Ascot (United Kingdom), 20 June 2018 – The Swiss watch brand Longines was proud to welcome its Ambassador of Elegance Eddie Peng on the second day of the prestigious Royal Meeting at Ascot, during which the brand was given an elevated profile as part of the renewal of its partnership with the racecourse.
The acclaimed Asian actor took part in the trophy presentation for the Queen’s Vase race, claimed by Kew Gardens ridden by Ryan Moore, while the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall presented elegant Longines timepieces to the winning connections of Poet’s Word, winner of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.
As the Official Watch of the event, Longines was proud to highlight models from the Record collection, a line combining classic elegance and excellence.
Royal Ascot 20 Jun 2018 – Pic Steven Cargill / Racingfotos.com
Ambassador of Elegance Eddie Peng – Longines
Lauded as Asia’s new generation action hero, Eddie Peng (Yuyan Peng) has been constantly recognized by prestigious film awards such as Hong Kong Film Awards and Taipei Golden Horse Awards for his breakthrough performances in box office hits such as Unbeatable (2013) and Jump Ashin! (2011).
He has concluded filming for Rise of the Legend (2014), a revival of the classic martial-arts genre where he plays the iconic kung-fu master Wong Fei Hung. Famous Hong Kong producer Bill Kong, who was credited for international successes, is behind this anticipated film. Eddie has also caught the eye of producers and directors in non-Chinese speaking countries such as South Korea. Throughout his acting career, Eddie has played many different roles with great conviction on both the silver screen and small screen; combining his innate talent and versatility with highly professional preparatory work.
His dedication to his craft includes spending months getting into a role both mentally and physically. Combined with his can-do spirit and positive attitude, he is a role model for his fans all over Asia. Eddie was born in Taipei and grew up in Canada. His familiarity with both Eastern and Western cultures, and multi-talented background including music recording makes him a dynamic artist primed for the international stage.