Chung King Fai
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Chung King-fai , BBS, is one of the pioneers of contemporary performing art in Hong Kong. He is a senior drama
actor
, director
, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host. He is the founder and president of Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, Art Form Panels of Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Chairman of Exploration Theatre, and Art Director of Hong Kong Art Development Council.
before he studied in Chung Chi College
, Chinese University of Hong Kong
, majoring in English. He received his BA degree in Speech and Drama from Oklahoma Baptist University
and his master degree in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama
. Back to Hong Kong, he became executive producer and actor of two major television broadcasters, while giving lectures in Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also been Advisor to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. In 1983, Chung was appointed the founding Dean of the School of Drama at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Being the first person to present Theatre of the Absurd and Broadway musicals to Hong Kong audiences in Cantonese (mother tongue of the major population), Chung’s performance on stage was numerous. He has directed over 80 productions, including Equus, West Side Story, Rashomon, Teahouse, Xiaojing Hutong, Grease, M Butterfly, A Sentimental Journey, Noise off, etc.
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
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...
, director
Television director
A television director directs the activities involved in making a television program and is part of a television crew.-Duties:The duties of a television director vary depending on whether the production is live or recorded to video tape or video server .In both types of productions, the...
, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host. He is the founder and president of Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, Art Form Panels of Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Chairman of Exploration Theatre, and Art Director of Hong Kong Art Development Council.
Education and career
Chung finished his secondary education in Pui Ching Middle SchoolPui Ching Middle School (Hong Kong)
Pui Ching Middle School is a Baptist secondary school in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1889, it currently has sister schools in Macau and Guangzhou.-History:The Hong Kong branch was established in 1933 in Ho Man Tin...
before he studied in Chung Chi College
Chung Chi College
The Chung Chi College is one of the constituent colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong , and one of the three original colleges that joined to form the CUHK in 1963...
, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
, majoring in English. He received his BA degree in Speech and Drama from Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
and his master degree in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Drama
The Yale School of Drama is a graduate professional school of Yale University providing training in every discipline of the theatre: acting, design , directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, sound design, technical design and production, and theater...
. Back to Hong Kong, he became executive producer and actor of two major television broadcasters, while giving lectures in Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also been Advisor to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. In 1983, Chung was appointed the founding Dean of the School of Drama at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Being the first person to present Theatre of the Absurd and Broadway musicals to Hong Kong audiences in Cantonese (mother tongue of the major population), Chung’s performance on stage was numerous. He has directed over 80 productions, including Equus, West Side Story, Rashomon, Teahouse, Xiaojing Hutong, Grease, M Butterfly, A Sentimental Journey, Noise off, etc.
Colleges
- Pui Ching Middle School (Hong Kong)Pui Ching Middle School (Hong Kong)Pui Ching Middle School is a Baptist secondary school in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1889, it currently has sister schools in Macau and Guangzhou.-History:The Hong Kong branch was established in 1933 in Ho Man Tin...
- Chinese University of Hong KongChinese University of Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
(Department of English) - Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
(B.A. in Speech and Drama) - Yale School of DramaYale School of DramaThe Yale School of Drama is a graduate professional school of Yale University providing training in every discipline of the theatre: acting, design , directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, sound design, technical design and production, and theater...
