Kent Tong
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Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong (Traditional - 湯鎮業 Simplified - 汤镇业）was born on 29 September 1958 in Hong Kong
, China. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s in Hong Kong.
Kent Tong received actor training from the TVB Artist Training Class, and proceeded on to act for TVB, where he made his name known. Although he has appeared in over a dozen movies, he is mostly known for his work in various television series, such as Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 1982 . His most remembered roles are princes and villains. During the 1980s, Kent Tong, along with Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Andy Lau
, Michael Miu
and Felix Wong
, made up the "Five Tiger Generals
of TVB", who were the most popular male actors of TVB at the time.
Kent Tong is also very famous for the relationship with Barbara Yung.
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...
, China. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s in Hong Kong.
Kent Tong received actor training from the TVB Artist Training Class, and proceeded on to act for TVB, where he made his name known. Although he has appeared in over a dozen movies, he is mostly known for his work in various television series, such as Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 1982 . His most remembered roles are princes and villains. During the 1980s, Kent Tong, along with Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Andy Lau
Andy Lau
Andy Lau MH, JP is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor, and film producer. Lau has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maintaining a successful singing career at the same time...
, Michael Miu
Michael Miu
Michael Miu Kiu-wai is a Hong Kong television and film actor. He was considered as one of the most popular young actors of the 1980s, and along with Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Felix Wong, and Kent Tong, he was a member of TVB's Five Tigers...
and Felix Wong
Felix Wong
Felix Wong Yat-wah is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Wong is best known for his performances in many Hong Kong wuxia television drama series produced by TVB, such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes , in which he played the protagonist Kwok Ching...
, made up the "Five Tiger Generals
Five Tiger Generals (TVB)
The Five Tiger Generals of TVB , more commonly referred to as simply the Five Tigers , were a group of five of the most popular young male actors of 1980s Hong Kong television. The group consisted of Michael Miu , Kent Tong , Felix Wong , Andy Lau , and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai...
of TVB", who were the most popular male actors of TVB at the time.
Kent Tong is also very famous for the relationship with Barbara Yung.
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Chor Lau-heung | TVB | |
| Yesterday’s Glitter | TVB | ||
| 1980 | The Bund The Bund (TV series) The Bund is a Hong Kong period drama television series first broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series spawned several sequels, remakes and film adaptations... |
TVB | Chan Hon-lam |
| 1981 | Seekers | TVB | |
| Double Fantasies | TVB | ||
| The Adventurer's The Adventurer's The Adventurer's is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's" , and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.- Cast :... |
TVB | ||
| Come Rain, Come Shine | TVB | ||
| 1982 | Soldier of Fortune | TVB | Ying Ji Fai |
| The Wild Bunch | TVB | ||
| Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a 1982 Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. The 50 episodes long series is divided into two parts, with their Chinese titles as 天龍八部之六脈神劍 and 天龍八部之虛竹傳奇 respectively.-Cast:*Bryan Leung... I & II |
TVB | Duen Yu Duan Yu (Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils) Duan Yu is one of the three protagonists in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He is the sworn brother of Qiao Feng and Xuzhu, and their individual, but intertwining storylines form the plot of the novel.-Biography:... |
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| The Legend of the Unknowns The Legend of the Unknowns The Legend of the Unknowns is a TVB television series, premiered in 1983. Starring: Cecilia Wong, Kent Tong, Sharon Yeung, Barbara Yung, Simon Yam. Theme song "Heroine" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Frances Yip.... |
