Lawrence Ng
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Lawrence Ng Kai Wah is a popular TV actor in Hong Kong
. His more famous works include the television series Healing Hands
and the films Fate Twisters and Sex and Zen
.
In 1991 Lawrence starred in the infamous erotic film Sex and Zen (玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑) alongside Amy Yip
. Although the film was a massive success at the box office, and many people best identify him for his role in the film, Lawrence once mentioned in an interview that he was embarrassed for having made the film (had it not been for certain "trying" reasons) wishes that he instead be known for his serious character roles in modern and period drama TV series.
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...
. His more famous works include the television series Healing Hands
Healing Hands
Healing Hands is a 1998 Hong Kong medical drama series that ran on TVB Jade. It focuses on the lives and loves of the doctors and nurses at the fictional Yan Oi Hospital in Hong Kong. It is noted for its realism in depicting medical situations, thanks to the help of the Hong Kong Hospital...
and the films Fate Twisters and Sex and Zen
Sex and Zen
Sex and Zen is a 1991 Hong Kong erotic comedy film directed by Michael Mak and starring Lawrence Ng and Amy Yip....
.
Career
Lawrence's first appearance can be dated back about 20 years ago, in the TV series The Feud of Two Brothers (流氓大亨), in which he was cast as villain Chung Wai-Shun. Chung had conflicts with his brother even though the latter cared about him. As the villain he also killed his own father, caused a girl who had a crush on him to become disabled and caused an intelligent woman (Dodo Cheng) to become paralyzed. Since his early beginnings in the television industry, he has been an actor of Hong Kong's TVB as a lead male for the great extent of his career.In 1991 Lawrence starred in the infamous erotic film Sex and Zen (玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑) alongside Amy Yip
Amy Yip
Amy Yip is an actress who was one of the leading sex symbols of Hong Kong cinema in the late 1980s and early 1990s. -Career:Amy Yip is best known for her roles in Hong Kong Category III films such as Sex and Zen and Erotic Ghost Story...
. Although the film was a massive success at the box office, and many people best identify him for his role in the film, Lawrence once mentioned in an interview that he was embarrassed for having made the film (had it not been for certain "trying" reasons) wishes that he instead be known for his serious character roles in modern and period drama TV series.
Recent pursuits
Although he continues to be a popular leading actor in Hong Kong, playing only the lead male role, Lawrence Ng has decided to pursue his talent in business, leaving the full time entertainment industry, stating that "an actor cannot act forever". He married his girlfriend, Shek Yeung Chi, a model from mainland China after terminating his per-series contract with TVB in May 2007. His business ventures (European restaurants) have also recently begun operating and some also have closed down.Partial filmography
- The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer (1984 TV series)The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Wai Siu-bo*Andy Lau as Hong-hei Emperor*Carina Lau as Fong Yee...
(1984) - Sword Stained with Royal BloodSword Stained with Royal Blood (1985 TV series)Sword Stained with Royal Blood is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1985.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Yun Sing-chi**Fung Chi-fung as young Yun Sing-chi...
(1985) - The BattlefieldThe Battlefield (1985 TV series)The Battlefield is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 1985 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:...
(1985) - The Feud of Two Brothers (1986)
- The Legend of the Book and the SwordThe Legend of the Book and the Sword (1987 TV series)The Legend of the Book and Sword is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1987.-Cast:*Pang Man-kin as Chan Ka-lok / Fuk Hong-on...
(1987) - The Grand Canal (1987)
- The Crazy Companies IIThe Crazy Companies IIThe Crazy Companies II is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing starring Andy Lau, Sandra Ng and Natalis Chan.-Summary:The sequel to The Crazy Companies sees Kwai and his buddies return...
(1988) - The BanquetThe Banquet (1991 film)The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film...
(1991) - New Dragon Gate InnNew Dragon Gate InnNew Dragon Gate Inn is a 1992 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Raymond Lee and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung and Donnie Yen. It was released as Dragon Inn in North America....
(1992) - Sex and ZenSex and ZenSex and Zen is a 1991 Hong Kong erotic comedy film directed by Michael Mak and starring Lawrence Ng and Amy Yip....
