'Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung' (
Pinyin: Xiè Tíngfēng;
Cantonese: ze6 ting4 fung1), born
29 August1980 (in the year of the Monkey) is a
Hong Kong based singer and actor. He is a member of the
Emperor Entertainment Group. Born to
Hong Kong actor
Patrick Tse (謝賢) and Deborah Lai (狄波拉), Tse was raised in
Vancouver, Canada and attended
St. George's School. He later attended
Hong Kong International School for a year before dropping out at grade 10. He maintains a dual Canadian and Hong Kong citizenship. He also has a younger sister named
Jennifer Tse (謝婷婷), a wife
Cecilia Cheung (張拍芝), a husband
Edison Chen and a newborn son named Lucas . Throughout his career, he has been a singer, an actor, a director, a producer, and a composer. He is also often referred to as Nic, 霆鋒 (Ting Fung)/檸檬 (Ling Mong or Lemon). His most well-known song is "Jade Butterfly" (玉蝴蝶), which he has performed in most major concert to date.
History
Tse has produced a number of albums, known for their simple guitar riffs. He has also starred in several acclaimed films, such as ''
Time and Tide'' (順流逆流) , ''
Metade Fumaca'' (半支煙) and more recently ''
The Promise'' (無極) and ''
Dragon Tiger Gate'' (龍虎門), The Promise was an average movie hit, whereas Dragon Tiger Gate garnered many critisms from movie critics and audiences worldwide. Nicholas comes from a family of stardom, his father Patrick Tse and mother Deborah Li. He enjoys success in Hong Kong, Taiwan and many other other places, being the most welcomed in China. He also has rumours on having a range of girlfriends including
Cecilia Cheung (張拍芝) ,
Faye Wong (王菲),
Kary Ng, and
Bondy Chiu (趙學而). Nicholas has proposed to Cecilia Cheung (張拍芝) and married secretly without notifying their friends or parents.
Beginning his career with Mr Albert Yeung (楊受成) (a friend of Patrick Tse), he slowly climbed the ladder of stardom. He made his name through a wide range of Cantonese songs, including: 'Have to leave'(非走不可) and 'Remade Man'(改造人). These songs are also widely performed by other artists such as
Hacken Lee (Lee Hak Kan 李克勤) and
Eason Chan (Chan Yik Sun 陳奕迅). Tse is the youngest male singer to have held a full concert in the
Hong Kong Coliseum. He has a habit of expressing his emotions on stage by smashing his guitar, giving him the nicknames "Bad Boy of
Cantopop" and "
Pete Townshend of Hong Kong". But he has turned to be a good boy after the car accident.
He is now concentrating on his movie career and puts his singing career on hold. His last movie is 'Invisible Target' (男兒本色) and last album was 'Forget Me Not' (毋忘我).
Car accidents
At the height of his career, he crashed his
Toyota Crown Comfort into
Hong Kong Central Station in the early morning of
March 23,
2002. Initially it was claimed that his driver was responsible for the crash, but further investigation by the
ICAC revealed the story was fabricated, involving three other men and a police officer. Tse was sentenced to 240 hours of
community service for obstruction of justice, and officer Lau Chi-Wai was sentenced to six months in prison. Although some viewed this charge as lenient, the 240 hours was the maximum punishment for this offense, given that Tse was a young offender at the time (21 years and 7 months.) Nonetheless, some claimed that the sentence would send out a wrong message to Hong Kong youths, but it could be argued handing out a harsher sentence because he was a celebrity is just as inappropriate as handing out a lighter one. This incident had caused him to have a downfall in popularity.
He later had another accident in November, where he crashed his
Toyota Supra in
Lantau. He was banned from driving for six months and fined
HK$4000 for reckless driving. Prior to this, he was fined HK$7000 and had his license suspended for a year for two separate charges of speeding.
Tse has often been renowned for his interest in the Fast and Furious movie series.
Trivia
★ He has had many pets including:
echidnas,
turtles and
lizards.
★ Tse has known to have severe symptoms of
asthma, and is allergic to furry animals including
dogs and
horses.
★ Tse has been trained in
Wing Chun (詠春) and has been starring in numerous action based films.
★ Rumors and superstition shrouded the news of his marriage to
Cecilia Cheung (張拍芝) , as it is believed that Cheung will bring misfortune to her husband. Despite this, Tse remains determined to continue with his actions.
