Kenneth "Ken" Choi Fung-wah

Biography

Kenneth Choi Fung-wah is a Hong Kong singer, actor, television presenter, and radio DJ, known as a rare quadruple-threat entertainer in singing, film, television, and radio. Born on 28 November 1960, he grew up in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, and learned guitar from a young age. In 1979, he participated in the third Amateur Singing Contest organized by Radio Hong Kong and won first place, leading to a recording contract with Sony Music and his debut in 1980. He simultaneously worked as a radio DJ hosting the programme "Banana Boat." In 1981, he starred in the TV drama "Youth Trio" and sang its theme song, while also releasing his self-composed song "Beautiful Shadow," which entered RTHK's Top Ten Chinese Songs list. He achieved further success in 1983 with "Why Must We Have Met," and in 1984 released the popular album "High Temperature Realm," featuring hits "High Temperature Realm" and "Eclipse." However, in 1985 he became embroiled in controversy during a live broadcast of "Jade Solid Gold" when remarks he made were interpreted as targeting fellow artist Leslie Cheung, resulting in his removal as host of the programme and a notable decline in his career.