Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delt ...
Shaw Brothers
Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. () was the largest film production company in Hong Kong, and operated from 1925 to 2011.
In 1925, three Shaw brothers— Runje, Runme, and Runde—founded Tianyi Film Company (also called "Unique") in Shangh ...
'' kung fu movies during the latter part of the 1970s and into the 1980s. He is a member of the famous ensemble known as the ''
Venom Mob
The Venom Mob is the colloquial title of a group of actors from the Shaw Brothers Studio, popular creators of martial arts films in the 1970s and 1980s. Most were friends since childhood and attended the Fu Sheng Drama School in Taiwan before m ...
'' who were renowned for their martial arts and acting skills.
His most famous roles are the Toad, #5 in Chang Cheh's ''
The Five Deadly Venoms
''Five Deadly Venoms'' ('五毒' – Cantonese: ''Ng5 Duk6''), also known as ''Five Venoms'', is a cult 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, starring the Venom Mob, with martial arts choreography by Leung Ting, and produce ...
'' and Golden Arm Kid in ''
Kid with the Golden Arm
''Kid with the Golden Arm'' (original title: 金臂童, pinyin: ''Jīn bì tóng'') is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the few Venom Mob films to include Wei Pai (Snake Venom).
...
''. He is a skilled martial artist and practiced
Taijiquan
Tai chi (), short for Tai chi ch'üan ( zh, s=太极拳, t=太極拳, first=t, p=Tàijíquán, labels=no), sometimes called "shadowboxing", is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. Ta ...
for years, as well as Chu Gar Tong Long
Southern Praying Mantis
Southern Praying Mantis () is a Chinese martial art originating with the Hakka people. It is most closely associated with Hakka-origin styles such as Southern Dragon Kung Fu and Bak Mei.
Despite its name, the Southern Mantis style is unrelate ...
for over 13 years before starting an acting career. He had a well built physique despite doing no weight training. Sometimes referred to as the "Shaolin Hercules," he is renowned for playing the strongest personality in his films, but being the first one to be killed.
He is still active in the Hong Kong TV industry. Nowadays he has revamped his acting style as a comedy actor and is involved in directing action choreography for some productions.
Filmography
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Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Monastery (少林寺 ''Shàolínsì''), also known as Shaolin Temple, is a renowned monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak of the So ...
The Naval Commandos
''Naval Commandos'' is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, who is famous for his martial arts cinematography
Cinematography (from ancient Greek κίνημα, ''kìnema'' "movement" and γράφειν, ''gràphein'' "to write") is ...
'' (1977)
*''The Last Strike'' (1977) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Soul Brothers of Kung Fu''
*''
Chinatown Kid
''Chinatown Kid'' () is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Robert Tai Chi Hsien and Lee Ka Ting, and starring Alexander Fu Sheng and the Venom Mob.
The film deals with drugs, police corruption ...
'' (1977) - Green Drangons gang leader
*''
The Brave Archer
''The Brave Archer'', also known as ''Kungfu Warlord'', is a 1977 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring Alexander ...
'' (1977) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Kung Fu Warlords'' - Han Pao Chu of the Seven Weirdos of Chiang-Nan
*''
The Brave Archer 2
''The Brave Archer 2'', also known as ''Kungfu Warlord 2'', is a 1978 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring Alex ...
'' (1978) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Kung Fu Warlords Part II'' - Iron Palm Chief
*''
Five Deadly Venoms
''Five Deadly Venoms'' ('五毒' – Cantonese: ''Ng5 Duk6''), also known as ''Five Venoms'', is a cult 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, starring the Venom Mob, with martial arts choreography by Leung Ting, and produced ...
'' (1978) - Li Hao the Toad (#5)
*''
Invincible Shaolin
''Invincible Shaolin'' (Nan Shao Lin yu bei Shao Lin) a.k.a. ''Unbeatable Dragon'' is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh. It is one of Chang Cheh's tales of Shaolin's historic rivalries with the Qing Dynasty. It is one o ...
'' (1978) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Unbeatable Dragon'' - Ho Ming Pao
*''
Kid with the Golden Arm
''Kid with the Golden Arm'' (original title: 金臂童, pinyin: ''Jīn bì tóng'') is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the few Venom Mob films to include Wei Pai (Snake Venom).
...
