Edwin Siu
Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
Edwin Siu (Chinese: 蕭正楠, born 23 March 1977) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Siu started his career as an idol singer and was formerly managed by Music Nation Group. After making a controversial comment at an award ceremony in 2002, Siu temporary left the Hong Kong entertainment industry to restart his career in Mainland China. In 2008, he returned to Hong Kong and signed an artist contract with TVB.[1]
Biography
Siu became popular in high school as a singer. In 2001, he distinguished himself in a singing contest and was signed by Music Nation Group as a singer and found early success.[2] After a fierce competition with new singers including Juno Mak and Shawn Yue, he won the Rookie of the Year award. However, Siu's initial success ended abruptly in 2002 after he made the controversial statement “the good will always prevail” at the 2002 JSG award after party.[3] The following day his comment was taken out of context with news reports claiming that Siu's comments were made towards fellow singer Juno Mak, who was known for his wealthy father's backing of his career, angering Mak's supporters and fans. Siu's career plummeted immediately and was sent by his management company to restart his career in mainland China. He was sent to Beijing and was eventually dropped by his management company in 2004, preventing him from releasing any new albums.[4][5] Siu has said 2004 was one of his most depressing year as his career spiraled downhill and his father also died.
Finding little success in mainland and missing his family, Siu returned to Hong Kong in 2008 to sign with TVB as an actor. Starting with minor supporting roles he eventually climbed to lead actor roles at TVB. In 2012, he starred in the TV drama Daddy Good Deeds playing the character "Yip Kwai" with an image that subverted from his early career. The role brought him his first TVB acting nomination as a supporting actor. In response to his role, Siu remarked that “It was too easy for me to succeed in the past, then I become arrogant. I often lost my temper when I felt unhappy with some small thing. But now I knew that rather to have a sudden rise in life, I prefer to work hard step-by-step. I was fortunately to have this opportunity to reintroduce my image to the public.” [6] In addition to his role on Daddy Good Deeds, he also sang the series' theme song, which was very well received.[7]
In 2013 he starred in his first lead role, co-leading with Ruco Chan in Brother's Keeper. His character "Lo Wai-son" brought him further recognition as an actor in which he won the TVB Star Awards Malaysia best actor award. After the success of Brother's Keeper, Siu was given more opportunities as a lead actor.
Personal life
Siu's good friends and constant co-stars are Wayne Lai, Raymond Cho, Raymond Wong, and Power Chan. The five together have starred in The Confidant and Overachievers. With the exception of Raymond Wong, they are also starring in drama Short End of the Stick.
In 2014 Edwin Siu pursued and started dating his Madam Cutie On Duty co-star Priscilla Wong after the drama finished filming. The two became close while filming of the drama in which they played pretend husband and wife. Initially secretive of their relationship, the two were caught on a date at the beach by gossip news photographers. Wong was soon labeled as the third party to Siu's previous relationship with entertainment news host Gigi Ho, whom Siu never admitted to dating and later stating that he has been single for a long time.[8][9] During this time period Ho, who was not willing to let go of her past relationship with Siu would leave cryptic messages on her Weibo page vilifying Siu and Wong.[10] Also netizens and gossip news articles bashed Wong as a boyfriend stealer, Siu eventually came clean professing his love for Wong and defending her on his personal Weibo page to stop further malicious false rumors about their relationship.[11][12] Weathering the storm together Siu and Wong has since been very open about their relationship.[13]
Filmography
Television dramas
| Title | Year | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Heroes | 2003 | Edwin Tong Kai-lok | ||
| ICAC Investigators 2004 | 2004 | Hung Kwok-keung | Episode 5: "Short Stake" | |
| The Zone | 2005 | Buyer | Episode 7: "Buyer" | |
| Cooking Master Boy | 2005 | Liu Mao-hsing | ||
| Qiu Ai Qiao Jiaren | 2006 | Hu Zijun | ||
| Out of Your Love | 2006 | Ji Yang | ||
| Xiang Yu | 2007 | Cheng Jianuo | ||
| When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West | 2008 | Kwan Ho-cheung | ||
| D.I.E. Again | 2009 | Jose Kam Chi-fung | ||
| Beyond the Realm of Conscience | 2009 | Li Chan, Emperor Wuzong of Tang | ||
| A Weaver on the Horizon | 2010 | Fang Ning | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | 2010 | Prince Consort Chiu Wan | ||
| The Vigilantes In Masks | 2011 | Ying Wuqiu / Bao Laiying | ||
| Dropping By Cloud Nine | 2011 | Victor | Episode 7: "Love Transfer" | |
| Grace Under Fire | 2011 | Kazuo Tokugawa | ||
| Forensic Heroes III | 2011 | Ken Ho Ching-man | Nominated—My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated—My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Promising Actor | |
| Daddy Good Deeds | 2012 | Yip Kwai (Ah Yap) | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artist Nominated—My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated—My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Outstanding Popularity King | |
| Gloves Come Off | 2012 | Edward Leung Yan-wah | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artist | |
| The Last Steep Ascent | 2012 | Ho Sai-ho | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artist | |
| The Confidant | 2012 | Ling Tim-sau | Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artist | |
| A Great Way to Care II | 2013 | Dr. Jackson Leung Kai-wing | Nominated—TVB Star Award for My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role | |
| Bullet Brain | 2013 | Constable Choi Fei-lung | ||
| Brother's Keeper | 2013 | Lo Wai-son | 2nd Leading Actor TVB Star Award for My Favourite Top 15 TVB Drama Character StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Male TV Character Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste Nominated—TVB Star Award Malaysia for My Favourite TVB Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Actor | |
| Overachievers | 2014 | Yuen Siu-tin | Supporting Actor Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Madam Cutie On Duty | 2015 | Sergeant Law Dai-syu | Leading Actor TVB Star Award for My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (with Priscilla Wong) StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Male TV Characters StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB On-Screen Couple (with Priscilla Wong) Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 20) Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Male Character (Top 20) Nominated—TVB Star Award for My Favourite TVB Actor (Top 14) | |
| My "Spiritual" Ex-Lover | 2015 | Ning Choi-san | Main Role | |
| Master of Destiny | 2015 | Cho Chi-ko | Main Role | |
| Short End of the Stick | 2016 | Chui Chun-sing | Main Role | |
| Brother's Keeper II | 2016 | Lo Wai-son | Leading Actor StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Male TV Character Nominated—TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor | |
| Two Steps from Heaven | 2016 | Benson Fung Chik-yin | Leading Actor | |
| No Reserve | 2016 | Chau Sai-kai | Main Role | |
| Wulin Revival | 2017 | Yuk Wan-lung | Leading Actor | |
| A General, a Scholar and a Eunuch | 2017 | Yuan Chonghuan (later named Wan Tai-kwan) | Leading Actor | |
| Deep in the Realm of Conscience | 2017 | Main Role |
Film
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Ones | 1999 | Police | Extra |
| Truth or Dare: 6th Floor Rear Flat | 2003 | Edwin | Nominated—Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer |
| City of SARS | 2003 | Ho-yin | |
| The Park | 2004 | Yeung Tin-lun | |
| Dating Death | 2004 | Chak | |
| The Beautiful Life | 2004 | Lai Kar-kiu | |
| Can Not Cry | 2004 | Feng Ming | |
| The Gerile | 2004 | Fang Fang | |
| Academy of Detectives: Kill of Love | 2004 | Edwin | |
| Explosive City | 2004 | Police | Cameo |
| China's Next Top Princess | 2005 | Emperor | |
| Meng Xiang Ren Jian | 2007 | Wei Xing | |
| Turning Point | 2009 | Zatoi's lawyer | Cameo |
Internet dramas
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach * Volleyball * Souffle | 2002 | Edwin | |
| Accept Me | 2002 | Waiter | Cameo |
| Feel 100% | 2002 | Mak Yun-sau | |
| 吻了再說 | 2003 | Leung Bor | |
| 金甲蟲探偵學院 | 2004 | Edwin |
Discography
Studio albums
| # | English Title | Chinese Title | Type | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Born to Fly | EP | 22 August 2002 | Music Nation Group | |
| 2nd | Edwin | 蕭正楠 | Album | 2 January 2003 | Music Nation Group |
