Nicholas Tse
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Nicholas Tse is a Hong Kong
singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group
. 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.
He has won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
(2011).
, and later attended Hong Kong International School
for one year before dropping out at grade 10. 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.
, 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". The album was ranked 3rd on the top selling CD chart of IFPI. It was that year where he won the most popular new artist award
.
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). 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".
, Gen-X Cops
, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
, and Invisible Target
. He also collaborated with Jackie Chan
in New Police Story
. 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
, 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.
Hong Kong local dramas depends how you look at it this including Aiming High , The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
which is more of comedy or adventure than a drama and the documentary On the Road 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.
in Hong Kong Central
. 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 and was sentenced to 240 hours of community service
for obstruction of justice. 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. Tse have said that money to him has gone up by 40% since the accident. The car was originally a gift from the company EEG, as Tse himself accounted for 56% of the revenue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
, who is 11 years Tse's senior. 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. The couple's son, Lucas, was born on 2 August 2007. Cheung gave birth to their second son, Quintus, on 12 May 2010. Nicholas Tse reportedly filed for divorce on the 14th of June, 2011.
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
" with Meilin 梅琳
.
, Pepsi
, Sony
, Biolyn, New World Mobility
, Oris and Matsunichi.
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.
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...
. 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.
He has won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a leading role.-History:...
(2011).
Early life
Tse is the first of two children born to Hong Kong natives, actor Patrick Tse and actress Deborah Lee raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has a younger sister, Jennifer Tse. He was educated at St. George's School, VancouverSt. George's School (Vancouver)
St. George's School , of Vancouver, Canada is an independent boarding and day university-preparatory school for boys.-History:...
, and later attended Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong International School is a prestigious international private school in Tai Tam and Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. Founded in 1966 by a group of Christian businessmen, HKIS spans from reception one to the twelfth grade. Its Lower and Upper Primary Divisions are located in Repulse Bay, and the...
for one year before dropping out at grade 10. For a year he lived in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
before going back to Vancouver. He also studied music in Japan before returning to Hong Kong. He holds dual Canadian and Hong Kong citizenship.
Music
Tse was singing at a party for a family friend when he was discovered by Albert YeungAlbert Yeung
Albert Yeung , born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group.-Early years:...
, head of Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...
. In 1997 Tse would sign a record deal with EEG under the Fitto label, releasing his first album, "My Attitude". The album was ranked 3rd on the top selling CD chart of IFPI. It was that year where he won the most popular new artist award
1997 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards
The 1997 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 1998. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Top 10 song awards:...
.
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
1999 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards
The 1999 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 2000. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Top 10 song awards:...
with his popular song "非走不可" (No choice but leave). 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 GateDragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring fight choreography by Donnie Yen, who also stars in the film. The film is based on the manhua Oriental Heroes, which bears the same Chinese title as the film...
, Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel is a 1998 Hong Kong Triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second prequel in the Young and Dangerous film series....
, and Invisible Target
Invisible Target
Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured...
. He also collaborated with Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
in New Police Story
New Police Story
New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
. Tse has also acted in romance films including Tiramisu
Tiramisu (film)
Tiramisu is a 2002 Chinese fantasy romantic film directed by Dante Lam. It stars Nicholas Tse with Karena Lam in their first film together....
and Jade Goddess of Mercy
Jade Goddess of Mercy
Jade Goddess of Mercy or Goddess of Mercy is a 2003 film directed by Ann Hui, starring Zhao Wei and Nicholas Tse.It was adapted from a novel from Chinese writer Hai Yan...
. Only later in his career did he participate in comedy roles including Enter the Phoenix
Enter the Phoenix
Enter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
, McDull, the Alumni
McDull, The Alumni
McDull, the Alumni is a 2006 Hong Kong live action/animated film directed by Samson Chiu. It is the third film adaptation of the popular McDull comic book series, following My Life as McDull, and McDull, Prince de la Bun...
