Chapman To (, born 8 June 1972), born Edward Ng Cheuk-cheung (), is a

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actor. He is best known for his roles in films such as ''

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'' and '' Initial D''. He is also the founder of his own multimedia platform known as "Chapman To's Late Show". 2022, To officially naturalised in Taiwan.

Career

To began his acting career in TV soap operas and moved to the big screen in 2000. He is best known for playing Tsui Wai-Keung in the ''

'' trilogy, as well as the role of Itsuki Tachibana in '' Initial D''. He married

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in 2005. In 2006, he starred in Pang Ho-Cheung's film ''

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'' with

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. Along with acting, To was also a radio personality for

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2(CR2). He hosted the show, ''On a Clear Day'' (在晴朗的一天出發), a 2-hour morning show which was co-hosted by Michelle Lo and

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. However, after a fall-out with the key personnel of the radio company, Chapman lost the radio hosting job in 2006. To is also an avid amateur photographer. In 2011, To was hired as the photographer for

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singer

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's album '' Love Addict''. To stated that this is the first time he is paid for his photography work. On 3 August 2018, he founded a multimedia platform called "Chapman To's Late Show". The channel mainly made fun of current issues in Hong Kong. It also made tutorials for smores and interviewed famous politicians and actors/singers from Hong Kong. Due to the platform's content being daring, down-to-earth and it's satirical way of presenting current issues, it was widely praised by Hong Kong's netizens. In 2020 Chapman To announced that the platform will be pulling out of

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and

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, and subsequently established a paid platform a
lateshow.net
with subscription fee being HK$60 per month and VIP subscription HK$600 per year; the VIP members get access to special content such as his stand-up comedy live performance of 2020. Celebrities such as Anthony Wong and

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have appeared for its shows.

Political positions and Chinese blacklist

In March 2014, To expressed support for the

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in Taiwan, which was skeptical of a proposed agreement to create closer ties between Taiwan and mainland China. During Hong Kong's

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, he was involved in online arguments with some mainland netizens. To criticised the Chinese government and proudly stated to netizens to "Stop me from coming to the mainland if you've got guts." Chinese audiences reacted and To's first two movies after the incident, ''

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'' and ''

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'', flopped at the Chinese box office. The production companies apologised and regretted casting To. Hong Kong directors such as

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subsequently refused to work with To, resulting in him being blacklisted in both the Chinese and Hong Kong movie market. Exiled from the lucrative Chinese market, To focused on Malaysia and Singapore. Despite not having any Chinese investment, his films have achieved success in their target markets. To acted as director, writer, and actor for these low-budget films. To moved to Taiwan in November 2020, and announced in February 2022 that he had attained Taiwanese citizenship.

Filmography

Television

Film

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* ''

Wait 'Til You're Older ''Wait 'til You're Older'' () is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Teddy Chan and starring Andy Lau. Plot Chan Chi-kwong (Howard Sit) is a young boy who lives with his father (Felix Wong) and stepmother (Kare ...

'' (2005) – Policeman * '' Initial D'' (2005) – Itsuki Tachibana * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

Confession of Pain ''Confession of Pain'' is a 2006 Hong Kong crime drama film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, starring Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Shu Qi and Xu Jinglei. Plot summary Police inspectors Lau Ching-hei and Yau Kin-bong arrest a rapist in ...

'' (2006) – Inspector Tsui Wing Kwong * ''

A Melody Looking ''A Melody Looking'' is a Hong Kong musical film written and directed by Leon Lai, released on 18 November 2006. The DVD was released on 15 December 2006. Cast * Leon Lai as Leon * Chapman To as Chapman * Janice Vidal as Janice * Charles Ying ...

'' (2006) – Chapman * ''

'' (2006) – Shing ** Nominated -

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Best Supporting Actor Award * ''

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'' (2007) – Crazy Sam * ''

Lady Cop & Papa Crook ''Lady Cop & Papa Crook'' () is a 2008 Hong Kong crime film written and directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and starring Sammi Cheng and Eason Chan. Chan plays the kingpin of a red diesel crime ring who is forced to team up and co-operate wit ...

'' (2008) * '' True Women for Sale'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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* ''

Once a Gangster ''Once a Gangster'' ( is a 2010 Hong Kong crime comedy film directed by Felix Chong. Cast * Ekin Cheng as Sparrow * Jordan Chan as Roast Pork * Alex Fong as Kerosene * Michelle Ye as Nancy * Candice Yu as Lady Pearl * Wilfred Lau as Yan ...

'' (2010) (writer) * ''

Triple Tap ''Triple Tap'' () is a 2010 Hong Kong action film directed by Derek Yee and starring Louis Koo and Daniel Wu. This film is a sequel to Yee's 2004 film ''One Nite in Mongkok'', which starred Wu in a different role, and the Yee-produced 2000 film ' ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) Entered into the 2010

* ''

The Jade and the Pearl ''The Jade and the Pearl'' () is a 2010 Hong Kong film co-produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited and Emperor Motion Pictures. Cast Main cast * Charlene Choi as Princess Yin (嫣公主) * Raymond Lam as General Ching ...

'' (2010) – Eunuch Yeung * '' Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen'' (2010) – Inspector Huang Haolong (voice) * '' Who's the Hero'' (2010) (TV series) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' All's Well, Ends Well 2011'' (2011) * ''

Mr. and Mrs. Incredible ''Mr. & Mrs. Incredible'' () is a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese action comedy film directed by Vincent Kok and starring Louis Koo and Sandra Ng as the titular protagonists. Cast *Louis Koo as Gazer Warrior *Sandra Ng as Aroma Woman *Wen Zhang as Zhuen ...

