Wilfred Lau
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Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung is a Hong Kong
singer and actor. He is also known as "師兄" (C-Hing) in the entertainment industry. He was the winner of the 16th annual New Talent Singing Awards International Finals
in 1997. Many have made comparisons to his voice to the voice of Eason Chan
.
Wilfred attended St. Joseph's Primary School (聖若瑟小學) for his primary education. Information about his secondary education is unknown. As a child, he had always wanted to become a singer, but his teacher made him give up his dream. At age 21, after seeing the concerts of Anita Mui
and Andy Hui
, he finally had enough courage to enter the 1997 New Talent Singing Awards International Finals
where he won first place (the Gold award), the Best Performance Award (最佳演繹大獎), and the Best Performance Art Potential Award (最具演藝潛質獎).
's music video for the song 好朋友 (Good Friend). In the following 4 years, he hosted television shows on TVB. The company did not arrange Wilfred to record albums or songs.
In 2001, Capital Artists withdrew its business in Hong Kong
. Wilfred searched for other record companies but most of them turned him down. With the help from Eddie Ng who gave him the song "舊人" to save him time from finding and recording a demo, and after three years of searching, Go East Entertainment Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
, signed him and arranged for him to record his debut album Start Up, which was released in 2004. His contract with Go East ended in October 2006. He is now signed to East Asia Music.
Other Compilations
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...
singer and actor. He is also known as "師兄" (C-Hing) in the entertainment industry. He was the winner of the 16th annual New Talent Singing Awards International Finals
New Talent Singing Awards
New Talent Singing Awards or NTSA for short, later re-organized into New Talent Singing Awards International Finals or NTSA International Finals for short), and most currently re-named TVB8 International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship is an annual singing...
in 1997. Many have made comparisons to his voice to the voice of 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...
.
Wilfred attended St. Joseph's Primary School (聖若瑟小學) for his primary education. Information about his secondary education is unknown. As a child, he had always wanted to become a singer, but his teacher made him give up his dream. At age 21, after seeing the concerts of Anita Mui
Anita Mui
Anita Mui Yim-fong was a popular Hong Kong singer and actress. During her prime years she made major contributions to the cantopop music scene, while receiving numerous awards and honours. She remained an idol throughout most of her career, and was generally regarded as a cantopop diva...
and Andy Hui
Andy Hui
Andy Hui Chi-On is a Hong Kong singer and film actor. Hui was the First Runner-up in the 5th Annual New Talent Singing Awards in 1986. Hui has appeared in about 25 films....
, he finally had enough courage to enter the 1997 New Talent Singing Awards International Finals
New Talent Singing Awards
New Talent Singing Awards or NTSA for short, later re-organized into New Talent Singing Awards International Finals or NTSA International Finals for short), and most currently re-named TVB8 International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship is an annual singing...
where he won first place (the Gold award), the Best Performance Award (最佳演繹大獎), and the Best Performance Art Potential Award (最具演藝潛質獎).
Career
As the winner, Wilfred was signed to Capital Artists. His first job in Capital Artists was to appear as a guest in TVB's version of Edmond LeungEdmond Leung
Edmond Leung Hon-man is a Chinese singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and television host from Hong Kong. At age 17, Leung became a finalist in the 8th annual New Talent Singing Awards in 1989, which won him a contract with Capital Artists. He made his recording debut in 1990 with the...
's music video for the song 好朋友 (Good Friend). In the following 4 years, he hosted television shows on TVB. The company did not arrange Wilfred to record albums or songs.
In 2001, Capital Artists withdrew its business 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...
. Wilfred searched for other record companies but most of them turned him down. With the help from Eddie Ng who gave him the song "舊人" to save him time from finding and recording a demo, and after three years of searching, Go East Entertainment Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
, signed him and arranged for him to record his debut album Start Up, which was released in 2004. His contract with Go East ended in October 2006. He is now signed to East Asia Music.
