Nick Cheung

Nick Cheung Ka-fai (Chinese: 張家輝; pinyin: Zhāng Jiāhuī; born 2 December 1967) is a Hong Kong actor, singer and director.

Not to be confused with Cheung Ka-fai (film editor).
In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Cheung. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Nick Cheung and the Chinese-style name is Cheung Ka-fai.
Nick Cheung
張家輝
Cheung is facing right and smiling in front of a red background. He is wearing a grey suit.
Cheung in 2022
Born (1967-12-02) 2 December 1967
Hong Kong
EducationRoyal Hong Kong Police Cadet School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • singer
Years active1989–present
Spouse
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(m. 2003)​
ChildrenBrittany Cheung (daughter)
Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Actor
2009 Beast Stalker
2014 Unbeatable

Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards – Best Actor
2008 Beast Stalker
2013 Unbeatable

Golden Horse Awards – Best Actor
2009 Beast Stalker

TVB Anniversary Awards – Most Improving Actor
1998 Secret of the Heart

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese張家輝
Simplified Chinese张家辉

Background

He was formerly a Royal Hong Kong Police officer[1][2] for four years, but he left the job after his request to be transferred to the criminal investigation department was turned down. He then worked for Danny Lee's film production company. His film debut is "Thank you, Sir!", as a student at the Royal Hong Kong Cadet School. From 1989 to 1994, he worked at the television station ATV World. Later, he left ATV and joined another station, TVB. He left TVB in 2004, and worked mainly on films. His fame was built on Wong Jing's comedy at first, but he has changed his acting style for more sombre roles since 2003. He was nominated for his first Hong Kong film award in 1999, and won his first award in 2009 for his role in Beast Stalker. He has been nominated many times at the Hong Kong Film Awards and other Chinese film awards since.

Cheung has won seven awards for his role in Beast Stalker (2008), including Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor, Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, and Golden Horse Film Award for Best Actor.

In 2013, he also won praise and Best Actor awards for his role as an aging MMA fighter in Unbeatable.

Cheung met Hong Kong actress Esther Kwan while he was still working at ATV. They married on 8 December 2003 in Australia. Their daughter, Brittany Cheung (張童; Cheung Tung), was born on 24 January 2006.

Cheung earned 75 million HKD in 2014.[3]

