Philip Ng
Encyclopedia
Philip Wan-Lung Ng is a Hong Kong
based actor
and action choreographer.
to Sam Ng and Frances Ng. He spent the majority of his youth in Chicago
, Illinois
before returning to Hong Kong to pursue a career in acting
and martial arts
choreography
in film
and television
. He holds instructor certifications in various martial arts
. Trained in Ving Tsun Kung Fu under the late Sifu
Wong Shun Leung
, Ng is also a sixth generation disciple of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, under the tutelage of his father; Sifu
Sam Ng. Philip is also trained in Hung Gar
Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jiujitsu, and Escrima. In addition to acting, Ng is also an accomplished fight choreographer.
Television
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
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...
based actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and action choreographer.
Biography
Ng was born in Hong KongHong 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...
to Sam Ng and Frances Ng. He spent the majority of his youth in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
before returning to Hong Kong to pursue a career in acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
and martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
choreography
Choreography
Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of dance notation. The word choreography literally means "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" ...
in film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
. He holds instructor certifications in various martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
. Trained in Ving Tsun Kung Fu under the late Sifu
Sifu
Shifu is the identical pronunciation of two Chinese terms for a master. The character 師 means “teacher”. The meaning of 傅 is “tutor”, and of 父, “father”. Both characters are read fu with the same tones in Cantonese and Mandarin, creating some ambiguity...
Wong Shun Leung
Wong Shun Leung
Wong Shun Leung was a Chinese martial artist from Hong Kong who studied wing chun kung fu under Yip Man and is credited with training Bruce Lee. Wong reportedly won at least 60, and perhaps over 100, street fights against martial artists of various styles. Due to his reputation, he came to be...
, Ng is also a sixth generation disciple of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, under the tutelage of his father; Sifu
Sifu
Shifu is the identical pronunciation of two Chinese terms for a master. The character 師 means “teacher”. The meaning of 傅 is “tutor”, and of 父, “father”. Both characters are read fu with the same tones in Cantonese and Mandarin, creating some ambiguity...
Sam Ng. Philip is also trained in Hung Gar
Hung Gar
Hung Ga 洪家, Hung Kuen 洪拳, or Hung Ga Kuen 洪家拳 is a southern Chinese martial art associated with the Chinese folk hero Wong Fei Hung, who was a master of Hung Ga....
Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jiujitsu, and Escrima. In addition to acting, Ng is also an accomplished fight choreographer.
Filmography
Film| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Naked Soldier (絕色武器) | Black Dragon | |
| 2011 | Beach Spike Beach Spike Beach Spike is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Tony Tang. The film involves a female beach volleyball teams with martial arts skills... (熱浪球愛戰) |
Coach | |
| 2011 | Treasure Inn Treasure Inn Treasure Inn is a 2011 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film directed by Wong Jing and Corey Yuen, starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Charlene Choi, Liu Yang, David Tong and Huang Yi.-Plot:... (財神客棧) |
Eagle King | |
| 2009 | Hands of the Dragon | Jack Lee | |
| 2009 | 39 39 Year 39 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Corbulo... |
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| 2009 | Bodyguards and Assassins Bodyguards and Assassins Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Chan, featuring an all-star cast, including Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang and Fan Bingbing.-Plot:... (十月圍城) |
Assassin Lip Chung Ching | |
| 2009 | Somebody to Love | Jeff | |
| 2009 | Tactical Unit - Human Nature (機動部隊-人性) | Fire | |
| 2008 | Sixth Floor Rear Flat 2: Happy Funeral (六樓后座2) | Pete | |
| 2008 | Playboy Cops (花花型警) | Robber | guest appearance |
| 2007 | Invisible Target Invisible Target Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured... (男兒本色) |
Tiger | |
| 2007 | Love Is Not All Around Love Is Not All Around Love Is Not All Around is a 2007 Hong Kong film written and directed by Patrick Kong.-Plot:Bo is an expert on dating boys, explaining her strategy to her friends at Wing and Ching's wedding. During the wedding Bo sees Bik Lin, her "love rival"... (十分愛) |
Micheal | |
| 2007 | Hui Lu | John Wei | |
| 2006 | Undercover Hidden Dragon (至尊無賴) | Hung Fei | |
| 2006 | Marriage with a Fool Marriage with a Fool Marriage With a Fool is a 2006 Chinese film produced in Hong Kong. The main characters of this film are Alex Fong Lik-Sun as Lam Ka-Wah , Stephy Tang as Kwong Mei-Bo , and Pace Wu as Josephine... (獨家試愛) |
Philip | |
| 2005 | Dragon Squad Dragon Squad Dragon 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:... (猛龍) |
Lee Chun Pei | |
| 2005 | Fight For Love Fight for Love Fight for Love is a 1989 album by Canadian alternative rock band, 54•40. -Track listing:# "Here in My House" – 3:49# "Kissfolk" – 3:33# "Over My Head" – 3:25# "Miss You" – 4:34# "Baby Have Some Faith" – 5:51# "Fight for Love" – 2:55... |
Hoi Tung (teenage) | |
| 2005 | House of Fury House of Fury House of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:... (精武家庭) |
King | |
| 2004 | Enter the Phoenix Enter the Phoenix Enter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:... (大佬愛美麗) |
Bo | |
| 2004 | New Police Story New Police Story New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:... (新警察故事) |
Philip (Wing's team member) | |
| 2003 | The Twins Effect The Twins Effect The Twins Effect, also known as Vampire Effect in the United States, is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam and Donnie Yen. The film was derived from Cantopop group Twins, starring both members Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung in the leading roles. Co-stars include Edison Chen and Ekin Cheng... |
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| 2001 | Born Wild |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kung Fu Quest (功夫傳奇) | Host | RTHK documentary - http://www.rthk.org.hk/special/kungfuquest/ |
| 2007 | Wing Chun (詠春) | Chan Wah Shun | |
| 2004 | Dragonfly: Invincible (天下無敵) | Leo | |
| 2004 | Made In Hong Kong | Main subject/actor | American Movie Classic documentary/drama |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bloodtraffick | head action director |
| 2009 | Mr. & Mrs. Kok (神探妙夫妻) | head action director |
| 2008 | Kinta 1881 Kinta 1881 Kinta 1881 is a 2007 Malaysian martial arts-action film. The film was the first Malaysian film in martial arts genre, such as Cicak Man for first Malaysian superhero film. Although being a Malaysian film, its language is Chinese... |
assistant action director |
| 2005 | Dragon Squad Dragon Squad Dragon 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:... (猛龍) |
assistant action director |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie Mulawin: The Movie Mulawin: The Movie is the film sequel to the Mulawin television series that was shown on GMA Network. The movie was released on December 25, 2005 and is produced by Regal Films and GMA Films in the Philippines... |
assistant action director |
| 2003 | Star Runner Star Runner Star Runner , , is a 2003 Hong Kong action/romance film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee. It is rated PG-13 for "For intense sequences of martial arts action violence" by the MPAA.-Plot:... (少年阿虎) |
assistant action director |