Zheng Geping
Zheng Geping (born Edmund Tay Kok Peng on 27 May 1964),[2] formerly known as Zheng Guoping, is a Singaporean actor, executive producer and businessman. He has appeared in several MediaCorp Channel 8 television series. He left MediaCorp in 2023.[3]
Zheng Geping | |
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 Zheng in 2017 | |
| Born | Edmund Tay Kok Peng 27 May 1964 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1987-present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children |
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| Awards | Full list |
| Stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 鄭各評 |
| Simplified Chinese | 郑各评 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhèng Gèpíng |
| Birth name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 鄭國平 |
| Simplified Chinese | 郑国平 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhèng Guópíng |
Career
Zheng, a former chef and Taekwondo instructor, became a full-time actor in 1987 after completing SBC's 7th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course, and had been given mostly supporting roles. His hard work finally paid off at the Star Awards 2007 ceremony when he won the Best Actor award for his role in Like Father, Like Daughter. After his Best Actor win in 2007, Zheng's popularity rose when he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from the years 2009-2013. He bared his body at the age of 47, putting most men to shame with his solid new six pack.[4] Zheng Geping became the brand ambassador of hair consulting company in June 2013.[5] In August 2013, Zheng released a health and fitness book, Star Fitness.[6]
On 1 February 2023, Zheng resigned from MediaCorp as a full-time artiste.[7]
Personal life
Zheng is married to MediaCorp artiste Hong Huifang.[8] They have a daughter and a son, Tay Ying and Calvert Tay, who also joined the local media scene.[9][10]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Precious Babes | Fu Weiming | ||
| Unriddle | Shan Fan / Savage | |||
| Mrs P.I. | Zhang Haowei | |||
| Breakout | Tang Yaozu | |||
| 2011 | Kampong Ties | Zeng Youbao | ||
| Code of Honour | Yuan Zhenfei | |||
| 2012 | Joys of Life | Qian Caifa | ||
| Poetic Justice | David | |||
| It Takes Two | Ah Pao | |||
| 2013 | Sudden | Zhong Zhenlie | ||
| 2014 | C.L.I.F. 3 | Zhang Yuanyao | ||
| World at Your Feet | Gao Shou | |||
| Against The Tide | Qiu Gangyi | |||
| The Journey: Tumultuous Times | Liang Sihai | |||
| 2015 | You Can Be an Angel Too | Huang Yiqiang | ||
| Hand In Hand | Chen Haonan | |||
| Life - Fear Not | Shenlong | |||
| 2016 | You Can Be an Angel 2 | Huang Yiqiang | ||
| Hero | Bonnie's father | |||
| 2017 | The Lead | Fang Guodong | ||
| When Duty Calls | Yang Yongzheng | |||
| Eat Already? 3 | Zeng Gaoli | |||
| Zeng Gaowei | ||||
| 2018 | Fifty & Fabulous 五零高手 | Ma Kelong | ||
| Close Your Eyes (闭上眼就看不见) | — | As executive producer | ||
| 2019 | C.L.I.F 5: Honour Of Sea (警徽天职5之海岸卫队) | Zheng Jiancheng | ||
| How Are You? | — | As executive producer | ||
| The Good Fight (致胜出击) | — | As executive producer | ||
| 2020 | How Are You? 2 (好世谋 2) | — | As executive producer | |
| 2021 | My Star Bride | Ouyang Long | ||
| Key Witness (关键证人) | Xu Yaokang | |||
| The Heartland Hero | Herman | |||
| Leave No Soul Behind (21点灵) | Li Changcai | |||
| 2022 | First of April (愚人计划) | — | As executive producer | [9] |
| I Want to Be A Towkay (亲家、冤家做头家) | — | As executive producer | ||
| Soul Detective | — | As executive producer |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | It's a Great, Great World | Ghost train operator | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | The Ultimate Winner | Datuk Ong | ||
| 2012 | Dance Dance Dragon | Special appearance | ||
| 2014 | re: solve (决义案) | Tang Wenzhang | ||
| 2015 | 7 Letters | Son | Segment "GPS (Grandma Positioning System)" | [11] |
| 2017 | The Fortune Handbook | Competition judge | Special appearance | |
| 2022 | Deleted | Chia Zhongyi | Also as executive producer | [12] |
Discography
Compilation albums
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 12 | 新传媒群星金龙接财神 |
| 2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 | 新传媒群星金蛇献祥福 |
Awards and nominations
References
- Idris, Hidayah (23 November 2018). "8 long-term Singapore celeb marriages that are still going strong". Her World Singapore. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- @zhenggeping (1 March 2015). "Woodlands Lunar New Year Celebrations cum Grassroots Leaders' Gathering 2015. TAYs' brother & sisters wishing all a Happy & Prosperous 2015 ! Huat Ah !" – via Instagram.
- Toh, Ziyi (12 January 2023). "Zheng Geping Leaves Mediacorp After 36 Years". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "Veterans beat 'princesses' to shine at Star Awards 2007". Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- "Beijing 101 Hair Consultants - Hair Loss Treat". Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Veteran actor Zheng Geping on how he gets his buff body". AsiaOne. 19 April 2014. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "Actor Zheng Geping leaving Mediacorp after 36 years to 'give myself more space'". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "What keeps Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping together for almost 30 years - and other couple tips from celebs". AsiaOne. 13 February 2020. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- "Calvert Tay To Have First On-Screen Kiss In Drama Produced By Dad Zheng Geping". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Tay Ying is now a Mediacorp artiste, joining celebrity parents Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- Lee, Maggie (30 September 2015). "Film Review: '7 Letters'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- Toh, Ziyi (6 November 2022). "Zheng Geping Wanted To Give Up His Lead Role Halfway Through Filming Local Action Movie 'Deleted'". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "Star Awards 2022: A night of surprises for Chen Hanwei, Huang Biren and Brandon Wong". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Madrid IFF 2022 Winners – Film Fest International". Madrid IFF. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
