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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

Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout

Art

In their words: Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong

The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit.

15 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Icons and Influencers

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

17 Mar 2026 - 3:46PM

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Valentine’s Day weekend

11 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong's music scene

Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor

As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.

9 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Pete Sabine, aka DJ Fabsabs (right), and Joshua Wolper DJ a Cantomania set at the after party for the Black Eyed Peas’ gig at the AXA x Wonderland, in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, on November 19 last year. Photo: Alan Yiu Photography

Art

Leslie Cheung rated this sculptor. Can he gain wider appreciation in Hong Kong?

Prolific sculptor Ming Fay, who discovered a love of the art growing up in Hong Kong, is currently being honoured in a US exhibition.

21 Aug 2025 - 9:46AM

Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in August 2025, the month of the Wood Monkey?

Overall, the Wood Monkey month is positive, with plenty of luck for Rats, Rabbits, Goats, Snakes and Dragons – but it’s worth being cautious.

7 Aug 2025 - 2:00PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Tsui Hark followed up on his fantasy classic A Chinese Ghost Story

Tsui Hark’s popular martial arts fantasy A Chinese Ghost Story spawned a number of sequels. We look at two of Hark’s follow-ups.

3 Aug 2025 - 3:15PMvideocam

Joey Wong (left) and Leslie Cheung in a still from A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990). Photo: Fortune Star Media

Chinese culture

From Leslie Cheung to Nicholas Tse, Cantopop’s Canadian connections revealed

A new exhibition at Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian Museum highlights how migration played a major role for a host of major Cantopop stars.

23 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM

My Life

Rowena Cortes on her life, and working with Elton John and Leslie Cheung

The Filipino-Hong Kong singer and actress talks about cutting her first record at age 5, working with stars, and getting married in front of 3,500 people.

16 Jun 2025 - 5:45PM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

When the place to be seen in Hong Kong was Canton Disco

Kylie Minogue made her live debut there. Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo III after-party was there. Canton Disco made a splash from 1985 to 1991.

10 May 2025 - 9:49AM

Kylie Minogue performing at Canton Disco in 1988. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong society

Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong

Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.

30 Apr 2025 - 11:43PM

Fans turn Causeway Bay into “Keung To Bay” in celebration of the Cantopop star’s 26th birthday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Recap | Hong Kong cinema legends and greats open up about their careers

What’s it like working with Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, John Woo and Wong Kar-wai? These film and TV legends tell all.

22 Apr 2025 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong culture

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to pay tribute to Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung

Flower stands and bouquets line pavement outside Mandarin Oriental hotel, where pop star died 22 years ago, while fans also gather at Avenue of Stars.

2 Apr 2025 - 10:02AM

Hong Kong society

On This Day | Pop star Leslie Cheung dies in fall from Hong Kong hotel in 2003 – SCMP archive

The 46-year-old fell from the 24th floor window of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and was found lying in Connaught Road.

1 Apr 2025 - 5:31PM

Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung died after a fall in 2003. Photo: Michael Tsui

Hong Kong society

Crowds swell as Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre turns off lights after 52 years

North Point venue became cultural landmark with its staging of Cantonese opera, with one fan saying her visit was ‘like a pilgrimage’.

4 Mar 2025 - 12:05PMvideocam

Residents snap photos as the shutters come down on Sunbeam Theatre. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

Starring Kimman Wong and Mischa Ip Hau-lam, new production Café I Do features a Broadway-style score with over 20 songs by the late Cantopop icon

9 Aug 2024 - 2:15PM

Hong Kong

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

Techno DJ Olivia Dawn Mok, aka Xiaolin, is releasing contemporary takes on some Cantopop classics to remind the world of Hong Kong’s musical influence in the 1980s and 90s.

8 May 2024 - 8:23AM

Techno DJ Olivia Dawn Mok, aka Xiaolin, is recording contemporary covers of Cantopop love songs by stars including Anita Mui to remind the world of Hong Kong’s musical influence in the 1980s and 90s. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

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

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

Hong Kong singer Anita Mui smiles at a fund-raising campaign for Sars victims in Hong Kong in May, 2003. Photo: AP

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

Video | 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

Video | Hong Kong designer recreates famous film sets as miniatures

22 Apr 2023 - 7:00PM

How recreating famous Hong Kong film sets in miniature style helped a designer through the pandemic

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Cantopop

Video | What is Leslie Cheung’s legacy 20 years on?

1 Apr 2023 - 7:00PM

Remembering Leslie Cheung: How his cultural legacy lives on 20 years after death

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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

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Leslie Cheung

In their words: Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong

The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit.

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

Your Hong Kong drinks guide for Valentine’s Day weekend

Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor

As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.

Leslie Cheung rated this sculptor. Can he gain wider appreciation in Hong Kong?

Prolific sculptor Ming Fay, who discovered a love of the art growing up in Hong Kong, is currently being honoured in a US exhibition.

What’s your luck like in August 2025, the month of the Wood Monkey?

Overall, the Wood Monkey month is positive, with plenty of luck for Rats, Rabbits, Goats, Snakes and Dragons – but it’s worth being cautious.

How Tsui Hark followed up on his fantasy classic A Chinese Ghost Story

Tsui Hark’s popular martial arts fantasy A Chinese Ghost Story spawned a number of sequels. We look at two of Hark’s follow-ups.

From Leslie Cheung to Nicholas Tse, Cantopop’s Canadian connections revealed

A new exhibition at Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian Museum highlights how migration played a major role for a host of major Cantopop stars.

Rowena Cortes on her life, and working with Elton John and Leslie Cheung

The Filipino-Hong Kong singer and actress talks about cutting her first record at age 5, working with stars, and getting married in front of 3,500 people.

When the place to be seen in Hong Kong was Canton Disco

Kylie Minogue made her live debut there. Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo III after-party was there. Canton Disco made a splash from 1985 to 1991.

Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong

Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.

.css-blnnrq{color:#4585FF;}Recap | Hong Kong cinema legends and greats open up about their careers

What’s it like working with Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, John Woo and Wong Kar-wai? These film and TV legends tell all.

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to pay tribute to Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung

Flower stands and bouquets line pavement outside Mandarin Oriental hotel, where pop star died 22 years ago, while fans also gather at Avenue of Stars.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}On This Day | Pop star Leslie Cheung dies in fall from Hong Kong hotel in 2003 – SCMP archive

The 46-year-old fell from the 24th floor window of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and was found lying in Connaught Road.

Crowds swell as Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre turns off lights after 52 years

North Point venue became cultural landmark with its staging of Cantonese opera, with one fan saying her visit was ‘like a pilgrimage’.

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.

The Hong Kong musical paying tribute to Leslie Cheung

Starring Kimman Wong and Mischa Ip Hau-lam, new production Café I Do features a Broadway-style score with over 20 songs by the late Cantopop icon

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

Techno DJ Olivia Dawn Mok, aka Xiaolin, is releasing contemporary takes on some Cantopop classics to remind the world of Hong Kong’s musical influence in the 1980s and 90s.

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.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}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.

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.

‘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.

.css-1t72pn8{color:#C79A00;}Video | Cantopop: international flavour but distinctly Chinese

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.

Video | Hong Kong designer recreates famous film sets as miniatures

Video | What is Leslie Cheung’s legacy 20 years on?

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.

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.

Recap | Hong Kong cinema legends and greats open up about their careers

On This Day | Pop star Leslie Cheung dies in fall from Hong Kong hotel in 2003 – SCMP archive

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

Video | Cantopop: international flavour but distinctly Chinese