, A Chinese Tall Story
A Chinese Tall Story
A Chinese Tall Story is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy adventure film, written and directed by Jeffrey Lau.-Synopsis:It is a twisted story about the monk Tripitaka and his three disciples who are journeying west to acquire Buddhist scriptures. While stopping in Shache City , they come under attack by...
. In the Hong Kong translated version of A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life is a 1998 American computer animated adventure comedy film produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States on November 25, 1998. A Bug's Life was the second Disney·Pixar feature film after Toy Story, and the third American computer-animated film after Toy...
, the character Flik was dubbed by Tse. He also lent his voice to the Chinese animation
Chinese animation
Chinese animation or Manhua Anime, in narrow sense, refers to animations that are made in China. In broad sense, it may refers to animations that are made in any Chinese speaking countries such as People's Republic of China , Republic of China , Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.- History :The...
film Lotus Lantern
Lotus Lantern
Lotus Lantern is a Chinese animated feature film produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio.-Plot:The story is based on the traditional Chinese folklore about a boy named Chenxiang. His mother is a goddess and his father is a mortal. His uncle Erlang Shen, punishes them by killing the father...
. Tse has also won a film award for Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Chan, featuring an all-star cast, including Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang and Fan Bingbing.-Plot:...
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.
TV series
Tse has starred in two (or three) TVBTelevision Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
Hong Kong local dramas depends how you look at it this including Aiming High , The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version....
which is more of comedy or adventure than a drama and the documentary On the Road II in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
. The rest of his drama series are filmed and produced by Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
companies. Most of Tse's drama are wuxia
Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
series, which are based in ancient Chinese societies.
2002 motoring incident
In the early morning of 23 March 2002, Tse crashed his Ferrari 360 ModenaFerrari 360
The Ferrari 360 is a mid-engine midsize two-seater sports car produced from late 1999 until 2005. The 360 replaced the Ferrari F355 and was itself replaced by the fairly similar Ferrari F430...
in Hong Kong Central
Central, Hong Kong
Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
. Initially it was claimed that his driver was responsible for the crash, but further investigation by the ICAC
Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)
The Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong was established by Governor Murray MacLehose on 15 February 1974, when Hong Kong was under British rule. Its main aim was to clean up endemic corruption in the many departments of the Hong Kong Government through law enforcement,...
revealed the story was fabricated, involving three other men and a police officer. Tse spent two weeks in prison and was sentenced to 240 hours of community service
Community service
Community service is donated service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions....
for obstruction of justice. 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. Tse have said that money to him has gone up by 40% since the accident. The car was originally a gift from the company EEG, as Tse himself accounted for 56% of the revenue.
2002 assault allegations
Tse has had his share of brush-ups with 'paparazzi'. A photographer of Sudden WeeklySudden Weekly
Sudden Weekly is a magazine in Hong Kong founded by Jimmy Lai's Next Media Limited.-Lam Woon-kwong incident :Issue 493 of the magazine carried a story that included photographs of Director of the Chief Executive's Office Lam Woon-kwong with a woman outside a hotel in Tokyo and an interview...
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.
2003 motoring incident
Tse had another accident in 2003, where he crashed his Toyota CamryToyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Toyota since 1982, and sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world...
in Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
. He was banned from driving for six months and fined HK$
Hong Kong dollar
The Hong Kong dollar is the currency of the jurisdiction. It is the eighth most traded currency in the world. In English, it is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively HK$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
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.
2005 motoring incident
He later had another accident in November 2005, where he collided with a Public Security BureauPublic Security Bureau
In the People's Republic of China, a public security bureau refers to the government offices while the smaller offices are called Police posts which are similar in concept to the Japanese Kōban system) present in each province and municipality that handles policing , public security, and...
Bus in an Audi RS4
Audi RS4
The Audi RS4 quattro is the top tier and highest performing version of some specific generations of the Audi A4 range of automobiles. It is a sports-focused compact executive car , produced by Audi's high-performance private subsidiary quattro GmbH, in limited numbers, for German car manufacturer...
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.
