Sammul Chan
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Sammul Chan Kin-fung is a Hong Kong
actor
, singer, and presenter
.
under his birth name, although most of the time he was simply referred to and credited as simply "Sammul". From 1997 to 1999, he has signed with three record labels to release albums, but all were not successful. He record a full-length Mandarin album in Taiwan, but the label failed.
In 1999, after signing a management contract with Ivy Entertainment and a filming contract with TVB, he began to officially use the Chinese stage name Chan Kin-fung and began filming television dramas. He later gained recognition as the ambitious young lawyer Vincent in the 2003 TVB drama Survivor's Law
and received further popularity through his role as Donald in Triumph in the Skies
, a ratings hit.
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...
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...
, singer, and presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
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Career
Chan debuted in 1997 as a DJ for Metro Broadcast Corporation LimitedMetro Broadcast Corporation Limited
Metro Broadcast Corporation Ltd. is one of the three broadcasting corporations in Hong Kong, the others being the Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited and Radio Television Hong Kong...
under his birth name, although most of the time he was simply referred to and credited as simply "Sammul". From 1997 to 1999, he has signed with three record labels to release albums, but all were not successful. He record a full-length Mandarin album in Taiwan, but the label failed.
In 1999, after signing a management contract with Ivy Entertainment and a filming contract with TVB, he began to officially use the Chinese stage name Chan Kin-fung and began filming television dramas. He later gained recognition as the ambitious young lawyer Vincent in the 2003 TVB drama Survivor's Law
Survivor's Law
Survivor's Law is a 25-episode TVB drama broadcast between July 14, 2003 to August 15, 2003. It is the direct prequel to 2007's Survivor's Law II .-Cast:*Raymond Lam as Lok Bun 樂斌...
and received further popularity through his role as Donald in Triumph in the Skies
Triumph in the Skies
Triumph in the Skies is a Hong Kong drama television series. It premiered on TVB in 2003. The show tells the story of several people who work at Solar Airways as well as the Hong Kong International Airport...
, a ratings hit.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Young Ones | Chan Chi-lung | |
| 1999 | Sunny Cops | ||
| 2000 | Eternal Love | ||
| 2001 | Phantom Call | Royie Chan | |
| 2001 | Ashes to Ashes: Against Smoking | ||
| 2001 | The Avenging Fist | Nova | Voice Voice-over Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations... |
| 2001 | Shadow | Sammy | |
| 2002 | Irresistible Piggies | Peter Pao | |
| 2003 | Man Suddenly in Black | flight attendant | |
| 2005 | Colour of the Loyalty | ||
| 2005 | New Born | Chan Wang-fung | |
| 2005 | iSir | ||
| 2006 | We Are Family | flight attendant | |
| 2007 | 200 Pounds Beauty 200 Pounds Beauty 200 Pounds Beauty is a 2006 South Korean comedy film based on a Japanese manga, Kanna-San, Daiseikou Desu by Yumiko Suzuki... |
Sang-jun | Voice (Cantonese) |
| 2009 | Turning Point Turning Point (2009 film) Turning Point is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring veteran actors Francis Ng and Anthony Wong... |
police officer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Side Beat | Choi | Episode 2 |
| 1999 | A Kindred Spirit | – | Episode 1102 (Uncredited) |
| 1999 | Witness to a Prosecution Witness to a Prosecution Witness to a Prosecution is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 20 December 1999 to 16 January 2000. The drama stars Bobby Au-yeung as the famous historical forensic medical expert... |
Lau Wah | Episodes 17, 21 |
| 2000 | Armed Reaction II Armed Reaction Armed Reaction is a television series produced by Hong Kong's TVB. So far, four series have been produced.-Naming:... |
Tim | Episode 25 |
| 2000 | Incurable Traits | Young General | |
| 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... |
– | (Uncredited) |
| 2001 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre The 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... |
Sam | Episodes 15–17, 21–22 |
| 2001 | Reaching Out | Ken Kwok Kai-bong | |
| 2003 | Survivor's Law Survivor's Law Survivor's Law is a 25-episode TVB drama broadcast between July 14, 2003 to August 15, 2003. It is the direct prequel to 2007's Survivor's Law II .-Cast:*Raymond Lam as Lok Bun 樂斌... |
Vincent Cheuk Wai-ming | |
| 2003 | Triumph in the Skies Triumph in the Skies Triumph in the Skies is a Hong Kong drama television series. It premiered on TVB in 2003. The show tells the story of several people who work at Solar Airways as well as the Hong Kong International Airport... |
Donald Man Ho-chung | |
