Alfred Cheung
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Alfred Cheung Kin-ting (traditional Chinese
: 張堅庭) is a Chinese
actor
, director
, writer
and producer
.
, Alfred Cheung earned a diploma in film production from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
(Extramural studies). Cheung has been involved in the movie-making industry since he was very young and attended The New School
in New York
, pursuing advanced studies in the Art of Movies. He has been a scriptwriter since 1981, with 'The Story of Woo Viet
' and 'Father & Son' being two of his most acclaimed. In 1983, he took the dual role of scriptwriter and director for the movie 'Let's Make Laugh', which won him the 'Best Screenplay' and his leading actress won" The Best Actress" at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards
.
In 1990, Alfred Cheung produced and directed the only Chinese political satire movie genre, "Her Lethal Way", this film won him another "Best Screenplay" and "Best Actress" for DoDo Cheng.
Over the years, Cheung has developed comedy with excellent success. Having been devoted to movie-making for more than 20 years, Cheung has created more than 80 movies in his capacity as producer, scriptwriter, actor and director.
In 2008, Cheung graduated from the EMBA of HKUST
.
In 2010, Cheung attends DBA course run by Quinnipiac University organized by Beijing University.
Within three years, Cheung had directed two films in Mainland China:" Contract Lover" and" Love At Seventh Sight"
He is working on several film scripts and preparing his next film project.
In 1996, Cheung founded 'entertainment.com' as one of the first showbiz web pages.
He founded 'Alfred Cheung's Acting Studio'. http://www.freewebs.com/acactingstudio
Through dramatic training and role-play, participants learn how to appreciate customers' feelings and, ultimately, to build team spirit and enhance customer service standards. Cheung has worked with employees from major Hong Kong
corporations, such as Tao Heung Holding, Hong Tai Travel Services, HK Post, PCCW, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
, Smartone Vodfone and Swire Coca-Cola HK, Hong Kong Disneyland
and Ocean Park.
Cheung also runs a successful F&B business, including a Cantonese restaurant
chain with branches named after his movies such 'Cousin Cafe'.
Traditional Chinese character
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: 張堅庭) is a Chinese
China
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, writer
Screenwriter
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and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
.
Biography
On graduating from the Chinese Language & Literature Faculty of the Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
, Alfred Cheung earned a diploma in film production from 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...
(Extramural studies). Cheung has been involved in the movie-making industry since he was very young and attended The New School
The New School
The New School is a university in New York City, located mostly in Greenwich Village. From its founding in 1919 by progressive New York academics, and for most of its history, the university was known as the New School for Social Research. Between 1997 and 2005 it was known as New School University...
in New York
New York City
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, pursuing advanced studies in the Art of Movies. He has been a scriptwriter since 1981, with 'The Story of Woo Viet
The Story of Woo Viet
The Story of Woo Viet is a Hong Kong political drama film made by director Ann Hui in 1981. Actor Chow Yun-fat played the title character, Woo Viet. The assistant director was Stanley Kwan and the action choreographer was Ching Siu-tung.The movie was one of the first few political dramas made in...
' and 'Father & Son' being two of his most acclaimed. In 1983, he took the dual role of scriptwriter and director for the movie 'Let's Make Laugh', which won him the 'Best Screenplay' and his leading actress won" The Best Actress" at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards
The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,...
.
In 1990, Alfred Cheung produced and directed the only Chinese political satire movie genre, "Her Lethal Way", this film won him another "Best Screenplay" and "Best Actress" for DoDo Cheng.
Over the years, Cheung has developed comedy with excellent success. Having been devoted to movie-making for more than 20 years, Cheung has created more than 80 movies in his capacity as producer, scriptwriter, actor and director.
In 2008, Cheung graduated from the EMBA of HKUST
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Hong Kong. Established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Chapter 1141 , it is one of the nine universities in Hong Kong.Professor Tony F. Chan is the president of HKUST...
.
In 2010, Cheung attends DBA course run by Quinnipiac University organized by Beijing University.
Within three years, Cheung had directed two films in Mainland China:" Contract Lover" and" Love At Seventh Sight"
He is working on several film scripts and preparing his next film project.
Non-film work
In addition, Cheung is involved in other mass media: TV, radio, advertising and publishing as well as IT platforms, F&B and drama training workshops.In 1996, Cheung founded 'entertainment.com' as one of the first showbiz web pages.
He founded 'Alfred Cheung's Acting Studio'. http://www.freewebs.com/acactingstudio
Through dramatic training and role-play, participants learn how to appreciate customers' feelings and, ultimately, to build team spirit and enhance customer service standards. Cheung has worked with employees from major 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...
corporations, such as Tao Heung Holding, Hong Tai Travel Services, HK Post, PCCW, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of the oldest institutions in Hong Kong, founded in 1884 to promote horse racing. It was granted Royal Charter and renamed to "The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club" in 1959...
, Smartone Vodfone and Swire Coca-Cola HK, Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. The park opened to visitors on 12 September 2005...
and Ocean Park.
Cheung also runs a successful F&B business, including a Cantonese restaurant
Cantonese restaurant
A Cantonese restaurant is a type of Chinese restaurant that originated from Southern China. This style of restaurant soon flourished in Hong Kong.-History:Some of the earliest restaurants in Colonial Hong Kong were influenced by Cantonese people...
chain with branches named after his movies such 'Cousin Cafe'.