Leslie Cheung

Birthday: 9/12/1956
Deathday: 4/1/2003
Place of birth: Hong Kong, China
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Zhāng Guóróng, Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing , Cheung Kwok-Wing, 張國榮, 张国荣, Kwok-wing Cheung, Lesile K.W. Cheung, Guorong Zhang, 장국영, Trương Quốc Vinh, 张发宗, เลสลี่ จาง

Biography

Cheung Kwok-wing (English name: Leslie) was a Hong Kong Canadian singer and actor. Throughout a 26-year career from 1977 until his death, Cheung released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films. He was one of the most prominent pioneers that shaped the identity of Cantopop during the 1980s and became known for his flamboyant, often outrageous stage appearance. His venture into acting in the 1990s was recognized for his portrayal of queer characters in the then-conservative film industry. His career was marked with both praise and criticism, with numerous public discussions focusing on his sexual orientation and androgynous persona.