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Xie Zhenan, whose English name is Quintus, was born on May 12, 2010, in Hong Kong, China. His father is William Chan (Xie Tingfeng), a Mandarin pop singer and actor, and his mother is Cecilia Cheung (Cheung Po-chi), a Hong Kong actress and singer. Xie Zhenan is the second son of William Chan and Cecilia Cheung.

Xie Zhenan was born smoothly at Yung Wah Hospital in Hong Kong on the evening of May 12, 2010, weighing approximately 3.2 kilograms (about 6 jin 9 liang). The delivery was personally managed by Cecilia Cheung, with William Chan present throughout and personally cutting the umbilical cord. The hospital is a private hospital in Hong Kong with excellent facilities. On the day of his birth, William Chan and family members waited outside the delivery room, including his older brother Xie Zhenxuan, grandfather Xie Xian, grandmother Deborah, and other relatives.

On May 16, 2010, William Chan publicly shared a photo of Xie Zhenan and revealed his English name as Quintus. The name originates from Latin, meaning "fifth", often used to refer to a fifth-born child or someone born in May. Family members had proposed the name, and after consultations and discussions, the name "Focus" was ultimately approved by family members and his grandmother, symbolizing "the focus" or "center of attention."

Throughout Xie Zhenan’s growth, family ties remain close. In 2014, William Chan took a break from work in Singapore to meet and spend time with Xie Zhenan. On May 11, 2017, to celebrate his 7th birthday, Cecilia Cheung made an appearance at the airport. On May 12, 2022, Cecilia Cheung posted photos on social media celebrating his birthday, expressing her love and affection for her son. In 2025, Xie Zhenan was photographed wearing a black T-shirt, showing features very similar to his father, William Chan.

Regarding family, his grandfather is Xie Xian, well known for his acting career in Hong Kong. His grandmother is Deborah, born in 1951 in Shanghai, and her profession includes acting and hosting. Family members also include his elder brother Xie Zhenxuan, older sister Xie Tingting, and uncles Cheung Bo-man and Cheung Ho-lo. The marriage of William Chan and Cecilia Cheung involved custody issues, with media reports in 2011 indicating that William Chan hoped to gain custody of Xie Zhenan.

The name "Quintus" has been used by several historical figures, including Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, Orthodox Saint Quintus of Phrygia, and Greek writer Quintus Smyrnaeus.

This information describes Xie Zhenan’s birth, family background, name origin, and some aspects of his upbringing.