★ Tse is known to have a large
guitar collection.
★ When filming his first film
Young and Dangerous, he was severely injured in the ankle but this did not prevent him from continuing to film. Using alcohol and a few plastic bag, he temporarily treated his wound. Later, when he was treated at a hospital, he realised that his wound was revealing his ankle bones. Once this film was finished he was not allowed to watch the premiere as the film was rated 18+ and he was only 17 at that time.
★ He dislikes washing his hair, and has been known to have weird past times (including playing with a
cockroach) , noted in Mani's autobiography.
★ He attended the same schools as
Edison Chen (陳冠希) in Hong Kong.
★ He speaks
Cantonese,
Mandarin,
Japanese and
English.
★ Tse has a liking for
Chrome Hearts accessories, and has at least one piercing in each ear.
★ He has been in several advertisements from brands such as
Semir,
Coca-Cola,
Pepsi,
Sony,
Biolyn,
New World Mobile and
Matsunichi.
★ He has appeared in various magazines including:
Men's Uno,
Amoeba,
Milk,
Ming Pao and
East Weekly.
★ Tse has many different companions in the
Hong Kong entertainment industry including:
Edison Chen (陳冠希),
Eason Chan (陳奕迅),
Edmond Leung (梁漢文),
Andy Hui (許志安),
Eric Kwok (郭偉亮),
HOCC (何韻詩),
Hilary Tsui (徐濠縈),
Joey Yung (容祖兒),
Jaycee Chan (房祖明),
Shawn Yue (余文樂),
Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍),
Grace Yip,
William So (蘇永康)﹐
Stephen Fung (馮德倫),
Candy Lo (盧巧音) and
Gillian Chung (鍾欣桐). Most know him by the nickname Emperor (皇帝).
★
Eason Chan (陳奕迅) once played a prank on Nic and tried burning his leg hair when he was sleeping.
★ He has not always had mid long/long hair, during the early stages of his career he had has short hair, and later after his temporary detainment due to the
ICAC court case, he had his hair shaved off. Nic has also dyed his hair silver and blond/yellow.
★ He has also been known to smoke cigarettes and sometimes cigars.
★ The CD "Forget Me Not" released in 2007, was sold with a t-shirt featuring a misprint. Nicholas is spelt 'nicolas' on the shirt.
★ The ant named Flick in the film
A Bugs Life (蟲蟲特工隊) was dubbed by Tse in the Hong Kong version of the
animation. He also lent his voice to the animated film Lotus Latern. (寶蓮燈)
★ He has been photographed several times revealing his tattoo on his lower back. This
tattoo is quite similar to Nic's ex-girlfriend
Faye Wong (王菲).
★
Joey Yung (容祖兒) once admitted that the first time she saw him in
EEG she thought he was her ex-boyfriend, and wondered what on earth he was doing in the company.
★
Hilary Tsui (
Eason Chan's wife) once said that "If Nic was a woman, I think Eason would've married him".
★ He enjoys hobbies which include: gaming, biking and
soccer.
★ Tse and
Cecilia Cheung (張柏芝) have been seen together in
Coca-Cola advertisement and enemies in the film
The Promise (無極), and
Master Q 2001 (老夫子2001).
★ The song "Forget Me Not", originally performed by
Yutaka Ozaki (尾崎豊), is a song which the Chinese government didn't favor too much as it talked about death and depression. In an interview with HK commercial radio 881903, Tse mentioned that when he was studying music in Japan, he was once mistaken for Ozaki, although Ozaki was already dead at the time.
★ On October 11st 2006, he accepted an offer from
TVB to film "On The Road II" in
Cambodia.
★ There is a wax statue of Tse in
Madame Tussauds Shanghai
★ His son Lucas was born on 2nd August 2007, in the year of the Pig.
Current
After the police charge, Tse spent several months to "discover himself", then releasing the album ''Reborn.''
He is now working in mainland
China most of his time filming movies, series and so on. He has stated that he will be taking a break from singing and focusing on his acting for a year.
On
July 31 2006, Nicholas officially admitted dating
Cecilia Cheung in an interview with
Hong Kong commercial
radio station 881/903. In
September 2006, Nicholas showed off his wedding ring at the
Hong Kong International Airport, announcing he and Cheung were married in a secret wedding ceremony in the
Philippines.
