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Biography
Anson Lo Hon-ting (Chinese: 盧瀚霆; born 7 July 1995) is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. In 2018, Anson Lo made his debut as a member of the Hong Kong boy group Mirror. Anson Lo made his solo debut in February 2020 with his first single "A Lifelong Mission" (一所懸命). In 2021, he won the Best New Asian Artist Award at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Early life
Anson Lo was born on 7 July 1995 in Hong Kong. He has one older sister. Lo attended Shak Chung Shan Memorial Catholic Primary School and Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College. He went on to study a Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analysis) at the City University of Hong Kong. Lo dropped out in his third year of university to pursue a career as a dance instructor.
Career
2018–present: Mirror
Prior to his debut, Lo was a dance instructor and a backup dancer. He has been a backup dancer for Aaron Kwok, Kelly Chen and Coco Lee. In 2018, he was persuaded by ViuTV producer Ahfa Wong to audition for the reality television talent competition Good Night Show – King Maker (Chinese: 全民造星), of which Wong was the producer. Lo was directly promoted to the second round (top 55) as one of the five winners of 'Eye Catching Idol' through fan voting. He made it to the top 30, but was eliminated in the fourth round.
On 3 November 2018, Lo made his debut as a member of boy group, Mirror, at a press conference with their debut single "In a Second" (一秒間). His position is the main dancer and English rapper. His fans are known as "Sonto" (plural: Sontos) (神徒).
On 5 July 2019, Lo released the promotional single "B.M.G. (Be My Girl)" with Mirror member Keung To.
In King Maker II, Lo won the Professional Competitor Award.
2020–present: Solo activities
On 29 February 2020, Lo made his solo debut with his first single "A Lifelong Mission" (一所懸命). Lo penned the lyrics to his second single, "Burn Out", released on 12 August 2020. His third single "Corner Creatures" (角落生物) was released on 14 October 2020. Lo made his acting debut in the 2020 youth sport television drama series We are the Littles as Bobby Chan Yat-long (陳逸朗). The drama also featured Lo's fourth single "Teammate" (神隊友) as the sub song. At the 2020 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, Lo won the Best Newcomer Bronze Award. He also won the Best New Artist Gold Award at the 43rd RTHK Top 10 Gold Song Awards in January 2021.
His fifth single "EGO" was released on 5 February 2021. In June 2021, Lo gained widespread recognition and skyrocketed in popularity starring as Ling Siu-muk (凌少牧) in the Hong Kong adaptation of Japanese romantic comedy drama Ossan's Love. On 7 July 2021, Lo released his sixth single, "Unlovable Leader" (不可愛教主), which also served as the ending theme song of Ossan's Love. The music video for "Unlovable Leader" surpassed 10 million views in four months. In September 2021, Lo made a guest appearance in the Taiwanese drama Sometimes When We Touch as Cheng Yat-fei (鄭一飛), and also sang the ending theme song with Keung To. On 22 September 2021, Lo released his seventh single, "Megahit", which became his first single to top three Hong Kong mainstream music charts and was awarded Ultimate Song No.9 at the 2021 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation and Best Song of the Year at the Chill Club Music Awards 21/22. A remix version, "Megahit Megamix", with rap lyrics penned by Lo was also released on 1 December 2021. On 25 November 2021, Lo made his official film debut as Lui Tsz-ging (雷紫荊) in Showbiz Spy, which made the top ten highest-grossing films in Hong Kong in 2021. On 7 and 8 December, Lo along with Mirror members, Keung To, Edan Lui, Ian Chan, Anson Kong, and Jer Lau headlined concert, "MOOV Live Music on the Road". On 11 December 2021, Lo won the Best New Asian Artist Award (Mandarin) at the renowned 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), marking his first time to receive international recognition.
On 25 February 2022, Lo released his eighth single, "Mr. Stranger". On 8 June 2022, he released his ninth single, "King Kong", for which he also directed the music video for the first time. On 12 November 2022, Lo released his tenth single, named "39 Wing Shun Street" (永順街39號), which is his primary school address, to convey a story about puppy love. On 13 November 2022, Lo and singer Joyce Cheng, headlined the 903 Music is Live Concert, titled "神の拉闊". In December 2022, Lo starred in the drama series Million Dollar Family as Ng Ziu-ming (吳照明), and also sang the theme song. At the 2022 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation, Lo won the coveted My Favourite Male Singer Award for the first time.