'' (2011) * ''

Eternal Moment ''Eternal Moment'' () is a 2011 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yibai and starring Xu Jinglei, Li Yapeng and Chapman To. The film is a sequel to the television drama, ''Cherish Our Love Forever'' (1998), which was also directed by ...

'' (2011) * ''

Men Suddenly in Love ''Men Suddenly in Love'' is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film produced by, written by and directed by Wong Jing. Film stars Eric Tsang, Chapman To, Jim Chim, Wong Jing and Tat Dik. Cast * Eric Tsang as York Ng (吳郁仁) * Chapman To as K ...

'' (2011) * ''

Hi, Fidelity ''Hi, Fidelity'' is a 2011 Hong Kong dramatic film written and directed by Calvin Poon. The film stars Pat Ha, Michelle Ye, Carrie Ng and William Chan. Cast * Pat Ha * Michelle Ye * Carrie Ng * William Chan * George Lam * Chapman To * Lawr ...

'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' The Sorcerer and the White Snake'' (2011) * ''

A Big Deal ''A Big Deal'' () is a 2011 Chinese adventure comedy film written and directed by Ma Liwen and starring Qiao Renliang, Lan Cheng-lung, Han Chae-young, and Chapman To. The film tells the story of three young people who went to Dubai for gold rush. ...

'' (2011) * ''

Turning Point 2 ''Turning Point 2'' is a 2011 Hong Kong action crime thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring Francis Ng, Chapman To and Bosco Wong. The film is a distant sequel to the 2 ...

'' (2011) * ''

All's Well, Ends Well 2012 ''All's Well, Ends Well 2012'' () is a 2012 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. It is the seventh instalment in the ''All's Well, Ends Well'' film series. Plot Four men go on a heroic mission to help four wom ...

'' (2012) * '' Mr. and Mrs. Gambler'' (2012) * '' Marry a Perfect Man'' (2012) * ''

Love Lifting ''Love Lifting'' is a 2012 Hong Kong romantic drama film written and directed by Herman Yau and starring Chapman To and Elanne Kong. Plot After experiencing failures in a relationship and business, bar owner Shek Yung (Chapman To) moves to the ...

'' (2012) * '' The Bounty'' (2012) * ''

Vulgaria ''Vulgaria'' () is a 2012 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Pang Ho-cheung. The film won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Award. Plot Struggling movie producer To Wai-cheung is hardly able to make al ...

'' (2012) ** Nominated -

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** Nominated -

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* ''Diva'' (2012) **

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for Best Actor ** Nominated -

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** Nominated -

* ''Bring Happiness Home'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''The Wedding Diary 2'' (2013) * '' SDU: Sex Duties Unit'' (2013) * '' The Midas Touch'' (2013) * ''Mr. and Mrs. Player'' (2013) * ''

Hello Babies ''Hello Babies'' () is a 2014 Chinese-Hong Kong film directed by Vincent Kok. Cast * Raymond Wong *Eric Tsang *Sandra Ng *Ronald Cheng *Fiona Sit *Alex Lam Dak Seon *Karena Ng *Miriam Yeung Miriam Yeung (born 3 February 1974) is a Hong Kong ...

'' (2014) * ''

Golden Chicken 3 ''Golden Chicken 3'' also known as ''Golden Chickensss'' () is a 2014 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Matt Chow and starring Sandra Ng. Cast * Sandra Ng as Kam, a prostitute * Andy Lau as Himself (billed as "Suddenly Starring") * Donnie Yen ...

'' (2014) * ''

From Vegas to Macau ''From Vegas to Macau'' (), also known as ''The Man From Macau'' (), is a Hong Kong-Chinese crime comedy film directed by Wong Jing. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Nicholas Tse, Chapman To and Jing Tian. The film was released during 2014 Chinese Ne ...

'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

Flirting in the Air ''Flirting in the Air'' (唐伯虎衝上雲霄) is a sex comedy film directed by Aman Chang. The film was released on October 1, 2014. Cast * Chapman To as Captain Cool, pilot for ICE Airlines * Dada Chan as Shelly / Shelia * Lam Chi-chung as ...

'' (2014) * ''

King of Mahjong ''King of Mahjong'' is a 2015 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy film directed by Adrian Teh and starring Chapman To, Mark Lee, Michelle Ye and Venus Wong. The film was released on 19 February 2015, the first day of Chinese New Year. Plot Cast * C ...

'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2015) (as producer only) * ''Impossible'' (2015) * ''

The Mobfathers ''The Mobfathers'' is a 2016 Hong Kong crime film directed by Herman Yau, produced by and starring Chapman To. The film co-stars Gregory Wong and Philip Keung, with a guest appearance by Anthony Wong. ''The Mobfathers'' made its world premier ...

'' (2015) * '' Let's Eat!'' (2016) * ''The Empty Hands'' (2017) * ''G Affairs'' (2019)

References

External links

Official Blog of Chapman To

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at LoveHKFilm {{DEFAULTSORT:To, Chapman 1972 births Living people Hong Kong Buddhists Hong Kong Taoists Hong Kong male television actors Hong Kong radio presenters Converts to Buddhism from Christianity 20th-century Hong Kong male actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong expatriates in Malaysia Naturalised citizens of Taiwan Hong Kong emigrants to Taiwan