Alex To Duk Wai

Biography

Alex To Duk Wai is a Hong Kong singer and actor, born on 10 February 1962 in Hong Kong, of Chinese, Spanish and Filipino descent. His mother is Chinese singer Zhang Lu, his father is a Filipino bandleader and drummer, and his brother is also a singer. He grew up in the North Point district of Hong Kong in a wealthy family during his childhood, but the family's circumstances deteriorated after his father's investment failures, prompting him to work at an early age. He studied at St. Paul's Primary School and St. Paul's College, and was active in singing and musical activities during his school years, winning school singing contests and forming a band with classmates. After graduating in 1980, he emigrated with his family to Ottawa, Canada, and studied advertising design. In 1985, he returned to Hong Kong and participated in the fourth talent singing contest, winning the golden award, which launched his music career as he signed a contract with Capital Artists. He released his first album in 1986, then his first solo album in 1987. Known for his energetic dance music and Western style, he emerged in the late 1980s as one of the dance stars of the Chinese music scene. He moved to Taiwan in the 1990s and signed a contract with Taiwanese Rolling Stone Records in 1995, focusing his work there. In 2026, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in the film 風林火山.