On 20 January 2023, Lo was invited by Universal Music Hong Kong to participate in the project Remembering Leslie, to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of the Hong Kong icon Leslie Cheung, covering Cheung's original song, "An Affair" (偷情). On 22 February 2023, Lo released his eleventh single, "MONEY". On 10 April 2023, a crossover version of "MONEY" with Dear Jane was released. On 12 June 2023, Lo released his twelfth single, "Nah". On 21 July 2023, he released the single, "Romance Kills Cancer" (浪漫殺死巨蟹座).
On 23–26 July 2023, Lo held his first solo concert, "Anson Lo 'The Stage' In My Sight Solo Concert 2023", at AsiaWorld–Arena, with all 4 shows sold out.
On 24 August 2023, the film It Remains was released with Lo starring as Cheung Tsz-kit (張子傑). On 4 October 2023, Lo released the single, "ON". In November 2023, Lo starred as Timo Keung Tai-mo (姜泰武) in the Hong Kong adaptation of the Korean romantic comedy Business Proposal, and also took part in singing the drama's theme songs.
On 10 January 2024, Lo released the single, "MY LIFE". On 9 February 2024, the crime thriller film The Moon Thieves was theatrically released, with Lo starring as Lam Gam-yoh (李錦佑).
On 17 April 2024, he released the single, "The Homebodies" (深閨).
Fashion
On 27 January 2023, Anson launched his own clothing brand, ALLOVER.
Lo attended the 'Jennie for Calvin Klein' event in Seoul on 10 May 2023. Lo attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Pre-Fall 2024 Show on 30 November 2023 in Hong Kong.
He was named as one of the honourees of Tatler Asia’s Most Stylish 2023, and Prestige 40 under 40 2023.
Lo attended the Spring/Summer 2025 show for KENZO at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024.
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
Year | Title | Chinese Title | Notes | Peak HK Chart Position |
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2020 | "A Lifelong Mission" | 一所懸命 | Solo debut | - |
"Burn Out" | — | - | ||
"Corner Creatures" | 角落生物 | - | ||
"Teammate" | 神隊友 | Sub theme song for We are the Littles | - | |
2021 | "EGO" | — | - | |
"Unlovable Leader" | 不可愛教主 | Ending theme song for Ossan's Love | - | |
"Megahit" | — | 11 | ||
"Megahit Megamix" | — | Megahit remix | - | |
2022 | "Mr. Stranger" | — | 9 | |
"King Kong" | — | 13 | ||
"39 Wing Shun Street" | 永順街39號 | 8 | ||
"Cohabiting Strangers" | 同居陌生人 | Theme song for Million Dollar Family | - | |
2023 | "An Affair" | 偷情 | Cover of Leslie Cheung's original song | 19 |
"MONEY" | — | 6 | ||
"Nah" | — | 22 | ||
"Romance Kills Cancer" | 浪漫殺死巨蟹座 | 21 | ||
"ON" | — | 23 | ||
"Special Date Ceremony" | 特別約會儀式 | Sub theme song for Business Proposal | - | |
2024 | "MY LIFE" | — | 20 | |
"The Homebodies" | 深閨 | 2 |
Collaborations
Year | Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | "B.M.G. - Be My Girl" (with Keung To) | — | |
2021 | "Sudden Feeling of a Heartbeat" (with Edan Lui) | 突如其來的心跳感覺 | Theme song for Ossan's Love |
"Love Doesn't Make a Sound" (with Keung To) | 愛不作聲 | Ending theme song for Sometimes When We Touch | |
2023 | "MONEY (Anson Lo x Dear Jane)" | — | |
"The Space Between You and I" (with Edan Lui) | 我與你的差距 | Theme song for Business Proposal | |
2024 | "The Homebodies feat. Kelly Chen" | 深閨 feat. Kelly Chen 陳慧琳 |
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | Retire to Queen | 退休女皇 | Kam Dou-fu (金道夫) | Cameo appearance (episode 1,11,18-20) |
2020 | We are the Littles | 男排女將 | Bobby Chan Yat-long (陳逸朗) | Major supporting role |
2021 | Ossan's Love (HK) | 大叔的愛 | Ling Siu-muk (凌少牧) | Main role |
Sometimes When We Touch | 超感應學園 | Cheng Yat-fei (鄭一飛) | Special appearance (episode 1, 5–6) | |
2022 | We Got Game | 季前賽 | Siu Ming (小明) | Special appearance (episode 3, 7–8,11,14) |
Million Dollar Family | 百萬同居計劃 | Ng Ziu-ming (吳照明) | Main role | |
2023 | Business Proposal (HK) | 社內相親 | Timo Keung Tai-mo (姜泰武) | Main role |
