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Leslie Cheung

The latest stories on Leslie Cheung, Hong Kong singer and actor, including film and entertainment news.

Born

12 Sep 1956

Industry

Entertainment, Film, Music

Job Title

Actor, Singer

last updated:

4 December, 2024

Zhang Fengyi (left) and Leslie Cheung in a still from Farewell My Concubine. Photo: Tomson Films

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Leslie Cheung shone in Farewell My Concubine and Temptress Moon

Cheung’s turns opposite Gong Li as a gay opera singer and a gigolo in 20th century China were two of his best, but both fell foul of censors.

6 Oct 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong musical paying tribute to Leslie Cheung

9 Aug 2024 - 2:15PM

Hong Kong

Profile | ‘Something we could be proud of’: DJ covers Anita Mui, other Cantopop songs

8 May 2024 - 8:23AM

Hong Kong culture

Fans of late Hong Kong Cantopop, acting star Leslie Cheung gather to pay tribute

Flower bouquets line Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central, where 46-year-old singer who struggled with depression jumped to his death in 2003.

2 Apr 2024 - 7:12AM

Fans lay flowers for Leslie Cheung outside the Mandarin Oriental in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can deliver on mega events but government must step up

The hiccups at some recent events, from the Wan Chai bazaar to the world rallycross race, are the result of a lack of coordination. A transformation of the government’s role is desperately needed.

28 Feb 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Recalling Anita Mui’s achievements and activism, 20 years after her death

On the 20th anniversary of Anita Mui’s death, we look back at the singer’s rise to fame, move into acting, and her legacy of philanthropy in support of hospitals and Hong Kong’s young and old.

30 Dec 2023 - 10:58AM

Asian cinema: Chinese films

‘I am by nature a girl, not a boy’: life-changing Leslie Cheung movie

Leslie Cheung movie ‘Farewell My Concubine’ influenced Encompass HK founder Benita Chick’s view on gender fluidity, diversity, inclusion and the LGBTQ world. Here’s how.

23 Jun 2023 - 5:15PM

Leslie Cheung in a still from the movie “Farewell My Concubine” (1993). Photo: Beijing Film Studio

Cantopop

Cantopop: international flavour but distinctly Chinese

31 Aug 2023 - 5:29PM

Trending in China

Chinese influencer’s ‘truly amazing’ Leslie Cheung transformation applauded

A mainland Chinese influencer has catapulted to fame with his remarkable impersonations of Hong Kong film and pop superstar Leslie Cheung with unique make-up and similar vocal style.

12 Jun 2023 - 10:45AMvideocam

Hong Kong cinema

Hong Kong designer recreates famous film sets as miniatures

22 Apr 2023 - 7:00PM

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Cantopop

What is Leslie Cheung’s legacy 20 years on?

1 Apr 2023 - 7:00PM

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Hong Kong society

Leslie Cheung’s fans gather at Hong Kong hotel to mark 20th anniversary of his death

Fans line up outside Mandarin Oriental hotel to place bouquets and take pictures at spot where legendary singer and actor jumped to his death in 2003.

1 Apr 2023 - 11:47PMvideocam

Asian cinema

Recalling Leslie Cheung, 20 years on: singer, actor and LGBT+ trailblazer

The Hong Kong movie star and pop idol continues to inspire fans, creatives and queer communities around the world 20 years after his death. Fans and some who worked with him explain his lasting influence.

20 Apr 2023 - 11:32PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Happy Together at 25: Wong Kar-wai on his classic 1997 gay movie

Starring Leslie Cheung and Tony Leung as gay lovers, Happy Together was a Hong Kong story set in Argentina, Wong said – even the dangerous Buenos Aires location felt like Mong Kok.

17 May 2022 - 9:12AMvideocam

Leslie Cheung (left) and Tony Leung in a still from Happy Together.

Tencent Video

Remastered iconic Leslie Cheung concert launches online on Friday

Tencent Media Lab is set to release on Friday night the 4K video of Cheung’s 2000 concert series, enhanced using AI algorithms.

1 Apr 2022 - 9:37PM

Fans of late Canto-pop singer Leslie Cheung offer wreaths outside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central, Hong Kong on the anniversary of his death on April 1, 2014. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Hong Kong icon Leslie Cheung and Daffy Tong’s epic love story

April 1 marks the 19th anniversary of the death of Hong Kong icon Leslie Cheung, commemorated annually by fans – and his long-time partner, Daffy Tong

31 Mar 2022 - 10:00AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Anita: Louise Wong shines as pop diva Anita Mui in emotional biopic

Film-goers will enter cinemas to see Anita to remember one shining star of Hong Kong show business, and they’ll surely come out hailing another: debutante actress Louise Wong nails her role as pop diva Anita Mui.

4 Dec 2021 - 11:22AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Anita is the biopic of Canto-pop icon Anita Mui we’ve been waiting for

Years in the works, Anita is the extravagant biopic Canto-pop singer Anita Mui her stature deserves. Model Louise Wong makes her screen debut in the title role.

9 Jul 2021 - 7:48AMvideocam

Model Louise Wong plays Canto-pop star Anita Mui in the upcoming biopic Anita.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Opinion | Why Leslie Cheung’s rise and fall matched Hong Kong’s

The King of Canto-pop’s suicide shook the city to its core: the singer and actor seemed to represent the best of ‘old Hong Kong’, and when he died, the pop culture he represented lost its spark forever

31 Mar 2021 - 12:00PMvideocam

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