Patrick Tam Yiu Man, born on March 19, 1969, in Hong Kong, is a renowned Hong Kong singer and actor who briefly pursued his career in Mainland China before refocusing his efforts back in Hong Kong. Growing up in Jordan, Kowloon, Tam attended local schools and participated in singing competitions at lounges in Kwai Chung, showcasing his rhythm vocal techniques. After completing his secondary education at St. John's English College, Tam worked as a clerk in a garment factory and briefly joined an acrobatics troupe. His break in the entertainment industry came in 1988 when he won a gold medal and the Golden Mike Award at the seventh New Talent Singing Awards organized by TVB and Hua Star Records, singing Leslie Cheung's song "Refuse to Play." Tam was the second apprentice of the late famed singer Anita Mui. Despite releasing albums like Have Fun With You and Patrick in 1989, his early career was marred by comparisons to Leslie Cheung, which hindered his popularity. Transitioning to acting in 1993 under TVB, Tam faced challenges during his time at the network but eventually left after completing his contract in 1998. He then ventured into the film industry, achieving notable success and recognition for his roles, particularly in Beast Cop, which earned him awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Over the years, Tam expanded his acting career to Mainland China and films, winning international awards, including at the San Diego Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. In 2015, he was praised for his role in Let's Stop Fighting. His film work continued with notable collaborations, such as his 2019 project Raging Fire with director Benny Chan, who tragically passed away after the film's completion. In 2024, he released a soundtrack for the film 拼命三郎 in which he was starred in as well.