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 WongFaye Wong
Faye Wong is a highly successful and influential Chinese singer-songwriter and actress who is usually referred to as a diva . Early in her career she briefly used the stage name Shirley Wong . Born in Beijing, she moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and rose to stardom in the early 1990s by singing...
, who is 11 years Tse's senior. 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
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
, announcing he and Cecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and cantopop singer. She is the ex-wife of Nicholas Tse, thus being the daughter-in-law of Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee. She and Nicholas have two sons, Lucas and Quintus Tse...
were married in a secret wedding ceremony in the Philippines. The couple's son, Lucas, was born on 2 August 2007. Cheung gave birth to their second son, Quintus, on 12 May 2010. Nicholas Tse reportedly filed for divorce on the 14th of June, 2011.
Discography
Most of Nicholas Tse's songs are based in the cantopopCantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
rock
Chinese rock
Chinese Rock , occasionally referred as Mandorock or Cantorock depending on the language of the song in question, is commonly used to describe a wide variety of forms of rock and roll music, in connection with the rock bands...
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
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
with fellow cantopop singers, namely "Love" (愛) with Charlene Choi
Charlene Choi
Charlene Choi is a Hong Kong based actress and singer. She is a member of Cantopop group Twins, along with Gillian Chung.-Biography:...
, "Second Life" (第二世), "Amen" (阿門) both with Joey Yung
Joey Yung
Joey Yung is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress from Emperor Entertainment Group. She won the prestigious JSG "Most Popular Female Singer" and "Ultimate Best Female Singer - Gold" awards a record breaking six times, thus emerging as one of the premier Cantonese singers in Hong Kong...
, "Kid" (細路) with Eason Chan
Eason Chan
Eason Chan Yik-shun is a prominent male singer in Hong Kong's music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post-1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Eason Chan has been praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop...
, "You Cant Stop Me" with Sam Lee
Sam Lee
Sam Lee Chan-Sam is an actor from Hong Kong. He started his film career when he was first spotted by director Fruit Chan who cast him in Made in Hong Kong. Since his debut, Sam has been working hard on many films. In 1999, he made thirteen films in that year alone. He appeared in a Japanese...
and Stephen Fung
Stephen Fung
Stephen Fung Tak-Lun is a Hong Kong based actor, singer, model, writer and film director.-Biography:Fung's mother, Julie Sek Yin, was a famous Shaw Brothers actress...
and "Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)
Beauty and the Beast is a 1991 American animated fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The thirtieth film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and the third film of the Disney Renaissance period...
" with Meilin 梅琳
Meilin
Alyssa Meilin Gray is an American-Chinese pop singer and songwriter, based in Beijing, China. Meilin first appeared on Chinese national and worldwide television in 2006 with her younger sister, Suelin, winning first place on Beijing Television’s ‘Arts of Our Land’ competition, performing a...
.
Filmography
- Young and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The Prequel is a 1998 Hong Kong Triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second prequel in the Young and Dangerous film series....
(少年古惑仔之激鬥編) (1998) (Tse wins 'Best New Performer' in the Hong Kong Film Awards) - Gen-X CopsGen-X CopsGen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
(特警新人類) (1999) - A Man Called HeroA Man Called HeroA Man Called Hero is a 1999 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, the film starred Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang, Nicholas Tse and Yuen Biao. The film's theme song Tin Sat Ku Hsing was performed by Ekin...
(中華英雄) (1999) - Metade FumacaMetade FumacaMetade Fumaca is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Kam-Hung Yip.-Cast and roles:* Eric Tsang - Roy 'Mountain Leopard'* Nicholas Tse - Smokey* Shu Qi - Ah Nam* Kelly Chen - Policewoman...
(半支煙) (1999) - Street AngelsStreet Angels (1999 film)Street Angels is a 1999 Singaporean drama film directed by David Lam Tak Luk....
(少女党) (1999) - The MirrorThe Mirror (1999 film)The Mirror is a 1999 Hong Kong horror film directed by Agan.-Plot:The film is divided into four different segments, each with a mirror somehow involved. It starts in an ancient Chinese brothel where a girl is killed by a customer...
