Leslie Cheung

Leslie Cheung

Multi-talented and displaying a charm and vulnerability all his own, actor and singer Leslie Cheung spent his career taking on diverse roles and characters, proving to be one of the most versatile actors in the business.

 

Since his breakout role in John Woo's A Better Tomorrow, Cheung has taken the lead in numerous films that many consider to be some of the best work to come out of Hong Kong including Once a Thief, Rouge and A Chinese Ghost Story.

 

Possessing a natural talent for dramatic roles, something which was recognized by esteemed director Wong Kar Wai, Cheung became a familiar face in his movies, collaborating on multiple films such as Days of Being Wild, Ashes of Time and Happy Together.

 

Cheung's international acclaim came in 1993 for his role in the historical masterpiece Farewell My Concubine. Not only a box office success, the film went on to garner an Oscar nomination and won a string of awards including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and was the first Chinese movie to win the Golden Palm Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Once a Thief

Directors:John Woo
Cast:Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun Fat, Cherie Chung
Production Year:1991

A Chinese Ghost Story

Award: FOUR 1987 Golden Horse Awards; THREE 1988 HK Film Awards

Directors:Ching Siu Tung
Cast:Leslie Cheung, Joey Wang, Wu Ma, Lau Siu Ming
Production Year:1987

A Better Tomorrow

Award: FOUR 1986 Golden Horse Awards & TWO 1987 HK Film Awards

Directors:John Woo
Cast:Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun Fat, Ti Lung, Waise Lee
Production Year:1984

Ace Go Places V

Directors:Lau Kar Leung
Cast:Leslie Cheung, Sam Hui, Karl Maka, Nina Li
Production Year:1989

Rouge

Award: THREE 1987 Golden Horse Awards & SIX 1989 HK Film Awards

Directors:Stanley Kwan
Cast:Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Alex Man, Emily Chu
Production Year:1988
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