Shortly after he started appearing in TVB dramas, he achieved mainstream fame. instinct (1994), which becomes one of the best drama series in TVB history.
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moving hospital scene instinct The show, which featured Chen and his on-screen lover played by Adia Chan-Chun-lin, is remembered as one of the most heartbreaking moments in Hong Kong television history.
In this scene, Bao Manlun, played by Cheng, decides to marry Lam Jingli (Chang), even though the latter is in a coma. Mr. Bao begs Mr. Lam to wake up and Mr. Lam wakes up, only for her to tell him not to cry before she becomes dizzy on the wedding day. .
“Until the Sky and the Earth Disappear”, which Chen sang during the show's end credits, was used as the background music for this scene. The song was named one of his top 10 songs of 1996 at TVB's Jade Solid Gold Music Awards presentation and remains a staple of this canto-pop star's setlist.
Chen's music features infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a unique voice that exudes both vulnerability and strength. Songs like “Days of Friendship” and “Courage” have become anthems for generations who have followed his career since his 1990 debut.
Chen has appeared in films in a wide range of roles, from romantic protagonists to action heroes.
The film series was shot over a four-year period and consists of seven films, not including multiple spin-offs.
Blockbuster movies often produce blockbuster songs, and the film series has had at least eight hits, including “Days of Friendship,” which won Hong Kong's oldest major award, the Top 10 Chinese Gold Song Award, in 1996. It produced a chart topper.
He is known to be young at heart and always has a game console or comic book on hand. He is known for having his electric skateboard confiscated at his TVB studio and for sneaking onto the set of a drama set in ancient China.
“If you can't entertain yourself, how can you be an entertainer?” Chen once said in an interview.
Despite his professional success, Chen's personal life was not without its challenges. Her relationship with actress Maggie Siu Mei-kei, which began in the early 1990s, was marred by rumors and public curiosity about her.
The fact that Siu is two years older than Chen doesn't make that much of a headline in 2024, but since Siu often played adult characters, the couple could be expected to have some age difference. It was getting worse.
Although the couple rarely appeared in public, Chen was very candid when asked about his relationship with Siu. He reportedly said that she was most beautiful without her makeup and would take care of her for the rest of her life.
In this regard, Chen cited the influence of his parents. “My parents were each other's first loves and are still together. So it was very normal for me to think that love happens in one shot like that. Unfortunately, no one “You go through different events in your life,” he told an interviewer.
However, in 1999, nearly 10 years after they started dating, Chen was spotted cuddling up to fellow Cantopop star Gigi Leung Winke in Japan. The couple's turbulent relationship was closely covered by the media, further enhancing Chen's reputation as a tabloid attraction.
After this, both their careers took a hit. A week after this news broke, Leon was voted the “least favorite Cantopop star'' in a poll. Second place was Mr. Chen. Despite intense public backlash, the couple remained together for seven years before breaking up in 2006.
In the same year, Chen met actress Yoyo Mun Kar-wai. The two got married in her 2013, ushering in a new chapter of happiness and stability for Ms. Chen.
The couple is said to have bonded over their love of video games. “Yoyo gets more into it than I do. When she gets into the game, she gets more enthusiastic than I do,” Chen revealed.
Their marriage has remained low-key over the years, perhaps a sign of Cheng's growth and maturity. “We realized that we had a common goal and that it was important to meet each other halfway,” Chen said of the relationship.
The Cantopop star revealed that he was diagnosed with a learning disability late in life. “Words have always been a challenge for me and I can't write anything when I'm under pressure. So when I'm asked to dedicate an autograph to someone at an unexpected time, I write it under the pressure of the crowd around me. All I can say is that I will do it next time.”
Chen's sincerity has long endeared him to audiences around the world and continues to captivate them. His latest concert world tour has him performing in Hong Kong, Macau, and Los Angeles, USA.