On the
January 8,
2007 episode of
TVB's Entertainment Scoop (東張西望), the marriage was publicly confirmed by Nicholas' father,
Patrick Tse who also noted that Cheung was approximately 3 months pregnant with the couple's first child.
Nicholas' Mother, Deborah has confirmed that she is expecting a male grandchild in August. patrick Tse has also recently confirmed this.
Lately in the last week of July 2007, rumours arose that Tse's wife is in hospital due to a fever, although Nic admitted this when he was ask earlier, he later denied this rumour and told reporters that his wife was heathy and residing at home. The rumour has not been proved.
On the 2nd of August 2007 , it was reported that Nicholas Tse and his wife, Cecelia Cheung, were both in the maternity ward awaiting for their child to be born. However no specific photo was enclosed with such report. The very next day, Nicholas Tse's son is born 6.8lbs, named Lucas.
His Songs
Most Nic's songs are based in the canto rock pop genre. Including 前前後後左左右右 (front, back, left, right), 曝光 (Exposure) and 寂寞堂口 (Lonely Base), some of his songs are produced in Nicholas's own 'Nic Production' which were several times revealed in TVB interviews. However one of Nic's most classical pop rock song is 活著Viva (Live Viva) which MTV features Nic with his flame guitar and a flamethrower, this song is widely known in Hong Kong.
A few of Nicholas' well known songs include:
On the other hand, Nic's pop songs have also hit the charts including: 因為愛所以愛 (Because of Love, I love) , 非走不可 (Have to leave), 遊樂場 (Playground), 無聲仿有聲 (Sound in forms of mute). Most Nicholas Tse's song are based on love and romance. Nicholas Tse has also sang duets with numerous singers.
These duets are:
While singing Chinese songs, Nicholas Tse have also sang some English songs at his concerts, and sometimes with other singers like
Eason Chan including:
★ Better Man (Robbie Williams)
★ Making Love out of Nothing at All (Air Supply)
★ Senses (featured in 活著Viva CD) |
★ Without Me (featured in 世紀預言 CD)
★ Let Me Die (featured in Me CD)
★ Your Song (Elton John) |
As mentioned earlier Nic himself is also a composer, he has composed many songs for himself and others, and have sang songs composed by
Stephen Fung (啟示錄/,Without Me/心底話),
Endy Chow (塞車) and
Eason Chan (改造人). Songs in which he has composed for other singers include:
Songs which Nic has written for himself include:
★ 博擊會 (Fight Club)/ 成者為王(Winner Is King)
★ 先發制人(Be first) /勇敢做人 (Be Brave)
★ 末世紀的呼聲
★ 曝光
★ 我們
★ 潛龍勿用
★ 黃中人(Yellow People/Chinese People)
★ 從前以後
★ 一擊即中 |
★ 不是定理
★ 活著VIVA
★ 估計錯誤
★ 遊樂場
★ 邊走邊愛 (with 孫偉明)
★ 別來無恙
★ 影迷
★ 愛
★ 玉蝴蝶 |
★ 第二世
★ 罪人
★ 細路
★ 因為愛所以愛
★ 我想飛
★ 鷹
★ 下手太重
★ 不散
★ 慌 |
★ 快
★ 點歌
★ 夠了沒有
★ 多得你少
★ 對付我
★ 白衣天使
★ 啟示錄
★ 不耐煩 |
Discography
Main articles: Nicholas Tse discography
Filmography
'Movies'
Most films in which Nic star in seem to mainly revolve around action based films, and some are in relation to
Jackie Chan's production. His most notable action base films include Dragon Tiger Gate (龍虎門), Gen-X-Cops (特警新人類)﹐ 2002﹐ Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (少年古惑仔之激鬥編), New Police Story (新警察故事) and Invisible Target (男兒本色). Although not as common Nic has also acted in romance films, which usually are quite depressing in nature including Tiramisu (戀愛行星) and Jade Goddess of Mercy (玉觀音). Early in his career he is rarely featured in comedy movies, and usually not as a humorous character, seen in My Schoolmate the Barbarian (我的野蠻同學) , although the film is considered as a comedy Nic's character is not presented as humorous compared to
Joey Yung and
Stephen Fung. It was only in recent films in which Nic has attempted to play a humorous character, including Enter the Phoenix (大佬愛美麗), Mcdull: The Alumni (春田花花同學會), A Chinese Tall Story (齊顛大聖) and New Police Story (新警察故事).
