Eric Kot
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Eric Kot Man Fai is a Hong Kong
celebrity in the Chinese hip hop
industry. As a popular MC/pop singer/actor who studied in California and is the youngest of three brothers. He is also known to his fans by his loud clowny voice.
He formed a comedic music duo with fellow DJ and comedian Jan Lamb
, called 'Softhard
' (軟硬天師) in the 1980s.
(1 Best Actor Nomination, 2 Best Supporting Actor Nominations)
Golden Horse Awards
(1 Best Supporting Actor Nomination)
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
celebrity in the Chinese hip hop
Chinese hip hop
Chinese hip hop is a relatively new phenomenon; in Chinese music; “hip-hop in Beijing emerged around the year 2000 from African American culture, but it has been part of Chinese culture since the 1980s.” Some of the earliest influences of hip-hop in Beijing came from movies such as Wild Style and...
industry. As a popular MC/pop singer/actor who studied in California and is the youngest of three brothers. He is also known to his fans by his loud clowny voice.
He formed a comedic music duo with fellow DJ and comedian Jan Lamb
Jan Lamb
Jan Lamb Hoi Fong is a DJ, pop singer, actor in Hong Kong. Jan is the elder brother of actor/DJ/game host Jerry and younger brother of singer and radio personality Sandy...
, called 'Softhard
Softhard
Softhard is a Hong Kong rap duo consisting of DJ Soft "Jan Lamb" and MC H "Eric Kot".The rap duo is widely accredited for pioneering the hip hop act to achieve mainstream minor success during the early 90s while on an independent label during the late 80s....
' (軟硬天師) in the 1980s.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 1990 in film The year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2.... |
Brief Encounter in Shinjuku | 錯在新宿 | "Deliver boy" |
| A Tale from the East | 漫畫奇俠 | "Electrician" | |
| To Spy with Love!! | 小心間諜 | "Soft Fujiyama" | |
| 1991 1991 in film The year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November... |
The Banquet The Banquet (1991 film) The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film... |
豪門夜宴 | "English Teacher" |
| 1992 1992 in film The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards... |
Justice, My Foot! Justice, My Foot! Justice, My Foot! is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnnie To, starring Stephen Chow, Anita Mui and Ng Man Tat.-Cast:* Stephen Chow - Sung Sai Kit* Anita Mui - Madam Sung* Ng Man-tat* Carrie Ng* Wong Yat-Fei* Bryan Leung* Eddy Ko... |
審死官 | "Assassin in drag" |
| 1993 1993 in film The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm. -Events:... |
City Hunter | 城市獵人 | "DJ Hard" |
| 1994 1994 in film 1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time... |
Oh! My Three Guys | 三個相愛的少年 | "Kau Ku Leung" |
| 1994 | 仙人掌 | "Leung" | |
| The New Age of Living Together | 新同居時代 | "Gay Lo" | |
| 1995 1995 in film -Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation.... |
The Saint of Gamblers The Saint of Gamblers The Saint of Gamblers is a 1995 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing. It is a spin-off of the All for the Winner series, with only Ng Man Tat reprising his role.-Cast:* Natalis Chan - Announcer* John Ching - Tung* Eric Kot - God Bless You... |
賭聖2街頭賭聖 | "God Bless You" |
| Tricky Business Tricky Business Tricky Business was a British children's sitcom which ran for three series from 1989 to 1991. It featured Anthony Davis and Sally Ann Marsh and Una Stubbs in the first series, David Wood, Anthony Davis, Patsy Palmer and a puppet rabbit called Crabtree in the second and Bernie Clifton and Leslie... |
整蠱王 | "Lau Huet" | |
| Super Mischieves | 無敵反斗星 | "Gumm" | |
| The World of Treasure | 富貴人間 | "Chu Fat" | |
| Mean Street Story | 廟街故事 | "Crab" | |
| Love in the Time of Twilight | 花月佳期 | "Little Shrimp" | |
| Out of the Blue | 天空小說 | ||
| Jacky Cheung's Music Special Edition: Los Angeles of Love 1995 | 張學友音樂特輯之洛杉磯戀曲1995 | ||
| 1996 1996 in film Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:... |
Blind Romance | 偷偷愛你 | "Yim Sai Chung" |
| Feel 100% | 百分百感覺 | "Hui Lok" | |
| Feel 100%, Once More | 百分百岩Feel | "Monster" | |
| Bodyguards of Last Governor | 港督最後一個保鑣 | "Lugo" | |
| 4 Faces of Eve | 4面夏娃 | "Chan Giu's husband" Director Editor |