| 2003 | Point of No Return Point of No Return (TV series) Point of No Return is a 30-episode TVB drama broadcast between November 2003 and December 2003. It is a story about a family shipping business and various love triangles set in Guangzhou, China, in the 1920s... |
Tsang Kwok-bong | |
| 2004 | The Vigilante in the Mask | Po Kwong | |
| 2004 | ICAC Investigators 2004 | Ming | Episode: "Abuse of Power" |
| 2004 | Supreme Fate | Sammul | Episode: "Sister's Pride" |
| 2005 | Wong Fei-hung: Master of Kung Fu Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fung is a TVB costume action series broadcast in January 2005.-Synopsis:Wong Fei-Hung is a hotheaded youth with a fully developed sense of justice who is beginning to show the qualities of the famous hero he will become in the future... |
Leung Foon | Nominated — TVB Awards for Most Improved Actor TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards.... |
| 2005 | The Academy The Academy (TVB) The Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005.The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school... |
Lee Pak-kiu | Nominated — TVB Awards for Most Improved Actor |
| 2005 | When Rules Turn Loose When Rules Turn Loose When Rules Turn Loose is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in December 2005.Though the series backdrop revolves around the court; however, the main theme of the series deals with family bond... |
Dick Ching Hok-kan | |
| 2006 | Bar Benders | Lam Ka-suen | Nominated — TVB Awards for Most Improved Actor |
| 2006 | Maidens' Vow Maidens' Vow Maidens' Vow is a TVB drama series broadcast in August 2006.-First generation:1880 - 1905: Ngai Yu-Fung , who was married to a good-for-nothing husband Wang Yuk-Lun . Lun gambled away their family's assets and cheated on his wife numerous times... |
Wang Yuk-luen Sheung Yat-kat |
Nominated — TVB Awards for Most Improved Actor Nominated — TVB Awards for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2006 | The Price of Greed The Price of Greed The Price of Greed is a TVB period drama series released overseas in December 2006 and aired on TVB Pay Vision Channel in January 2008.-Synopsis:... |
Tsui Fung / Mau Chi | Warehoused Nominated — Astro Drama Awards for My Most Unforgettable Villain |
| 2007 | The White Flame The White Flame The White Flame is a Cantonese drama filmed by TVB in 2002 centered around nurses. The series stars Charmaine Sheh and Sammul Chan .- Cast :# Charmaine Sheh as Charlie Yoh Choi Ling # Sammul Chan as Yung Dak Gei... |
Yung Tak-kei | Previously warehoused; released overseas March 2002 |
| 2007 | The Academy II: 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... |
PC. Lee Pak-kiu | |
| 2007 | The Legend of Chu Liuxiang | Emperor | |
| 2007–08 | Survivor's Law II Survivor's Law II Survivor's Law II is a 20-episode TVB drama broadcast between December 2007 and January and January 2008. It is the direct sequel to 2003's Survivor's Law... |
Vincent Cheuk Wai-ming | |
| 2008 | The Last Princess The Last Princess The Last Princess is a 2008 Chinese television series.-Plot:This story takes place during the end of the Qing Dynasty and centers on the love story between princess Yunxiang and Wen Liangyu. Separated the night they'd planned to elope, Yunxiang was rescued by an enemy of the imperial family, Fang... |
Wen Liangyu | |
| 2008 | The Four The Four (TVB) The Four is a 2008 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is adapted from Wen Ruian's novel Sida Mingbu. The novel tells the story of four young constables: Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood, who work together to solve cases and attempt to bring down the corrupt Prime... |
Chui Leuk-sheung / Chaser | |
| 2008 | Rose Martial World Rose Martial World Meigui Jianghu, also known by its literal English title Rose Martial World, is a 30-part Chinese-Hong Kong co-produced television drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is directed by Peter Yuen and Wang Shaojie, starring cast members from both Mainland China and Hong Kong. It was first... |
Ming Shaoqing | |
| 2009 | The Academy III: E.U. E.U. (TVB) Emergency Unit, better known as simply E.U. is a 2009 Hong Kong television drama created and produced by Wong Wai-sing. It is the direct sequel to 2007's On the First Beat and the third installment in the The Academy series. E.U. stars Ron Ng and Sammul Chan from the original series, with the... |
PI. Lee Pak-kiu | |
| 2009 | A Bride for a Ride A Bride for a Ride A Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar... |
Chow Man-bun | |
| 2009 | ICAC Investigators 2009 ICAC Investigators 2009 ICAC Investigators 2009 is a TVB modern drama series.-Episode 1:-Episode 2:-Episode 3:-Episode 4:-Episode 5:-Award nominations:TVB Anniversary Awards * Most Improved Actor... |
Senior Investigator Chan Ka-ming | Episode: "Public, Private, Car" |
| 2010 | Schemes of a Beauty | Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of Han Emperor Wen of Han Emperor Wen of Han was the fifth emperor of the Han Dynasty in China. His given name is Heng.Liu Heng was a son of Emperor Gao of Han and Consort Bo, later empress dowager... |
