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Johnny Ngan
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Johnny Ngan Kwok Leung is a Hong Kong
film actor and television actor. He was an actor for ATV
from 1980-1981 before joing TVB
.
In 1987, he acted in The Seasons
, a popular drama series shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight
.
In 1995-1999, he acted in the hit TVB soap opera A Kindred Spirit. His performance as the middle-aged "Chan Tai Sing (陳大勝)" attracted young viewers' attention. Since this drama, he has gotten to appear in more dramas with more screen time.
Aside from dramas, he also appeared in the popular variety show
, Enjoy Yourself Tonight
and a few Hong Kong movies.
, there was a scene in which his wife (portrayed by Meg Lam) was to slap him. Lam slapped him too hard, which caused damage to his neck. Ngan was hospitalized for a month.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film actor and television actor. He was an actor for ATV
Asia 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...
from 1980-1981 before joing 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...
.
Acting career
Johnny Ngan earned his nickname "Young Master Jack (積少)" after appearing in his first TVB drama Hong Kong 81 as "Jack Chan (陳積)".In 1987, he acted in The Seasons
The Seasons (TVB Program)
The Seasons was a 389 episode drama series that was shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight on Hong Kong TV station TVB from 1987 to 1988. The show, being a section of the main program, Enjoy Yourself Tonight , meant that it was only 15 minutes long, a rarity in Hong Kong television drama programs...
, a popular drama series shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight
Enjoy Yourself Tonight
Enjoy Yourself Tonight or E.Y.T was a popular variety show in Hong Kong. It made its first broadcast on TVB on 20 November 1967. The show lasted 27 years with its last broadcast on Friday 7 October 1994...
.
In 1995-1999, he acted in the hit TVB soap opera A Kindred Spirit. His performance as the middle-aged "Chan Tai Sing (陳大勝)" attracted young viewers' attention. Since this drama, he has gotten to appear in more dramas with more screen time.
Aside from dramas, he also appeared in the popular variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
, Enjoy Yourself Tonight
Enjoy Yourself Tonight
Enjoy Yourself Tonight or E.Y.T was a popular variety show in Hong Kong. It made its first broadcast on TVB on 20 November 1967. The show lasted 27 years with its last broadcast on Friday 7 October 1994...
and a few Hong Kong movies.
Incident
On the set of The SeasonsThe Seasons (TVB Program)
The Seasons was a 389 episode drama series that was shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight on Hong Kong TV station TVB from 1987 to 1988. The show, being a section of the main program, Enjoy Yourself Tonight , meant that it was only 15 minutes long, a rarity in Hong Kong television drama programs...
, there was a scene in which his wife (portrayed by Meg Lam) was to slap him. Lam slapped him too hard, which caused damage to his neck. Ngan was hospitalized for a month.
