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Kent Tong
Kenneth Tong Chun-yip (; born 29 September 1958) is a Hong Kong actor. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s, nicknamed "Prince" and one of the " Five Tiger Generals" of TVB. Early life Kent Tong was born to and grew up in a poor family in Hong Kong. His father was a fisherman who always caught seafood to feed his family. All 12 members of his family lived in a small-sized living room that was only 30 square meters. After graduating from high school, he worked on a salary of around 500 Hong Kong dollars per month. Career In 1979, Kent Tong received actor training from the TVB Artist Training Class, and proceeded to act for TVB. Although he has appeared in over a dozen movies, he is mostly known for his work in TVB television series, such as Duen Yu in ''Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'' (1982) and Yin Ching in ''The Unyielding Master Lim'' (1986). Tong often undertook roles of princes and villains in TVB dramas. During the 1980s, Kent Tong, along with Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Andy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Hong Kong
Hong Kong was under British Empire, British rule from 1841 to 1997, except for a Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, brief period of Japanese occupation during World War II from 1941 to 1945. It was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1981, and a British Dependent Territory, dependent territory from 1981 to 1997. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the Convention of Chuenpi in 1841 of the Victorian era, and ended with the handover of Hong Kong to the China, People's Republic of China in July 1997. In accordance with Art. III of the Treaty of Nanking of 1842, signed in the aftermath of the First Opium War, the island of Hong Kong was ceded in perpetuity to Great Britain. It was established as a Crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British expanded the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula and was further extended in 1898 when the British obtained Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory, a 99-year lease ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chor Lau-heung (1979 TV Series)
''Chor Lau-heung'' is a Hong Kong wuxia television series adapted from the first three novels in the ''Chu Liuxiang'' novel series by Taiwanese writer Gu Long. Adam Cheng starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung (Cantonese for "Chu Liuxiang"). The series was first broadcast on Television Broadcasts Limited, TVB on September 3, 1979. The 65 episodes long series was divided into four parts: ''The Legend of Mo-fa'' (無花傳奇), ''The Great Desert'' (大沙漠), ''Legend of the Divine Palace'' (神宮傳奇) and ''The Final Battle'' (最後一戰). Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' * Adam Cheng as Chu Liuxiang, Chor Lau-heung * Angie Chiu as So Yung-yung * Liza Wang as Shum Wai-san * Mary Hon as Shum Wai-lam * Ng Man-tat as Wu Tit-fa * Ching Hor-wai as Ko Ah-nam * Ha Yu (actor), Ha Yu as Kei Bing-ngan * Kwan Chung as Mo-fa * Wong Wan-choi as Nam-kung Ling * Wong Shee-tong as Chung-yuen Yat-dim-hung * Liu On-lai as Sung Tim-yee * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guangxu Emperor
The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), also known by his temple name Emperor Dezong of Qing, personal name Zaitian, was the tenth Emperor of China, emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1875 to 1908. His succession was endorsed by dowager empresses Empress Dowager Ci'an, Ci'an and Empress Dowager Cixi, Cixi for political reasons after Emperor Tongzhi died without an heir. Cixi held political power for much of Guangxu's reign as regent, except for the period between his assumption of ruling powers in 1889 and the Hundred Days' Reform in 1898. The Qing Empire's prestige and sovereignty continued to erode during Guangxu's reign with defeats in the Sino-French War, the First Sino-Japanese War, and the Boxer Rebellion. Guangxu engaged intellectuals like Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao to develop the Hundred Days' Reform program of 1898 to reverse the decline. Among the goals was removing Cixi from power. The program ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rise And Fall Of Qing Dynasty