'' (1979) - Golden Arm, Chief #1 of the Chih Sah Gang
*''
Crippled Avengers
''Crippled Avengers'' is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and starring four members of the Venom Mob. It has been released in North America as ''Mortal Combat'' and ''The Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms''. The film follows a ...
'' (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Mortal Combat''; a.k.a. ''
Dragon Dynasty
Dragon Dynasty is a joint venture started by The Weinstein Company and Genius Products. The company was created on May 23, 2006 for the sole purpose of distributing East Asian films on DVD in the U.S., whose licenses are held by, or will be acqui ...
'' region 1 DVD title: ''
Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms
''Crippled Avengers'' is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and starring four members of the Venom Mob. It has been released in North America as ''Mortal Combat'' and ''The Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms''. The film follows ...
'' - the deaf & mute blacksmith Wei
*''
Shaolin Rescuers
''Shaolin Rescuers'' a.k.a. "Avenging Warriors of Shaolin" is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh. It is one of the Shoalin Temple themed martial arts films and the adventures of the Shaolin hero Hung Si-Kuan starring the Venom Mob and ...
'' (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Avenging Warriors of Shaolin'' - Chin Ah Chen
*''
Magnificent Ruffians
Magnificent Ruffians aka "The Destroyers" is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh, starring the Venom Mob.
Plot
Lu Feng is the boss of a local town who uses the golden sword technique, however his kung fu is worthless as no one in the to ...
The Daredevils
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'' (1979) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Daredevils of Kung Fu'' - Yang Ta-Ying
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Life Gamble
''Life Gamble'', also known as ''Life Combat'', is a 1979 Hong Kong Wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and starring the Venoms, Kara Hui and Alexander Fu Sheng. It was written by Chang Cheh and I Kuang and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.
...
'' (1979) (shot in 1977) - Mo Chun-Feng
*''Heaven and Hell'' (1980) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Shaolin Hellgate'' (shot in 1976) - Wei Han Ting
*''
The Rebel Intruders
''The Rebel Intruders'' (also known as ''Killer Army'') is a Shaw Brothers film directed by Chang Cheh and starring the Venom Mob.
Plot
China is ripped apart by a civil war, and thousands of displaced refugees swarm into towns not yet ravaged b ...
'' (1980) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Killer Army'' - Chi Chun-Peng
*'' 2 Champions of Shaolin'' (1980) - Tong Chien-Chin "the Shaolin Hercules"
*''
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
''Ten Tigers from Kwangtung'' () is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of Chang Cheh's tales of Shaolin's historic rivalries with the Qing dynasty and the Canton Tigers. Along with the ' ...
'' (1979) - Iron Fingers Chen Tie Fou
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The Brave Archer 3
''The Brave Archer 3'', also known as ''Blast of the Iron Palm'', is a 1981 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Chang Cheh, starring ...
'' (1981) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Blast of the Iron Palm'' - Iron Palm Chief
*''Lion Vs. Lion'' (1981) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Roar of the Lion'' - Ah Yu
*''Battle for the Republic of China'' (1981)
*''Clan Feuds (1982) aka: The Great Banner'' - Yun Cheng
*''
Five Element Ninjas
''Five Elements Ninjas'' (Chinese title: 五遁忍術) is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh. The film is about a Chinese martial arts school finds itself outclassed by their rivals, they hire elite ninja from Japan to de ...
'' (1982) a.k.a. U.S. title: ''Super Ninjas'' - Liang Chi-Sheng
*''Human Lanterns'' (1982) - Kuei Sze-Yin
*''Hex After Hex'' (1982) - Tsang Ma Su
*''82 Tenants'' (1982) - Johnny Lo
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Bastard Swordsman
''Bastard Swordsman'', also known as ''Reincarnate Swordsman'', is a 1983 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.
Plot
Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu ...
'' (1983)
*''Fast Fingers'' (1983) - Captain Tieh Li Wei
*''Men from the Gutter'' (1983) - Sgt. Chao
*''
Secret Service of the Imperial Court
''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'', also known as ''Police Pool of Blood'', is a 1984 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and starring Bryan Leung. The film is strikingly similar in style and plot to the 1988 ATV ...