Filmography
Cheung in 2010

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1989Thank You, SirCheung Ka-fai
News AttackPoliceman at station
1990It Takes Two to MinglePolicemana.k.a. Takes Two to Mingle
Unmatchable MatchPoliceman
Against AllCheung Ka-fai (Steve)a.k.a. Again All
1991Red ShieldHui
1992Slice of Life
The Lucky FamilyJiu-choi
Laser Drama - To Be a Gamble KingGrasshopper
What a Hero!Cop
The Unleaded LoveChung
1993Raped by an AngelDicka.k.a. Naked Killer 2
1994Born Innocent
Shoot to KillLoo Sek-on
Wounded TracksMa Tian
1995Informer
Asian ConnectionRocky Sly / Casper
1996Moonlight SonataKeungTV movie
Ah KamWhackoa.k.a. The Stuntwoman
a.k.a. Ah Kam: Story of a Stuntwoman
1998The ConmanDragonNominated – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
1999Raped By An Angel 4: The Rapist's UnionSmart Fai
Prince CharmingTart
The King of Debt Collecting Agent
The Conmen in VegasDragon
The Tricky MasterLeung Foon
He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-in-lawStallone
The Lord of AmusementYeung Chin-wah
2000My Name is NobodyNo-Name
The DuelDragon 9
Conman in TokyoJersey
The Teacher Without ChalkCheung Ying
Love CorrectionAnson Cheung
Clean My Name, Mr. Coroner!Fred Cheung
2001Day OffLok
RunawayDan
Every Dog Has His DateKing Fai
2002Time 4 HopeYuen Kai-chi
Happy FamilySmall Han Sang
The Conman 2002Lee Ka-sing / Dommera.k.a. Conman 2002
2003Fate FighterLeung
ShiverDr. Ko Chuen
2004Love is LoveJia Jia-ming
Breaking NewsInsp. Cheung Chi-hang
2005ElectionJet
2006Election 2JetNominated – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
a.k.a. Triad Election
a.k.a. Election 2: Harmony Is a Virtue
On the EdgeHarry Sin
ExiledWo
Wise Guys Never DieNick Wong
2007Sweet RevengeCheung Siu-chun
ExodusKwan Ping-manNominated – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
a.k.a. The Exodus
2008My Wife is a Gambling MaestroJay Chou
ConnectedDetective Fai
Beast StalkerHung KingHong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
Golden Horse Film Award for Best Actor
Nominated – Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
a.k.a. The Beast Stalker
2009Red RiverA Xia
To Live and Die in MongkokFai
2010The Stool PigeonInspector Don LeeNominated – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
Nominated – Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
2011The Founding of a PartyLiang Qichao
Treasure InnLo Pa
2012NightfallWong Yuen-yeungNominated – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
Nominated – 49th Golden Horse Film Awards for Best Actor
CrossWong Mei-bo
2013ConspiratorsTseng Fung-hei
UnbeatableCheng FaiHong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor
Shanghai International Film Festival for Best Actor
Nominated – 50th Golden Horse Film Awards for Best Actor
The White StormCheung Tsz-wai
2014Golden Chicken 3Gordon
That Demon WithinHon Kong / Riot police officer
Hungry Ghost RitualZong HuaAlso director
Temporary FamilyHong Siu-long
2015From Vegas to Macau IIMark
HeliosEric Lee Yan-ming (李彦明), Chief Inspector of the Counter-Terrorism Response Unit and commander of the emergency response team, Hong Kong Police
Keeper of DarknessAlso director
2016From Vegas to Macau IIIMark
Line WalkerBlue
2018The TroughYu ChauAlso director
2019Line Walker 2: Invisible SpyInspector Ching
Bodies at Rest
Hypnotize the Jury
IntegrityHui Chik-yiu
2022Warriors of FutureSean Li
TBDThe Trier of Fact

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1990No Way OutChung Kin
1991Who is the WinnerSeeto Siu-ming
1992Pride Knows No LoveNg Tim-fuk
Spirit of the DragonTong Fata.k.a. Story of Bruce Lee
1993War of the Couple
Silver TycoonYeu Kuk-yen
Gambler's DreamHo Sing-long
Race-Course FeverChampion Ma
Who is the Winner IILau Ka-tsoi
The Brutal TrialLeung Tin-loi
1994The Kung Fu MasterFong Sai-yuk
Beauty Pageant
1995House of Horror: Siren Song
1997Mystery FilesSiu Cheuk-nam
A Recipe for the HeartAh FaiGuest star
Triumph Over EvilCheung Chun-tin
1998Secret of the HeartKelvin Kam Leung-wangTVB Award for Most Improved Actor
Healing HandsPeter Cheung Chong-yip
Moments of EndearmentChan Yau-chung
1999Game of DeceitYu Jung-jing
A Smiling Ghost StoryFong Ji-lung
2000The Legendary Four AcesTong Bak-fuTVB Award for My Favourite Television Character
2001Law EnforcersChou Ka-wing
2003Ups and Downs in the Sea of LoveJason Tin Wai-san
Drunken Kungfu
2004The Last BreakthroughAlbert Wong Po-fun
2005Xin Zui Da Jin ZhiGuo Aia.k.a. Taming of the Shrew
a.k.a. Princess Sheng Ping
2007Best Selling SecretscustomerEpisode 137: "Despicable Big Brother"

Dubbing roles

Cheung has also provided Cantonese voice dubs for foreign films and television programmes.

YearTitleRoleOriginal actorNotes
2009AvatarJake SullySam WorthingtonLead dubbing role

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References
  1. "Hong Kong Cinemagic - Nick Cheung Ka Fai". Hkcinemagic.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  2. "HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office: [2010.08.25] NICK CHEUNG IS WILLING TO BE A COP AGAIN". Hktopten.blospost.com. 27 August 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  3. "Louis Koo is 2014's highest-earning celebrity". Yahoo! News Asia. 29 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  4. Nick Cheung at douban.com
  5. Nick Cheung at chinesemov.com
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