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My Take
Ekin Cheng is inseparable, for me, from the golden age of Hong Kong entertainment. A singer and actor born in 1967, he became an icon through the Young and Dangerous films, his wavy long hair even earning him the affectionate nickname Noodle. I love the human texture of his story, right down to a stage name born from his little sister mispronouncing Second Brother. He embodies the swagger and neon energy of 1990s Hong Kong like few others still active. What I respect most is that he never treated either his music or his acting as secondary; he wanted both, fully, and largely got them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ekin Cheng
- Name (Japanese)
- イーキン・チェン
- Reading
- いーきん・ちぇん
- Born
- October 4, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / television actor / recording artist / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ekin Cheng born?
Born October 4, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Ekin Cheng from?
Ekin Cheng is from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
What does Ekin Cheng do?
Ekin Cheng works as singer, film actor, television actor, recording artist, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.