Kwong Wah
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Kwong Wa is a Hong Kong
actor and singer. He is widely known for his portrayals of Chinese historical characters such as Lao Ai (A Step into the Past
), Xiang Yu
(The Conqueror's Story
), Tang Sanzang
(Journey to the West
), Emperor Tang Xuanzong (The Legend of Lady Yang), Emperor Yongzheng (The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow) and Emperor Qianlong (Happy Ever After
).
Kwong had his acting debut in the 1989 film Life Goes On as a cancer patient, which won him the Best New Actor Award in the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards
. He then gained wider fame as the monk Tang Sanzang in the TV serial Journey to the West (1996) and its sequel Journey to the West II (1998). After appearing in other dramas such as The Legend of Lady Yang (1999), Crimson Sabre (2001) and A Step into the Past
(2001), Kwong Wah reached the peak of his fame as Qing
emperor Yongzheng in 2003's The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
. The show gained extremely high ratings and Kwong Wah was acclaimed for his charismatic performance as the emperor who travelled through time to 21st century Hong Kong. Afterwards he has appeared in 2004's The Conqueror's Story.
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...
actor and singer. He is widely known for his portrayals of Chinese historical characters such as Lao Ai (A Step into the Past
A Step Into The Past
A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong historical-science fiction television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States Period of ancient China...
), Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader and political figure during the late Qin Dynasty. His given name was Ji while his style name was Yu ....
(The Conqueror's Story
The Conqueror's Story
The Conqueror's Story is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 2004 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:...
), Tang Sanzang
Xuanzang (fictional character)
The fictional character Xuanzang is a central character of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.For most of the novel he is known as Táng-sānzàng, the title Sānzàng referring to his mission to seek the Sānzàngjīng, the "Three Collections of Scriptures"...
(Journey to the West
Journey to the West (1996 TV series)
Journey to the West is a 1996 Hong Kong TV series produced by TVB, based on the classic Chinese novel of the same name.The series was very popular during its original run on TVB Jade, mostly because of Dicky Cheung's performance as the Monkey King Sun Wukong.A sequel, Journey to the West II, was...
), Emperor Tang Xuanzong (The Legend of Lady Yang), Emperor Yongzheng (The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow) and Emperor Qianlong (Happy Ever After
Happy Ever After (TVB)
Happy Ever After is a 1999 Hong Kong grand-production television period drama. A TVB production, the drama was produced by Chong Wai-kin, written by Chan Ching-yee and Choi Ting-ting, and stars an ensemble cast. The drama is set during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of Late Imperial China's...
).
Kwong had his acting debut in the 1989 film Life Goes On as a cancer patient, which won him the Best New Actor Award in the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards
The Hong Kong Film Awards , founded in 1982, are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong and among the most respected in mainland China and Taiwan. Award ceremonies are held annually, typically in April. The Awards recognize achievement in all aspects of filmmaking, such as directing,...
. He then gained wider fame as the monk Tang Sanzang in the TV serial Journey to the West (1996) and its sequel Journey to the West II (1998). After appearing in other dramas such as The Legend of Lady Yang (1999), Crimson Sabre (2001) and A Step into the Past
A Step Into The Past
A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong historical-science fiction television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States Period of ancient China...
(2001), Kwong Wah reached the peak of his fame as Qing
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
emperor Yongzheng in 2003's The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow
The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB in 2003. According to legend, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty may not have died of natural death and was actually assassinated...
. The show gained extremely high ratings and Kwong Wah was acclaimed for his charismatic performance as the emperor who travelled through time to 21st century Hong Kong. Afterwards he has appeared in 2004's The Conqueror's Story.
