Casanova Wong, also known as Ka Sat-fat (卡薩伐), is a former

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actor born in 1945 as Kim Yong-ho in

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. An expert in

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,Hammond, Stefan (2000) ''Hollywood East: Hong Kong Movies and the People Who Make Them'', Contemporary Books Inc, , p. 93 he is a leg-fighter, and is well known for his spin kicks and was nicknamed "The Human Tornado" in the

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. He made many appearances in

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s but is most remembered for his role as Cashier Hua in ''

Warriors Two ''Warriors Two'' () is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Sammo Hung, who also co-stars in the film. The film stars Bryan Leung, Casanova Wong and Fung Hak-on. Leung plays the character of the historical figure, Leung Jan ...

'', where he starred alongside

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, with whom he worked several times.Logan, Bey (1995) ''Hong Kong Action Cinema'', Titan Books Ltd, , p. 91Hawker, Philippa (2006)
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'', July 27, 2006, retrieved 2010-02-02 Other films included ''

Story of Drunken Master ''Story of Drunken Master'' () aka ''Zui xia Su Qi Er / Drunken Fist Boxing'' is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts film. Simon Yuen stars as Beggar So. Also featured are Casanova Wong and Pan-pan Yeung. Plot Beggar So (Yuen Siu-tien) is tr ...

'' and ''Rivals of the Silver Fox''. One of Wong's last notable movie appearances was as Kang-ho in the 1994 Korean movie ''Bloody Mafia''. He is now a movie producer in Asia.

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films. *''Gate of Destiny'' (1974) *''Secret Envoy'' (1976) *''The Martialmates'' (1976) *''The Shaolin Plot'' (1977) – Monk *''

The Iron Fisted Monk ''The Iron-Fisted Monk'' (Chinese: 三德和尚与舂米六) is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film starring and directed by Sammo Hung in his directorial debut, who also wrote the screenplay with Huang Feng and Yu Ting. The film co-stars Chan Si ...

'' (1977) – Shaolin disciple *''Four Masters'' (1977) *''

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'' (1977) *''Righteous Fighter'' (1977) *''

Enter the Invincible Hero ''Black Belt Karate Kick'' mostly known as ''Enter the Invincible Hero'' is 1977 Bruceploitation and drama martial art movie starring notorious Bruce Lee imitator Dragon Lee and spin kick master Casanova Wong. Plot Ti-Meng (Dragon Lee) the yo ...

'' (1977) – Master Pang *''Lone Shaolin Avenger'' (1978) *''The Legendary Strike'' (1978) – one of Yun`s man *''Warriors Two'' (1978) – Cashier Wah *''Game of Death'' (1978) – Lau Yea Chun *''The Shaolin Fighter'' (1978) – See Pak *''Strike of Thunderkick Tiger'' (1978) – Monkey *''The Magnificent'' (1979) – Thunder Leg *''Duel of the 7 Tigers'' (1979) *''The Story of Drunken Master'' (1979) – Chi Wai *''Rivals of the Silver Fox'' (1979) *''Wonderman From Shaolin'' (1979) *''Avenging Boxer'' (1979) – Wo Pa Fong *''The Monk`s Fight'' (1979) – the Big Boss *''My Kung Fu 12 Kicks'' (1979) *''

The Master Strikes ''The Master Strikes'' (Also known as ''Fist of Tiger'' or ''Crazy Tiger Fist'') is 1980 Hong Kong comedy martial arts movie set in 1920s and 1930s China. the film was directed by Kao Pao-shu and starring Casanova Wong, Meng Yuen-Man and Ching S ...

'' (1980) – Tseng Tien-tu *''Kung Fu Kids Break Away'' (1980) – Eagle *''Fire Lord'' (1980) *''The Wonderful Hong Kong'' (1980) *''Master Killers'' (1980) *''

Game of Death 2 ''Game of Death II'', also known as ''Tower of Death'' () or ''The New Game of Death'', is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ng See-yuen and starring Bruce Lee, Tong Lung, Huong Cheng Li and Roy Horan. This film was marketed as ...

'' (1981) – Billy Lo`s Korean challenger (Archive footage from GAME OF DEATH) *''

'' (1981) – Pang (Also footage from THE MAGNIFICENT) *''In the Claws of CIA'' (1981) – Johnny Wong *''Seven Finger Kung Fu'' (1981) *''Blow Up'' (1982) - Hung *''Bruce Lee Strikes Back'' (1982) – Cheng`s Brother *''Jin hu men'' (1982) *''Warriors of Kung Fu'' (1982) – Yu Yung *''My Name is Twin Legs'' (1982) *''Sha shou ying'' (1982) – Johnny Wong *''

Duel to the Death ''Duel to the Death'' is a 1983 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film starring Norman Chui and Damian Lau. It is the directorial debut of Ching Siu-tung. Plot In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan face ...

'' (1983, fights the flying ninjas) *''South Shaolin VS North Shaolin'' (1984) *''Rocky`s Love Affairs'' (1985) *''Golden Destroyer'' (1985) *''Sword of Evil Power'' (1985) *''Kickboxer the Champion'' (1990) *''Telepathy Adventure'' (1991) *''Blues of Chongro'' (1994) *''Blood Mafia'' (1994) *'' Faster'' (2003)

References

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* South Korean male film actors 1945 births Living people South Korean film producers South Korean male taekwondo practitioners Asian film producers {{SouthKorea-taekwondo-bio-stub