Personal life
Ngan is a practitioner of T'ai chi ch'uan. He is currently also a T'ai chi ch'uan instructor.TVB dramas
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 1981 in television The year 1981 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1981.For the American TV schedule, see: 1981-82 American network television schedule.- Events :... |
Hong Kong 81 香港八一 |
Jack Chan 陳積 |
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1987 1987 in television The year 1987 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1987.For American TV schedule, see: 1987–88 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:... |
The Seasons The Seasons (TVB Program) The Seasons was a 389 episode drama series that was shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight on Hong Kong TV station TVB from 1987 to 1988. The show, being a section of the main program, Enjoy Yourself Tonight , meant that it was only 15 minutes long, a rarity in Hong Kong television drama programs... 季節 |
Tong Ka Wai 唐家偉 |
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1989 1989 in television For the American TV schedule, see: 1989–90 United States network television schedule.The year 1989 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1989.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:... |
The Seasons II 金裝季節 |
Tong Ka Wai 唐家偉 |
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1990 1990 in television For the American TV schedule, see: 1990-91 United States network television schedule.The year 1990 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1990.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:... |
Super Millionaire Super Millionaire Super Millionaire may refer to:* Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire, a spin-off of the American version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?* Super Millionaire, a spin-off of Kuizu $ Mirionea... 富貴超人 |
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1991 1991 in television For the American TV schedule, see: 1991-92 United States network television schedule.The year 1991 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1991.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:... |
Be My Guest 我愛玫瑰園 |
Fan Tung 范統 |
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1992 1992 in television The year 1992 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1992.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:*Hallmark Hall of Fame .*Guiding Light .*The Today Show .... |
File of Justice 壹號皇庭 |
張文標辯護律師 > | |
1993 1993 in television The year 1993 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1993.For the American TV schedule, see: 1993-94 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:... |
The Buddhism Palm Strikes Palm 如來神掌再戰江湖 |
東島長離 | |
Folk Sergeant 妙探出更 |
Tang Ka On 鄧家安 |
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1995 1995 in television The year 1995 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1995.For the American TV schedule, see: 1995-96 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:... |
A Kindred Spirit 真情 |
Chan Tai Sing 陳大勝 |
From 1995-1999 |
2000 2000 in television The year 2000 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2000.For the American TV schedule, see: 2000-01 United States network television schedule.-Event:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
Return of the Cuckoo Return of the Cuckoo Return of the Cuckoo is a 20-episode TVB drama broadcast between July 2000 and August 2000... 十月初五的月光 |
Chuen Hoi King 全海景 |
Formerly known as "澳門街" |
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 .... |
In the Realm of Success 公私戀事多 |
Chu Moon Tong 朱滿堂 |
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Virtues of Harmony Virtues of Harmony Virtues of Harmony is a long-running sitcom from Hong Kong, lasting 322 episodes with two direct seasons. Produced by Tsui Yu On, the sitcom was a TVB production and aired five days a week from September 17, 2001 to December 28, 2002... 皆大歡喜 |
Shek Tai Chuen 石大川 |
2001–2002 | |
2003 2003 in television The year 2003 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2003.For the American TV schedule, see: 2003-04 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
Virtues of Harmony II Virtues of Harmony II The Virtues of Harmony II is a long-running TVB television series, which follows its first series, Virtues of Harmony, a series set in Ancient China.This new, second series of the Virtues of Harmony is set in Modern Hong Kong.-Show statistics:... 皆大歡喜 |
Shek Tai Chuen 石大川 |
2003–2005 |
2006 2006 in television 2006 in television may refer to:*2006 in American television*2006 in Australian television*2006 in British television*2006 in Canadian television*2006 in Japanese television... |
Land of Wealth Land of Wealth Land of Wealth is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in September 2006.-Synopsis:During the Qing dynasty in Beijing, a powerful empress took over the throne.The story focus on four different families. The Chai family, Chai Hok-Yan , who was betrayed by other officials and the whole family was... 滙通天下 |
Fung Ying Chun 馮應春 |
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The Bitter Bitten 人生馬戲團 |
Ling Tai Chi 凌大志 |
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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... |
A Change of Destiny A Change of Destiny A Change of Destiny is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in April 2007.The series is about two young men having the same birthday but have both of them have a different life... 天機算 |
Yue Tak Wai 余德維 |
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On the First Beat On The First Beat On The First Beat is a TVB modern action series broadcast in June 2007.The series is a direct sequel to 2005's The Academy . The main cast features Ron Ng, Sammul Chan and Chin Ka Lok from the original series and new cast including Michael Tao, Sonija Kwok, Joey Yung, Kenny Kwan and Kate Tsui... 學警出更 |
