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Benz Hui
Benz Hui Shiu-hung (born 4 November 1948) is a Hong Kong film and TV actor. Hui is credited with over 165 films. Hui is a currently a TV actor with TVB. Early life and family Hui comes from an influential family in Canton. His great-grandfather was a godson of Empress Dowager Cixi and served as an imperial official during the late Qing dynasty. Hui's great-aunt, Xu Guangping (Cantonese: Hui Kwong-ping), was married to the writer Lu Xun. His granduncle Xu Chongzhi (Cantonese: Hui Chung-chi) was a founder of the Whampoa Military Academy, while his other granduncle Xu Chongqing (Cantonese: Hui Chung-ching) once served as an education minister of Canton. His name "Benz" was inspired by "Mercedes-Benz", as he was the first ATV actor to drive a Mercedes-Benz to work. Career In 1972, Hui started his acting career. Hui first appeared in Young People, a 1972 film directed by Chang Cheh. Hui started his acting career in supporting roles of various television series. He also joined the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Hong Kong
Hong Kong was a colony and later a dependent territory of the British Empire from 1841 to 1997, apart from a period of occupation under the Japanese Empire from 1941 to 1945 during the Pacific War. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island in 1841, during the First Opium War between the British and the Qing dynasty. The Qing had wanted to enforce its prohibition of opium importation within the dynasty that was being exported mostly from British India, as it was causing widespread addiction among its populace. The island was ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Nanking, ratified by the Daoguang Emperor in the aftermath of the war of 1842. It was established as a crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British took the opportunity to expand the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula after the Second Opium War, while the Qing was embroiled in handling the Taiping Rebellion. With the Qing further weakened after the First Sino-Japanese Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asia Television
Asia Television Limited (, also known as ATV) is a digital media and broadcasting company in Hong Kong. Established as the first television service in Hong Kong as Rediffusion Television () on 29 May 1957, it shifted to terrestrial television on 30 November 1973, and was renamed Asia Television on 24 September 1982. ATV operated two main over-the-air channels: the Cantonese-language ATV Home and the English-language ATV World. Despite its relatively small market share, ATV received numerous awards for its programmes. One of its successes was the local version of the British game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' in 2001, which allowed ATV to enjoy a short-term upturn in its viewing figures. After 2000, ATV faced a gradual decline in production quality and viewership, as well as financial difficulties—a process hastened under the leadership of Wang Zheng. ATV's credibility was severely damaged in 2011 after its news department had falsely reported that Jiang Zemin ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victim (1999 Film)
''Victim'' () is a 1999 Hong Kong thriller film directed and co-written by Ringo Lam. The film stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Lau Ching-wan and Amy Kwok and is about a computer programmer named Ma who is found in a haunted hotel by a cop. The programmer begins to terrify his girlfriend Amy Fu, which leads the cops to think that Ma is covering up some larger crime. On its release in Hong Kong theatres, the film's ending was changed for 50% of the film prints due to an argument between Ringo Lam and producer Joe Ma. It was nominated for several year-end awards in Asia and was included as a Film of Merit by the 6th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Plot Ma (Lau Ching-wan) is kidnapped in a parking structure. His girlfriend Amy Fu (Amy Kwok) informs the police that though he had been jobless for a while and had a lot of debt, he was not a bad man. Police detective Pit (Tony Leung Ka-fai) later discovers Ma beaten, bloodied, and dangling upside down from the ceiling of an old abando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doctor In Spite Of Himself (film)
