Dicky Cheung Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Dicky Cheung Biography

Dicky Cheung is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on February 8, 1965 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong actor and singer popular for his character in the role of Monkey King in the 1996 TVB adaptation of the classic Chinese book Journey to the West.

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He entered show business in the early 1980s, signing a contract with television station TVB. He won the third annual New Talent Singing Awards in 1984. Up until the mid-90s, Dicky struggled for many years working as a low-paid actor, singer and appeared occasionally in films. It was not until his brilliant portrayal of the Monkey King character in the 1996 TVB drama Journey to the West, an adaptation of the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West, that his popularity began to skyrocket. A sequel to the TV adaptation was planned, but due to a contract dispute with TVB, Cheung left before production began. Benny Chan Ho Man took over the role of the Monkey King in the sequel. Cheung then went abroad to Taiwan to continue his career.

In 1984, he won the TVB International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship. However, it was not a good start of his singing career. No record company wanted to sign a contract with him. So he changed his career path to acting. In 1985, he signed a contract with TVB. However, the following eight years he only acted in small parts until 1991 when he finally got the chance to be the main actor in the TVB drama called “Laoyou Guigui”(“A Step Beyond”). Later, he gained the lead role in Journey to the West, where he gained many fans and supporters in Hong Kong.

He was married to Zhang Qian in 2007.

NameDicky Cheung
First NameDicky
Last NameCheung
OccupationTv Actor
BirthdayFebruary 8
Birth Year1965
Place of BirthHong Kong
Home Town
Birth CountryChina
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseJess Zhang
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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At the end of 1997, Dicky Cheung met his wife Jess Zhang (Zhang Qian), an actress in Mainland China. They were filming in the same location on separate productions. They formally met each other when Jess was humming the tune of “哎呀哎呀親親你” (Aiya, Aiya, Kissing You) and did not know who originally sang the song nor realize the original singer was in her presence. Their relationship then further developed when Dicky purchased a water bottle for Jess.

Dicky Cheung Net Worth

Dicky Cheung is one of the richest Tv Actor from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dicky Cheung's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the winner of the 3rd year New Talent Singing Awards in 1984.

In 2013, he was a part of the Chinese TV show, Swordsman, which is basing itself on the novel by Louis Cha The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.

Dicky Cheung Wai-kin (Chinese: 張衛健 ; born 8 February 1965) is Hong Kong actor and singer.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

He has appeared in many Taiwanese television productions since going to Taiwan. In 1999, TVB’s rival station ATV acquired the Hong Kong broadcasting rights to his Taiwanese television series Young Hero Fong Sai Yuk. Cheung played Fong Sai Yuk, a character also portrayed by Jet Li in his film Fong Sai Yuk. The show was an instant hit in Hong Kong and managed to gain much higher ratings than TVB’s own television series. The TVB series showing at that time was Dragon Love, starring Benny Chan Ho Man, who replaced Cheung in the Journey to the West sequel, Journey to the West II.

The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra In 2001, Andy Lau’s NMG production company produced another television adaptation of Journey to the West. Cheung was given a chance to once again portray the role that made him a household name. The series was broadcast in 2002 on TVB. Although it received high ratings, many felt it was not as good as the 1996 version.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dicky Cheung height 5 ft 7 in Dicky weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 7 in
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Journey to the West Dicky’s most notable performance that made him famous was his portrayal of the Monkey King in the 1996 TVB adaptation of the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West. As well as being the lead character, Dicky also sang the theme song as well as many other songs throughout the series. This series was very popular during its run on TVB Jade, it was even dubbed in English and broadcast on TVB Pearl, the only TVB series to receive this treatment to date. Dicky was also due to play the Monkey King in the sequel. However, due to a dispute regarding the contract, the role was given to Benny Chan Ho Man.

In 2007, Dicky Cheung married Jess in Beijing and had a separate wedding ceremony in Boracay in 2009.

Who is Dicky Cheung Dating?

According to our records, Dicky Cheung married to Jess Zhang . As of December 1, 2023, Dicky Cheung’s is not dating anyone.

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Kung Fu Soccer Cheung played Shun, a young talented soccer player originated from rural Guangdong whose also excels in kungfu yet suffers from short term memory loss. The series was broadcast by TVB from December 2004 to January 2005, with Cheung sang the opening theme of the series.

Top Facts about Dicky Cheung

  • Dicky Cheung is a Hong Kong actor and singer.
  • He was born on February 8, 1965.
  • Cheung began his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s.
  • He has acted in numerous TV dramas and films.
  • Cheung is known for his roles in popular TV series such as “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” and “Journey to the West”.
  • He has released over 20 albums throughout his music career.
  • In addition to acting and singing, Cheung also hosts variety shows and events.
  • He won Best Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards twice (1999, 2009).
  • Cheung is married to actress Jess Zhang and they have two children together.
  • As of 2021, he continues to be active in the entertainment industry with upcoming projects announced.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Dicky Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Dicky Cheung celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

    Where is Dicky Cheung now?

    Lee Wei Lin. Hongkong singer Dicky Cheung and his wife, Chinese actress Jess Zhang, look like they’ve mastered the art of the LDR. The pair, who wed in 2007, have been living apart for close to two decades as he’s based in Hongkong while she lives in Beijing.

    How old is Dicky Cheung?

    57 years (February 8, 1965)

    Is Dicky Cheung married?

    Jess Zhang

    How tall is Dicky Cheung?

    5′ 7″

    Is Dicky a name?

    Dicky is a given name or a nickname, often of Richard, sometimes of William.

    You may read full biography about Dicky Cheung from Wikipedia.

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