(M.A. in Fine Art) - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Honorary Fellowship)
- Armstrong University of California (Honorary Doctorate)
Institutuions
- Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
- The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKPA)
Film(s)
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | Black Mask Black Mask (film) Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Lau Ching-Wan, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It was directed by Daniel Lee and produced by Tsui Hark and his production company Film Workshop.... |
Commissioner |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | TVB Anniversary Awards 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.... |
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| 2003 | The Threat Of Love 2 《LovingYou我愛你2》 |
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| 2005 | My Family My Family (TVB) My Family is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in January 2005.-Synopsis:Relationships in the family worsen when eldest son Freeman Man Yat-Long moves out. He and second son Ray Man Yat-Hei end up competing for the same girl, an aspiring cake maker named Miki Mo See-Ting... 《甜孫爺爺》 |
Man Tai-Lor 文泰來 |
Best Actor Nomination (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Awards (2005) TVB Anniversary Awards 2005 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2005. The award ceremony took place on 19 November 2005.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
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| 2006 | Welcome to the House Welcome to the House Welcome to the House is a TVB modern sitcom series broadcast from April 2006 to March 2007.The series surrounded the day-to-day lives of the Ko family.In one episodes Sharon Chan lost her limited edition All Star Converse, she give it to a ladies for her high heel.Once the filming was over she... 《高朋滿座》 |
Ko Hing 高慶 |
Best Actor Nomination (Top 20) TVB Anniversary Awards (2006) TVB Anniversary Awards 2006 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2006. The award ceremony took place on 10 November 2006.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
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| The Dance of Passion The Dance of Passion The Dance of Passion is a TVB period drama series broadcast in May 2006.The series was filmed in Yinchuan, and Hong Kong.-Synopsis:... 《火舞黃沙》 |
Yim Kwok-Yip 閻國業 |
Best Supporting Actor Nomination (Top 5) My Favorite Male Character Nomination (Top 20) TVB Anniversary Awards (2006) TVB Anniversary Awards 2006 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2006. The award ceremony took place on 10 November 2006.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
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| Land of Wealth Land of Wealth Land of Wealth is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in September 2006.-Synopsis:During the Qing dynasty in Beijing, a powerful empress took over the throne.The story focus on four different families. The Chai family, Chai Hok-Yan , who was betrayed by other officials and the whole family was... 《匯通天下》 |
Chai Hok-Yan 齊學仁 |
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| At Home With Love At Home With Love At 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... 《樓住有情人》 |
Chung Bong 鍾邦 |
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| 2007 | Word Twisters' Adventures Word Twisters' Adventures Word Twisters' Adventures is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in November 2007. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 40th Anniversary.-Synopsis:... 《鐵咀銀牙》 |
玉皇大帝 | ||
| The Building Blocks of Life The Building Blocks of Life The Building Blocks of Life is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in December 2007. The shown is currently rerun on Friday December 19, 2008 to January 22, 2009 from Monday to Friday at 12:15am on TVB Jade in Hong Kong.... 《建築有情天》 |
Kong Sing-Yue Preston Kong 江承宇 |
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| 2009 | The Stew of Life The Stew of Life (TVB) The Stew of Life is a TVB family comedy series.-Plot:Upon returning from a trip with her husband NG MAN TAK , cookery teacher LO SIU LAI is shocked to find that her little daughter NG CHOI NI has started cohabiting with a homosexually inclined colleague LAU TAT YAN while her divorced... 《有營主婦》 |
Ng Man Tak 吳敏德 |
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| 2010 | A Fistful of Stances A Fistful of Stances A Fistful of Stances is a 2010 TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced and created by Lee Tim-shing. The Chinese title, literally meaning "Iron Horse Seeks Bridge," defines a person who is able to finally use his high potential to learn powerful techniques.-Synopsis:Au-Yeung Wai-Lan , owner... 《鐵馬尋橋》 |
Au-Yeung Biu 歐陽彪 |
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| 2011 | A Great Way To Care A Great Way to Care A Great Way To Care is a TVB modern series that was warehoused because TVB decided to air Sweetness in the Salt due to the success of Rosy Business... 《仁心解碼》 |
Leong Wai Keong 梁偉強 |
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| ICAC Investigators 2011 | ||||
Awards and achievements
- 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 Best Director, Hong Kong Drama Awards
- 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999 Best Actor, Hong Kong Drama Awards
- 1994 Ten Years Outstanding Achievement Award, Hong Kong Drama Awards
- 1999 Artist of the Year(Stage Director), Hong Kong Artists’ Guild
- 2000 Drama Achievement Award, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
- 2001 Fellowship from Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
- 2002 Bronze Bauhinia Star(BBS)Orders, decorations, and medals of Hong KongThe existing Hong Kong honours system was created after transfer of government of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region in 1997...
HKSAR Government - 2005 Most Outstanding TV Actor, Ming Pao Weekly
- 2006 Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
- 2007 World Outstanding Chinese Award