Don Li Yat Long

Biography

Don Li Yat Long, formerly known as Lee Yik Lok and originally named Lee Wai Lok, is a Hong Kong singer and actor. He began his career in 2003 by releasing his first EP album "The Single" and appearing in the TVB drama "When the Shamrock Meets the Sword Tip," winning the TVB Best Newcomer Award. After joining Emperor Entertainment, he formed a duo with Chiang Yee Man as "Don & Mandy" in 2005-2006, releasing group and solo albums. In 2010, he left the company and moved to develop his career in mainland China. His notable works include "The Spring of Zhang Xiaowu" and "The Legend of Jiangnan of Fifteen Strings." In January 2015, he released his first personal cover album "Fly Me to the Earth," reinterpreting Chan Wai-shan's classic "Silly Girl" with his distinctive "crying voice" style, which went viral online. He acted in films such as "Port of Call," "My Wife Is a Celebrity," and "Bunshinsaba." Starting in 2016, he began working behind the scenes, writing, directing, and starring in the web film "Detective Gelefei," which garnered over five million views. In 2018, he won the Best New Director Award at the China-Korea International Film Festival for his film "Special Zone." In October 2020, he joined the radio channel "Everyone Is Crazy Show." He returned to a TVB management contract in January 2022, later switching to a project contract in June. In 2023, he revealed he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer but recovered within three months through traditional Chinese medicine.