MC (singer)

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Michael Cheung
張天賦
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MC Cheung in 2023
Born (1996-12-01) December 1, 1996 (age 28)
British Hong Kong
Other namesMC
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Origin Hong Kong
Genres Cantopop
InstrumentVocals
Labels Warner Music Hong Kong
Website Official Instagram
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 張天賦
Simplified Chinese 张天赋
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Zhāng Tiān-fù
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping zoeng1 tin1 fu3

Michael Cheung Tin-fu [A] (born 1 December 1996), better known by his stage name MC Cheung Tin-fu, is a Hong Kong singer and actor. He rose to fame as the runner-up in the 2019 talent competition reality show King Maker II . He subsequently signed a record deal with Warner Music Hong Kong and made his debut with the single "Good Time" in 2021. He won various new artist awards, including 2021 Ultimate Song Chart Best Male Newcomer (Gold).

Contents

Early life and education

Cheung was born in Hong Kong on 1 December 1996. At a young age, he emigrated to Canada to pursue studies, where he subsequently graduated.

Career

Cheung gained prominence as a runner-up in the 2019 Hong Kong reality competition show, King Maker II . He rejected an offer from ViuTV to join a boyband in order to pursue a solo career. In December 2020, Cheung signed a record label deal with Warner Music Hong Kong and released his debut EP Have a Good Time (2021) a year later. His 2021 single "Pillow Talk" topped the Hong Kong Songs chart for 12 weeks and its accompanying music video earned more than 20 million YouTube views. The success helped Cheung earned the gold award for Best New Male Artist at the Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2021. [1]

Impact

In 2023, Cheung was named among Forbes's Asia "30 under 30" list. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsTracklistingRef.
This is MC
  1. Overkill
  2. This Is MC
  3. The One For U (世一)
  4. A Gentleman's Guide to Old-Fashioned Dating (老派約會之必要)
  5. Obedience (乖乖報到)
  6. Fun Fair (只限成人入場)
  7. Caution Wet Floor (小心地滑)
  8. Assurance (最低保障)
  9. Drink Up (乾)
  10. The One For U Not For Me (世一 (不可一世)) (feat. Kri T.)
 [3]
Treble
  • Released: 12 March 2024
  • Label: Warner Music Hong Kong
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
  1. Not My Problem (與我無關)
  2. Floral Sea (花海)
  3. September with You
  4. Background Noise (隔牆有耳)
  5. Permanent Damage (永久損毀) (feat. Panther Chan)
  6. Inhale (抽)
  7. AM730 (七點半鐘的陽光)
  8. The Last Straw (救命稻草)
  9. Secondary Personality (第二人格)
  10. Butterfly (feat. Hei-Z, Kwan.T)
 [4]

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsTracklistingRef.
Have A Good Time
  • Released: 22 December 2021
  • Label: Warner Music Hong Kong
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
  1. Good Time
  2. Overruled (反對無效)
  3. Loser
  4. Pillow Talk (記憶棉)
  5. About Time (時候不早)
  6. How Many Times
 [5]

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
HK
[6]
"Good Time"2021—Have A Good Time
"Overruled" (反對無效)2
"How Many Times" (with Jay Fung) (English)—Non-album singles
"Can't Stop Myself Tonight" (with Jay Fung) (English)—
"Loser"—Have A Good Time
"Pillow Talk" (記憶棉)1
"About Time" (時候不早)3
"Stay Busy Over Christmas" (聖誕很忙) (with Kaho Hung)21This is MC
"Caution Wet Floor" (小心地滑)20221
"A Gentleman's Guide to Old-Fashioned Dating" (老派約會之必要)1
"Frenemy" (with Kaho Hung)14Frenemy
"Why Not Both" (二損一) (with Kaho Hung)—
"Warning" (觸電) (with Kaho Hung)—
"Drink Up" (乾)16This is MC
"Overkill"—
"The One For U" (世一)20231
"Obedience" (乖乖報到)17
"The One For U (Not For Me)" (世一(不可一世)) (feat. Kiri T)12This is MC (Deluxe)
"Floral Sea" (花海)—Treble
"Secondary Personality" (第二人格)—
"Inhale" (抽)1
"Not My Problem" (與我無關)1
"The Last Straw" (救命稻草)—

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitlePlatformNoteRef.
2019 King Maker II ViuTV Singing competition [1]

Movies

YearTitleChinese TitleRoleRef.
2023One Night at School 夜校Main Role [7]
2024 Love Lies 我談的那場戀愛Main Role [8]
2024 The Prosecutor 誤判 [9]

Music video appearances

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022 Kiri T – "Twist Cone" [10]

Concerts

NameDateVenueNoteRef.
This Is Live22–23 October 2021 Macpherson Stadium, Hong Kong With Kaho Hung [11]
Have A Good Time13–14 December 2021Music Zone, KITEC [12]
Kaho x MC Frenemy Live 20222–4 September 2022Star Hall, KITEC With Kaho Hung [13]
This Is MC20–22 January 2023 Hong Kong Coliseum [14]
This Is MC Live In Macau30 September – 1 October 2023 Cotai Arena [15]
This Is MC 2 Live In Guangzhou29 June 2024 Guangzhou International Sports and Performing Arts Center
This Is MC 2 Live In Foshan24 August 2024 GBA International Sports and Cultural Center
This Is MC 2 Live In Malaysia7 September 2024 Arena of Stars
This Is MC 21–3 November 2024 Hong Kong Coliseum

Concert participation

NameDateVenueRef.
The Next 20 Hins Live in Hong Kong2 January 2022 Hong Kong Coliseum [16]
Chill Club Keep Going Concert24 May 2022Star Hall, KITEC [17]
903 Music Green Sonic Brand New Live9 September 2022 AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo [18]
UN1TED Fest 202229 October 2022AsiaWorld-Summit (Hall 2), AsiaWorld–Expo [19]
PUNCH Live 202311 March 2023 AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo [20]

Awards

Music Awards

YearAward ceremonyPlatformVenueCategoryResultCriteria
2023 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2022 CRHK AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo Best Male SingersBronze CRHK Airplay
Top 10 Songs of the YearNo.2 – "Caution Wet Floor"
Audience's Favorite SongFinal 5 – "A Gentleman's Guide to Old-Fashioned Dating"Online Voting
2022 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation 2021 CRHK AsiaWorld–Arena, AsiaWorld–Expo Best Male NewcomersGold [21] CRHK Airplay [22]
Chill Club Awards 21/22   [ zh ] ViuTV Star Hall, KITEC Best Male NewcomersGold [23] 100% from online voting [24]
Chill Club Awards 21/22   [ zh ] ViuTV Star Hall, KITEC Top 10 Songs of the YearNo.8 – 'Pillow Talk' [25] 100% from online voting
Hong Kong Gold Songs Award Presentation Ceremony 2021/2022 RTHK & TVB TVB StationBest Male NewcomersSilver [26]
Hong Kong Gold Songs Award Presentation Ceremony 2021/2022 RTHK & TVB TVB StationTop 10 Songs of the Year'Pillow Talk' [27]

Notes

  1. ↑ traditional Chinese :張天賦; simplified Chinese :张天赋; Jyutping :Cheung1 Tin1-fu3

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