Aaron Kwok facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aaron Kwok
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Kwok in 2019
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Kwok Fu-shing
26 October 1965 |
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| Nationality | Hong Kong Chinese | ||||||||||
| Other names | Shing-Shing | ||||||||||
| Citizenship | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Education | St John's Co-education College | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 1984–present | ||||||||||
| Organization | Aaron Kwok International Charity Foundation (Chinese: 郭富城國際慈善基金會)(2000-present) | ||||||||||
| Spouse(s) |
Moka Fang
(m. 2017) |
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| Children | 2 Daughters | ||||||||||
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| Instruments | Vocals | ||||||||||
| Labels | UFO Record (1990–1993) Warner Music Group (1993–2006) Music Nation Group (2006–2020) |
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Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, born on October 26, 1965, is a famous singer, dancer, and actor from Hong Kong. He is known as one of Hong Kong's "Four Heavenly Kings". He has been active since the 1980s. Aaron has released over 30 music albums in Cantonese and Mandarin. His music often features dance-pop, with touches of rock, R&B, soul, and traditional Chinese music.
Besides his music, Aaron Kwok started acting in TV shows. His first TV role was in Genghis Khan in 1987. He became well-known for his role in the movie Saviour of the Soul (1991). Some of his other famous films include The Storm Riders (1998) and Divergence (2005). He won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for his work in Port of Call (2015).
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Aaron Kwok's Early Life and Start
Aaron Kwok went to St John's Co-education College in Hong Kong. After finishing high school, he worked at a jewelry company. His father owned a small gold shop and wanted Aaron to learn the family business. However, Aaron's brother later took over the business. This allowed Aaron to follow his dream of joining the entertainment world.
In 1984, Aaron was let go from his job. This happened after he took a lot of sick leave because of a foot injury. He got the injury while trying to do the splits at a party.
Aaron Kwok's Career Journey
Starting in Entertainment
After leaving the jewelry company in 1984, Aaron Kwok was 19 years old. He had a high school education but no dance training. He joined a dancer training program at TVB. There, he performed in music videos and variety shows for other singers.
In 1985, Aaron's dancing at a competition caught the eye of a TVB talent manager. This led him to an actor training program at TVB in 1987. In 1990, Aaron appeared in a TV commercial in Taiwan. This made him instantly popular there and helped start his music career.
Music Career and Dance Moves
Aaron Kwok began his music career in Taiwan. He released three Mandopop albums. One of his hit songs was "Loving You Forever". He moved back to Hong Kong in 1991 and started making Cantopop music. In just a few years, he became incredibly popular. He was soon named one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong music.
He won his first big awards in 1991. These included the 1991 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards. In 1999, Aaron worked with American singer Janet Jackson. They collaborated on an international song called "Ask for More" for Pepsi.
Aaron Kwok is also famous for his dancing. When he first started in music in 1991, he began a trend of fast, energetic dancing. His dance style has been influenced by Michael Jackson. Later in his career, he won a top Hong Kong dance award. Aaron loves performing on stage. In 2007, he held a concert in Hong Kong with a very large revolving stage. In 2008, he set a new Guinness Book of World Records entry for the largest revolving stage at a concert.
Acting Roles and Awards
Over the years, Aaron Kwok has also been very active in acting. He has appeared in many TV commercials and movies. He started his acting career with the TVB series Rise of Genghis Khan. He also starred in the 1988 series Twilight of a Nation. One of his notable TV roles was in the 1996 TVB drama Wars of Bribery. In this show, he played a special agent.
Aaron has also starred in many films. In 2005, he won the Best Leading Actor award at the 42nd Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan. This was for his role in the movie Divergence. It was a surprise win for him. He won the Best Actor Award again in 2006 at the 43rd Golden Horse Awards. This time it was for his role in the film After This Our Exile. He became only the second actor to win this award two years in a row. In 2016, Aaron won his first Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. This was for his role in the crime thriller film, Port of Call.
Aaron Kwok's Personal Life
Family Life
Aaron Kwok married Chinese influencer and model Moka Fang in Hong Kong in 2017. Later that year, they welcomed their first daughter, Chantelle. In 2019, their second daughter, Charlotte, was born.
Hobbies and Interests
Aaron Kwok loves collecting supercars and is a big fan of motor racing. He has a large collection of famous cars. Some of these include the McLaren Senna, Pagani Zonda F, and several Ferrari and Lamborghini models.
In 2011, Aaron became a race-horse owner at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. He has owned several horses, including Calling with Love and Dancing Fighter. Aaron is also known to be a big fan of Chinese hotpot.
Public Image
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Aaron Kwok became famous for popularizing a new "center-split hair style" in the 1990s. Many people copied this hairstyle. As a fashion icon, he has changed his hair style many times throughout his career. In 2020, he became a brand ambassador for HSBC Jade in Hong Kong.
Discography
Filmography
See also
In Spanish: Aaron Kwok para niños