''The Doctor in Spite of Himself'' () is a 1999 Hong Kong film based on the play ''Le Médecin malgré lui'' by Molière. Cast * Cheung Tat-ming - Tin Sat, the doctor in spite of himself * Ada Choi - Dong Kwai, his wife * Christine Ng - Kei Chi * Lai Yiu-Cheung - The servant * Simon Lui - Ham Kam-kat, the suitor * Elvis Tsui * Leung Wing-Chung * Benz Hui - The rich old man * Mok Siu Chung - Administrator * Gigi Fu - Administrator's sister * Donna Chu * Chan Kwok-Pong Power Chan Kwok-pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop Cantopop (a contraction of "Cantonese pop music") or HK-pop (short for "Hong Kong pop music") is a genre of pop ... External links * * HK Cinemagic entry Hong Kong films 1999 films Films based on works by Molière Hong Kong films based on plays 1990s Hong Kong films {{1990s-HongKong-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expect The Unexpected (film)
''Expect the Unexpected'' () is a 1998 Hong Kong action film directed by Patrick Yau and starring Lau Ching-wan and Simon Yam. Cast and roles * Simon Yam as Ken * Lau Ching-wan as Sam * Yoyo Mung as Mandy * Ruby Wong Ruby Wong Cheuk-ling (born 7 September 1971) is a Hong Kong actress and former model. Filmography * '' Infernal Mission'' (2004) * '' Looking For Mr Perfect'' (2003) * '' PTU'' (2003) * '' Sai Kung Story'' (2003) * ''U-Man'' (2002) * ''Women F ... as Macy * Lam Suet as Collins * Lester Chan as Head of Security Carrier Robbers * Joe Cheng as Heavy-armed Robber in Apartment * Hui Shiu-hung as Ben * Park Ka-sin as Isabella * Keiji Sato as Jewelry Shop Robber * Raymond Wong Ho-yin as Jimmy References External links * Hong Kong Cinemagic entry 1998 films 1990s crime action films Hong Kong crime action films Police detective films Milkyway Image films 1990s Cantonese-language films Films set in Hong Kong Films shot in Hong Kong 1990s Hong Kong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naked Killer
''Naked Killer'' () is a 1992 Hong Kong erotic thriller film written and produced by Wong Jing, and directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung. The film stars Chingmy Yau, Simon Yam and Carrie Ng. The film is regarded as a cult classic. Plot Kitty is a vicious young woman who has no qualms about stabbing girlfriend-bullying men in the genitals. Tinam is a cop who is undergoing a traumatic period: he shot his own brother by accident, and as a result now vomits every time he handles his gun. When Kitty severely injures a man by stabbing him in the groin, Tinam attempts to arrest her but fails. Kitty later turns up at the police station and manipulates the facts to the point that Tinam has no choice but to start a relationship with her. Tinam, who has become impotent, finds that he no longer feels the same way about Kitty, who is content with leading him on. Kitty's father is married to a new wife but the marriage is tense. One evening he catches her cheating on him with another man call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casino Tycoon II
''Casino Tycoon 2'' () is a 1992 Hong Kong action drama film written, produced and directed by Wong Jing and starring Andy Lau and Chingmy Yau. It is the sequel to '' Casino Tycoon''. Summary Andy Lau returns in his role as the Casino Tycoon of Macau, Benny Ho. We join Ho 18 years after the last film as he has established his Casino empire in Macau and is living with his daughter and wife. When his daughter brings home a young man eager to make headway in the Casino empire Ho becomes embroiled in a plot to destroy his family. Cast * Andy Lau as Benny Ho (based on Stanley Ho) * Chingmy Yau as Mui * Joey Wong as Vivian Ching (guest star) * Alex Man as Kwok Ying-nam (guest star; based on Henry Fok) * Michelle Reis as Tik Wan (guest star) * Remos Choi as Ching Chan * Vivian Chan as Ho Tin-yee * Lau Siu-ming as Nip Ngo-tin * Benz Hui as Ko Ming * Sandra Ng as Chu Lam-lam (cameo; based on Loletta Chu) * Calvin Choi as Ho Tin-po (cameo) * Edmond So as Ting (cameo; based on Timothy Fok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Perfect Match (1991 Film)
