Edmund Tay Kok Peng (born 27 May 1964), also known as Zheng Geping, is a Singaporean actor and executive producer managed under

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. He works on the Chinese-language Channel 8.

Career

Zheng, a former chef and Taekwondo instructor, became a full-time actor in 1987 after completing SBC's 7th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course, and had been given mostly supporting roles. His hard work finally paid off at the

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ceremony when he won the Best Actor award for his role in ''

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''. After his Best Actor win in 2007, Zheng's popularity rose when he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from the years 2009-2013. He bared his body at the age of 47, putting most men to shame with his solid new six pack. Zheng Geping became the

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of hair consulting company in June 2013. In August 2013, Zheng released a book, ''Star Fitness'', which chronicles his journey to health and fitness, and offers exercises and tips on how to get a great body.

Personal life

Zheng is married to MediaCorp artiste

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. They have a daughter and a son,

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and

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, who also joined the local media scene.

Filmography

Television

Film

Compilation album

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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on Toggle {{DEFAULTSORT:Zheng, Geping Living people 1964 births Singaporean male television actors Singaporean people of Hokkien descent