Gregory Charles Rivers
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Gregory Charles Rivers is a Hong Kong actor of Australian heritage.
Growing up in Katoomba, he moved to Hong Kong in 1987 before finishing a medical degree at University of New South Wales
. Speaking fluent Cantonese, he is currently a TVB
actor. Practically every major character who is a foreigner (no matter the time period or whether French/English or Persian) in TVB dramas is played by him. He has also appeared on stage, as protagonist
, in 2005. The Aussie often says that in Hong Kong, he's found America.
His Chinese name is made up of the Chinese equivalent of his surname Rivers (河) and the name of his idol Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing
(張國榮).
He is also a frequent YouTube poster, having his own prolific number of video clips of himself and his many colleagues within the Hong Kong media industry
In a TV interview aired on the 19 March 2007 on the Hong Kong Terrestrial channel TVB, Gregory Rivers mentioned his reason for learning Cantonese was his association with Hong Kong Cantonese speaking friends during his time at university at the age of 20 years old. It was this close friendship which led him to become more interested in the learning the language when he first heard the songs sung by Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing
inspiring him to learn the words so he could sing it.
In October 2007, Rivers was one of the four non-Chinese TV actors featured in an in-depth interview and feature story 'Hello neighbor' in Muse
, discussing his sense of cultural identity and how he sees his work.
Growing up in Katoomba, he moved to Hong Kong in 1987 before finishing a medical degree at University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
. Speaking fluent Cantonese, he is currently a TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
actor. Practically every major character who is a foreigner (no matter the time period or whether French/English or Persian) in TVB dramas is played by him. He has also appeared on stage, as protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
, in 2005. The Aussie often says that in Hong Kong, he's found America.
His Chinese name is made up of the Chinese equivalent of his surname Rivers (河) and the name of his idol Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing
Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing , nicknamed elder brother , was a film actor and musician from Hong Kong. Cheung was considered as "one of the founding fathers of Cantopop", and "combining a hugely successful film and music career".In 2000, Cheung was named Asian Biggest Superstar by China Central...
(張國榮).
He is also a frequent YouTube poster, having his own prolific number of video clips of himself and his many colleagues within the Hong Kong media industry
In a TV interview aired on the 19 March 2007 on the Hong Kong Terrestrial channel TVB, Gregory Rivers mentioned his reason for learning Cantonese was his association with Hong Kong Cantonese speaking friends during his time at university at the age of 20 years old. It was this close friendship which led him to become more interested in the learning the language when he first heard the songs sung by Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing
Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing , nicknamed elder brother , was a film actor and musician from Hong Kong. Cheung was considered as "one of the founding fathers of Cantopop", and "combining a hugely successful film and music career".In 2000, Cheung was named Asian Biggest Superstar by China Central...
inspiring him to learn the words so he could sing it.
In October 2007, Rivers was one of the four non-Chinese TV actors featured in an in-depth interview and feature story 'Hello neighbor' in Muse
Muse (Hong Kong Magazine)
Muse is a bilingual Hong Kong-based multimedia publisher specializing in content related to Hong Kong's art and culture scene.. Until December 2010, Muse published an award-winning monthly arts and culture magazine...
, discussing his sense of cultural identity and how he sees his work.
Filmography
- The Legend of Master Chan (1988)
- Detective Investigation FilesDetective Investigation FilesDetective Investigation Files is a TV series in Hong Kong about detectives, produced by TVB. The series had four installments, spanning from 1995 to 1999.-Cast:First two + third one starring:*Michael Tao Dai Yu...
(1995) - The Criminal InvestigatorThe Criminal InvestigatorThe Criminal Investigator is a 1995 Hong Kong police procedural television drama. Produced by Jonathan Chik and editted by Chow Yuk-ming, the drama is a TVB production...
(1995) - Healing HandsHealing HandsHealing 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...
(1998) - Face to Face (1999)
- Virtues of HarmonyVirtues of HarmonyVirtues of Harmony is a long-running sitcom from Hong Kong, lasting 322 episodes with two direct seasons. Produced by Tsui Yu On, the sitcom was a TVB production and aired five days a week from September 17, 2001 to December 28, 2002...
(2001) - Family ManFamily ManFamily Man is an album released by the American hardcore punk band Black Flag in 1984. It is unique in that one side features spoken-word tracks by vocalist Henry Rollins and the other side mainly features instrumental tracks...
(2002) - Triumph in The SkiesTriumph in the SkiesTriumph 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...
(2003) - Vigilante ForceVigilante ForceVigilante Force is a 1976 American action film concerning a Vietnam War veteran and his buddies, who are hired by his brother and others in a small California town for protection from rowdy oil-field workers....
