Ekin Cheng Yee Kin (鄭伊健), Singer/Actor Options

English Name: Ekin Cheng
Chinese Name: Cheng Yee Kin
Former English names: Dior Cheng E-Kin, Noodle
Date of Birth: October 4th , 1967
Place of Birth: Hong Kong
Native language: Cantonese
Blood Type: B
Astrological sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac sign: Goat
Height: 1.80m ( 5'10")
Weight: 65kg
Family Members: Dad,Mom,Older Brother,Younger Sister & 4 dogs
Education: Great Harmony Middle School
Hobbies: Video Games,Computers & Sports
Favourite Colors: Blue, Black & White
Favourite Sport: Jogging
Favourite Food: Japanese Sushi
Favourite Snack: Potato Chips
Favourite Dessert: Mango Pudding
Favourite Band: The Beatles
Favourite Singers: Faye Wong, Jacky Cheung
Favourite Actors: Tom Hanks, Chow Yun Fatt
Favourite People: His Own Parents
Favourite Animals: Dogs
Favourite Places: His Home, Studio
Favourite Cartoon: Minna No Tabo

Info from: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/9382/Profile.html


Here you go, the first song to come out of Ekin Cheng's album on HK Radio

心照　-　鄭伊健 #Updated

The title means you both know without having to talk about it.

So I would say the title could be translated as UNDERSTOOD.

It was composed and arranged by Chan Kwong Wing. Lyrics by Wong Wai Man. It sounded so much like his older songs. I love it !

Please leave your comments about the song at this link so that I could convey them to Ekin.

http://x2.invisionfree.com/Jordan_Chan_Siu...owtopic=74&st=0

If you have not read yet, he has rejoined BMG and the article is here

http://x2.invisionfree.com/Jordan_Chan_Siu...=498&st=0&#last

This post has been edited by AutumnTears: Nov 27 2005 6 25 PM

Ekin was interviewed by RTHK here.

http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio2/showbiz/20040421.html

Date: 21.4.2004, clip 2

I have transcribed the radio interview here for those of you who may not understand Chinese.

http://x2.invisionfree.com/Jordan_Chan_Siu...wtopic=74&st=0&

Sandra

[forever_autumn]

After three years of not releasing any records, Ekin Cheng has signed for the seven figure sum of $8,888,888 with BMG. In order to mark Ekin's return to his former record company, they will be holding a large welcoming party next week for him and releasing his first record for him next month.

Upon hearing the news of his return to BMG, Ekin's old buddy Jordan Chan hopes that he can rebuild the brotherly team. He says: "I am happy that Ekin is returning to BMG because I can lose the status of being the only singer left in the company. I hope that I can work together with him in the future." Ekin has been building up his strength in the movie industry over the last few years, but he has still been pratising hard with his singing skills and attending singing lessons. He will also be guest starring in TVB's charity show on the 25th of this month.

http://hkentertainmentnews.blogspot.com/

[LS2005]

He still looks very young for someone who's in his 40s.

40? really?? He doesn't look like it at all. I thought he was in his mid 30s.

[Jinkst]

Yeah Mid-30's ... he said he wouldnt get married to GiGi Lueng till he hits 40 ... cause of a fortune teller telling him it would be in his best interest and good for his career ...

I still love this guy, and he is my fav. actor ...

wow mid-30s didn't know that.. he looks soo good. He needs to be in more movies.

[kyokofukada8888]

i saw him in a movie lately but its a pretty old movie

its called Bad Boys sumthing

hes pretty funny in that show

but he seems like a pretty old guy lately dont know why

I can't really say that Ekin's acting is exceptional and i don't reckon he's anywhere to win a Golden Horse. Ironically, some of my fave movies do have Ekin as lead eg Stormriders, Tokyo Raiders, Legend of Speed, Goodbye Mr Cool and of course his ever lasting impression as Chan Ho Nam in the Young and Dangerous series.

By the way, the only Ekin album that i bought belong to the Youung and Dangerous soundtrack.. '

News:

(7/26/2004) Dior "Ekin" Cheng Yi Kin yesterday held an autograph session at a record store. The disk has become the store's top seller this week. His first autograph session ten years ago was held at the same store, thus he chosen the same spot. Recently many artists have flocked to work on pictorial collections. Ekin said, "If I have to I won't choose their format. I am so many scars from work. I am hyperactive, when I have a new scar, the other scars would expand. Cosmetic surgery can take care of it, but three months later they will be back."

As one of the stars of the film SAM CHA HAU (THREE FORKED ROAD), Ekin only said about girlfriend Gigi Leung Wing Kei's music video pirating the film set, "Just shoot it over! We will see whose fault it is. Whoever it is has to compensate the cost of the reshoot. The worst part is I don't know where the set is, otherwise I definitely will tell her not to shoot there!"

