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Nicholas Tse
謝霆鋒
Chinese name 謝霆鋒 (Traditional) Chinese name 谢霆锋 (Simplified) Pinyin Xiè Tíngfēng (Mandarin) Jyutping ze6 ting4 fung1 (Cantonese) Birth name Tse Ting-fung (謝霆鋒) Ancestry Panyu, Guangdong, China Origin Hong Kong Born 29 August 1980
Hong KongOccupation Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Director, Producer, CEO Genre(s) Pop, rock Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, drums Label(s) Emperor Entertainment Group Years active 1997–present Spouse(s) Cecilia Cheung (2006 - 2011) Children Lucas Tse (b. 2007)
Quintus Tse (b. 2010)Parents Patrick Tse, Deborah Lee Influences Koma Wong, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai Official Website Nic-zone.net Awards-
Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor
2011 The Stool Pigeon
Best New Performer
1998 Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Best Supporting Actor
2010 Bodyguards and AssassinsHundred Flowers Awards Best Supporting Actor
2006 New Police StoryOther Awards World Music Awards
Best-Selling Chinese Artist
2002, 2003
Asian Film Awards
Best Supporting Actor
2010 Bodyguards and Assassins
Nicholas Tse (aka Tse Ting-fung, Chinese: 謝霆鋒, born 29 August 1980) is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group.[1] Throughout his career, he has been a singer, an actor, a director, a producer, and a composer.
He originally learned martial arts for the screen and television, which he continues to practice.[2][3]
He has won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor (2011).[4]
Contents
Early life
Tse is the first of two children born to Hong Kong natives, actor Patrick Tse (謝賢) and actress Deborah Lee (狄波拉) raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[5] He has a younger sister, Jennifer Tse. He was educated at St. George's School, Vancouver, and later attended Hong Kong International School for one year before dropping out at grade 10.[5] For a year he lived in Phoenix, Arizona before going back to Vancouver. He also studied music in Japan before returning to Hong Kong. He holds dual Canadian and Hong Kong citizenship.[5]
Career
Music
Tse was singing at a party for a family friend when he was discovered by Albert Yeung, head of Emperor Entertainment Group. In 1997 Tse would sign a record deal with EEG under the Fitto label, releasing his first album, "My Attitude".[5] The album was ranked 3rd on the top selling CD chart of IFPI.[6] It was that year where he won the most popular new artist award.[7]
Tse received mainstream success in 1998 with songs like "早知" (Knew it would be like that) and "如果只得一星期" (If there's only one week) and became a prominent successor in the entertainment industry. His received a musical award during the 1999 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards with his popular song "非走不可" (No choice but leave).[8] Recorded on 27 September 1993.
In 2000, Tse released the album and song "活著VIVA", regarded as his most popular song ever, furthered his career significantly. It was after this song which he became an A-list singer at the time. In 2001, he released the album "玉蝴蝶." The album had two hit songs: "玉蝴蝶" and "潛龍勿用".
Film
Nicholas Tse's most notable action films are Dragon Tiger Gate, Gen-X Cops, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel, and Invisible Target. He also collaborated with Jackie Chan in New Police Story.[9] Tse has also acted in romance films including Tiramisu and Jade Goddess of Mercy. Only later in his career did he participate in comedy roles including Enter the Phoenix, McDull, the Alumni, A Chinese Tall Story. In the Hong Kong translated version of A Bug's Life (蟲蟲特工隊), the character Flik was dubbed by Tse. He also lent his voice to the Chinese animation film Lotus Lantern. Tse has also won a film award for Bodyguards and Assassins in 2010, at the 4th Asian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor in 2011, at the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards, beating elders like Chow Yun Fat, Jacky Cheung and Nick Cheung.[10]
TV series
Tse has starred in two (or three) TVB Hong Kong local dramas depends how you look at it this including Aiming High (撻出愛火花), The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra (齊天大聖孫悟空) which is more of comedy or adventure than a drama and the documentary On the Road II (向世界出發II) in Cambodia. The rest of his drama series are filmed and produced by Mainland China companies. Most of Tse's drama are wuxia series, which are based in ancient Chinese societies.
