Dicky Cheung Wai-kin, born on February 8, 1965, is a renowned Hong Kong actor and singer. His career in show business began in the early 1980s, when he signed a contract with television station TVB.
He initially struggled to make a name for himself, working as a low-paid actor, singer, and occasionally appearing in films. However, his portrayal of the Monkey King in the 1996 TVB adaptation of the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West catapulted him to fame.
This iconic role earned him widespread recognition, and he went on to star in numerous Hong Kong-Taiwanese television productions, enjoying success in both markets. The three most notable roles in his career include his portrayal of the Monkey King in Journey to the West, Wai Siu-Bo in Duke of Mount Deer, and the Monkey King again in The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra.
Dicky Cheung is married to Zhang Qian, with whom he had a miscarriage in 2008. Prior to his current marriage, he was in brief relationships with actresses Elvina Kong and Jessica Hsuan. He has expressed a desire to leave the acting business and pursue a more meaningful career, potentially involving volunteering to give back to society.
Throughout his career, Dicky Cheung has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, singer, and entertainer, leaving a lasting impact on the Hong Kong and Taiwanese entertainment industries.
