Leslie Cheung

Biography

Cheung Kwok-Wing (Chinese: 張國榮, 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.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Leslie Cheung

Shadows of Love in a Restless City: The Fragile Dance of Happy Together

on Happy Together | Jul 13, 2025

Wong Kar-wai’s Happy Together (1997) is a kaleidoscopic meditation on love’s impermanence, set against the humid, pulsating backdrop of Buenos Aires. The film follows Ho Po-wing and Lai Yiu-fai, a gay... Read more