Incidents
2002 motoring incident
In the early morning of 23 March 2002, Tse crashed his Ferrari 360 Modena in Hong Kong Central.[11] Initially it was claimed that his driver was responsible for the crash, but further investigation by the ICAC revealed the story was fabricated, involving three other men and a police officer. Tse spent two weeks in prison[12] and was sentenced to 240 hours of community service for obstruction of justice.[5] Officer Lau Chi-Wai was sentenced to six months in prison. Although some viewed this charge as lenient, the 240 hours was the maximum punishment for this offence, given that Tse was a young offender at the time (21 years and 7 months). Nonetheless, some claimed that the sentence would send out a wrong message to Hong Kong youths, but it could be argued handing out a harsher sentence because he was a celebrity is just as inappropriate as handing out a lighter one. This incident had caused him to have a downfall in popularity.[5] Tse have said that money to him has gone up by 40% since the accident.[13] The car was originally a gift from the company EEG, as Tse himself accounted for 56% of the revenue.[13]
2002 assault allegations
Tse has had his share of brush-ups with 'paparazzi'. A photographer of Sudden Weekly magazine accused Tse of hitting him outside a restaurant in Taiwan, bruising his nose and elbow. Although Tse denied the assault charge, he settled in July 2002.[14]
2003 motoring incident
Tse had another accident in 2003, where he crashed his Toyota Camry in Wan Chai. He was banned from driving for six months and fined HK$4000 for reckless driving. Prior to this, he was fined HK$7,000 and had his license suspended for a year for two separate charges of speeding.[citation needed]
2005 motoring incident
He later had another accident in November 2005, where he collided with a Public Security Bureau Bus in an Audi RS4 in Lantau. He was banned from driving for another six months and fined HK$4,000, again for reckless driving. After the incident, Tse has resorted to travelling on a motorbike or scooter instead of an automobile.[citation needed]
After the police charge, Tse spent several months to "discover himself", then releasing the album Reborn. He has stated that he would be taking a break from singing and be focusing on his acting for a year.
Personal life
Tse once had a relationship with musician Faye Wong, who is 11 years Tse's senior.[15] On 31 July 2006, Tse officially admitted dating Cecilia Cheung in an interview with Hong Kong commercial radio station 881/903. On 29 September 2006, Tse showed off his wedding ring at the Hong Kong International Airport, announcing he and Cecilia Cheung were married in a secret wedding ceremony in the Philippines.[5] The couple's son, Lucas, was born on 2 August 2007.[16] Cheung gave birth to their second son, Quintus, on 12 May 2010. Nicholas Tse reportedly filed for divorce on the 14th of June, 2011.[17]
Discography
Main article: Nicholas Tse discographyMost of Nicholas Tse's songs are based in the cantopop rock genre. Including "front, back, left, right" (前前後後左左右右), "Exposure" (曝光) and "Lonely Base" (寂寞堂口). Some of his songs are produced in Tse's own 'Nic Production' which was revealed in TVB interviews several times. However, one of Tse's most classical pop rock song is "Life Viva" (活著 Viva), which MTV features Tse with his flame guitar and a flamethrower, this song is widely known in Hong Kong.
Tse has also sang a number of duets with fellow cantopop singers, namely "Love" (愛) with Charlene Choi, "Second Life" (第二世), "Amen" (阿門) both with Joey Yung, "Kid" (細路) with Eason Chan, "You Cant Stop Me" with Sam Lee and Stephen Fung and "Beauty and the Beast"[18] with Meilin 梅琳.