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| 1997 1997 in film -Events:* The original Star Wars trilogy's Special Editions are released.* Production begins on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.* Titanic becomes the first film to gross US$1,000,000,000 at the box office making it the highest grossing film in history until Avatar broke the record in 2010.*... |
He Comes from Planet K | 戇星先生 | "PK" |
| A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation is a 1997 Hong Kong animated film. It was the first Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong... |
小倩 | "Siu Fong" (voice) | |
| Ah Fai, the Dumb | 天才與白痴 | "Fai" | |
| L - O - V - E ..... LOVE | 超級無敵追女仔 | "Dick" | |
| Love, Amoeba Style | 愛情Amoeba | "Yam Chi Long" | |
| First Love: The Litter on the Breeze | 初纏戀后的二人世界 | "Supporting role" Director |
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| Lawyer, Lawyer | 算死草 | "Ho Foon" | |
| 1998 1998 in film -Events:* February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein.* Former child star Gary Coleman is charged with assaulting a young female bus driver at a California shopping mall.-Top grossing films:... |
Tricky King | 超級整蠱霸王 | "Ohmygod" |
| The Lucky Guy The Lucky Guy The Lucky Guy is a 1998 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-Chi and starring Stephen Chow, Sammi Cheng , Daniel Chan and Shu Qi.-Synopsis:... |
行運一條龍 | "Fuk" | |
| 1999 1999 in film The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep... |
Gorgeous | 玻璃樽 | "Man at pier" |
| Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King | 失業皇帝 | "Brother Jing" | |
| Fly Me to Polaris Fly Me to Polaris Fly Me to Polaris is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Jingle Ma and starring Cecilia Cheung and Richie Ren.-Storyline:The plot focuses on the character Onion who became blind and mute during his childhood. Onion works at a hospital and gets to know the nurse Autumn... |
星願 | "Angel" | |
| 2000 2000 in film The year 2000 in film involved some significant events.The top grosser worldwide was Mission: Impossible II. Domestically in North America, Gladiator won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor .... |
Dragon Heat | 龍火 | "Supporting role" Director Producer Writer |
| Gen-Y Cops | 特警新人類2 | "Dr. Lai Shung Fung" | |
| Sausalito Sausalito (film) Sausalito aka. Love at First Sight is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau.-Cast and roles:* Maggie Cheung - Ellen* Leon Lai - Mike* Scott Leong - Scott* Saisie M... |
一見鍾情 | "Bob" | |
| Juliet in Love | 朱麗葉與梁山伯 | "Master Fong" | |
| 2001 2001 in film The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy... |
You Shoot, I Shoot You Shoot, I Shoot You Shoot, I Shoot is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Pang Ho-Cheung.-Plot:Bart , a professional contract killer, is requested by his clients to film his killings... |
買兇拍人 | "Bart" |
| Feel 100% II | 百分百感覺2 | "Sunshine" | |
| Everyday Is Valentine | 情迷大話王 | "Mr. Piggy Chu" | |
| 2003 2002 in film The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of... |
July Rhapsody July Rhapsody July Rhapsody is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Ann Hui. The film follows Lam Yiu-Kwok , a Hong Kong secondary school teacher, and explores his struggles with midlife crisis, marriage and seduction by a female adolescent student... |
男人四十 | "Wong Yui" |
| Chinese Odyssey 2002 Chinese Odyssey 2002 Chinese Odyssey 2002 is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Jeffrey Lau and produced by Wong Kar-wai. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Faye Wong, Zhao Wei and Chang Chen.... |
天下無雙 | ||
| Just One Look Just One Look Just One Look is a 2002 Hong Kong film written and directed by Yip Kam-Hung, and starring Shawn Yue, Anthony Wong and Gillian Chung.-Plot:A young man contemplates revenge on the gangster he believes responsible for his father's death... |
一碌蔗 | "Master Kok Pow" | |
| If U Care ... | 賤精先生 | "Biggie" | |
| 2003 2003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,... |
The Spy Dad | 絕種鐵金剛 | "Dr. Donno" |
| Men Suddenly in Black Men Suddenly in Black -Cast and roles:* Eric Tsang - Kwok Tin-yau* Chapman To - Chao* Jordan Chan - Cheung* Spirit Blue - Paul* Teresa Mo - Tin's Wife* Candy Lo - Anna* Marsha Yuen - Ching* Tiffany Lee * Ellen Chan * Natalis Chan * Stephanie Che * Cheung Tat-ming... |
大丈夫 | "Man in lift" | |
| Dream & Desire | 愛火花 | "Jesus" | |
| Sound of Color | 地下鐵 | "Sing" | |
| Honesty | 絕種好男人 | "Romeo" | |
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