[xsMiLeE_sTarZx]

wait..soo..is ekin in his 40s? or mid-30s? still...he looks pretty young tho. and very good looking too! hehe. ' i think hes a great actor...and i like his voice too. i like him better with his shorter hair than the longer hair he had b4.

[forever_autumn]

(8/25/2004) Filmko's new film SIX STRONG MEN (LOK JONG SI) has been scheduled for an early September release. The cast, the producer and the director two days ago began a series of promotion in Beijing.

The group arrived in the Hong Kong International Airport at 7AM, then went through a 8 hour series of promotions in Beijing, departed Beijing at 11PM and returned to Hong Kong at 3AM. Hacken Lee Hark Kun and Karena Lam Ka Yun both expressed that they have never had so much work in their career, but they felt that this promotional tour was very fulfilling. Lam Ka Yun said, although she was ver tired when she returned to Hong Kong, but highlight of the day kept playing in her mind and she took a long time before getting to sleep.

The film company has spent six figures to promote the film. The press conference took place at a Beijing hotel and attracted over 100 media outlets. The leads were asked about the shoot and the local media even asked them to posed in the Wong Fei Hung trademark pose to promote SIX STRONG GUYS. Lam Chi Cheung was excited to hear that and even hummed the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA theme song NAM YI DONG JI KEUNG. Ah Lam said that if he knew he would have appeared in traditional Chinese wear. Only Candy Lo Hau Yam wore a traditional Chinese dress.

After the cast, the producer and the director had their group photo opportunity, the event arranged for reporters to pose for photos and conduct interviews in five suites. Because all the rooms looked the same and the hotel hallway had many turns, the cast soon lost its direction. Chapman To Man Jat and producer Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui also needed hotel employees to play guides to get out of the "maze".

During the promotion fans followed their idols the whole time. Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Andy Hui Chi On, Lam Ka Yun and To Man Jat's fans were the most amazing. They not only held up banners and chanted their idols' names, some Ekin fans also rushed the restricted area of the Beijing airport. Ekin honestly appreciated the fans' passionate support but also hoped that they would pay attention to safety to prevent any accident from occurring.

credit: Fluff
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/040825.html

[Jinkst]

I also heard that he is currently doing a movie with Carlene and the pang brothers are directing ... which is great ! ...

[gotmilk?]

wait..soo..is ekin in his 40s? or mid-30s? still...he looks pretty young tho. and very good looking too! hehe.  ' i think hes a great actor...and i like his voice too. i like him better with his shorter hair than the longer hair he had b4. 

He's 36 will be 37 fairly soon...

Yes the movie with Charlene looks really good...the English name is "Leave Me Alone"

Leave Me Alone Trailer

This post has been edited by gotmilk?: Aug 31 2004 6 16 AM

[Jinkst]

it does look good, finally a good movie hopefully !!!

His old movies use to be so good but now the movies are just errrr...boring

good to see that he's back in the music industry...one of my favorite singers and actors...he should team up with jordan chan for a movie, just like the good 'ol days

im just sooooo in love with ekin ~~ blush
he still good looking rite?

[magus1986]

Does anyone know if Ekin is going to release any more new songs any time soon, since he is "re-entering" the music industry?

He Can play so Good in Those Fighting Movies and always Look so Cool
I really like him

[bluebuzzybug]

he was so cool in young & dangerous series!
and i love him in feel 100%
:>

his new album is already out....i think
it's called "discover"

hmm.....i think ekin will like much better with short hair rather than long hair. he looks cuter in short hair than long hair....i've seen his poster with short hair...looks sooooo cute!! hahahha....

News

Ekin & Jordan Chan in HEART OF FENCING 2, Sunday September 26, 2004 Hong Kong

Dior [Ekin] Cheng Yi Kin and Jordan Chan Siu Fung two nights ago guest starred in the TVB series HEART OF FENCING 2 (CHET SA YUN GEI @ SEI YIP CHO 2). They played badminton. Ekin said, "We guest starred because we have known each other for ten years and have quite a bond. Siu Chun and I came up with the story. (Can you play?) With both left and right arms!" Siu Chun said, "I can with my legs too! Aside from soccer I have interest in badminton too."

http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/040926.html

what is heart of fencing about?
what's it called in chinese?

[wantse094]

This guy is like quite old already but still so gorgeous!!!! Oh my gosh.... he looks so good when he's in action movies... I was so in love with him last time.... hehehe now still quite ok.... But he really looks very dashing in those kung fu/ fighting movies!!!!!

i like him when he plays in kungfu movies, i don't think he's good looking but he's definitely one of the coolest looking actor around

Young and dangerous 1 to 4 + Born to be king ..ROcksss
Best triad movies i've ever seen

Ekin is not the best actor, but he's definitely not the worst, and he seems to be very cool. and when he does action scenes, he looks very credible.