''The Perfect Match'' (富貴吉祥) is a 1991 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Shin. Cast * George Lam as Koo * Maggie Cheung as Carrie Kam * Jacky Cheung as Jacky Kam * Vivian Chow as Philidonna * Dennis Chan * Chan Man-Ho as Madonna's maid * Cheng Chi-Gong * Cheng Chi-Keung * Cheng Pak Lam * Hau Woon Ling * Benz Hui as Koo's Manager * Tony Leung Hung-Wah * Cynthia Khan as Philidonna's Cousin * Lai Bei-Dak * Lam Chi-wah * Brenda Lo * Lydia Shum as Madonna * Sin Gam-Ching * Tse Wai-Kit * Wong Kim-Ching * Manfred Wong * Yip Hon Leung * Kingdom Yuen Kingdom Yuen King-dan (苑瓊丹; born 11 September 1963) is a Hong Kong actress with a long history working with TVB. Life and career Kingdom was born in Hong Kong, her father was an ivory carver. She started her acting career with HK ATV during ... as Manager's Assistant External links IMDb entryHong Kong Cinemagic entry Hong Kong films 1990s Cantonese-language films 1991 films 1990s Hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Lucky Stars
''Return of the Lucky Stars'' (Alternative: "Lucky Stars Triad Society") is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Stanley Fung. It is the fifth film out of the ''Lucky Stars'' series. Plot Hong Kong Police Supt. Walter Tso arrests Big Dai, the reformed leader of a criminal corporation. When Dai asked his brother Richard Mao to turn himself into the police, he betrays him and decides to take over the corporation. Dai is imprisoned and an informant is murdered by one of Mao's men. With no evidence against Mao and the corporation, Tso coerced four of the "Five Lucky Stars" to go undercover in the prison, rescue Dai, and help nab Mao and bring down the corporation. Cast * Richard Ng - Sandy / Tai Shan * Stanley Fung - Rawhide / Rhino Skin * Michael Miu - Pagoda / Cone / Ginseng * Eric Tsang - Roundhead / Lo Han * Carina Lau - Banana Tso * Lo Hoi-Pang - Big Dai * Wong Ching - Richard Mao * Joan Tong - Mina * Cho Tat Wah - Supt. Walter Tso * Natalis Chan - Sgt Chan * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Song In Paris
''Last Song in Paris'' (in Chinese 偶然) is a 1986 Hong Kong romance film written and directed by Chor Yuen and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Joey Wong and Cecilia Yip Plot Louie (Leslie Cheung), a spoiled pop star, has a one-night stand with beautiful dancer, Anita (Anita Mui). When Anita tells Louie that she dreamed of becoming a singer, he brings her to the stage and becomes a star. Anita has fallen in love with Louie, but Louie loves Julia (Joey Wong). However, Louie later finds out that Julia is dating his father, Kent (Paul Chu). Louie then leaves Hong Kong and heads to Paris leaving his career behind. Then he meets, Yuan Yu-shih (Cecilia Yip), a Vietnamese refugee that suffers from a war wound. In Paris, Louie lives his new life happily as a dishwasher with his new lover. However, his past life starts to come back when Anita comes to pay a visit. Cast * Leslie Cheung - Louie. * Anita Mui - Anita Chow. * Joey Wong - Julia. *Cecilia Yip - Yuan Yu-shih. * Paul Chu - K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Games Gamblers Play
''Games Gamblers Play'' () is a 1974 Hong Kong comedy film directed by and starring Michael Hui, with action direction by Sammo Hung. The film also co-stars Sam Hui, who also served as one of the film's music composers. Although very successful and netting more than 6 millions Hong Kong dollars at the box offices, the film was criticized because there “gambling is no longer a social vice but a means by which one can get ahead quickly by achieving instant monetary gains. The concept of morality or righteousness is irrelevant: the utilitarian motive of individual accumulation of instant wealth is paramount.”Chi Chuen Chan and Keis Ohtsuka, “All for the Winner: An Analysis of the Characterization of Male Gamblers in Hong Kong Movies with Gambling Theme,” ''International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction'' 9 (2011), 208-218 (213). Plot Man (Michael Hui) is a prison laborer who has a knack in conning others, which he uses to con other prisoners for their meals. Kit (Samu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
