Alex Fong

Alex Fong is a multi-talented Hong Konger who found success in the entertainment industry as an actor and singer after years of professional swimming. Born in Hong Kong on February 26, 1980, he rose to prominence as a professional swimmer -- known affectionately as "Little Flying Fish," he represented Hong Kong at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. His popularity as a swimmer, particularly among teenage girls, subsequently led him to the entertainment industry, where he began working as an actor and singer in 2001. As an actor, he appeared both on television and in films, and as a singer, he released Cantopop albums including Be Good (2005) and In Your Distant Vicinity (2007). ~ Jason Birchmeier