Tony Leung Chiu Wai was born in Hong Kong on June 27, 1962. He and his younger sister were raised by their mother after his father left them. In 1982, after passing the training courses of TVB, Tony became a TV actor and became famous for his comedy style in such TV shows as Lu ding ji (1983), Jue dai shuang jiao (1979), etc. However, he didn't limit himself to television and began showing his versatility in films like Sha shou hu die meng (1989) and Beiqing chengshi (1989). After he starred in several movies directed by 'Kar wai Wong' , such as _Chung hing sam lam (1994)_ and _Cheun gwong tsa sit (1997)_ , he gained more respect as an actor and finally received the Best Actor Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for his outstanding performance in Fa yeung nin wa (2000). In addition to his acting career, he is also known as a singer.

Dated long-time girlfriend Carina Lau (10 + yrs.) [? - 2001]

Has co-starred frequently with Maggie Cheung.

He frequently plays brooding, rebellious, dark anti-heroes whom often hesitantly team up with (and arise misplaced suspicion in) more clean-cut protagonists.

His father left his mother and him at the age of 7.

He and Andy Lau made 7 movies together: _A Fei jing juen (1991)_ , Fan dou ma liu (1992), Haomen yeyan (1991), _Wu hu jiang zhi jue lie (1991)_ , _Wu jian dao (2002)_ , _Wu jian dao 3 (2003)_ and _Zhong huan ying xiong (1991)_ . They also starred together in two short-lived tv-series: "Yang ka cheung" (1986) and "Luk ding gei" (1984)

He and Maggie Cheung made 7 movies together: 2046 (2004), _A Fei jing juen (1991)_ , Dung che sai duk (1994), Fa yeung nin wa (2000), Haomen yeyan (1991), _Sediu yinghung tsun tsi dung sing sai tsau (1993)_ and Ying xiong (2002). They also starred together in a short-lived tv-series: _"Sun sap si hing" (1984)_

Has been called the Asian Clark Gable

He met his sweetheart Margie Tsang (first public relationship) in 1983. In a span of 4 years, they broke off and reunited three times, before finally calling off the relationship in 1989. In that year, he started dating Carina Lau.

Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu Wai were dubbed the Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart of Chinese cinema by The Straits Times (Singapore), January 22, 2003. They say they cannot ever be lovers because of 'personality differences'.

Was encouraged by Stephen Chow to try out acting as TVB was holding acting classes. They have acted in one movie called "The Banquest"

Has said numerous times (in interviews) that he would like to work with Martin Scorsese.

Lists Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Nicole Kidman as his favorites in American cinema.

Can speak fluent English.

Often goes to ski vacations in Japan with long time girlfriend Carina Lau.