''The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty'' ( Chinese: 滿清十三皇朝) is a long-running four part television series about the history of the Qing dynasty. The series was produced by Hong Kong's ATV and was aired on ATV Home from September 1987 to May 1992.Yesasia.com.Yesasia.com" ''滿清十三皇朝.'' Retrieved on 2010-12-27. Four seasons Season 1 * Title: 滿清十三皇朝; literally: ''The Thirteen Manchu Qing Dynasties'' * Covers the reigns of Nurhaci, Hong Taiji, Shunzhi Emperor and Kangxi Emperor * 68 episodes * Airing period: September 7 - December 11, 1987 Season 2 * Title: 滿清十三皇朝2; literally: ''The Thirteen Manchu Qing Dynasties 2'' * Covers the reigns of the Yongzheng Emperor, Qianlong Emperor, Jiaqing Emperor and Daoguang Emperor * 50 episodes * Airing period: June 29 - September 7, 1988 Season 3 * Title: 血染紫禁城; ''Bloodshed Over the Forbidden Palace'' * Covers the reigns of the Xianfeng Emperor and Tongzhi Emperor * 20 episodes * Airing peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu Sangui
Wu Sangui (; 8 June 1612 – 2 October 1678), courtesy name Changbai () or Changbo (), was a Chinese military leader who played a key role in the fall of the Ming dynasty and the founding of the Qing dynasty. In Chinese folklore, Wu Sangui is regarded as a disreputable Hanjian, Han Chinese traitor for his defection over to the Manchu people, Manchu invaders, suppression of the Southern Ming resistance and execution of the Zhu Youlang, Yongli Emperor. Wu eventually double-crossed both of his masters, the Ming and the Qing dynasties. In 1644, Wu was a Ming general in charge of garrisoning Shanhai Pass, the strategic choke point between Manchuria and Beijing. After learning that Li Zicheng's rebel army had conquered Beijing and captured his family, including his father Wu Xiang (Ming general), Wu Xiang and concubine Chen Yuanyuan, Wu allowed the Manchu to enter China proper through Shanhai Pass to drive Li from Beijing, where the Manchu then set up the Qing dynasty. For his aid, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Yuan Of Han
Emperor Yuan of Han, personal name Liu Shi (劉奭; 75 BC – 8 July 33 BC), was an Emperor of China, emperor of the Chinese Han dynasty. He reigned from 48 BC to 33 BC. Emperor Yuan promoted Confucianism as the official creed of the Chinese government. He appointed adherents of Confucius to important government posts. However, at the same time that he was solidifying Confucianism's position as the official ideology, the empire's condition slowly deteriorated due to his indecisiveness, his inability to stop factional infighting between officials in his administration, and the trust he held in certain corrupt officials. He was succeeded by Emperor Cheng of Han, Emperor Cheng. Family background When Emperor Yuan was born Liu Shi in 75 BC, his parents Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi and Xu Pingjun were commoners without titles. Bingyi was a great-grandson of Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Wu, and his grandfather Liu Ju was Emperor Wu's crown prince, until Emperor Wu's paranoia forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Yang's Saga
''The Yang's Saga'' () is a 1985 Hong Kong historical fantasy action miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled '' The Generals of the Yang Family'' produced by TVB. It aired from 23 to 28 September 1985 on TVB Jade, during the station's anniversary season and temporarily replacing the time slot of ''Enjoy Yourself Tonight''. Starring the Five Tiger Generals of TVB, the drama also featured the largest star-studded cast at the time in all of Hong Kong television history, including many of the industry's current top award-winning global television and cinematic stars. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' Yeung clan Poon family Sung royal family Sung court officials Liao Dynasty Deities External links ''The Yang's Saga''on Hong Kong Cinemagic Hong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, was a bilingual ( French and English) website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of Wong Fei Hung
''The Return of Wong Fei Hung'' is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts television series produced by TVB and starring Andy Lau. Despite Wong Fei-hung being part of the English title, Wong is only a supporting character in the series while the protagonist is his famed disciple Lam Sai-wing, portrayed by Lau. The Cantonese title is "Po Chi Lam" ( Chinese: ), the name of Wong's famed medicine clinic. Plot Lam Sai-wing (Andy Lau), a butcher who makes a living with his older sister by selling pork in Guangzhou. He and his childhood friend Au-yeung Ching-ching ( Yammie Lam) go on to develop romantic feelings for one another. Later Sai-wing also meets Leung Foon ( Stephen Tung), Buckteeth So ( Liu Wai-hung), Wong Chun-yee (Joseph Lee) and Wong's father: Grandmaster Wong Fei-hung ( Lau Kong). As a martial arts fanatic, Sai-wing have always idolized Master Wong and together with So and Foon, Sai-wing decides to formally be Wong's apprentice. After becoming Wong's apprentice, Sai-wing bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Yuanji
