Joe Cheng facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joseph Cheng
Joe Cheng in 2009
Born	(1982-06-19) 19 June 1982 (age 43) Beitun, Taichung, Taiwan
Nationality	Taiwanese
Occupation	model, actor, singer,
Years active	2003–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	鄭元暢
Simplified Chinese	郑元畅
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhèng Yuánchàng
Musical career
Also known as	Bryan Cheng
Origin	Republic of China (Taiwan)
Genres	Mandopop
Labels	Avex Taiwan (2009–present)

Joseph Cheng, also known as Joe Cheng (born 19 June 1982), is a famous Taiwanese model, actor, and singer. He started his career as a model. Later, he became very well known for playing Jiang Zhishu in the TV show It Started with a Kiss. This show was based on a Japanese comic book called Itazura Na Kiss.

Joe Cheng is popular in many parts of Asia, including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan. In October 2009, he released his first music album, called Sing a Song.

About Joe's Early Life

Joe Cheng grew up in Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. Before 2005, people knew him as Bryan Cheng. His parents divorced when he was in primary school. Since then, he has lived with his father. He also has an older sister who lives with their mother.

Joe's Acting Journey

Joe Cheng began his career in entertainment with Catwalk Modelling Agency. He quickly became a successful model within a year. Joe works mainly in Taiwan, but he is also popular in China, Hong Kong, and Japan.

As a model, Joe appeared in several music videos. One of these was for the famous singer Jacky Cheung. In 2003, Joe got his first acting role in a Taiwanese TV show called The Rose. This show also starred the girl band S.H.E. This role helped him start his acting career.

Because he became more popular, Joe made a guest appearance in another TV show called Dance with Michael in the same year. In 2004, he played the main character in two dramas, Nine-ball and Magic Ring.

His big break came in 2005 when he starred in It Started with a Kiss. This show was very popular in Taiwan and across Asia. Joe's fame grew a lot because of it. This was also his first time working with actress Ariel Lin. They became a very popular on-screen couple. They worked together again in the sequel, They Kiss Again (2007), and in Love or Bread (2008). Joe has acted in many TV shows in Taiwan, China, and Japan. However, he is still most famous for The Rose and the Kiss series.

Modelling and Endorsements

Joe Cheng has modelled for big brands like Puma AG and adidas. He has also walked in fashion shows for designers like Marc Jacob's and Christian Dior. Joe also promotes many food, jewelry, and clothing brands. He was a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.

Besides his acting, Joe has released three picture books and four calendars. He has also written two books and helped write another about his hometown, Taichung. He has won many awards as a model and actor. One important award was the Asia Special Award at the Asia Model Festival Awards in 2009. In December 2009, Joe became an ambassador for World Vision.

Joe's Music Career

In 2009, Joe Cheng was busy with his first stage play, Design for Living. He acted alongside famous actors Sylvia Chang and David Wang. The play had many sold-out shows in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Joe said that acting in a play was always a goal for him.

In the same year, he released his first music album, Sing a Song. Joe's friends in the entertainment industry know that he loves to sing. The album sold well and topped some music charts in Taiwan.

Joe is also studying tourism management part-time at Hsing Wu College. In Taiwan, all men must join the National Service. Joe will join after he finishes his studies. In 2010, he represented Taiwan at the Asia Song Festival in Seoul.

Military Service

Joe Cheng has completed his military service. He served in the second regiment of the Taiwan Coast Guard.

Films Joe Has Starred In

• What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! (2007)
• Ripples of Desire (2012)
• Time Archive (2012)
• The Queens (2015)
• The Beloved (2015)

Television Shows Joe Has Starred In

Variety Shows Joe Has Been On

Awards Joe Has Won

Music Videos Joe Has Appeared In

• 2003 – "葉子" (Leaf) – The Rose OST by A-Sun
• Bu Chao Bu Nao (不吵不鬧) - Landy 溫嵐
• Ji Ta Shou (吉他手) - 陳綺貞
• Gift – Jacky Cheung
• Ye Zi/Leaf (叶子) – A Sun
• E Zuo Ju (恶作剧) (It Started with a Kiss OST) – Wang Lan Yin
• Bu Si Xin/Unwilling to Give Up (不死心) – Joe Cheng
• Chang Yi Shou Ge/Sing a Song (唱一首歌) - Joe Cheng

Joe's Music Albums

Books Joe Has Written

• Yuan Wei Chang Kuai《元味暢快》(2005)
• Always Smile 《籃球偶像事件簿》(2003)
• My Color My Style 《我型我色——鄭元暢配色寶典》(2003)

See also

In Spanish: Joe Cheng para niños