Filmography
- Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (少年古惑仔之激鬥編) (1998) (Tse wins 'Best New Performer' in the Hong Kong Film Awards)
- Gen-X Cops (特警新人類) (1999)
- A Man Called Hero (中華英雄) (1999)
- Metade Fumaca (半支煙) (1999)
- Street Angels (少女党) (1999)
- The Mirror (怪談之魔鏡) (1999)
- Twelve Nights (十二夜) (2000)
- Winner Takes All (大贏家) (2000)
- Time and Tide (順流逆流) (2000) (Nominated and won: Venice Film Festival, Nominated: Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA)
- Comic King (漫畫風雲) (2001)
- Master Q 2001 (老夫子2001) (2001)
- Heroes in Love (戀愛起義) (2001) [writer/co-director only] (Nominated: Stockholm Film Festival)
- My Schoolmate, the Barbarian (我的野蠻同學) (2001)
- 2002 (2001)
- Tiramisu (戀愛行星) (2002)
- Demi-Haunted (魂魄唔齊) (2002)
- The Medallion (2003) [cameo]
- Jade Goddess of Mercy (玉觀音) (2004) (Nominated: Moscow International Film Festival, Nominated and won: Verona Love Screens Film Festival)
- Enter the Phoenix (大佬愛美麗) (2004) [cameo]
- Moving Targets (2004新紮師兄) (2004)
- New Police Story (新警察故事) (2004)
- A Chinese Tall Story (情癲大聖) (2005)
- The Promise(無極) (2005) (Nominated: Golden Globe, Fantasporto, Golden Trailer Awards)
- McDull, the Alumni (春田花花同學會) (2006)
- Dragon Tiger Gate (龍虎門) (2006)
- Rob-B-Hood (寶貝計畫/BB計畫) (2006) [cameo]
- The Heavenly Kings (四大天王) (2006) [cameo]
- Invisible Target (男兒本色) (2007)
- Beast Stalker (証人) (2008)
- Storm Rider Clash of the Evils (風雲決) (2008) [voice cast]
- The Storm Warriors (風雲2 – (Storm Riders Sequel) (2009)
- Bodyguards and Assassins (十月圍城) (2009) (Nominated: Asian Film Awards, Golden Globe, Fantasporto, Golden Trailer Awards and Won: Best Supporting Actor in Asian Film Awards and Hong Kong Film Award)[19]
- Hot Summer Days (全城熱戀熱辣辣) (2010)
- The Stool Pigeon (綫人) (2010) (Won: Best Actor in Hong Kong Film Award)
- Shaolin (新少林寺) (2011)
- Treasure Inn (財神客棧) (2011)
- The Viral Factor (逆戰) (2011)
TV series
- Aiming High (撻出愛火花) (1998) 20 episodes
- The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra (齊天大聖孫悟空) (2002)
- The Proud Twins (小魚兒與花無缺) (2005)
- On the Road II (向世界出發II) (2007) Star in Episodes 2–6
- Big Shot (大人物) (2007)
- Wing Chun (詠春) (2007) 40 Episodes
- The Spirit of the Sword (浣花洗劍錄) (2008)
- Sword Heroes' Fate (2011)
Commercial endorsements
Tse has been in several advertisements from brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Sony, Biolyn, New World Mobility, Oris and Matsunichi.[20][21][22]
He has appeared in various magazines including: Men's Uno, Amoeba, Milk, Ming Pao and East Week, in various forms including television commercials, posters and magazine advertisements.
On 19 June 2006, wax statues of both Tse and Cheung were revealed at the Madame Tussauds Shanghai branch.[23]
References
- ^ EEGmusic. "EEGmusic." Nicolas Tse profile. Retrieved on 22 April 2008.
- ^ Biography for Nicholas Tse at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.hkfaa.com
- ^ a b c d e f g Kungfucinema. "Kungfu." Nicholas TSE by Albert Valentin. Retrieved on 22 April 2008.
- ^ EEGmusic. "EEGmusic." Nicolas Tse other info. Retrieved on 22 April 2008.
- ^ TVB. "TVB." 1997 Jade solid gold award. Retrieved on 9 November 2008.
- ^ TVB. "TVB." 1999 Jade solid gold award. Retrieved on 9 November 2008.
- ^ Moviexclusive: "NPS" Retrieved on 23 April 2008
- ^ Article in Manila Newspaper Manila Paper
- ^ Sina.China. "Sina.China." Nicholas Tse incident. Retrieved on 23 April 2008.
- ^ Kate Drake, 10 questions for Nicholas Tse, Time Asia
- ^ a b Time.com. "Time.com." 10 questions for Nicholas Tse. Retrieved on 4 July 2008.
