Wallace Chung
| Wallace Chung | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 鍾漢良 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 钟汉良 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Zhong Hànliáng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | Zung1 Hon3 Loeng4 (Cantonese) |
| Born |
30 November 1974 Hong Kong |
| Other name(s) | Little Sun (小太陽) Xiao Wa (小哇) |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, commercial model, presenter |
| Genre(s) | C-pop |
| Label(s) |
TVB (1993–1995) Music Impact (1995–1998) Rock Records (2000–2005) Cornucopia Music (2006–present) Hairun Media (2012–present) |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Ancestry | Huiyang, Guangdong, China |
| Website | http://www.wallacechung.cc |
Wallace Chung (born 30 November 1974), also known as Chung Hon-leung (鍾漢良), is a Hong Kong actor and recording artist of Hakka ancestry. His debut was in the 1993 Hong Kong TVB biographical television drama The Chord to Victory, portraying Kenny Bee, a member of The Wynners. In 1995, Chung moved to Taiwan to pursue a singing career under the guidance of record producer Samuel Tai, subsequently signing a contract with Music Impact (BMG).
Chung's successful debut with his 1995 dance album OREA dubbed him as Taiwan's "Little Sun." The eponymous title song quickly raced to #1, topping the charts for many weeks. In December 1995, Chung released his second album, By Your Side (在你身邊), which earned him a title as Taiwan's Best Idol for two years in the row. Chung achieved further fame in mainland China through his performances in popular television dramas and films, most notably the 2015 hit drama My Sunshine.
In 1992, Chung joined TVB's dance training class. The same year, he debuted as an actor in the TV drama The Chord to Victory.
In 1994, Chung acted in various dramas. His role as the intellectually-disabled youth in Journey of Love displayed his acting skills and left a deep impression on viewers. The same year, he co-hosted the variety program K-100.
In 1995, Chung was recommended by Taiwanese music producers, and signed on with the record company BMG. That July, he debuted as a singer with his first solo album, OREA. The eponymous title song quickly raced to #1, topping the charts for many weeks. In December, he released his second album, By Your Side. With his successful debut and entry into the entertainment industry, the Taiwanese media dubbed him as Taiwan's "Little Sun".
In July 1996, he made his first commercial film ,Hi Sir, starring as the male lead. Chung also contributed to the soundtrack of the film, singing the theme song "Ai Bu Shi Shou". Hi Sir topped box office charts and became the biggest summer hit of 1996. In October, he released his first Cantonese album, titled Present, officially embarking onto the Hong Kong music industry.
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