Sammy Leung
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Sammy Leung Chi Kin is a popular DJ/MC/actor
in Hong Kong
's Commercial Radio
.
when he was studying at the New Asia College
of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
. At the time, he was working part-time. However Sammy became a DJ and took the name Kelvin at first. Then he used his own English
name and converted it to a Chinese
translation as his DJ name. From that day, he was called Sammy (森美).
A few years later in his DJ career, he was paired with Kitty Yuen Pui Yi (Also known as Yuen Siu Yi or Siu Yi) and continue their partnership till today.
One of Sammy's radio shows that is not hosted with Siu Yi is Sammy Moving. It has other hosts, Leo Chim, Ah So, Marco, and later on Seven Luk (Chan Keung).
Sammy co-hosted the show Minutes to Fame
(Season 3) with Miriam Yeung
.
Sammy starred in a Hong Kong movie Breeze of July
with Monie Tung in 2007. It was the Opening Film of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
2007.
In 2008, Sammy starred in his own talk show, titled "The Show Must Go Wrong" at the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre
's Star Hall. As of 2008 he was the primary spokesperson for the Vita Green
product Vita Hair.
In 2010, Sammy started co-hosting the second season of the singing competition The Voice
with Crystal Tin
on TVB.
and the Hong Kong Government over an online poll that was organized by his show. The poll, titled "The female artist whom you want to sexually harass the most", created an enormous furore. As a result, CRHK was fined a hefty sum by the government and Sammy was suspended from his radio show for 2 months, during which he could not take up any paid jobs but instead had to attend to classes on media ethics. His role as the host on TVB's 15/16 quiz show was also revoked.
After the incident, Sammy was even more popular than before because his fans appreciated what he had done to overcome the obstacles. Kitty Yuen and Sammy dedicated their annual theatrical show (this year it was called the Big Nose)to this topic. They claimed that they had learned a lot from the mistakes they had made, and they were grateful that they received a great deal of fan, friend and family support.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's Commercial Radio
Commercial Radio Hong Kong
Commercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
.
Life and career
Sammy Leung tried out to become a DJ for Commercial RadioCommercial Radio Hong Kong
Commercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
when he was studying at the New Asia College
New Asia College
The New Asia College is now one of the constituent colleges of the Chinese University of Hong Kong .- History :New Asia College has its origin in the Asia Evening College of Arts and Commerce established in September 1949 by Ch'ien Mu and several other scholars from mainland China...
of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
. At the time, he was working part-time. However Sammy became a DJ and took the name Kelvin at first. Then he used his own English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
name and converted it to a Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
translation as his DJ name. From that day, he was called Sammy (森美).
A few years later in his DJ career, he was paired with Kitty Yuen Pui Yi (Also known as Yuen Siu Yi or Siu Yi) and continue their partnership till today.
One of Sammy's radio shows that is not hosted with Siu Yi is Sammy Moving. It has other hosts, Leo Chim, Ah So, Marco, and later on Seven Luk (Chan Keung).
Sammy co-hosted the show Minutes to Fame
Minutes to Fame
Minutes to Fame is a game show broadcast on Hong Kong's TVB. The show is intended to be satirical and funny, since most of the contestants are unexperienced and try to get famous.-Format:...
(Season 3) with Miriam Yeung
Miriam Yeung
Miriam Yeung, RN, is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer. Before entering the entertainment business, she was a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She studied at the Holy Family Canossian College Kowloon...
.
Sammy starred in a Hong Kong movie Breeze of July
Breeze of July
Breeze of July is a 2007 Hong Kong film directed by Stanley Tam and stars Monie Tung, Sammy Leung and Koo Kam-wah. Adapted from the short story by Hong Kong novelist Chan Wai, it is the feature debut of the experienced film editor and theatre veteran Stanley Tam.-Plot:Lan-Xian has just had her...
with Monie Tung in 2007. It was the Opening Film of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival is a film festival held annually in Hong Kong. Started in 2004 as an indie film festival, it has since grown into a large film festival known in Hong Kong....
2007.
In 2008, Sammy starred in his own talk show, titled "The Show Must Go Wrong" at the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre
The Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre or KITEC, formerly known as the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre or HITEC, is an exhibition centre, shopping mall and performance venue situated at 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong...
's Star Hall. As of 2008 he was the primary spokesperson for the Vita Green
Vita Green
Vita Green Health Products Co., Ltd. , also as known as Vita Green, is a manufacturer and distributor of health and beauty products in Hong Kong. The company was set up in 1993 with two GMP certified factories...
product Vita Hair.
In 2010, Sammy started co-hosting the second season of the singing competition The Voice
The Voice (Hong Kong singing competition program)
The Voice 超級巨聲 is a Hong Kong reality show style singing competition broadcast by TVB, and also selects Hong Kong's representative to the New Talent Singing Awards International Finals. It is unrelated to the singing competition franchise, The Voice of Holland.The first season was presented by...
with Crystal Tin
Crystal Tin
Kristal Tin is an Hong Kong TVB actress. She has been married to Chapman To since 2005.-TV series:-Films:-Television presenting:-External links:* on Sina Twitter...
on TVB.