- ^ "HK star settles assault charge", BBC News, 31 July 2002
- ^ "Millennial Fair: Faye Wong Retrieved on 22 April 2008
- ^ News.stareastasia.com: "Cecilia Cheung back on stage" Retrieved on 22 April 2008
- ^ Tay, Vanessa Valerie (14 June 2011). "Nicholas Tse divorces Cecilia Cheung". AsiaOne. http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20110614-284059.html. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ "Meilin 梅琳 and Nicholas Tse 謝霆鋒 – Beauty and The Beast MV". youtube. http://www.youtube.com/meilingray#p/u/28/AeMEwQejQP8. Retrieved 2011-06-4.
- ^ [2]
- ^ EEGmusic. "EEGmusic." Nicolas Tse advertisements. Retrieved on 22 April 2008.
- ^ Youtube. "Youtube." Nicolas Tse in pepsi commercial. Retrieved on 22 April 2008.
- ^ http://www.luxury-insider.com/luxury-news/2011/07/nicholas-tse-is-new-face-of-oris
- ^ Madame-tussauds. "Madame-tussauds." Latest news. Retrieved on 23 April 2008.
External links
- Nicholas Tse at the Internet Movie Database
- Tse interview at SquatMagazine
- [3]
- Nic@EEG Music (Chinese)
- Nic@Mei Bo
Awards HKFA • Film • Director • Ma Si-San (1983) • Carol Cheng (1984) • Josephine Koo (1985) • Chan Yuen-Lai (1986) • Christine Lee (1987) • Law Kwok-Bun (1988) • David Wu (1989) • Kwong Wah (1990) • Rain Lau (1991) • Jade Leung (1992) • Anita Yuen (1993) • Wu Hsing-kuo (1994) • Alice Lau (1995) • Eric Moo (1996) • Shu Qi (1997) • Sam Lee (1998) • Nicholas Tse (1999) • Cecilia Cheung (2000) • Qin Hailu (2001) • Karena Lam (2002) • Eugenia Yuan (2003) • Andy On (2004) • Tian Yuan (2005) • Jay Chou (2006) • Gouw Ian Iskandar (2007) • Kate Tsui (2008) • Xu Jiao (2009) • Aarif Lee (2010) • Hanjin Tan (2011)HKFA • Film • Director • Shum Wai (1985) • Mang Hoi (1986) • Paul Chun (1987) • Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (1988) • Jacky Cheung (1989) • Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (1990) • Ng Man Tat (1991) • Kwan Hoi San (1992) • Liu Kai-Chi (1993) • Paul Chun (1994) • Jordan Chan (1995) • Law Kar-ying (1996) • Eric Tsang (1997) • Jiang Wen (1998) • Patrick Tam (1999) • Ti Lung (2000) • Francis Ng (2001) • Wong Yat-Fei (2002) • Anthony Wong Chau Sang (2003) • Tony Leung Ka-Fai (2004) • Yuen Wah (2005) • Anthony Wong Chau Sang (2006) • Gouw Ian Iskandar (2007) • Andy Lau (2008) • Liu Kai-Chi (2009) • Nicholas Tse (2010) • Teddy Robin (2011)HKFA • Film • Director • Chen Qiang (1962) · Zhong Xinghuo (1963) · Niu Ben (1983) · Liu Xinyi (1984) · He Wei (1985) · Chen Yude (1986) · Zhu Shibin (1987) · Chen Peisi (1988) · Shen Junyi (1989) · Sun Feihu (1990) · Chen Yude (1991) · Ge You (1992) · Feng Gong (1993) · Sun Feihu (1994) · Xie Yuan (1995) Fang Zige (1996) · Niu Ben (1997) · Li Baotian (1998) · Niu Ben (1999) · You Yong (2000) Zhu Xu (2001) · Ying Da (2002) · Wang Zhiwen (2003) · Nicholas Tse (2006) · Deng Chao (2008) · Alec Su (2010) •Sun Honglei (2008) · Jung Woo-sung (2009) · Nicholas Tse (2010) · Sammo Hung (2011)
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