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Sammy Leung

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Sammy Leung Chi Kin
Born
Hong Kong
Occupation(s)Actor, radio DJ, singer, presenter
Years active1996–present
Known forWork with TVB and Commercial Radio Hong Kong

Sammy Leung Chi Kin is a multifaceted Hong Kong entertainer affiliated with TVB, known for his work as an actor, radio DJ, singer, and presenter at Commercial Radio Hong Kong.

Life and career

Raised in Kwai Shing Estate, Leung completed his education at St. Stephen's College and La Salle College, where he earned a 25 (1A5B) score in the HKCEE. He later graduated from the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and served as a lecturer in radio production and media studies there until 2006, when he decided to dedicate himself fully to his radio profession.

During his time at CUHK’s New Asia College, Leung embarked on his career as a DJ with Commercial Radio, initially adopting the on-air name Kelvin before switching to Sammy (), a Chinese rendition of his English name.

Leung developed a long-standing collaboration with Kitty Yuen (also known as Yuen Siu Yi), co-hosting various radio programs together. He also led the show Sammy Moving alongside Leo Chim, Ah So, Marco, and eventually Seven Luk.

He shared hosting duties with Miriam Yeung for Season 3 of Minutes to Fame and appeared in the 2007 movie Breeze of July, which was featured as the Opening Film at the 2007 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival.

In 2008, Leung took on hosting responsibilities for The Show Must Go Wrong held at Star Hall within the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre. That same year, he became the chief ambassador for Vita Green's Vita Hair. The following year, he teamed up with Stephen Chan Chi-wan to present the multimedia program Ten Man Lane.

By 2010, Leung was co-hosting TVB’s second season of the singing competition The Voice alongside Kristal Tin.

In 2017, he publicly endorsed John Tsang during his campaign for chief executive.

Between 2012 and 2013, Leung appeared in TVB's drama series Friendly Fire.

2006 Radio controversy

In 2006, Leung encountered disciplinary action from both Commercial Radio Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Government following an online poll on his program that invited listeners to select "the female artist whom you want to sexually harass the most." This survey caused widespread criticism, leading to a hefty penalty imposed on CRHK and a two-month suspension for Leung. During this suspension, he was prohibited from engaging in paid employment and mandated to attend courses on media ethics. Furthermore, he lost his hosting position on TVB’s quiz show 15/16.

Filmography

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