Shawn Yue

Shawn Yue Man-lok is a Hong Kongese actor and singer. And a former model, he has starred in many films, such as Jiang Hu, Infernal Affairs II, the Love in the Buff film series, Mad World and The Brink, and has established himself as a recognizable face in Hong Kong cinema.

Early life Yue was born and raised in Hong Kong. He was spotted at a young age on the streets of Hong Kong by agents of the modelling agency Starz People and began his modelling career on a part-time basis. Upon graduating from Grade 16, he proceed to full-time modeling. He has since modeled for brands such as Giordano, Sony, Timberland, Gillette, Meko and was a spokesperson for Shiseido Pureness and Coca-Cola China.

Career Yue starred in several movies and gained fame from his first role in Leaving Sorrowly (2001). Later, in 2005, Yue portrayed Takeshi Nakazato in the film Initial D.

Yue has also released four albums, the first being in 2002. He worked with Japanese music superstar Ayumi Hamasaki in 2007, starring as her love interest in the promotional videos for "glitter" and "fated", which together comprise the Wong Hoi-directed short film Kyoai ~Distance Love~.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety and reality show Year English title Original title Role Notes 2016 We Are in Love 我們相愛吧 Cast member Season 2

Music video appearances Year Artist Song title 2001 Gigi Leung "Keep on Loving" 2003 Chris Yu "The Woman Downstairs" 2004 Angela Chang "Can't Calm Down" 2004 Stephanie Cheng "Missing Protagonist" 2006 Stephanie Cheng "Traffic Light" 2007 Ayumi Hamasaki "Distance Love" 2012 Kary Ng "Rén fēi cǎo mù" (as director) 2016 Super Girls "Something Happened"

Discography Studio albums TitleAlbum detailsTrack listingWhether Or Not Released: 21 October 2005 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD, digital downloadNot A Star 不是明星 Released: 13 April 2011 Label: East Asia Music Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays TitleAlbum detailsTrack listingPrivate Room Released: 24 September 2002 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD, digital downloadLost and Found Released: 5 September 2003 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD, digital downloadThe Survivor Released: 17 November 2004 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD, digital download

Single albums TitleAlbum detailsTrack listingAngel of Mercy Released: 16 March 2002 Label: Universal Music Formats: CD, digital downloadThe Songbird Anthology Released: November 2011 Label: East Asia Music Formats: CD, digital downloadBest Media Asia Music(East Asia + Capital Artists)寰亞時代 (東亞) Released: 8 March 2013 Label: East Asia Music Formats: CD, digital downloadV-Love OST微時代之戀 (電視劇原聲帶) Released: 11 December 2014 Label: Shanghai Tan Xuan Music Formats: CD, digital download

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result2002 2002 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Rising Star Song "Return Your Keys" 2002 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards Best New Male Artist (silver) 2004 2004 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Outstanding Performance Award (silver) 2008 2008 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Best Actor Rule No. 1 2011 18th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Best Actor Love in a Puff 2017 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Best Actor Mad World 36th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor