Zheng Geping
Edmund Tay Kok Peng[1] (born 27 May 1964), also known as Zheng Geping, is a Singaporean actor and executive producer. He worked for MediaCorp's Chinese-language Channel 8 until he resigned in 2023.[2]
Zheng Geping | |||||||
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| Born | 27 May 1964 Singapore | ||||||
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| Years active | 1987-present | ||||||
| Spouse | Hong Huifang | ||||||
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| Awards | Full list | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 鄭各評 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 郑各评 | ||||||
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| Musical career | |||||||
Career
Zheng, a former chef and Taekwondo instructor, became a full-time actor in 1987 after completing SBC's 7th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course, and had been given mostly supporting roles. His hard work finally paid off at the Star Awards 2007 ceremony when he won the Best Actor award for his role in Like Father, Like Daughter. After his Best Actor win in 2007, Zheng's popularity rose when he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from the years 2009-2013. He bared his body at the age of 47, putting most men to shame with his solid new six pack.[3] Zheng Geping became the brand ambassador of hair consulting company in June 2013.[4] In August 2013, Zheng released a health and fitness book, Star Fitness.[5]
On 1 February 2023, Zheng resigned from MediaCorp as a full-time artiste.[6]
Personal life
Zheng is married to MediaCorp artiste Hong Huifang.[7] They have a daughter and a son, Tay Ying and Calvert Tay, who also joined the local media scene.[8][9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Drama | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Precious Babes | Fu Weiming 傅伟明 | ||
| Unriddle | Shan Fan / Savage 山番 | |||
| Mrs P.I. | Zhang Haowei 张浩伟 | |||
| Breakout | Tang Yaozu 汤瑶族 | |||
| 2011 | Kampong Ties | Zeng Youbao 曾有宝 | ||
| Code of Honour | Yuan Zhenfei 元振飞 | |||
| 2012 | Joys of Life | Qian Caifa 谦采伐 | ||
| Poetic Justice | David | |||
| It Takes Two | Ah Pao 阿炮 | |||
| 2013 | Sudden | Zhong Zhenlie 鐘震裂 | ||
| 2014 | C.L.I.F. 3 | Zhang Yuanyao 张源耀 | ||
| World at Your Feet | Gao Shou 高首 | |||
| Against The Tide | Qiu Gangyi 邱刚毅 | |||
| The Journey: Tumultuous Times | Liang Sihai 梁四海 | |||
| 2015 | You Can Be an Angel Too | Huang Yiqiang 黄毅强 | ||
| Hand In Hand | Chen Haonan 陈浩男 | |||
| Life - Fear Not | Shenlong 神龙 | |||
| 2016 | You Can Be an Angel 2 | Huang Yiqiang 黄毅强 | ||
| Hero | Bonnie's father Bonnie爹 | |||
| 2017 | The Lead | Fang Guodong 方国栋 | ||
| When Duty Calls | Yang Yongzheng 杨勇正 | |||
| Eat Already? 3 | Zeng Gaoli 曾高力 | |||
| Zeng Gaowei 曾高伟 | ||||
| 2018 | Fifty & Fabulous 五零高手 | Ma Kelong 马可隆 | ||
| Close Your Eyes 闭上眼就看不见 | — | Executive Producer | ||
| 2019 | C.L.I.F 5: Honour Of Sea 警徽天职5之海岸卫队 | Zheng Jiancheng 郑建成 | ||
| How Are You? | — | Executive Producer | ||
| The Good Fight 致胜出击 | — | Executive Producer | ||
| 2020 | How Are You? 2 好世谋 2 | — | Executive Producer | |
| 2021 | The Star Bride 过江新娘 | Ou Yanglong 欧阳龙 | ||
| Key Witness 关键证人 | Xu Yaokang 徐耀康 | |||
| The Heartland Hero 邻里帮 | Herman | |||
| Leave No Soul Behind 21点灵 | Li Changcai 李昌材 | |||
| 2022 | First of April 愚人计划 | — | Executive Producer | [8] |
| I Want to be a Tow Kay 亲家、冤家做头家 | — | Executive Producer | ||
| Soul Detective 灵探 | — | Executive Producer |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2011 | It's a Great, Great World《大世界》 | Ghost train operator | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | The Ultimate Winner《赢家》 | |||
| 2012 | Dance Dance Dragon《龙众舞》 | Special appearance | ||
| 2014 | re: solve《决义案》 | Tang Wenzhang | ||
| 2015 | 7 Letters | Son | Segment "GPS (Grandma Positioning System)" | [10] |
| 2017 | The Fortune Handbook《财神爷》 | Competition judge | Special appearance | |
| 2022 | Deleted: Akan Kujejak!《越界》 | As lead actor and executive producer | [11] |
Compilation album
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
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| 2012 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 12 | 新传媒群星金龙接财神 |
| 2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 | 新传媒群星金蛇献祥福 |
Awards and nominations
References
- @zhenggeping (1 March 2015). "Woodlands Lunar New Year Celebrations cum Grassroots Leaders' Gathering 2015. TAYs' brother & sisters wishing all a Happy & Prosperous 2015 ! Huat Ah !" – via Instagram.
- Toh, Ziyi (12 January 2023). "Zheng Geping Leaves Mediacorp After 36 Years". 8 Days. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "Veterans beat 'princesses' to shine at Star Awards 2007".
- "Beijing 101 Hair Consultants - Hair Loss Treat". Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Veteran actor Zheng Geping on how he gets his buff body". AsiaOne. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "Actor Zheng Geping leaving Mediacorp after 36 years to 'give myself more space'". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "What keeps Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping together for almost 30 years - and other couple tips from celebs". AsiaOne. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- "Calvert Tay To Have First On-Screen Kiss In Drama Produced By Dad Zheng Geping". 8 Days. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Tay Ying is now a Mediacorp artiste, joining celebrity parents Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- Lee, Maggie (30 September 2015). "Film Review: '7 Letters'". Variety. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- Toh, Ziyi (6 November 2022). "Zheng Geping Wanted To Give Up His Lead Role Halfway Through Filming Local Action Movie 'Deleted'". 8 Days. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "Star Awards 2022: A night of surprises for Chen Hanwei, Huang Biren and Brandon Wong". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
External links
- Profile on Toggle