Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing

Biography

Cheung Kwok-Wing (張國榮, English name: Leslie) was a Hong Kong Canadian singer and actor. Throughout a 26-year career from 1977 until his death, Cheung released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films. He was one of the most prominent pioneers that shaped the identity of Cantopop during the 1980s and became known for his flamboyant, often outrageous stage appearance. His venture into acting in the 1990s was recognized for his portrayal of queer characters in the then-conservative film industry. His career was marked with both praise and criticism, with numerous public discussions focusing on his sexual orientation and androgynous persona.

Known For

Happy Together

as Ho Po-wing

Farewell My Concubine

as Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi

A Better Tomorrow

as Sung Chi Kit

Days of Being Wild

as Yuddy

Ashes of Time

as Ouyang Feng / Malicious West

A Chinese Ghost Story

as Ling Choi Sin

A Better Tomorrow II

as Sung Chi Kit

Once a Thief

as James / Jim

A Chinese Ghost Story II

as Ning Choi San

The Eagle Shooting Heroes

as Huang Yaoshi