Choi Lei Kan 蔡利勤 |
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2008 2008 in television The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2008. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and new channel launches.-January:-February:-March:-April:-May:-June:-July:-August:... |
A Journey Called Life A Journey Called Life A Journey Called Life is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2008.This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with real life issues and scenarios. It's a series that involved both morals and life's lessons... 金石良緣 |
Cho Tim 曹添 |
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Speech of Silence Speech of Silence Speech of Silence is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2008.-Synopsis:Tong Tong lost part of her hearing in an explosion at a young age while trying to save her foster father and siblings. Since then, she uses a hearing aid to assist her... 甜言蜜語 |
Wan Chow Wai 尹秋穗 |
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2009 2009 in television The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2009. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and new channel launches.-January:-February:-March:-April:-May:-June:-July:-August:... |
Burning Flame III Burning Flame III Burning Flame III is a TVB production.It is an independent installment to 1998's Burning Flame and 2002's Burning Flame II.-Development:... 烈火雄心III |
Yeung Ping Kei 楊炳基 |
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The Beauty of the Game The Beauty of the Game The Beauty of the Game is a 2009 TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced and created by Tsui Yu On. It is a contemporary drama focusing on recreational drug use and the negative issues surrounding Hong Kong's entertainment circle.-Synopsis:Setting out on their quest for fame and fortune,... 美麗高解像 |
Lee Chuen Hoi 李泉開 |
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ATV dramas
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 1980 in television The year 1980 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1980.For the American TV schedule, see: 1980-81 American network television schedule.-Events:... |
Gone With Wind 浮生六劫 |
Lawyer Ngan 顏律師 |
Debut |
Man in Society 人在江湖 |
ICAC investigator ICAC調查員 |
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1981 1981 in television The year 1981 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1981.For the American TV schedule, see: 1981-82 American network television schedule.- Events :... |
Big Coma 大昏迷 |
Lawyer Kwong 鄺律師 |
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Woman's Action 女媧行動 |
Killer 殺手 |
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Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 1981 in film -Events:*January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. UA was humiliated by the astronomical losses on the $40,000,000 movie Heaven's Gate, a major factor in the decision of owner Transamerica to sell it.... |
No U Turn 不准掉頭 |
Jimmy's friend Jimmy朋友 |
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The Cold Blooded Murderer 綠印 |
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1983 1983 in film -Events:*February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York*May 25 - Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is released. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the top grossing picture of... |
Mad, Mad 83 瘋狂83 |
Jack Chan 陳積 |
Reprises his role as Jack Chan from Hong Kong 81 |
1984 1984 in film -Events:* The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name.* Tri-Star Pictures, a joint venture of Columbia Pictures, HBO, and CBS, releases its first film.... |
Host for a Ghost 好彩撞到你 |
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1987 1987 in film -Events:*January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois, to officially become the world's longest film according to Guinness World Records.... |
Project A Part II Project A Part II Project A Part II is a 1987 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan which serves as a sequel to his massive Asian hit film Project A... A計劃續集 |
Policeman #201 | |
1988 1988 in film -Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:* Act of Piracy* Action Jackson, starring Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone* The Adventures of Baron Munchausen* Akira* Alice... |
Chatter Street Killer 點指賊賊 |
George Lee 李佐治 |
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Mother vs. Mother 南北媽打 |
Producer Tsang 曾監製 |
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1989 1989 in film -Events:* Batman is released on June 23, and goes on to gross over $410 million worldwide.* Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million... |
Lucky Guy 福星臨門 |
Chu 朱 |
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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.... |
Fortune Chasers 爛賭財神 |
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Perfect Girls 靚足100分 |
Lam Tin Chi's boss 林天賜老板 |
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1992 1992 in film The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards... |
Devil's Love 性奴 |
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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 .... |
The Hong Kong Happy Man 賤男人週記 |
Wai Siu Po Wei Xiaobao Wei Xiaobao is the fictional protagonist of Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Deer and the Cauldron . He is a witty, sly and illiterate teenager, born to a prostitute from a brothel in Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. He bumbles his way into the Forbidden City and has a fateful encounter with the young... 韋小寶 |
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External links
- Aan Kwok-Leung at the Hong Kong Movie DatabaseHong Kong Movie DatabaseThe Hong Kong Movie DataBase is a bilingual website that was created in 1995 by Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people that created them....