After Tse's recent debut in Dragon Tiger Gate (龍虎門) his future career should see him producing more and more action based film, due to his talent and commitment in martial arts.
★ '' (少年古惑仔之激鬥編) (1998) (Nic wins 'Best New Performer' in the Hong Kong Film Awards)
★ ''
A Bug's Life'' (蟲蟲特工隊) (voice in the Hong Kong Version) (1998)
Cover of the movie Time and Tide
★ ''
Gen-X Cops'' (特警新人類) (1999)
★ ''
A Man Called Hero'' (中華英雄) (1999)
★ ''
Metade Fumaca'' (半支煙) (1999)
★ ''
The Mirror'' (怪談之魔鏡) (1999)
★ ''
Twelve Nights'' (十二夜) (2000)
★ ''
Winner Takes All'' (大贏家) (2000)
★ ''
Time and Tide'' (順流逆流) (2000) (Nominated and won: Venice Film Festival, Nominated: Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA)
★ ''
Comic King'' (漫畫風雲) (2001)
★ ''
Master Q 2001'' (老夫子2001) (2001)
★ ''
Heroes in Love'' (戀愛起義) (2001) [writer/co-director only] (Nominated: Stockholm Film Festival)
★ ''
My Schoolmate, the Barbarian'' (我的野蠻同學) (2001)
★ ''
2002'' (2001)
★ ''
Tiramisu'' (戀愛行星) (2002)
★ ''
Demi-Haunted'' (魂魄唔齊) (2002)
★ ''
The Medallion'' (2003) [cameo]
Nic As an old man in McDull, the Alumni
★ ''
Jade Goddess of Mercy'' (玉觀音) (2004) (Nominated: Moscow International Film Festival, Nominated and won: Verona Love Screens Film Festival)
★ ''
Enter the Phoenix'' (大佬愛美麗) (2004) [cameo]
★ ''
Moving Targets'' (2004新紮師兄) (2004)
★ ''
New Police Story'' (新警察故事) (2004)
★ ''
A Chinese Tall Story'' (齊顛大聖) (2005)
★ ''
The Promise''(無極) (2005) (Nominated: Golden Globe, Fantasporto, Golden Trailer Awards)
★ ''
McDull, the Alumni (春田花花同學會) (2006)
★ ''
Dragon Tiger Gate'' (龍虎門) (2006)
★ ''
Rob-B-Hood'' (寶貝計畫/BB計畫) (2006) [cameo]
★ ''
The Heavenly Kings'' (四大天王) (2006) [cameo]
★ ''
Invisible Target'' (男兒本色) (2007)
★ ''
Dragon Tiger Gate 2'' (龍虎門2) [status unknown]
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'Series'
Tse has filmed in 3
TVB produced dramas, including Aiming High (撻出愛火花) , Monkey King (齊天大聖孫悟空) and the documentry On the Road II (向世界出發II), while the rest of Nicholas' drama series are filmed and produced by mainland China companies. Most of Tse's drama are
wu shu series, which are based on ancient Chinese society, like his movies, Nic is seen in action based dramas rather than romance or comedy.
★ ''
Aiming High'' (撻出愛火花) (1998) 20 Episodes
★ ''
Monkey King'' (齊天大聖孫悟空) (2004) Cameo in Episode 2
★ ''
Amazing Twins aka Handsome Siblings'' (小魚兒與花無缺) (2005)
★ ''
On the Road II'' (向世界出發II) (2007) Starr in Episodes 2 - 6
★ ''
Big Shot'' (大人物) (2007)
★ ''
Chant Spring (詠春) (showing in the mainland,
China)
★ ''
Rinsing Flower and Purifying Sword'' (浣花洗劍錄) (in production)
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'Advertisements'
Nic has done various advertisement for various local companies in
Taiwan,
China and
Hong Kong, and also world wide based companies in local areas which includes
Coca-Cola,
Sony and
Pepsi. The advertisement are produced in various forms including television commercials, posters and magazine advertisements.
External links
★
★
Nic Tse interview at SquatMagazine
★
Nic@EEG Music
★
Time Asia interview
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