Born in Macau and raised in Toronto, Kenny Leong is back in Macau doing what he loves doing and that is making videos. He likes to talk about social and political issues, usually in a sarcastic and comedic way. He would like to explore more different genres and topics to shoot and record, particularly documentaries that focus on the people and surroundings in Macau.
– Whatís your idea of a perfect day?
The feeling on a perfect day is when the mind is blank, but this feeling would be profound (usually I feel it in my lungs, where the breaths I take in are refreshing and relaxing). On a perfect day I am surrounded with positive people, in a positive environment, where productive work is done, capped off with a couple of nice ice-cold beers. Then going to bed early, feeling dead tired, and sleeping as soon as I hit the sack. My crazy idea of a perfect day would be where everyone in my city is in perfect harmony, no stress, no worries, everyone getting along. Everyone would be able to communicate in their mother language, understand each other, and be able to share their jokes with one another.
– Whatís your favorite book?
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle – this is also probably the only book I ever completed from start to finish in the past four years.
– And your favorite singer/ band?
Favourite singers: Kid Cudi, Sia, Sam Smith, Jacky Cheung. Favourite bands: Beyond, Sum 41, The Killers, Backstreet Boys (I used to love them).
– Who is your hero?
I can’t say they’re heroes, but they’re my inspirations…
Steve Jobs, Will Smith, Clint Eastwood, Wong Ka Kui (Beyond).
– What can always cheer you up when you are having
a bad day?
A good joke or a funny video. Just a laugh can change my mood a lot.
– Whatís your worst habit?
I have OCD, so my worst habit is just checking things over and over and over and over and over and over again. And then there’s counting things….
– If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Raw salmon (with soy sauce and wasabi please!).
– If you could retire tomorrow what would you do?
If I was filthy rich with my own jet, I would live in each country all over the world for two weeks. If I liked the place, it would be up to a month. It’s fun to imagine a little bit.
– Whatís your favourite season or festival?
Autumn in Macau. Summer in Toronto. Christmas time.
– Whatís your favourite place in Macau?
Jardim de Camões and the rocks at Coloane.