(2003) - The 'W' FilesThe 'W' FilesThe 'W' Files is a 2003 Hong Kong TVB fantasy-adventure-mystery TV series based on Ni Kuang's novel series Wisely Series. It starred Gallen Lo, Yoyo Mung, Michael Tong and Tavia Yeung in the leading roles. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong from 2 June to 11 July 2003...
(2003) - To Get Unstuck in TimeTo Get Unstuck In TimeTo Get Unstuck In Time is a 2004 Hong Kong mystery/science-fiction television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited under executive producer Lam Chi-wah. The drama stars Benz Hui and Roger Kwok as father and son, who work together across time to solve murders and crimes that occurred in...
(2004) - A Handful of LoveA Handful of LoveA Handful Of Love is a TVB drama starring Joe Ma and Jessica Hsuan, this drama talks about an uncle taking care of his nephews/nieces because his sister and brother in law died...
(2004) - To Catch The UncatchableTo Catch the UncatchableTo Catch the Uncatchable is a 25-episode TV sitcom produced by TVB of Hong Kong, which stars Dayo Wong as the genius CID Mok Tsok Tung and Ada Choi as Vivi Lee Wai Wai , an insurance agent, with Marco Ngai and Michael Tong as major background characters.The title of the series is of Cantonese...
(2004) - Angels of MissionAngels of MissionAngels of Mission is a TVB series consisting of 20 episodes. It stars Charmaine Sheh, Sonija Kwok and Shirley Yeung as Police. Who work for the CID. They try to balance their work and love lives...
(2004) - The Gateau AffairsThe Gateau AffairsThe Gâteau Affairs is a 20 episode TVB series in late 2004 and early 2005. It stars Joe Ma , Myolie Wu , Annie Man , Jack Wu and Bobo Chan . Bobo Chan provides the voice for the theme song...
(2005) - Always ReadyAlways ReadyAlways Ready is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in November 2005.The series is centered around the Government Flying Service , which is responsible for search and rescue , air ambulance, firefighting and assisting in police operations...
(2005) - Into Thin AirInto Thin AirInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster is a 1997 bestselling non-fiction book written by Jon Krakauer. It details the author's presence at Mount Everest during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster when eight climbers were killed and several others were stranded by a 'rogue storm'...
(2005) - War of In-Laws (2005)
- La Femme DesperadoLa Femme DesperadoLa Femme Desperado is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in April 2006. The series contains many realistic elements relating to the life of a woman in today's modern society, particularly in Hong Kong. It is noted that this show is primarily based on the U.S...
(2006) - Under The Canopy of LoveUnder the Canopy of LoveUnder The Canopy of Love is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in February 2006.Due to the success of the series, a related series retaining the original cast was created, known as The Seventh Day , which was broadcast in 2008.-Synopsis:Because of a lost PDA, the lovely and childlike Fiona Ko...
(2006) - C.I.B. FilesC.I.B. FilesC.I.B. Files or Criminal Investigation Bureau Files is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in August 2006.-Cast:-Viewership ratings:-Award nominations:39th TVB Anniversary Awards * "Best Drama"...
(2006) - Bar BenderBar BenderBar Bender is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in April 2006.-Synopsis:The series revolves around a fictional Hong Kong senior counsel named Tony Tseung . Senior Counsel Tseung is well known for winning 31 legal cases in a row, but is also notorious in legal circles for his unsavory tactics...
(2006) - Dicey BusinessDicey BusinessDicey Business is a 2006 grand production drama by Television Broadcasts Limited. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 39th Anniversary.-Synopsis:...
(2006) - Life ArtLife ArtLife Art is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2007.-Synopsis:Youthful, talented, and handsome IT Software Manager Fong Chi-Chung by chance becomes acquainted with the talented, intelligent, and elegant writer and illustrator for children’s books, Yam Tsi-Wah...
(2007) - War and DestinyWar and DestinyWar and Destiny is a TVB period drama series released overseas in July 2006 and broadcast on TVB Jade Channel in March 2007.-Production note:...
(2007) - Phoenix Rising (2007)
- The Brink of LawThe Brink of LawThe Brink of Law is a TVB modern action series broadcast in January 2007.-Synopsis:Tong Chi-Ko is a respected lawyer and the source of his father's pride; his father dreams of seeing his son becoming a crown attorney for Hong Kong...
(2007) - The Ultimate Crime FighterThe Ultimate Crime FighterThe Ultimate Crime Fighter is a TVB modern action series broadcast in October 2007. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 40th Anniversary.-Synopsis:...
(2007) - Word Twisters' Adventure (2007)
- A Journey Called LifeA Journey Called LifeA Journey Called Life is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2008.This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with real life issues and scenarios. It's a series that involved both morals and life's lessons...
(2008) - Armed ReactionArmed ReactionArmed Reaction is a television series produced by Hong Kong's TVB. So far, four series have been produced.-Naming:...