Variety show
Year | Title | Original Title | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Good Night Show – King Maker | Good Night Show 全民造星 | Contestant No. 91 Eliminated in the fourth round (Top 30) |
Mirror Go | |||
2019 | Mirror Go 2 | ||
King Maker II | 全民造星II | ||
The Haunted Rooms 4 | 入住請敲門4 | ||
2021 | Battle Feel | 考有Feel | |
Be a Better MIRROR | 調教你MIRROR | ||
Be My Goddess | 神的女主角 | ||
2023 | Shiny Summer – Mirror+ | 全星暑假 – Mirror+ | |
MIRROR Time |
Film
Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Showbiz Spy | 假冒女團 | Cercis Lui Tsz-ging (雷紫荊) | Main role |
2022 | Hong Kong Family | 過時·過節 | Cheuk Zai (雀仔) | Supporting role |
2023 | It Remains | 釀魂 | Finn Cheung Tsz-kit (張子傑) | Main role |
2024 | The Moon Thieves | 盜月者 | Lee Gam-yoh (李錦佑) | Main role |
We 12 | 12怪盜 | A.Lo |
Music Video Appearances
Year | Title | Notes |
---|---|---|
2018 | Kelly Chen - "打字機" | As backup dancer, prior to debut |
Angie Shum - "Time To Go" | ||
2020 | Keung To - "蒙著嘴說愛你" | |
2022 | Edan Lui - "Elevator" |
Concerts
Solo
Year | Date | Name | Venue | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 23–26 July | ANSON LO "THE STAGE" IN MY SIGHT SOLO CONCERT 2023 | AsiaWorld–Arena |
Collaborations
Year | Date | Name | Venue | Collaborating Artist(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 7–8 December | MOOV LIVE Music on the Road | Hall 5BC, HKCEC | Anson Kong, Edan Lui, Ian Chan, Jer Lau, Keung To |
2022 | 13 November | 903 Music is Live Concert "神の拉闊" | AsiaWorld–Arena | Joyce Cheng |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
2020 | 43rd RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards | Best New Artist | Anson Lo | Gold |
Metro Radio Hit Awards 2020 | Best New Artist | Won | ||
2020 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | Best Newcomer | Bronze | ||
Joox Top Music Awards 2020 | Joox Top Recommended New Artist | Won | ||
Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2020 | Best Newcomer | Won | ||
2021 | 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Asian Artist (Mandarin) | Won | |
2021 Metro Radio Music Awards | Metro Hit Popular Idol | Won | ||
2021 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | Top 10 Ultimate Songs | "Megahit" | 9th | |
My Favourite Male Singer | Anson Lo | Top 5 | ||
My Favourite Song | "Megahit" | Top 5 | ||
Joox Top Music Awards 2021 | Joox Top 10 Recommended Songs | "Unlovable Leader" (不可愛教主) | 4th | |
Joox Top Recommended OST | "Sudden Feeling of a Heartbeat" (突如其來的心跳感覺) | 2nd | ||
Joox Listeners' Favourite Song 2021 | "Megahit" | Won | ||
2022 | Chill Club Chart Award Presentation 21/22 | Chill Club Male Singer of the Year | Anson Lo | Gold |
Chill Club Best Song of the Year | "Megahit" | Won | ||
The 4th KKBox Hong Kong Music Awards | Top 10 Artists of the Year | Anson Lo | Won | |
Yahoo Asia Multiverse Buzz Awards 2022 | Top 10 Popular Songs | "Megahit" | Won | |
Metro Radio Hit Awards 2022 | Metro Hit Popular Singer | Anson Lo | Won | |
2022 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | My Favourite Male Singer | Won | ||
My Favourite Song | "Mr. Stranger" | Top 5 | ||
2023 | Chill Club Chart Award Presentation 22/23 | Chill Club Male Singer of the Year | Anson Lo | Gold |
Chill Club Pop Song of the Year | "39 Wing Shun Street" (永順街39號) | Won | ||
The 5th KKBox Hong Kong Music Awards | Top 10 Artists of the Year | Anson Lo | Won | |
2023 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | My Favourite Male Singer | Top 5 | ||
My Favourite Song | "MONEY" | Top 5 | ||
2024 | Chill Club Chart Award Presentation 23/24 | Chill Club Male Singer of the Year | Anson Lo | Won |
Chill Club Pop Song of the Year | "Romance Kills Cancer" (浪漫殺死巨蟹座) | Won | ||
Chill Club Dance Pop Song of the Year | "MONEY" | Won | ||
The 6th KKBox Hong Kong Music Awards | Top 10 Artists of the Year | Anson Lo | Won |