2006 Radio controversy
Sammy was reprimanded in 2006 by Commercial Radio Hong KongCommercial Radio Hong Kong
Commercial Radio Hong Kong , aka Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited is one of only two commercial radio broadcasting companies in Hong Kong along with Metro Radio Hong Kong. It contains a balanced array of entertainment including informative, educational, arts and cultural programmes...
and the Hong Kong Government over an online poll that was organized by his show. The poll, titled "The female artist whom you want to sexually harass the most", created an enormous furore. As a result, CRHK was fined a hefty sum by the government and Sammy was suspended from his radio show for 2 months, during which he could not take up any paid jobs but instead had to attend to classes on media ethics. His role as the host on TVB's 15/16 quiz show was also revoked.
After the incident, Sammy was even more popular than before because his fans appreciated what he had done to overcome the obstacles. Kitty Yuen and Sammy dedicated their annual theatrical show (this year it was called the Big Nose)to this topic. They claimed that they had learned a lot from the mistakes they had made, and they were grateful that they received a great deal of fan, friend and family support.
Filmography
- Beauty on Duty (2010)
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity is a 2010 Hong Kong comedy film by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited, United Filmmakers Organization, Sil-Metropole Organisation and Sun Wah Media Group. Directed by Eric Tsang and starring Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung and Anita Yuen...
(2010) - Love Connected (2009)
- True Women for SaleTrue Women For SaleTrue Women For Sale is a 2008 drama film directed by Herman Yau and starring Prudence Liew and Anthony Wong Chau Sang.-Plot:...
(2008) - Nobody's Perfect (2008)
- Legendary AssassinLegendary AssassinLegendary Assassin |thriller film]] directed by and starring Wu Jing made his directorial debut along with fight choreographer Nicky Li. The film also marks the screen debut of singer, songwriter and model Celina Jade...
(2008) - Happy Funeral (2008)
- L for Love, L for Lies (2008)
- Breeze of JulyBreeze of JulyBreeze of July is a 2007 Hong Kong film directed by Stanley Tam and stars Monie Tung, Sammy Leung and Koo Kam-wah. Adapted from the short story by Hong Kong novelist Chan Wai, it is the feature debut of the experienced film editor and theatre veteran Stanley Tam.-Plot:Lan-Xian has just had her...
(2007) - Simply Actors (2007)
- Dancing LionDancing LionDancing Lion is a 2007 Hong Kong comedy film directed by and starring Francis Ng. It was co-directed by Marco Mak and co-stars Anthony Wong, Teresa Mo, Lam Chi-chung, Lin Yuan and Hins Cheung.-Cast:-External links:* at Hong Kong Cinemagic...
(2007) - Love Is Not All AroundLove Is Not All AroundLove Is Not All Around is a 2007 Hong Kong film written and directed by Patrick Kong.-Plot:Bo is an expert on dating boys, explaining her strategy to her friends at Wing and Ching's wedding. During the wedding Bo sees Bik Lin, her "love rival"...
(2007) - Super Fans (2007)
- Kung Fu Mahjong 3 (2007)
- Love Undercover 3 (2006)
- Dating a Vampire (2006)
- Don't Open Your Eyes (2006)
- My Kung Fu Sweetheart (2006)
- Kung Fu Mahjong 2Kung Fu Mahjong 2Kung Fu Mahjong 2 is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing and starring Cherrie Ying, Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu. It is the first sequel to Kung Fu Mahjong.-Synopsis:...
(2005) - The Unusual YouthThe Unusual YouthThe Unusual Youth is a 2005 Hong Kong teen comedy-drama film centering on five disillusioned Hong Kong teenagers living on the island of Cheung Chau as they try to deal with life in spite of family backgrounds. The film stars Race Wong of 2R fame, Yan Ng, Marco Lok and Raymond Wong...
(2005) - My Sweetie (2004)
- Super Model (2004)
- Sound of ColorsSound of ColorsSound of Colors is a Chinese and Taiwanese romance television series, based on a book of the same name by famous Taiwanese illustrator Jimmy Liao. It first broadcast on June 10, 2006 in Taiwan, followed by subsequent broadcasts in other Asian countries...
(2003) - Love Undercover 2: Love Mission (2003)
- My Lucky Star (2003)
- Truth or Dare: 6th Floor Rear FlatTruth or Dare: 6th Floor Rear FlatTruth or Dare: 6th Floor Rear Flat is a 2003 Hong Kong movie directed by Barbara Wong, starring an ensemble cast featuring Karena Lam, Candy Lo, Juno Mak, Teresa Carpio, Roy Chow, Laurence Chou, and Edwin Siu...
(2003) - Honesty (2003)
- Love UndercoverLove UndercoverLove Undercover is a 2002 Hong Kong film directed by Joe Ma Wai-Ho.The film was followed by two sequels, also directed by Joe Ma: Love Undercover 2: Love Mission and Love Undercover 3 .-Cast and roles:...
(2002) - Fighting for LoveFighting for LoveFighting for Love is a 2001 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Joe Ma, Aubrey Lam and Taurus Chow.- Plot :...
(2001) - Feel 100% II (2001)
- Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby (2001)
- United We Stand and Swim (2001)
- For Bad Boys Only (2000)
- When I Look Upon the Stars (1999)
- Gorgeous (1999)
- Task ForceTask forceA task force is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity. Originally introduced by the United States Navy, the term has now caught on for general usage and is a standard part of NATO terminology...
(1997) - Feel 100% (1996)
- Best of the BestBest of the BestBest of the Best is a 1989 martial arts film. The plot revolves around a team of Americans facing a team of Koreans in a taekwondo tournament. Several sub plots pop up in the story - moral conflicts, the power of the human spirit triumphing over adversity are some themes...
(1996)