Seoul International Drama Awards for Most Popular Male Artist (China) |
| 2010 | Reflection from the Misty Rain | Zhang Cheng'en | |
| 2010 | The Comeback Clan The Comeback Clan The Comeback Clan is a 2010 Hong Kong television drama starring Ha Yu, Benz Hui, Kiki Sheung, Christine Ng, and Sammul Chan. Produced by Kwan Wing-chung and co-edited by Choi Suk-yin, Yuen Siu-na, and Lee Yee-wah, the drama is a TVB production... |
Glenn Yip Chik-leung | |
| 2011 | Relic of an Emissary | Ma Sam-po / Cheng Wo Zheng He Zheng He , also known as Ma Sanbao and Hajji Mahmud Shamsuddin was a Hui-Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral, who commanded voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa, collectively referred to as the Voyages of Zheng He or Voyages of Cheng Ho from... |
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| 2011 | The Golden Age of the Leftover Ladies | Li Hao | |
| 2011 | Guts of Man Guts of Man Guts of Man , also called Courageous Kunlun, was a Hong Kong TVB costume action series produced by Tommy Leung Choi Yuen... |
Tung Fei | Previously warehoused, released overseas May 2005 |
| 2011 | ICAC Investigators 2011 | TBA | post-production |
| 2011 | Journey of the Fortune God | Youdao | post-production |
| 2012 | In Search of the Supernatural | Su He / Xiao Dai | post-production |
| 2012 | "Luan Shi Jia Ren" | He Tian | pre-production |
Music
- "Contact Lense Hero" (隱形眼鏡俠)
- "Spinning" (旋旋轉)
- "Surrounded" (左擁右抱)
- "Same Space" (同等的空間)
- "Saving This Moment" (留住這時光)
- "Bicycle" (單車) – originally by Eason ChanEason ChanEason Chan Yik-shun is a prominent male singer in Hong Kong's music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post-1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Eason Chan has been praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop...
- "The Stronger, the Braver" (愈強越勇) – Olympic Six Stars
- "My Pride" (我的驕傲) – Olympic Six Stars
- "Riding Winds, Plowing Waves" (乘風破浪) – Olympic Six Stars
- "Suddenly" (來去豁然) – Olympic Six Stars
- "Clicked You" (CLICK中你)
- "New Friend" (新朋友)
- "Strong" (強) – The AcademyThe Academy (TVB)The Academy is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2005.The series follows the lives of a group of new Hong Kong Police recruits as they proceed through training at the Hong Kong Police training school...
(學警雄心) Sub-theme, originally by Aaron KwokAaron KwokAaron Kwok Fu-shing is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. He has been active since the 1980s to the present. The media refer to him, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings . Kwok's onstage dancing and displays is influenced by Michael Jackson... - "Child, Let Me Love" (孩子‧讓我愛) – New Born (天地孩兒) theme song
- "True Hero" (真心英雄) – Guts of Man (肝膽崑崙) theme song
- "Unwilling" (捨不得)
- "Storm" (風暴) – The FourThe Four (TVB)The Four is a 2008 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is adapted from Wen Ruian's novel Sida Mingbu. The novel tells the story of four young constables: Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood, who work together to solve cases and attempt to bring down the corrupt Prime...
(少年四大名捕) theme song, with Raymond LamRaymond LamRaymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family...
, Ron NgRon NgRon Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
, Kenneth MaKenneth MaKenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering... - "Black and White Variation" (黑白變奏) – E.U.E.U. (TVB)Emergency Unit, better known as simply E.U. is a 2009 Hong Kong television drama created and produced by Wong Wai-sing. It is the direct sequel to 2007's On the First Beat and the third installment in the The Academy series. E.U. stars Ron Ng and Sammul Chan from the original series, with the...
(學警狙擊) theme song, with Ron NgRon NgRon Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
and Michael TseMichael TseMichael Tse Tin Wah is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Career highlights:Michael Tse graduated from TVB's Dance Training Class and worked with TVB as a dancer for 5 years. He then left TVB and formed a boy band group called 風火海 with Jordan Chan and Jason Chu... - "Legalized Bride Theft" (合法搶親) – A Bride for a RideA Bride for a RideA Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar...
(王老虎搶親) theme song, with Chin Kar-lok and Wong Cho LamWong Cho LamWong Cho Lam is a Hong Kong artiste currently working for TVB. He works as a stage actor, stage director, television actor, voice actor , DJ, television host, composer, lyricist, and singer. He graduated from The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts in 2003 with First Honors in Bachelor of Arts... - "Loving You Is My Happiness" (愛你就是我的幸福) – Yan Yu Xie Yang (煙雨斜陽) theme song
Awards
TVB Anniversary Awards- Most Improved Actor -- nominee for Bar Benders, Maiden's Vow (2006)
- Best Supporting Actor -- nominee for Maiden's Vow (2006)
- Most Improved Actor -- nominee for The Academy, Wong Fei Hung: Master of Kung Fu (2005)
External links
- Official Sina Blog of Sammul Chan
- Sammul Chan on Sina Twitter