Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung (; born 20 July 1963 in Hong Kong) is a

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-based actor, best known on-screen for his roles as Triad gangsters in a number of films.

Early life and career

As a child, Cheung idolized kung-fu legend

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but never seriously considered a career in acting. Starting out as a model, Cheung turned to acting when director Yeung Fan cast him in his 1986 film ''

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'' and the first of his many roles portraying a villain followed in the acclaimed director

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's 1987 '' City on Fire''. In 1996, Cheung appeared in the 3rd, 4th and 6th installments of the ''

Young and Dangerous ''Young and Dangerous'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong crime film about a group of triad members, detailing their adventures and dangers in a Hong Kong Triad society. Directed by the film's cinematographer Andrew Lau, the film features a large ensembl ...

'' series. Roles that heralded the beginning of a long working relationship with

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Present day

Recently, Cheung has appeared in a number of Andrew Lau's films, most notably in the second installment of the internationally acclaimed ''

Infernal Affairs ''Infernal Affairs'' is a 2002 Hong Kong action thriller film co-directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. Jointly written by Mak and Felix Chong, it stars Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Sammi Cheng and Kelly Chen. The film fo ...

'' trilogy, and in the 1998 ''

The Storm Riders ''The Storm Riders'' is a 1998 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' fantasy film based on the manhua series '' Fung Wan'' by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whi ...

'', in which Cheung broke free of his standard villainous self altogether and portrayed a Shaolin monk.

Filmography

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'' (1986) *'' Escape from Coral Cove'' (1986) - Roy *'' City on Fire'' (1987) *'' Prison on Fire'' (1987) *''

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'' (1988) *''

School on Fire ''School on Fire'' (學校風雲) is a 1988 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam. The film involves a young schoolgirl Chu Yuen Fong (Fennie Yuen) who becomes caught in a tragic stranglehold of triad activity after she testifies over a tri ...

'' (1988) *'' Tiger on the Beat 2'' (1988) *'' Aces Go Places 5: The Terracotta Hit'' (1989) - Murderer King *''

They Came to Rob Hong Kong ''They Came to Rob Hong Kong'' (Chinese: 八寶奇兵) is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film produced and directed by Clarence Fok and starring Dean Shek, who also serves as the film's writer and executive producer. The film co-stars Chingmy Ya ...

'' (1989) *''

Wild Search ''Wild Search'' (伴我闖天涯) is a 1989 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat and Cherie Chung. The film is a pseudo-remake of the 1985 film ''Witness'' and deals with Hong Kong cops and Mainland criminals. ...

'' (1989) *'' Triads: The Inside Story'' (1989) *''

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'' (1990) *''

Fight Back to School ''Fight Back To School'' () is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow. This movie is set in Shatin College, Hong Kong. It was Hong Kong's highest-grossing film of 1991. It was followed by sequels ''Fight ...

'' (1991) - Brother Teddy Big *'' Hong Kong Godfather'' (1991) - Officer Leung *''

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'' (1991) - Roy *''

The Magnificent Scoundrels ''The Magnificent Scoundrels'' (情聖) is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-chi and starring Stephen Chow, Teresa Mo, Tien Niu, Amy Yip, Wu Ma, Roy Cheung, Yuen Wah and Mimi Chu, with special appearances by Karl Maka and Sandr ...

'' (1991) - Brother Tai-te *''

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'' (1991) - Mr. Smartie *''

Prison on Fire II ''Prison on Fire II'' () is a 1991 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Chow Yun-fat. The film is a sequel to 1987's ''Prison on Fire''. Plot Like the first film, this follows the fraternal bond of two inmates, once again C ...

'' (1991) - Officer 'Scarface' Hung *''

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'' (1992) *''

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'' (1992) *''

What a Hero! ''What a Hero!'' is a 1992 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Benny Chan and starring Andy Lau as a young Taekwondo expert from the countryside who becomes a police sergeant in the big city. Plot Yuen Tak-wah (Andy Lau) grew up in Lant ...