Butterfly Butterfly (2004 film) Butterfly is a 2004 Hong Kong film based on Taiwanese writer Xue Chen’s novel The Mark of Butterfly . The film was directed by female award-winning director Yan Yan Mak and produced by Jacqueline Liu and Yan Yan Mak with the sponsorship of Hong Kong Art Development Council.-Plot:The film follows... |
蝴蝶 | "Ming" |
| A-1 A-1 Headline A-1, is a 2004 Hong Kong thriller film directed by Gordon Chan and Kai Cheung Chung and produced by Fruit Chan.-Cast:* Gordon Lam... |
A-1頭條 | "Ma Chai" | |
| Elixir of Love | 花好月圓 | "Fishy" | |
| Fantasia | 鬼馬狂想曲 | "Muo Street Cleaner" | |
| 2005 2005 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... |
AV | AV | "Loans Officer" |
| August Story | 八月的故事 | ||
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Heavenly Mission | 天行者 | "CL Hui" |
| Bet to Basics | 打雀英雄傳 | "Scott" | |
| Half Twin | 半邊靈 | "Ching Kwok Wing" | |
| Cocktail Cocktail (2006 film) Cocktail is a 2006 Hong Kong film produced and directed by Herman Yau and Long Ching.-Plot:The melancholy Candy runs the Half Mortal, a trendy bar in Hong Kong. She hires Paul; Stella, a part-time employee who's a college student in psychology, trains him. He has a gift for mixing the perfect... |
半醉人間 | "Vincent" | |
| Feel It Say It ... | 談談情、說說性 | "Dr. Zmong Heung" | |
| 2007 2007 in film This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007... |
Super Fans | 甜心粉絲王 | "Sochaux" Director |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
Perfect Wedding Perfect Wedding Perfect Wedding is a 2010 Hong Kong film co-produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited and Sil-Metropole Organisation.-Cast:... |
抱抱俏佳人 | "Kelvin Cheng Wing Hong" |
TV Dramas
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Country & channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 2001 in television The year 2001 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2001.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:*Meet the Press .*Candid Camera .*CBS Evening News .... |
Thank You Grandpa | 祖先開眼 | "Leslie" |  Hong Kong - ATVAsia Television Limited Asia Television Limited is one of the two free-to-air television broadcasters in Hong Kong, the other being rival Television Broadcasts Limited . It launched in 1957 under the name Rediffusion Television as the first television station in Hong Kong... |
| 2002 2002 in television The year 2002 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2002.For the American TV schedule, see: 2002–03 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version.... |
齊天大聖孫悟空 | "Chu Pat Kwai Zhu Bajie Zhu Bajie, also named Zhu Wuneng, is one of the three helpers of Xuanzang in the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is called "Pigsy" or "Pig" in many English versions of the story.... " |
Hong Kong - TVB Television Broadcasts Limited Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967... |
| 2007 2007 in television 2007 in television may refer to:*2007 in American television*2007 in Australian television*2007 in British television*2007 in Canadian television*2007 in Japanese television... |
Tutor Queen | 補習天后 | "Morris" | Hong Kong - Cable TV Hong Kong Cable TV Hong Kong Cable TV Hong Kong , previously known as Wharf Cable before October 1998, is owned and operated by i-CABLE Communications Limited... |
Award nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards- Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The New Age of Living Together14th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1995.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
- Best Actor Nomination for Oh! My Three Guys14th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1995.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
- Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Love in the Time of Twilight15th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 15th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1996.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
(1 Best Actor Nomination, 2 Best Supporting Actor Nominations)
Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962, by Government Information Office, Republic of China...
- Best Supporting Actor Nomination for A-1
(1 Best Supporting Actor Nomination)
External links
- Eric Kot at Hong Kong CinemagicHong Kong CinemagicHong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people that created them. The website contains news, interviews, film reviews and a database of people,...