Films
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Life Goes On | 但願人長久 | Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer The Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor or actress for the best performance by a new artist... |
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| 1991 | The Real Me | 喋血邊緣 | ||
| 1991 | Running On Empty | 正紅旗下 | ||
| 1992 | Sisters in Law | 積奇瑪莉 | ||
| 1993 | Lamb Killer | 富貴狂花 | Michael | |
| 1994 | To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui | 新邊緣人 | ||
| 1996 | I'm Your Birthday Cake | 不道德的禮物 / 桃色禮物 | Lam Lok-shan | |
| 2003 | Left Alone | 歷劫驚濤 | Mike | |
| 2007 | Love Is... | 真的戀愛了? |
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Heroes of Shaolin | 少林英雄 | ||
| 1986 | 時光倒流70年 | |||
| 1988 | 幽靈 | |||
| 1988 | 烈士忠魂 | |||
| 1990 | Housekeeper, My Honey | 烈士忠魂 | ||
| 1991 | 第三間電台 | |||
| 1991 | Rebuilding Prosperity | 再造繁榮 | ||
| 1991 | Return to the Truth | 還我今生 / 本是同根 | Ko Sai-hong | |
| 1991 | The Good Fella from Temple Street | 廟街豪情 | Sheung Tin-chee | |
| 1992 | Spirit of the Dragon Spirit of the Dragon Spirit of the Dragon is a Hong Kong TV series based on famous martial artist Bruce Lee. The 30 episode series was released on ATV in 1992.-Synopsis:... |
李小龍傳 / 龍在江湖 | Ko Tin-pang | |
| 1992 | The Shen Saga | 新朱門怨 | Third Young Master | |
| 1993 | The Silver Tycoon | 銀狐 | Sung Chak-yuen | |
| 1993 | Who's the Winner III | 勝者為王III王者之戰 | Fong Tsun | |
| 1993 | Gamblers' Dream | 賭神秘笈'93 / 賭神秘笈之賭魔 | Chin Tin-long | |
| 1994 | The Movie Tycoon | 戲王之王 | Po Tsun | |
| 1994 | A Cruel Lover | 郎心如鐵 / 失落真心 | Shum Man-ho | |
| 1994 | Secret Battle of the Majesty | 九王奪位 / 君臨天下 | Imperial Prince Yan-tsan / Yongzheng Emperor Yongzheng Emperor The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military... |
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| 1995 | I Have a Date with Spring I Have a Date with Spring I Have A Date With Spring was a stage play originally written by Raymond To. It was later adapted into a film that was released in 1994 in Hong Kong.-Synopsis:... |
我和春天有個約會 | Shum Ka-ho | |
| 1995 | 棘手神探俏嬌娃 / 女幹探 | |||
| 1996 | Journey to the West Journey to the West (1996 TV series) Journey to the West is a 1996 Hong Kong TV series produced by TVB, based on the classic Chinese novel of the same name.The series was very popular during its original run on TVB Jade, mostly because of Dicky Cheung's performance as the Monkey King Sun Wukong.A sequel, Journey to the West II, was... |
西遊記 | Tong Sam-chong / Golden Cicada Xuanzang (fictional character) The fictional character Xuanzang is a central character of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.For most of the novel he is known as Táng-sānzàng, the title Sānzàng referring to his mission to seek the Sānzàngjīng, the "Three Collections of Scriptures"... |
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| 1996 | Lady Flower Fist | 苗翠花 | Fong Tak | |
| 1998 | Journey to the West II Journey to the West (1996 TV series) Journey to the West is a 1996 Hong Kong TV series produced by TVB, based on the classic Chinese novel of the same name.The series was very popular during its original run on TVB Jade, mostly because of Dicky Cheung's performance as the Monkey King Sun Wukong.A sequel, Journey to the West II, was... |
西遊記（貳） | Tong Sam-chong / Golden Cicada | |
| 1999 | Feminine Masculinity / Mr. Diana | 先生貴性 | Andrew Cheung Ho-wa | |
| 1999 | Happy Ever After | 金玉滿堂 | Qianlong Emperor Qianlong Emperor The Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796... |
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| 2000 | Ups and Downs | 無業樓民 | Ling Hei-sz | |
| 2000 | The Legend of Lady Yang | 楊貴妃 | Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Emperor Xuanzong of Tang , also commonly known as Emperor Ming of Tang , personal name Li Longji , known as Wu Longji from 690 to 705, was the seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty in China, reigning from 712 to 756. His reign of 43 years was the longest during the Tang Dynasty... |
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| 2000 | Crimson Sabre Crimson Sabre Crimson Sabre is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 2000.-Cast:*Gordon Lam as Yun Sing-chi**Lee Chun-leung as young Yun Sing-chi... |
碧血劍 | Ha Suet-yee / Golden Snake | |
| 2001 | Seven Sisters | 七姊妹 | Mau Lin-sin | |
| 2001 | The Stamp of Love | 肥婆奶奶扭計媳 | Hanson Sung Hon-man | |
| 2001 | A Step into the Past A Step Into The Past A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong historical-science fiction television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States Period of ancient China... |
尋秦記 | Lin Chun / Lo Oi | |
| 2002 | In the Realm of Fancy | 繾綣仙凡間 | Lee Yuen / Iron-Crutch Lee | |
| 2003 | The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow is a Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB in 2003. According to legend, Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty may not have died of natural death and was actually assassinated... |
九五至尊 | Yongzheng Emperor Yongzheng Emperor The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military... / Lee Dai-ha |
TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Character (Top 12) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year... (Top 5) |
| 2003 | Riches and Stitches Riches and Stitches Riches and Stitches is a Hong Kong period drama produced by TVB starring Moses Chan, Kwong Wah, Anne Heung, Gigi Lai and Melissa Ng. It was filmed in 2003, and then released overseas in December 2003. Then it was aired on TVB Pay Vision's TVB Drama channel from 27 June to 5 August 2005... |
鳳舞香羅 | Wing Ho-tung | |
| 2004 | The Conqueror's Story The Conqueror's Story The Conqueror's Story is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 2004 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:... |
楚漢驕雄 | Hong Yu Xiang Yu Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader and political figure during the late Qin Dynasty. His given name was Ji while his style name was Yu .... |
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| 2004 | 新聊齋之畫皮 | Wang Anxu | ||
| 2006 | Romance of Red Dust | 風塵三俠之紅拂女 | Sau Qing / Dugu Cheng | |
| 2009 | Life in Sanyuan County | 跟紅頂白大三元 | Man Pok-yan | |
| 2010 | Criminal Investigation | 證義搜查線 | Inspector Chan Kwok-king |