(1991) - Centre StageCentre StageCentre Stage , also known as Actress and Yuen Ling-yuk, is a 1992 Hong Kong film, directed by Stanley Kwan.The film is based on a true story: the tragic life of China's first prima donna of the silver screen, Ruan Lingyu. This movie chronicles her rise to fame as a movie actress in Shanghai during...
(1992) - The Underground Banker (1993)
- Hail the JudgeHail the JudgeHail the Judge is a 1994 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wong Jing, starring Stephen Chow, Cheung Man, and Ng Man Tat.-Plot:Bao Zheng’s corrupt descendant, who’s hated by the public for his money-digging ways. He has a change of heart when he sees rape victim Cheung Man get framed by other...
(1994) - A Chinese Torture Chamber StoryA Chinese Torture Chamber StoryA Chinese Torture Chamber Story is a 1994 Hong Kong erotic comedy film produced by Wong Jing and directed by Bosco Lam. The literal translation of the Chinese title means Ten Tortures of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.-Plot:...
(1994) - Peace HotelPeace HotelThe Peace Hotel is a hotel on The Bund in Shanghai, China which overlooks the Huangpu River. The hotel today operates as two separate businesses. The North Building, built as Sassoon House, originally housed the Cathay Hotel and is today the Fairmont Peace Hotel run by Fairmont Hotel and Resorts...
(1995) - OutburstOutburstOutburst may refer to:* Outburst Assist, a patented mechanism designed by Columbia River Knife and Tool for various models of assisted opening knives.* Outburst , a fictional superhero* Outburst , a word game...
(1996) - Files of Justice V (1997)
- A Place of One's OwnA Place of One's OwnA Place of One's Own is a British film directed by Bernard Knowles. An atmospheric ghost story based on the novel by Osbert Sitwell, it stars James Mason, Barbara Mullen, Margaret Lockwood, Dennis Price and Dulcie Gray...
(1998) - Till When Do Us Apart (1998)
- Healing Hands 1 (1998)
- A Loving Spirit (1999)
- Till When Do Us Part (1999)
- My Heart Will Go OnMy Heart Will Go On"My Heart Will Go On" is the theme song/love theme of the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic. With music by James Horner, lyrics by Will Jennings, and production by Simon Franglen, James Horner and Walter Afanasieff ,, it was recorded by Céline Dion...
(1999) - The Heavenly Sword and the Dragon SaberThe Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2000 TV series)-Track list:#Fung Hei Wan Yung performed by Lawrence Ng#Wan Hing I #Chong Leung #Hing Sung...
(2000) - Healing Hands 2 (2000)
- A Taste of Love (2000)
- When a Man Loves a WomanWhen a Man Loves a WomanWhen a Man Loves a Woman may refer to:* "When a Man Loves a Woman" , a song by Percy Sledge, also covered by Michael Bolton* "When a Man Loves a Woman" * When a Man Loves a Woman...
(2000) - Every Dog Has His Date (2001)
- Police Station No.7 (2002)
- The Threat of Love II (2002)
- The Legendary Siblings 2The Legendary Siblings 2The Legendary Siblings 2 is a Taiwanese television series directed by Lai Shui-ching and Hsia Yu-shun, and starring Jimmy Lin and TAE in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CTS in Taiwan from January to March 2002, and was preceded by The Legendary Siblings in 1999...
(2002) - Back to Square OneBack to square one"Back to square one" is a phrase that means to go back to the beginning.According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the phrase most likely originated from children's games such as hopscotch and snakes and ladders...
(2003) - Fate Twisters (2003)
- Sai Kung Story (2003)
- Healing Hands 3 (2005)
- At Home With LoveAt Home With LoveAt Home With Love is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in October 2006.-Synopsis:Chung Bong left his real estate business Trustworthy Property to his son Chunng Chi Leung . The business has been well established in the area...
(2006) - Mr. 3 MinutesMr. 3 MinutesMr. 3 Minutes is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Gordon Chan.-Synopsis:Thirty-two year old Scott is the son of a rich businessman, who runs a modern bridal salon. Scott is a sluggish and hedonistic gentleman and a lot of ladies are willing to surrender themselves to him. He's the most sought...
(2006) - 72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity is a 2010 Hong Kong comedy film by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited, United Filmmakers Organization, Sil-Metropole Organisation and Sun Wah Media Group. Directed by Eric Tsang and starring Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung and Anita Yuen...
(2010) - The Men of Justice (2010) (TV series)