'' (1992) *'' Wicked City'' (1992) - Shudo *'' Ghost Lantern'' (1993) *'' Gambling Baron'' (1994) *'' Organized Crime & Triad Bureau (film)'' (1994) *''

To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui ''To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui'' is a 1994 Hong Kong crime film directed by Andrew Lau and starring Jacky Cheung, Tony Leung, Jacklyn Wu and Power Chan. Plot Crazy Lik and his friend Pong are two undercover cops who are sent to infiltrat ...

'' (1994) *''

The Tragic Fantasy - Tiger of Wanchai ''The Tragic Fantasy - Tiger of Wanchai'' is a 1994 Hong Kong action crime thriller film directed by Stephen Lo and Joe Chu and starring Simon Yam, Lau Ching-wan, Wan Yeung-ming and Roy Cheung. The film is based on the life of Sun Yee On triad ...

'' (1994) *'' The Armed Policewoman'' (1995) *''

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'' (1995) *''

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'' (1995) *'' Love, Guns & Glass'' (1995) *''

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'' (1996) *''

King of Robbery ''King of Robbery'' is a 1996 Hong Kong action film directed by Billy Chung and starring Simon Yam. The film is based on the story of notorious gangsters Yip Kai Foon, who is portrayed in the film as Chan Sing by Yam. Plot Convict Chan Sing ( ...

'' (1996) *''

Mongkok Story ''Mongkok Story'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Wilson Yip. Cast * Chan Man Fai * Chan San-Pang * Michael Chan (actor), Michael Chan - Fook * Cheng Bo-Sui * Roy Cheung - Ching * Chin Wing-Wai * Choi Hiu-Yee * Kwok Wai Chung * ...

'' (1996) *''

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'' (1996) *''

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'' (1996) *'' The Wild Couple'' (1996) *''

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'' (1996) - Crow *'' Young and Dangerous 4'' (1997) - Lui Yiu-Yeung *''

Beast Cops ''Beast Cops'' () is a 1998 Hong Kong action film directed by Gordon Chan (who produced with John Ching, and writer with Chan Hing-ka) and Dante Lam. The film stars Michael Wong and Anthony Wong. The film was released on 9 April 1998. Plot Tu ...

'' (1998) *''

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'' (1998) *'' Raging Angels'' (1998) *''

'' (1998) *''

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'' (1999) *'' The Mission'' (1999) *'' Slow Fade'' (1999) *''

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'' (2000) *'' Jiang hu: The Triad Zone'' (2000) *'' Bloody Cops'' (2000) *'' Mafia.com'' (2000) *'' Play With Strangers'' (2000) *'' Super Car Criminals'' (2000) *'' Unbeatables'' (2000) *'' White Storm'' (2000) *'' Her Name is Cat 2: Journey to Death'' (2001) *'' The Replacement Suspects'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *''

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'' (2002) *''

The Wesley's Mysterious File ''The Wesley's Mysterious File'' (衛斯理藍血人) is a 2002 Hong Kong action science fiction film directed by Andrew Lau starring Andy Lau, Rosamund Kwan and Shu Qi. Hong Kong director Wong Jing also makes a cameo appearance. Summary The f ...

'' (2002) *'' Deadline Crisis'' (2002) *''

Infernal Affairs II ''Infernal Affairs II'' is a 2003 Hong Kong crime- action film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. It is a prequel to the 2002 film ''Infernal Affairs''. Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Edison Chen, Shawn Yue and Chapman To reprise their roles from ...

'' (2003) *'' Dragon the Master'' (2003) *''

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'' (2004) *'' The Game of Killing'' (2004) *''

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'' (2005) *''

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'' (2005) *''

Exiled ''Exiled'' () is a 2006 Hong Kong action drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Nick Cheung, Josie Ho, Roy Cheung and Lam Suet, with special appearances by Richie Jen and Simon Yam. The action ...

'' (2006) *'' The Drummer'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Linger'' (2008) *'' A Land without Boundaries'' (2011) *'' The Assassins'' (2012) *''The Five'' (2012)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cheung, Roy Hong Kong male film actors 1963 births Living people Indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories in Hong Kong 20th-century Hong Kong male actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors