Leon Lai Ming
Biography
Leon Lai Ming, whose Chinese name is 黎明, is a male actor and Cantopop singer born on December 11, 1966 in Beijing, China. He is based in Hong Kong and is frequently mentioned by the media as one of the Cantopop Four Kings alongside Aaron Kwok Fu‑Shing, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Andy Lau Tak‑Wah. TMDB lists him with 102 acting credits, indicating a substantial career in film and television. He is also known by alternative spellings including Leon Lai, Leon Lai Ming Lê Minh and the stage name 黎明. This profile reflects the information recorded in the TMDB database.
Career overview
Leon Lai Ming, born on 12 December 1966 in Beijing, China, is a male actor who has built a substantial body of work in film and television. According to the Motion Picture Database, he is credited with 102 acting roles, reflecting a prolific career that spans several decades. His professional name appears in Chinese characters as 黎明, and he is also listed under variations such as Leon Lai Ming Lê Minh and Leon Lai.
Although primarily recognized for his acting contributions, Lai is also identified as a Cantopop singer, and the media commonly group him with Aaron Kwok Fu‑Shing, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, and Andy Lau Tak‑Wah as part of the “Cantopop Four Kings” (四大天王). This association underscores his prominence in both the music and entertainment industries of Hong Kong, where he is based. His extensive filmography and dual‑career status have made him a notable figure in the region’s popular culture, maintaining a presence in both screen performances and musical endeavors.
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- Pretty Crazy: Joey Yung Concert Tour (2019)
- Ever Night (2018) as Li Zhongyi
- Monkey King Reloaded (2018) Producer
- National Treasure (2017) as 乾隆
- Wine War (2017) as Willie
- Wine War (2017) Director
- Golden Night (2016)
- Race the World (2016)
- The Guest (2016) as Zheng Kai
- The Secret (2016) as Kaifeng
- Night Peacock (2016) as Ma Rong
- 黎明Leon 30th Anniversary Random Love Songs 4D in live 2016演唱会 (2016) as 主唱
- Leon Lai 30th Anniversary Random Love Songs 4D in Live 2016 (2016) as Leon Lai
- Lady of the Dynasty (2015) as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- 星星的密室 (2014) as 明星关主
- One Night Surprise (2013) as Lu Dahu/Xuexue/Shelly
- 雷頌德 THANK YOU 演唱會 (2013) as Actor
- 雷颂德THANK YOU演唱会 (2013)
- Leon X U 黎明红馆演唱会 (2012)
- Leon Lai Coliseum Concert (2012) as 主演
- White Vengeance (2011) as Liu Bang
- Frozen (2010) as Kit (adult)
- Fire of Conscience (2010) as Man Fong
- Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) as Prince Liu Yubai
- The Founding of a Republic (2009) as Cai Tingkai
- The Magic Aster (2009) as 配音
- Dream Wedding Leon Live Summer 09 (2009)
- An Empress and the Warriors (2008) as Duan Lan Quan
- Forever Enthralled (2008) as Mei Lanfang
- The Matrimony (2007) as Shen Junchu
- A Melody Looking (2006)
- A Melody Looking (2006) Director
- 无间道正序版 (2006) as 杨锦荣
- Seven Swords (2005) as Yang Yuncong
- Moonlight in Tokyo (2005) as Jun
- 黎明2005香港红碪经典金曲演唱会 (2005)
- Leaving Me Loving You (2004) as Dr Zhou Qian
- Infernal Affairs III (2003) as Superintendent Yeung Kam Wing
- Golden Chicken 2 (2003) as Masked Dr. Chow Man Guang
- Heroic Duo (2003) as Jack Lai
- Three (2002) as Yu Fai (segment "Going Home")
- Three: Going Home (2002) as Yu Fai
- Everyday is Valentine (2001) as OK Lai
- Bullets of Love (2001) as Sam
- Dream of a Warrior (2001) as Dean
- Leon Live is Live 演唱會 (2001)
- 黎明2001 Leon Live is Live 演唱会 (2001)
- Sausalito (2000) as Mike Lau
- Skyline Cruisers (2000) as Mac
- 黎明：Leon 1999演唱会 (2000) as 主唱
- A Hero Never Dies (1998) as Jack
- Love Generation Hong Kong (1998) as Bill Kay
- City of Glass (1998) as Raphael Hui
- City of Glass (1998) Theme Song Performance
- 1997年香港回归文艺汇演 (1997)
- Killing Me Tenderly (1997) as Lai Su Kan
- Eighteen Springs (1997) as Shen Shujun
- Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) as Lai Siu Gwan
- God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage (1996) as Ko Chun
- Out of the Blur (1996) as Sang Yat Kooi Sau Sing Chai
- Fallen Angels (1995) as Wong Chi-Ming
- Class of Distinction (1994) as 祝大保
- Love and the City (1994) as Wu
- Run (1994) as Lam Man Fai
- City Hunter (1993) as Kôtetsu / Gundam
- The Legendary Ranger (1993) as 原振侠
- The Sword of Many Lovers (1993) as Wu Fei
- Big Little Man (1992)
- The Modern Love Story (1992)
- Wicked City (1992) as Renzaburô Taki
- Screen Play (1992)
- Gun n' Rose (1992) as Leon
- With or Without You (1992) as Ming
- Shogun and Little Kitchen (1992) as Lin Feng
- The Magic Touch (1992) as Yau Ho Kay
- Fun and Fury (1992) as Wai Hon
- 黎明：一夜倾情演唱会 (1992)
- The Breaking Point (1991) as Ching Long
- The Banquet (1991) as Chef
- Beyond Summer Fever (1991)
- The Confidence Man (1991)
- Fruit Punch (1991) as Ming
- Cherished Moments (1990) as 张浩然
- The Challenge of Life (1990) as 林奕龙
- 宝丽金20周年演唱会 (1990)
- The Mamasan II - Club Girls' Blues (1990)
- Triumph of A Nation (1989)
- Yanky Boy (1989)
- Song Bird (1989)
- 风云时代 (1989)
- Missing Man (1989) as Simon
- Hearts, No Flowers (1989) as Tsui Ming Fai
- Four Loves (1989) as Tony
- Deadly Lovers (1989)
- Road To The Throne (1988) as Qin ao
- A Friend In Need (1988)
- One Way Ticket to Bangkok (1988)
- The Foundling's Progress (1987)
- Mr. Handsome (1987) as Johnny
- Cadets on the Beat (1986)
- I Do (1985)
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- 雷頌德 Mark Lui ThankYou Concert 2013 香港紅館演唱會
- 非常营救
- 黎明30週年Random Love Songs 4D in Live 2016演唱會