| Edwin Siu (Special Edition) | 蕭正楠（特別版） | Album | 21 January 2003 | Music Nation Group | |
| 3rd | What Do You Want Me to Do | 你想我點 | Album | 22 September 2003 | Music Nation Group |
| 4th | Story | 故事 | Album | 15 July 2004 | Music Nation Group |
Television themes
| Year | English title | Chinese title | TV drama | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Suspicious Close Friends" | 可疑密友 (Ho Yi Mat Yau) | Aqua Heroes | with Bobo Chan |
| 2005 | "One Thousand Times More Energy" | 一千倍動能 (Yat Cin Pui Dung Nang) | Crush Gear Turbo | |
| 2012 | "Never Cared" | 從未在意 (Cung Mei Joi Yi) | Daddy Good Deeds | |
| 2013 | "Enclosure" | 圍牆 (Wai Coeng) | A Great Way to Care II | |
| "My History" | 我的歷史 (Ngo Dik Lik Si) | Bullet Brain | ||
| "Big Wheel" | 巨輪 (Geui Lun) | Brother's Keeper | with Ruco Chan | |
| 2015 | "I'll Always Be Yours" | — | Madam Cutie On Duty | |
| "Repay" | 報恩 (Bou Jan) | My "Spiritual" Ex-Lover | with Nancy Sit, Evergreen Mak | |
| "Unbeatable" | 轟天動地 (Gwang Tin Dung Dei) | Master of Destiny | ||
| "400 Sq. Ft." | 400呎 (Sei Bak Cek) | Brick Slaves | ||
| 2016 | "The Warmth of Love" | 愛的溫暖 (Oi Dik Wan Nyun) | House of Spirits |
Awards and nominations
Music
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards | Ultimate New Male Artist | Edwin | Bronze Award
|
[14] |
| 2002 | RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards | Most Popular Karaoke Song Award | "Ngok Gwo" (惡果; "Consequences") | Won | [15] |
| 2002 | RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards | Most Prospective New Male Artist | Edwin | Gold Award
|
[15] |
| 2002 | Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation | Most Popular New Male Artist | Edwin | Gold Award
|
[16] |
| 2003 | Ultimate Song Chart Awards | Ultimate Duet | "Dak Bit Ming Ze" (特別鳴謝; "Special Thanks") (with Jade Kwan) | Won | |
| 2003 | Children Gold Songs Awards | Top 10 Songs | "Yat Cin Pui Dung Nang" (一千倍動能) (Cantonese theme song for Crush Gear Turbo) |
Won | |
| 2003 | Children Gold Songs Awards | Children Golden Songs | "Yat Cin Pui Dung Nang" (一千倍動能) | Bronze Award
|
Film and television
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Top 5 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hong Kong Film Awards | Best New Performer | Truth or Dare: 6th Floor Rear Flat | Nominated | |
| 2011 | My AOD Favourites Awards | My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role | Forensic Heroes III | Did Not Enter | Nominated |
| 2011 | My AOD Favourites Awards | My Favourite Promising Actor | Forensic Heroes III | Nominated | |
| 2012 | My AOD Favourites Awards | My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role | Daddy Good Deeds | Entered | Nominated |
| 2012 | My AOD Favourites Awards | My Favourite "Outstanding" Popularity King | Daddy Good Deeds | Nominated | |
| 2012 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Daddy Good Deeds | Nominated | |
| 2012 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Most Improved Male Artist | Daddy Good Deeds, Gloves Come Off, The Last Steep Ascent, The Confidant | Nominated | |
| 2013 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actor in a Leading Role | Brother's Keeper | TBA | Nominated |
| 2013 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role | A Great Way to Care II | TBA | Nominated |
| 2013 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite Top 15 TVB Drama Characters | Lo Wai-son (from Brother's Keeper) | Entered | Won |
References
- ^ [1] Edwin Siu’s Bittersweet Career
- ^ [2] Edwin Siu baidu page
- ^ [3] The Fallen Has Prevailed
- ^ [4] The Fall and Rise of Edwin Siu
- ^ [5]
- ^ [6]
- ^ [7]
- ^ [8] Edwin Siu Admits Pursuing Priscilla Wong
- ^ [9] Edwin Siu Not Rich Enough to Date Gigi Ho?
- ^ [10] Edwin Siu’s Ex-Girlfriend, Gigi Ho, Hints at Unfair Love Play
- ^ [11] Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu Exchange Uplifting Love Messages
- ^ [12] Edwin Siu and Priscilla Wong On Romantic Beach Date
- ^ [13] Edwin Siu Reveals Why He Fell in Love With Priscilla Wong
- ^ Template:Zh icon 2001 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Retrieved January 1, 2009.
- ^ a b Template:Zh icon 2002 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards Retrieved January 1, 2009.
- ^ Template:Zh icon 2002 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards Retrieved January 1, 2009.
4.(Chinese)Edwin Siu Retrieved Mar 27,2013.
5.(Chinese)Edwin Siu Retrieved Jan 13,2013
6.(Chinese)Edwin Siu Retrieved Sep 30,2012
7.(Chinese)Edwin Siu Retrieved Mar 2,2013