(怪談之魔鏡) (1999) - Twelve Nights (十二夜) (2000)
- Winner Takes AllWinner Takes All (2000 film)Winner Takes All is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Clifton Ko. This is comedy film for Lunar New Year.-Plot Outline:...
(大贏家) (2000) - Time and TideTime and Tide (2000 film)Time and Tide is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. The film is set in Hong Kong where a young man becomes a bodyguard and befriends a mercenary determined to begin life a new with the woman he just married...
(順流逆流) (2000) (Nominated and won: Venice Film Festival, Nominated: Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA) - Comic KingComic KingComic King is a 2000 Hong Kong comedy film directed by O Sing-Pui. It was shown in cinemas from 19 January 2001 to 21 February 2001.-Synopsis:A romantic triangle turns fantasy into reality in this comedy from Hong Kong...
(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)
- 20022002 (film)2002 is a 2001 Hong Kong science fiction film starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung, and Sam Lee. The film was directed by Wilson Yip.-Plot:...
(2001) - TiramisuTiramisu (film)Tiramisu is a 2002 Chinese fantasy romantic film directed by Dante Lam. It stars Nicholas Tse with Karena Lam in their first film together....
(戀愛行星) (2002) - Demi-Haunted (魂魄唔齊) (2002)
- The MedallionThe MedallionThe Medallion is a 2003 action-comedy film co-written and directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Gordon Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, and Claire Forlani...
(2003) [cameo] - Jade Goddess of MercyJade Goddess of MercyJade Goddess of Mercy or Goddess of Mercy is a 2003 film directed by Ann Hui, starring Zhao Wei and Nicholas Tse.It was adapted from a novel from Chinese writer Hai Yan...
(玉觀音) (2004) (Nominated: Moscow International Film Festival, Nominated and won: Verona Love Screens Film Festival) - Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(大佬愛美麗) (2004) [cameo] - Moving Targets (2004新紮師兄) (2004)
- New Police StoryNew Police StoryNew Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
(新警察故事) (2004) - A Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall Story is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy adventure film, written and directed by Jeffrey Lau.-Synopsis:It is a twisted story about the monk Tripitaka and his three disciples who are journeying west to acquire Buddhist scriptures. While stopping in Shache City , they come under attack by...
(情癲大聖) (2005) - The PromiseThe Promise (2005 film)The Promise is a 2005 Chinese epic fantasy film directed by Chen Kaige and starring Jang Dong-gun, Hiroyuki Sanada, Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse. The film is based on the wuxia romance The K'un-lun Slave, written by P'ei Hsing at the time of the Tang Dynasty.First released in mainland China on...
(無極) (2005) (Nominated: Golden Globe, Fantasporto, Golden Trailer Awards) - McDull, the AlumniMcDull, The AlumniMcDull, the Alumni is a 2006 Hong Kong live action/animated film directed by Samson Chiu. It is the third film adaptation of the popular McDull comic book series, following My Life as McDull, and McDull, Prince de la Bun...
(春田花花同學會) (2006) - Dragon Tiger GateDragon Tiger GateDragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring fight choreography by Donnie Yen, who also stars in the film. The film is based on the manhua Oriental Heroes, which bears the same Chinese title as the film...
(龍虎門) (2006) - Rob-B-HoodRob-B-HoodRob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006...
(寶貝計畫/BB計畫) (2006) [cameo] - The Heavenly KingsThe Heavenly KingsThe Heavenly Kings is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Daniel Wu.-Background:In 2005, Chinese media began to report that Daniel Wu had formed a boyband, Alive, with Terence Yin, Andrew Lin, and Conroy Chan...
(四大天王) (2006) [cameo] - Invisible TargetInvisible TargetInvisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured...
(男兒本色) (2007) - Beast StalkerBeast StalkerBeast Stalker is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jing-Chu, and Liu Kai-Chi.-Synopsis:A traffic accident changed their lives forever....