'' (1984) - Chao Pu Kuan
*''Crazy Shaolin Disciples'' (1985) a.k.a. U.S. VHS title: ''Enter The 36th Chamber'' - Hung Hsi-Kuan
*''Pursuit of a Killer'' (1985) - Ye Hong
*''
This Man Is Dangerous
''This Man Is Dangerous'' (U.S. title: ''The Patient Vanishes'') is a 1941 British thriller film, directed by Lawrence Huntington and starring James Mason and Gordon McLeod. The film is based on the 1934 novel ''They Called Him Death'' by Da ...
Sex and Zen III
''Sex and Zen III'' (, "The Carnal Prayer Mat III - Hubby, I want it") is a 1998 Hong Kong comedy erotic film following ''Sex and Zen'' (1991) and '' Sex and Zen II'' (1996). The film is an adaptation of the Ming opera ''Yu Tang Chun'' (玉堂 ...
'' (1998)
*'' The Tricky King ''(1998) - King of Tricks
*''
Fire of Conscience
''Fire of Conscience'' () is a 2010 Hong Kong-Chinese action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai and Richie Jen.
Cast
* Leon Lai as Detective Manfred
* Richie Jen as Inspector Kee
* Wang Baoqiang as Xiao Yong
*Vivian Hsu as Ellen
*L ...
'' (2010) - Tram witness
*''
Ip Man 2
''Ip Man 2'' (Chinese: 葉問2:宗師傳奇, also known as ''Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster'') is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to ...
Beach Spike
''Beach Spike'' (''Yit long kau oi jin'' 熱浪球愛戰) is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Tony Tang. The film involves a female beach volleyball teams with martial arts skills. It has a proposed cast of veteran actors Bolo Yeung and Ronald ...
Ip Man 3
''Ip Man 3'' is a 2015 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed by Wilson Yip, produced by Raymond Wong and written by Edmond Wong with action choreography by Yuen Woo-ping. It is the third in the ''Ip Man'' film series based on the ...
Vampire Cleanup Department
''Vampire Cleanup Department'' (救僵清道夫) is a 2017 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Yan Pak-wing and Chiu Sin-hang.
The film is a memorial for Lam Ching-ying's passing away 20 years ago.
Plot
Prologue
In the year 1840 in Oxta ...
The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back
''The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back'' is a Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy television series based on Wong Yuk-long's manhua series ''Buddha's Palm''. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1993.
Plot
The legendary Buddha's Palm is ...
'' (1993)
* ''
The Condor Heroes Return
''The Condor Heroes Return'' is a Hong Kong television series loosely based on the stories of two characters in Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The series was released overseas in October 1993 before broadcasting on TVB Jad ...
A Recipe for the Heart
''A Recipe for the Heart'' ( Chinese: 美味天王 jyutping: ''Mei5 Mei6 Tin1 Wong4'', pinyin: ''Měi Wèi Tiān Wáng'') is a 1997 TVB comedy drama with a food theme. Produced by Tommy Leung, it stars Bobby Au-yeung, Esther Kwan, Lydia Shum, P ...
'' (1997)
* ''
Journey to the West II
''Journey to the West II'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the 16th-century novel ''Journey to the West''. The series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong from October to December 1998. It is a seque ...
'' (1998)
* ''
Witness to a Prosecution
''Witness to a Prosecution'' is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 20 December 1999 to 16 January 2000. The drama stars Bobby A ...
'' (1999)
* ''
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' (), also translated as ''The Sword and the Knife'', is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the third and final installment in the ''Condor Trilogy'', preceded by ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes ...
'' (2000)
* ''
Colourful Life
''Colourful Life'' () is a 2001 Hong Kong, ancient costumed comedy drama produced by TVB, starring Annie Man and Frankie Lam as the main leads with Gigi Wong, Louis Yuen, Ronald Cheng, Louisa So, Florence Kwok, Cutie Mui, Myolie Wu and Mimi Chu ...
'' (2001)
* ''
Word Twisters' Adventures
''Word Twisters' Adventures'' (Traditional Chinese: 鐵咀銀牙) is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in November 2007.
Synopsis
In a Qing Dynasty, the most difficult thing for an articulate legal expert is not to win a lawsuit but to barg ...
'' (2007)
* ''
The Seventh Day The seventh day may refer to:
* Saturday in some calendars
* Sunday in other calendars
* Friday in the Bahá'í calendar
* Shabbat in Judaism
* Sabbath in seventh-day churches
* Qixi Festival, a Chinese festival that falls on the seventh day ...
'' (2008)
* ''
A Journey Called Life
''A Journey Called Life'' (Traditional Chinese: 金石良缘) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2008, starring Linda Chung, Steven Ma and Kent Cheng.
