Leon Lai

Not to be confused with Leon Lai Yi.
This article is about the Hong Kong singer-actor. For the Malaysian actress, see Lai Meng.

In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Lai. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Leon Lai and the Chinese-style name is Lai Ming.
Leon Lai
SBS BBS MH
黎明
Lai in 2024
Born (1966-12-11) 11 December 1966 (age 57)
Beijing, China
Alma materKingsway Princeton College
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • record company manager
  • businessman
Years active1985–present
Spouse
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(m. 2008; div. 2012)​
Partner
Children1
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginHong Kong
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Labels
Chinese name
Chinese黎明
Hanyu PinyinLí Míng
JyutpingLai4 Ming4
Signature

Leon Lai Ming SBS BBS MH (Chinese: 黎明; born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, film director, businessman, and Cantopop singer. He is one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong pop music. He uses his Chinese name "Lai Ming" or "Li Ming", which literally means "dawn".