Biography
Who is Joe Cheng?
Early life and real name
Before 2005, Joe Cheng was known by the name Bryan Cheng. He grew up in the Beitun District of Taichung, Taiwan. Following his parents' divorce during his primary school years, he lived with his father.
He has an older sister who resides with their mother. Joe attended Taichong City Private St. Viator Catholic High School in Taiwan. He also worked toward a part-time degree in tourism management at Hsing Wu College.
Acting and modeling career
Joe began his professional path with the Catwalk Modelling Agency and found success as a model within his first year. He has worked with major brands like adidas, Puma AG, and Christian Dior. His runway experience includes shows for Marc Jacob's, Timberland, and Levi's. He has also appeared at flagship store openings for Hugo Boss.
His acting career started in 2003 when he played the second male lead in the drama The Rose. This role helped launch his career in the entertainment industry. He later appeared in the drama Dance with Michael as a guest star named Lucifer. In 2004, he played lead roles in the series Nine-ball and Magic Ring.
He rose to significant fame through the series It Started with a Kiss. This production was a major hit in Taiwan and throughout Asia. Joe Cheng worked with Ariel Lin in this drama and later appeared with her in the 2007 sequel, They Kiss Again. They also collaborated on the 2008 production Love or Bread.
Music and other work
As a singer, Joe released his debut EP titled Sing a Song in October 2009. This music release included a mini pictorial. He has also appeared in several music videos, including works for Jacky Cheung and A-Sun. In 2010, he represented Taiwan at the 7th Asia Song Festival held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.
Beyond music and acting, he has authored two books and co-authored a third regarding his hometown of Taichung. He has also published three pictorial books and four calendars. In 2009, Joe served as an ambassador for World Vision alongside Sylvia Chang and Mike He. He also performed in the stage play Design for Living in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Birthday and age
Joe Cheng was born on June 19, 1982, which makes Joe 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Joe shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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