Eddie Peng facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eddie Peng
彭于晏
Peng in 2024
Born	(1982-03-24) 24 March 1982 (age 43) Penghu, Taiwan
Education	University of British Columbia
Occupation	Actor Singer Model
Years active	2002–present
Musical career
Genres	Mandopop
Chinese name
Chinese	彭于晏
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Péngyúyàn Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Paang4 Jyu1 Aan3 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Phêⁿ Û-àn

Eddie Peng (born 24 March 1982) is a famous actor, singer, and model from Taiwan. He is known for his exciting roles in many movies. Some of his popular films include Hear Me (2009), Unbeatable (2013), and Operation Mekong (2016). His recent film, Black Dog (2024 film), even won an award at the Cannes Film Festival!

About Eddie Peng

Early Life and School

Eddie Peng was born in Penghu, Taiwan. When he was 13, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He finished high school at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in 2000. Later, he started studying economics at the University of British Columbia. But he soon left college to follow his dream of acting.

Starting His Acting Journey (2002–2008)

Eddie's acting career began during a summer trip to Taiwan. Director Yang Daqing chose him for the TV show Tomorrow. This show was based on a Japanese comic book. Eddie quickly became popular with teenage fans.

In 2003, he got his first main role in the drama Scent of Love. He also starred in When Dolphin Met Cat in 2005. For this role, he spent a month learning how to work with dolphins! He also appeared in popular Chinese shows like Chinese Paladin and The Young Warriors. These shows made him well-known in mainland China.

Eddie's first movie was Exit No.6 (2006). This film helped many directors notice him. In 2007, he was nominated for Best New Actor at the 44th Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards for his role in My DNA Says I Love You.

Challenges and Comeback (2009–2010)

Around 2009, Eddie faced some difficulties with his old management company. This was a tough time for his career. But during this period, he starred in the movie Hear Me. In this film, he played a delivery boy who falls for a girl who uses sign language. The movie was a big success in Taiwan.

After sorting out his issues in 2010, Eddie released his first music album, It Has To Be You. He also played a boxer in the movie Close to You. He trained for three months to get ready for this role! His performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor.

Becoming a Star (2011–2013)

Eddie's career really took off with the 2011 film Jump Ashin!. He trained for eight months to play an athlete in this movie. The film was very popular and praised by critics. Eddie was nominated for Best Actor at major film festivals, which was a turning point for him.

He then showed his acting range in different types of movies. He appeared in romantic films like Love You You and Love. He also starred in the police thriller Cold War and kung fu comedies Tai Chi 0 and Tai Chi Hero.

In 2013, Eddie played a mixed martial arts fighter in the action film Unbeatable. He practiced boxing for four hours every day for this role. The movie was a huge hit and earned him nominations for Best Supporting Actor. That same year, his romantic comedy A Wedding Invitation was also very successful.

Continued Success (2014–Present)

In 2014, Eddie played the famous kung fu master Wong Fei-hung in Rise of the Legend. He trained 10 hours a day for martial arts to prepare! He was nominated for Best Actor for this role. He also starred in the historical drama Sound of the Desert and the coming-of-age film Fleet of Time. Both were very popular.

In 2015, Eddie played a professional cyclist in the sports film To the Fore. He even got qualifications for competitive racing during filming! He was also named the first Chinese Goodwill Ambassador for the Tour de France cycling race.

Eddie had another big success in 2016 with Operation Mekong. He played a tough undercover agent in this highly praised film. It became the highest-grossing Chinese police movie ever. He also appeared in other major films like Cold War 2 and Zhang Yimou's epic The Great Wall.

In 2017, he starred in Duckweed, which was a surprise hit. He then played a complex hero in Our Time Will Come. Eddie also played the main character, Sun Wukong, in the fantasy movie Wu Kong. This film made over $100 million at the box office!

More recently, Eddie starred in the wuxia film Hidden Man (2018) and the thriller The Rescue (2020). He is also set to appear in the romance film Love After Love.

Personal Life

Eddie Peng is known for his dedication to his roles. While filming Black Dog, he formed a special bond with his dog co-star, Xin. He loved her so much that he decided to adopt her!

Filmography

Film

Television series

Discography

Extended Plays

Singles

Music Video Appearances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Eddie Peng para niños