TVB | ||
| The Bold Ones | TVB | ||
| 1983 | Summer Kisses Winter Tears | TVB | |
| The Return of The Condor Heroes The Return of the Condor Heroes (1983 TV series) The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in 1983 in Hong Kong.-Cast:*Andy Lau as Yeung Kuo*Idy Chan as Siu-lung-noi*Bryan Leung as Kwok Ching... |
TVB | Fok-do | |
| Love Me Love Me Not | TVB | ||
| 1984 | The Brave Squad | TVB | |
| The Foundation | TVB | Lei Yuen Gat Li Yuanji Li Yuanji , formally Prince La of Chao , more commonly known by the title of Prince of Qi , nickname Sanhu , was an imperial prince of the Chinese Tang Dynasty... |
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| The Rise And Fall of a Stand-in | TVB | ||
| The Smiling Proud Wanderer | TVB | ||
| 1985 | The Yang's Saga The Yang's Saga The Yang's Saga is a 1985 Hong Kong miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled Generals of the Yang Clan. The series is a grand production by the television station TVB. The original broadcast period on TVB Jade was from 23 to 28 September 1985, within the night time slot for Enjoy... |
TVB | Prince Bat-yin |
| A Tough Fight | TVB | ||
| The Unyielding Master Lim | TVB | Yin Ching Yan Qing Yan Qing is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 36th of the 36 Heavenly Spirits of the 108 Liangshan heroes and is nicknamed "Wanderer" or "Prodigal".... |
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| The Return Of Wong Fei Hung | TVB | ||
| 1987 | Beauty Of The Han’s Dynasty | Taiwan | Emperor Yuan of Han Emperor Yuan of Han Emperor Yuan of Han was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty. He reigned from 48 BC to 33 BC. Emperor Yuan was remembered for the promotion of Confucianism as the official creed of Chinese government. He appointed Confucius adherents to important government posts... |
| 1988 | General Wu San Kwei | Taiwan | Wu San Kwei Wu Sangui Wu Sangui was a Ming Chinese general who was instrumental in the succession of rule to the Qing Dynasty in 1644... |
| 1991 | Noble Conflict | ATV | |
| 1992 | The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty IV | ATV | Guangxu Emperor Guangxu Emperor The Guangxu Emperor , born Zaitian of the Aisin-Gioro clan, was the eleventh emperor of the Manchurian Qing Dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, under Empress Dowager Cixi's influence, only from 1889 to 1898... |
| 1993 | Secret Battle of The Majesty | ATV | |
| Who is The Winner III | ATV | ||
| 1996 | Mission Against Corruption | China | |
| 1997 | InterPol | ATV | |
| 1999 | A Fuk | China | |
| 2002 | The Prisoner | China | |
| 2003 | Dong Fang Mu Qin | China | |
| 2005 | Royal Swordsmen Tianxia Diyi Tianxia Diyi, also known known as Royal Swordsmen, is a wuxia television series. The series was directed by Deng Yancheng and Wei Liyuan, and starred Roger Kwok, Li Yapeng, Wallace Huo, Dicky Cheung, Damian Lau, Tammy Chen and Michelle Ye in the lead roles... |
China | Wan Sanqian |
| 2006 | Xiang Fen Chuan Qi | China | Zhu Yuanzhang Hongwu Emperor The Hongwu Emperor , known variably by his given name Zhu Yuanzhang and by his temple name Taizu of Ming , was the founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China... |
| 2009 | Pretty Maid | China | |
| 2011 | Palace Palace (TV series) Palace, also known as Gong or Palace: The Locked Heart Jade, is a Chinese television series produced by Yu Zheng. The series was directed by Lee Wai-chu and starred cast members from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The series was first broadcast on Hunan TV in China in 2011.-Plot:Luo... |
HBS | Kangxi Emperor Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor ; Manchu: elhe taifin hūwangdi ; Mongolian: Энх-Амгалан хаан, 4 May 1654 –20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.Kangxi's... |
Films
- 1980s
- Once Upon a Rainbow (1982)
- Hell Has No Boundary (1982)
- Nomad (1982)Nomad (1982 film)Nomad is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Tam. It is about the experiences of a group of youngsters who feel lost and try to find the true meaning of life. Nomad is considered as one of the representatives of the Hong Kong New Wave films.-Plot:Louis is a lovely young man from a rich...
- Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsDemi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 film)Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, also known as Dragon Story, is a 1982 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The film was directed and produced by Siu Sang and starred Norman Chu, Kent Tong, Felix Wong, Idy Chan, Lam Jan-kei and Austin Wai...
(1982) - Red Spell Spells Red (1983)
- Maybe It's Love (1984)
- The Surgeon (1984)
- Police Story (1985)
- The Story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen (1986)
- Eastern Condors (1987)
- You OK, I'm OK (1987)
- Call Girl '88 (1988)
- The Dragon FamilyThe Dragon FamilyThe Dragon Family is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Liu Chia Yung starring Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Max Mok.-Summary:When the leader of a group of 4 triad families decides they should go straight and stop dealing in drugs, 3 of the 4 follow suit, but the 4th decides to continue with their illegal...
(1988) - Bitter Taste of Blood (1988)
- City Cops (1989)
- 1990s
- The TigersThe Tigers (film)The Tigers is a 1991 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Eric Tsang, and starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Felix Wong, Michael Miu and Kent Tong. It is a film adaptation of the 1980s TVB serial, Rise and Fall of a Stand-In which featured the film's stars Miu and Tong.-Plot:The Tigers tells the...
(1991) — Best Supporting Actor Nomination for The TigersThe Tigers (film)The Tigers is a 1991 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Eric Tsang, and starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Felix Wong, Michael Miu and Kent Tong. It is a film adaptation of the 1980s TVB serial, Rise and Fall of a Stand-In which featured the film's stars Miu and Tong.-Plot:The Tigers tells the...
(11th Hong Kong Film Awards11th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:...
) - Pretty Woman (1991)
- Take Me (1991)
- Fox Legend (1991)
- The Days Of Being Dumb (1992)
- The Pearl Of Oriental (1992)
- Royal Tramp IIRoyal Tramp IIRoyal Tramp II is a 1992 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. The film is a sequel to Royal Tramp, which was released earlier in the same year.-Cast:*Stephen Chow as Wai Siu-bo*Brigitte Lin as Lung-yee...
(1992) - Sex And Curse (1992)
- Sisters In Law (1992)
- A Matter of Life or Death (1992)
- Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (1993)
- Lord of the East China Sea (1993)
- Hero - Beyond The Boundary Of TimeHero - Beyond The Boundary Of TimeHero - Beyond the Boundary of Time is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Blackie Ko. The film is a spin-off of Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron...
(1993) - Bogus Cops (1993)
- Hot Desire (1993)
- Dancing Boy In Underworld Street (1993)
- Pink Panther (1993)
- Battle Of No Truce (1993)
- A Man and a Woman (1993)
- Naked Rose (1994)
- Bloody Beast (1994)
- Possessed (1994)
- The Tigers
- 2000s
- Reunion (2002)
- Eternal Flame of Fatal Attraction (2003)
- My Jail Story (2003)
- Moving Targets (2004)
- Love is a Many Stupid Thing (2004)
- Dragon SquadDragon SquadDragon Squad is a 2005 Hong Kong action film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee, co-produced by Steven Seagal and starring Vanness Wu, Sammo Hung, Michael Biehn, Maggie Q, and Simon Yam.-Plot:...
(2005) - My Mother is a Belly DancerMy Mother is a Belly DancerMy Mother is a Belly Dancer is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Lee Kung-Lok. It is part of Andy Lau's "Focus: First Cut" series, focusing on promising young directors from Asia...
(2006) - BrothersBrothers (2007 film)Brothers is a 2007 Hong Kong film. The story follows the relationship between two brothers who are part of a Hong Kong triad. Produced by Andy Lau's Focus Films, Brothers is directed by Derek Chiu and written by Chan Kin-chung and Y.C. Kong. The film mostly takes place in Hong Kong and Bangkok,...
(2007)
External links
- IMDB listing
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