News

Ekin Cheng prepared all the anti-theft devices, Friday October 1, 2004 Hong Kong

Frankie Lam and Kenix Kwok's home in Sai Kung's Marina Cove was broken into earlier and losses amounted to over a million dollars. Filming yesterday for new series "King of Herbal Medicines", Frankie was still rather upset when he was asked about this: "The worst thing was that I finished work early that evening and when I got home at 1am, I was planning to have a good night's sleep, but then we found the place was in a mess and after the police had taken fingerprints and filed a case, it was already past 4 am and we both had to start work at 6am the next morning, so we had to go back to TVB City without getting any sleep. Everything has been sorted out now and we are just waiting for the insurance company to pay out. I have even added a burglar alarm system and a safe to the house."

As their wedding rings were stolen, the couple are preparing to replace them and Kenix laughs: "I don't think we will buy exactly the same design as before, maybe a new design will look even better."

Frankie's neighbour Ekin Cheng had already prepared all the anti-theft devices when he moved in. He smiles: "If the burglars come and break into my house, then they will lose out because there is just a plant and a cat. My home also has a high-tech security system and once when I went out to sea, I turned on the security and when I returned from the jetty I set off the alarm system. It was so smart that it called the police immediately and the siren could be heard across the whole of Marina Cove. Frankie should get one of these."

http://orientaldaily.com.hk/ent/ent_a11cnt.html
http://tvbspacenews.blogspot.com/

[gt0330]

i just really like him!!! =) especially for his role in the young and dangerous series...i LOVED that series!! =) and i also remember reading somewhere that he's actually a pretty nice guy, down to earth, and really brave. like he does all the stunts in action scenes himself w/o a stunt double!! true dexterity =)

[wasabaes]

i just really like him!!! =) especially for his role in the young and dangerous series...i LOVED that series!! =)  and i also remember reading somewhere that he's actually a pretty nice guy, down to earth, and really brave.  like he does all the stunts in action scenes himself w/o a stunt double!!  true dexterity =)

Lol i like to see him and chen xiao chun in YnD series too =D

And btw lol i cant believe that he cut his hair short

a while ago and its growing back fast O.o

i luv him in all of the young and dangerous movies. like his gangsta look.

[KiMhIm]

i love ekin and gigi they look great together

happy birthday ekin

Agree with you. They are look so good couple.

Happy Birthday to You Ekin. I wish you have a best Day and Good Luck!!!!!!!

Agree with you.  They are look so good couple. 

Happy Birthday to You Ekin.  I wish you have a best Day and Good Luck!!!!!!!

yeah they seem so cute and perfect for each other... they are great at what they do... they both seem so sweet and the quit type... good looking couple

when will ekin have his new cd, he will do everything 2 help the ppl that really need his help

40? really?? He doesn't look like it at all. I thought he was in his mid 30s

[Noize]

his singing is ok....but i think most young guys know him as Chin Ho Nam from young and dangerous

[ytang]

I think Ekin is great. He's starting to come back into the music scene now. It's a shame really because he probably could have won the best male award by now if he didn't have that affair with Gigi. He's being loadsa movies but I think they are only average. He's songs are really good and the compilation Cd he released during the summer is great cos it has all the greatest hits he released before. The new song "Sum chiu" is a really catchy song. Must listen to it!

[gossip80]

I think Ekin is great. He's starting to come back into the music scene now. It's a shame really because he probably could have won the best male award by now if he didn't have that affair with Gigi. He's being loadsa movies but I think they are only average. He's songs are really good and the compilation Cd he released during the summer is great cos it has all the greatest hits he released before. The new song "Sum chiu" is a really catchy song. Must listen to it!

what do you mean that affair with gigi? you mean gigi leung? his girlfriend? ekin isn't even married, and neither is gigi, so how does this count as an affair?

[ytang]

what do you mean that affair with gigi? you mean gigi leung? his girlfriend? ekin isn't even married, and neither is gigi, so how does this count as an affair?

Did you not know? Before he went out with Gigi, he was going out with Siu Mei Kei (think her english name is Maggie Siu) for like over 10 years. Maybe "affair" is the wrong word to use but he cheated on her and dumped her for Gigi. This was well reported over the media at the time and the popularity of both Gigi and Ekin dropped dramatically. Many people hated Gigi at the time as she was the one blamed for breaking up Ekin and Siu Mei Kei's relationship. Siu Mei Kei was really upset at the time and think she had to take some time out from the industry.