Jordan Chan
Jordan Chan has been in show business for almost 20 years, gradually clawing his way to the top of the ladder. Now he’s among one of the most popular entertainers in Hong Kong, the so-called “role model of rebels.” He talks to Kentigern Wong about his career and problems with the media.
It all started when I became a dancer in TVB in the mid-80s. But my family was so well-off that I decided to leave after a few years. Well, that’s a lie. I needed something that paid more at that point. That’s why I quit.
I began singing in nightclubs and lounges to make ends meet after I quit dancing.
Artists in Hong Kong are of a hybrid breed - it’s not possible for us to focus on just one form of the business. Everyone has to be an actor/singer/model/or whatever gets exposure.
I get nervous before I go on stage. You’d think that’s something I would have needed to overcome... Funny enough, this is actually what I enjoy the most about showbiz.
My image is 36 percent of my career. Specific indeed.
I’d like to be a traveler if I weren’t working in this industry. Since I’ve had the opportunity to travel abroad due to concerts and movies, I’ve come to realize that there is so much to see outside of Hong Kong.