(証人) (2008) - Storm Rider Clash of the EvilsStorm Rider Clash of the EvilsStorm Rider Clash of the Evils is an animated feature film directed by Dante Lam and produced by Puzzle Animation Studio Limited and Shanghai Media Group. It is based on the manhua series Fung Wan by Ma Wing-shing.-Plot:...
(風雲決) (2008) [voice cast] - The Storm WarriorsThe Storm WarriorsThe Storm Warriors is a 2009 Hong Kong film produced and directed by the Pang brothers. It is the second live-action film adaptation of artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan, following the 1998 film The Storm Riders. The Storm Warriors is based on Fung Wans Japanese Invasion story arc The...
(風雲2 – (Storm Riders Sequel) (2009) - Bodyguards and AssassinsBodyguards and AssassinsBodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Chan, featuring an all-star cast, including Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang and Fan Bingbing.-Plot:...
(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) - Hot Summer DaysHot Summer DaysHot Summer Days is a 2010 Hong Kong romantic comedy film featuring an ensemble cast including Nicholas Tse, Jacky Cheung, Daniel Wu, Vivian Hsu, Barbie Hsu, René Liu, Angelababy and William Chan and also featuring a guest appearance by Maggie Cheung...
(全城熱戀熱辣辣) (2010) - The Stool PigeonThe Stool Pigeon (2010 film)The Stool Pigeon is 2010 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung and Kwai Lun-mei. The film is about police detective Don Lee who uses informants to gain information about gangsters...
(綫人) (2010) (Won: Best Actor in Hong Kong Film Award) - Shaolin (新少林寺) (2011)
- Treasure InnTreasure InnTreasure Inn is a 2011 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film directed by Wong Jing and Corey Yuen, starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Charlene Choi, Liu Yang, David Tong and Huang Yi.-Plot:...
(財神客棧) (2011) - The Viral FactorThe Viral FactorThe Viral Factor is an upcoming Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse. The supporting cast includes Bai Bing, Andy On, Carl Ng, Liu Kai-chi and Elaine Jin and the action director is Chin Kar-lok. Production started in March and is slated for a Lunar New...
(逆戰) (2011)
TV series
- Aiming High (撻出愛火花) (1998) 20 episodes
- The Monkey King: Quest for the SutraThe Monkey King: Quest for the SutraThe Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version....
(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 ChunWing Chun (TV series)Wing Chun is the English language title of a two Hong Kong martial arts TV series: one produced in 1994 and one produced from 2004-2007.-1994 series:please expandSee also Wing Chun for the 1994 film starring Michelle Yeoh....
(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-ColaCoca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
, Pepsi
Pepsi
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, Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
, Biolyn, New World Mobility
New World Mobility
New World Mobility is a mobile communications brand name in Hong Kong. It was launched in 1997 and previously parented by New World PCS Limited...
, Oris and Matsunichi.
He has appeared in various magazines including: Men's Uno, Amoeba
Amoeba
Amoeba is a genus of Protozoa.History=The amoeba was first discovered by August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof in 1757. Early naturalists referred to Amoeba as the Proteus animalcule after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his shape...
, Milk, Ming Pao
Ming Pao
Ming Pao is a Chinese language newspaper published by Ming Pao Group in Hong Kong. In the 1990s, Ming Pao established four overseas branches in North America, each provides independent reporting on local news and collect local advertisements. Currently, only the two Canadian editions remain: Ming...
and East Week
East Week
East Week is a Hong Kong-based weekly Chinese language magazine which was established by Oriental Group on October 29, 1992 and sold to the Emperor Group in September 2001...
, in various forms including television commercials, posters and magazine advertisements.
On 19 June 2006, wax
Wax
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statues of both Tse and Cheung were revealed at the Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, part of the renowned chain of wax museums founded by Marie Tussaud of France, is located at the Peak Tower on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the first and one of the only two permanent Madame Tussauds museums in Asia, the other being the Shanghai branch, which...
Shanghai branch.