Li Yuanji ( Chinese: 李元吉, Pinyin: Lǐ Yuánjí) (603 – 2 July 626), formally Prince La of Chao (巢剌王), more commonly known by the title of Prince of Qi (齊王), nickname Sanhu (三胡), was an imperial prince of the Chinese Tang dynasty. He was a son of the dynasty's founder Emperor Gaozu of Tang (Li Yuan), and in the intense rivalry developed between his older brothers Li Jiancheng the Crown Prince and Li Shimin the Prince of Qin, he sided with Li Jiancheng and often advocated drastic actions against Li Shimin, including assassination. In 626, Li Shimin, fearing that Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were about to kill him, laid an ambush for them at Xuanwu Gate outside the palace and killed them. Li Shimin then effectively forced Emperor Gaozu to yield the throne to him (as Emperor Taizong). Background Li Yuanji was born in 603, during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui. He was the fourth and final son of Li Yuan the Duke of Tang, a hereditary noble, and Li Yuan's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Foundation (1984 TV Series)
''The Foundation'' (決戰玄武門, literally translated as "Decisive Battle of Xuanwu Gates") is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" (夢裏幾番哀) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau (), and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" (不見我淚流) composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau. Plot Set in the late reign of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the Ho Tien Foundation has held the prestigious rank as kong-woo's most formidable clan for years with their rivals in the Wu-Ling church enviously coveting to oust them from their position. Kong Fung (Wong), a country boy desperate to fulfil his late father's dying wish to become the greatest warrior in the realm, leaves behind his lover Sik-Sik (Yung) to join the Ho Tien Foundation. Meanwhile, in a power struggle with his brothers for their father's throne, second prince Li Shimin (Miu) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return Of The Condor Heroes (1983 TV Series)
''The Return of the Condor Heroes'' is a Hong Kong ''wuxia'' television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title, produced by TVB. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade from 31 October 1983 to 6 January 1984 in Hong Kong. A total of 50 episodes were produced. The serial was re-aired in 1988, 1990, 1997, 2013, and 2018 on TVB Jade. The series averaged a rating of 62 points. It became the second most watched series in Hong Kong history. Louis Cha stated that this adaptation satisfied him the most. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' * Andy Lau as Yeung Guo * Idy Chan as Little Dragon Maiden * Bryan Leung as Kwok Ching * Susanna Au-yeung as Wong Yung * Annie Liu On Lai as Kwok Fu * Isabella Wong as Kwok Sheung * Kenneth Tsang as Wong Yeuk-sze * Chun Wong as Chow Pak-tung * Lau Dan as Hung Tsat-kung * Yeung Chak-lam as Au-yeung Fung * Lau Siu-ming as Yat-dang * Lisa Lui as Lee Mok-sau * Cheung Lui as Golden Whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Junli
Kang Junli (; 847–894) was a military general in imperial China's Tang dynasty, serving the Shatuo leader Li Keyong. He was eventually killed by Li Keyong for speaking ill of the already deceased Li Cunxiao, with whom he did not get along. Biography Kang Junli was from a powerful family in Yuzhou (蔚州; in modern Yu County, Hebei) near Tang dynasty's northern border. Some time in the 870s, he was serving as an assistant captain () under Duan Wenchu (), the Yunzhou (雲州; modern Datong, Shanxi) defense commissioner (). At that time the Tang dynasty was overran by bandits, and Duan did not treat his soldiers well, even reducing their salaries. In 878, Kang, as well as Xue Zhiqin (), Cheng Huaixin (), Wang Xingshen () and Li Cunzhang plotted with Li Jinzhong (), Yunzhou's Shatuo armed commander (), to join Li Keyong. Kang was sent to Yuzhou to persuade Li Keyong to mutiny. When Li Keyong expressed he needed to report this to his father Li Guochang in Zhenwu Circuit (振武, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