Discography
- Start Up (6/3/2004)
- Singing in the Ring (12/30/2004)
- Past & Present (CD+VCD) (9/23/2005)
- All The Best 新歌+精選 (CD+VCD) (7/30/2006)
- All The Best 新歌+精選 (CD+Live Karaoke DVD) (9/22/2006)
- Le Nouvel Album (EP) (27/6/2008)
Other Compilations
- Love 06 (08/09/2006)
- Perfect Match (10/28/2005)
- 細聽... 細說 (11/1/2006)
Wilfred Lau's Well Known Hits
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Performances
- Special guest of the New Talent Singing Awards Vancouver AuditionNew Talent Singing Awards Vancouver AuditionNew Talent Singing Awards Vancouver Audition or NTSA Vancouver for short, is an annual singing contest organized by Fairchild Television in Vancouver, held every July...
(2005). - Guest starred in Eason ChanEason ChanEason 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...
's Wrestling with God (人神鬥) musical (19 August 2005).
Concerts
- 2005 - Wilfred Lau 903 Hit 4 On Fire 0813 Concert (劉浩龍 加州紅903熱火樂團音樂會).
- J.A.W.S. (Justin LoJustin LoJustin Lo is a singer-songwriter, actor and record producer working in Hong Kong and China.-Biography:Lo was born in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Hong Kong with his parents when he was two years old. He studied at St Paul's Co-educational Primary School and St. Paul's Co-educational College....
, Alex FongAlex FongAlex Fong may refer to:*Alex Fong , Hong Kong TV and film actor*Alex Fong , professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong...
, Wilfred Lau, Stephy TangStephy TangStephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
) at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Melbourne Arts Centre on the 19th and 21st, respectively, of May 2006.
Achievements
- 1997 New Talent Singing Awards International Finals - Gold Award, Best Performance Award, Best Performance Art Potential Award
- Golden Hit for New Star TVB Jade Solid GoldJade Solid GoldJade Solid Gold is a music show on the TVB Jade television channel. It has been running since October 10, 1981.-TVB HD Jade:**Thursday at 6:00am to 6:30am**Thursday at 6:00pm to 6:30pm...
Award - Metro RadioMetro RadioMetro Radio is an independent local radio station based in Newcastle upon Tyne and broadcasting to Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. The station's output is principally contemporary pop and dance music...
Hits for the Princes and Princesses Best Newcomers Category (2004).
Films
- Moments of LoveMoments of LoveMoments of Love is a 2006 Filipino romance film directed by Mark Reyes, and released in March as a summer offering by GMA Films.It is a classic romantic tale between two people from different timelines. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle...
(2005) - Lady Cop & Papa CrookLady Cop & Papa CrookLady Cop & Papa Crook is a 2009 Hong Kong crime film written and directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and starring Sammi Cheng and Eason Chan...
(大搜查之女) (2008) - The Sniper (2009)
- Split Second Murders (2009)
- Fire of ConscienceFire of ConscienceFire of Conscience is a 2010 Chinese and Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai and Richie Ren.-Cast:*Leon Lai as Detective Manfred*Richie Ren as Inspector Kee*Wang Baoqiang as Xiao Yong*Vivian Hsu as Ellen...
(火龍) (2010) - Once a GangsterOnce a Gangster-Cast:* Ekin Cheng – Sparrow* Jordan Chan – Roast Pork* Alex Fong – Kerosene* Michelle Ye – Nancy* Candice Yu – Lady Pearl* Wilfred Lau – Yan* Conroy Chan – Scissor-External links:** at the Hong Kong Cinemagic...
(飛砂風中轉) (2010) - FrozenFrozen (2010 Hong Kong film)Frozen is a 2010 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Kwok Chi-Kin and starring Aarif Lee, Janice Man & Janice Vidal....
(2010) - Merry-Go-Round (2010)
- Bruce Lee, My BrotherBruce Lee, My BrotherBruce Lee, My Brother is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts drama film based on the life of Bruce Lee in his teenage years to part of his adult years. Directed by Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong, film stars Aarif Lee as Lee and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Christy Chung as his parents...
(2010) - Overheard 2Overheard 2Overheard 2 is a 2011 Hong Kong crime thriller film produced by Derek Yee, written and directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong and starring Louis Koo, Lau Ching Wan and Daniel Wu...
(2011)