This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with rea ...
Catch Me Now
''Catch Me Now'' (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊) is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008.
Synopsis
Ko Chit (Damian Lau) lost his parents to an accidental fire in his teenage years, mourning with resignation until he realiz ...
'' (2008)
* '' You're Hired'' (2009) - Employee of debt collector's company
* ''
The Season of Fate
''The Season of Fate'' (Traditional Chinese: 五味人生, literally ''The Five Flavors of Life'') is a 2010 TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced by Nelson Cheung.
Synopsis
The poor Lin Sheung-Chun (Esther Kwan) was sold into the Kwan f ...
'' (2010) - Shing-tin's bodyguard
* ''
My Better Half
''My Better Half'' is a collaborative studio album by Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers, credited to TnT. It was initially meant to be an extended play to sell at shows, but the recording process resulted in a full-length album. The album was released ...
'' (2010)
* ''
In the Eye of the Beholder
''In the Eye of the Beholder'' (Traditional Chinese: 秋香怒點唐伯虎) is a TVB costume drama series.
Synopsis
In search of the last model for his painting “Nine Pretty Women”, acclaimed scholar TONG BAK FU (Moses Chan) goes on a tri ...
The Mysteries of Love
''The Mysteries of Love'' () is a 2010 TVB modern series.
Summary
This is a love story between a professor and a policewoman. Their dating experience is enhanced with sense and sensibility through the application of interesting physics theories ...
'' (2010) - Guest star ep. 11
* ''
Grace Under Fire
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Til Love Do Us Lie
''Til Love Do Us Lie'' (Traditional Chinese: 結·分@謊情式) is a TVB modern sitcom series.
Synopsis
Bobo (Kiki Sheung) has just gotten out of work to become a full-time housewife to take care of her not-so-good son, (Dickson Wong) and becom ...
'' (2012)
* ''
Three Kingdoms RPG
''Three Kingdoms RPG'' is a 2012 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB, with Lau Kar-ho serving as the drama's executive producer. It stars Kenneth Ma as Szema Shun, a young Hong Kong game addict, who accidentally travels back in time to ...
'' (2012)
* ''
Divas in Distress
''Divas in Distress'' is a 2012 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB. Written by Chan Kam-ling and produced by Poon Ka-tak, ''Divas in Distress'' is a sister production of the time traveling comedy, ''A Chip Off the Old Block''.
Plot
In ...
'' (2012)
* ''
Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
''Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles'' is a 2012 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama follows the lives of a large, rich, and influential Chinese family living i ...
'' (2012)
* ''
Inbound Troubles
''Inbound Troubles'' (; literally "cousin, you are good!"), is a Hong Kong television comedy drama serial produced by TVB and Wong Wai-sing. The serial, which touches on the growing cultural differences between Hong Kong and mainland China, premie ...
'' (2013) ep. 4 and 16
* ''
Come Home Love
''Come Home Love'' (; literally "Love, Return Home") is a Hong Kong sitcom created and produced by TVB. Premiering on TVB Jade on May 14, 2012, the series was originally intended for 180 episodes but extended multiple times, before finally concl ...
Always and Ever
''Always and Ever'' () is a 2013 Hong Kong TVB television romance drama serial starring Bobby Au-yeung and Esther Kwan and produced by Chong Wai-kin.
The drama follows a love story which spans three lifetimes, from Song dynasty in the 13th Cent ...
'' (2013)
* ''
Queen Divas
''Queen Divas'' (; literally "Meet the Daughters-in-law"), is a Hong Kong modern comedy serial produced by TVB.
Synopsis
Ho Siu Lan (Nancy Sit) who is raised in a scholarly family, is not only good at housekeeping but also helps keep her husband ...
'' (2014)
* ''
Line Walker
''Line Walker'' ( literally "Apostle Walker") is a 2014 Hong Kong crime thriller drama produced by TVB, starring Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh and Raymond Lam as the main leads, with Sharon Chan, Benz Hui, Elena Kong, Sammy Sum, Oscar Leung an ...
'' (2014) ep. 17, 18, 25 and 26
* '' Raising the Bar'' (2015) - Sit Kim
* '' Blue Veins'' (2016) - Chan Tai-ping
Hong Kong Cinemagic
Hong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual ( French and English) website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people who created them. The websi ...