Edison Chen

Edison Chen, born on October 12, 1980, originally from Hong Kong, is a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur. His father is Hong Kong businessman Chen Zemin, who was wealthy early on and had good social connections, involved in both the business world and the entertainment industry. During his childhood, his parents divorced, and during his teenage years, he displayed rebellious behavior, during which his parents provided him with considerable financial support.

In 1999, at the invitation of his father's friend Leon Lai, Edison Chen participated in filming an English credit card commercial, officially beginning his entertainment career. In June 2000, he made his film debut in "Newly Deadly".

He also released his first EP, "Edison Chen," through Emperor Entertainment Group, marking his official debut. His debut work was nominated for the Best New Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards and won the Most Popular Male Newcomer award at the Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards as well as the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs, along with the Year's Highest Newcomer Award at the Hong Kong Record Sales Awards.

In 2001, Edison Chen released his album "Visual Diary" and participated in the production of several soundtracks for films, gradually gaining recognition in the music and film circles. That same year, he received the Most Promising Male Newcomer Gold Award and the Leap Forward Male Singer Silver Award at the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs.

In 2002, he played the young Liu Jianming in the film "Infernal Affairs," which performed excellently at the Hong Kong box office, becoming the annual box office champion. During the same period, he released the album "Transition" and received multiple music awards for his song "I Never Told You."

In 2003, Edison Chen continued with "Infernal Affairs II" and starred as vampire Kazaf in the action film "The Millennium Mambo," which set sales records in Western markets. That year, he also co-starred in the film "The Bund" alongside Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung, playing the gangster Turing. Additionally, he released the album "Hong Kong" and revived related works in 2015.

In 2004, he made notable appearances in "Initial D" and "The Bund." He also collaborated with other artists on the album "Please Steal This Album (192)" and held concerts. In 2005, he portrayed Ryo Takahashi in "Initial D," which fared well in Mainland China. That same year, he filmed the movie "Moonlight Boy" in Japan and was awarded the Best Hip-Hop Artist at the Chinese Music Media Awards.

In 2006, his starring film "Dog Bite Dog" won multiple international awards. He also participated in Hollywood productions such as "The Curse of the Undead 2," which achieved strong North American box office results. That year, Edison Chen set a Guinness World Record at Macau Tower for the "World’s Highest Commercial Bungee Jump." During this period, he actively engaged in music creation and performances, releasing multiple albums and appearing at concerts and music festivals.

In 2008, Edison Chen was embroiled in the "Photosgate" scandal, which led him to withdraw from the Hong Kong entertainment industry. He moved to Los Angeles, USA, shifting his focus to Hollywood and the fashion industry. Gradually, he stepped away from the public eye and concentrated on fashion branding and artistic creation.

Beyond his entertainment career, Edison Chen also achieved success in business. He founded CLOT, a streetwear brand that covers clothing, footwear, and collaborations with other brands, gradually expanding its influence. He opened stores both domestically and internationally and collaborated with numerous international brands, becoming a prominent figure in Asian street fashion.

In personal life, Edison Chen has publicly acknowledged Yang Yongqing as his only girlfriend; most other rumored relationships have not been officially confirmed. In recent years, he has continued active involvement in entertainment and business, participating in various artistic and philanthropic projects. In 2021, he and his wife donated 500,000 RMB to the flood-stricken areas of Henan, demonstrating social responsibility.

Edison Chen’s career has experienced multiple ups and downs. His contributions to music, film, and fashion, along with his responses to public incidents, make up a complex and influential personal image.