Dao Secondary School. He began his career in 1986 after participating in TVB's New Talent Singing Contest and joining the 13th Artist Training Course. In 1987, he appeared in his first TV drama "Laser Youth" and starred in a "Sunshine Lemon Tea" commercial. In 1988, he became a host of the children's program "430 Shuttle" alongside Tam Ying-ying and Louise Shan. In 1990, he moved to the drama division and landed his first leading role in "The Legend of the Swordsman." He joined BMG Records in 1991 and released his debut album "Don't Cry" in 1992, winning the Best Newcomer award. His breakthrough came in 1994 with the hit single "Love You for Life" and the album "On Stage," which topped the sales chart. He gained widespread fame through his film roles in the "Young and Dangerous" series as Chan Ho-nam, "The Storm Riders," and "A Man Called Hero." In the mid-1990s, he competed with the "Four Heavenly Kings" for top male singer awards.