The media refer to Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, and Leon Lai as the “Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings” (四大天王). He uses the stage name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming" which literally means “dawn”.
Apart from being an actor and singer, Lai is actively involved in the Community Chest.
(Source: Wikipedia)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/v6ARZ_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Francis Ng", "alternateName": "吴镇宇, 吳鎮宇, 吳志強, 吴志强, Ng Chun Yung, Ng Chi Keung, Ng Francis, Francis Wong, Wong Francis, Фрэнсис Нг", "birthDate": "December 21, 1961", "nationality": "British Hong Kong", "description": "The intense and versatile Francis Ng Chun-Yu was born (as Ng Chi-Keung) on December 21, 1961. He is regarded as one of the best actors working in HK today and, along with Anthony Wong and Lau Ching-Wan, was named one of the “Three Great Characters” at the 25th HK International Film Festival. In addition, the extreme aspects of his persona—ranging from quiet and serious to quirky or maniacal—both on and offscreen have earned him the nickname of “mental”. Given his accomplishments, it may be surprising for some to learn that Ng was once camera-shy and failed TVB’s Artist Training program not once, not twice, but a total of three times! Ng eventually graduated in 1985, but it would be over a decade before his potential as an actor was realized and his talent appreciated. During that time Ng worked his way up from being “Imperial Guard #2” to getting pivotal roles in many popular TV serials. However, his unconventional looks meant that he did not fit the traditional leading man mold. As was the case for many talented actors, the small world of television could not hold a fish that was growing as large and discontent as Ng. He had dabbled with movies early on in his career, and was nominated for a HK Film Best Supporting Actor Award for Handsome Siblings (1992), but Ng’s banning from the station due to his open criticisms of them is likely the key factor that pushed him completely to the world of film. The turning point in his career came with the villainous role of Ugly Kwan in Young and Dangerous (1996), in which Ng stole the show by simultaneously chewing and spitting out scenery. The character was so popular that it spawned an unofficial spin-off, Once Upon a Time in a Triad Society (1996), and Ng has reprised the role in official Y&D spin-offs and even completely unrelated films, like Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1996). In addition to gaining the appreciation of movie audiences, Ng began to be recognized critically as well, especially by the HK Film Critics Society, who have awarded him Best Actor three times, for Once Upon a Time in a Triad Society (1996), Bullets Over Summer (1999) and 2000 A.D. (2000). Ng’s small but impressive role in 2000 A.D., as a character many years older than himself, also won him the HK Film Best Supporting Actor Award. Pegged as the “dark horse” prior to awards night, his status as a first rate actor was solidified when he garnered the prestigious Golden Horse Best Actor Award for his work in The Mission (1999). His powerfully understated performance in Infernal Affairs II (2003) is expected to bring him further nominations and accolades. Ng has also ventured into the arenas of theatre and directing, with varying results. He has directed two films to date, What is a Good Teacher (2000) and 9413 (1998). The latter received some good reviews but both were box office flops. Despite this, Ng’s passion for directing is still burning hot and he recently accepted an offer to direct a commercial. Ng has had much more success with his stage work. In 1994-95 he starred in the play “Naughty Couple” with his ex-girlfriend Anita Lee. It ran for 70 shows, breaking records for number of shows and admissions, and was even adapted into a movie of the same name. Ng struck gold when he teamed up with colleagues and pals Dayo Wong and Cheung Tat-Ming to star in the wildly popular stand-up comedy and satirical production, “Free Man Show” (1998), and its follow up “Free Man Show 2” (2000). Ng recently returned to his roots (proving that nobody can stay enemies with TVB forever) to play an airline pilot in the well-received TVB series, “Triumph in the Skies”. (Yinique 2004)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/francis-ng.png" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jordan Chan", "alternateName": "陳小春, 陈小春, Chan Siu Chun, Chen Xiao Chun, Chan Jordan, Andy Chan, Chan Andy, Джордан Чан", "birthDate": "July 08, 1967", "nationality": "Huizhou, China", "description": "", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/jordan-chan-.png" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Chung King Fai", "alternateName": "鍾景輝, 钟景辉, Chung Ging Fai, Чунг Кинг-Фай", "birthDate": "March 23, 1937", "nationality": "Bangkok, Thailand", "description": "Chung King-fai, SBS, is a Hong Kong actor and pioneer of contemporary performing art.[1] He is also a director, TV producer, programme host and performing arts educator. He is the founder and president of the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, Art Form Panels of the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Chairman of Exploration Theatre, and Art Director of Hong Kong Arts Development Council.[2] Chung finished his secondary education in Pui Ching Middle School before studying at Chung Chi College, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in English. He received a BA degree in Speech and Drama from Oklahoma Baptist University and his master's degree in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama (1962). Back in Hong Kong, he was an actor and executive producer with the two major television broadcasters, and lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also been an 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. Chung introduced Theatre of the Absurd and Broadway musicals to Hong Kong audiences in Cantonese (mother tongue of the major population), with numerous stage performances. He has directed over 80 productions, including Equus, West Side Story, Rashomon, Teahouse, Xiaojing Hutong, Grease, M Butterfly, A Sentimental Journey and Noises off. Chung also holds an honorary fellowship at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and an honorary doctorate from Armstrong University of California. Active Years: 1970 - 2018 Education: Chung Chi College; Yale School of Drama; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Pui Ching Middle School; Award: Bronze Bauhinia Star; Occupation: actor, director, producer (Source: Wikipedia)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/chung-king-fai.png" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Anita Yuen", "alternateName": "袁詠儀", "birthDate": "September 4, 1971", "nationality": "Hong Konger", "description": "Anita Yuen Wing Yi is a Hong Kong film and television actress. She was the winner of the 1990 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Yuen is best known for her role as the female lead in Derek Yee's 1993 tear-jerker C'est la vie, mon chéri (1993). She is also well-remembered in her cross-gender comic role opposite Leslie Cheung in He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994). The two roles won for her the Hong Kong Academy Best Actress awards. She has also acted in a number of Mainland-Taiwan television serials, such as Hua Mu Lan, opposite Vincent Zhao.
Anita Yuen and Julian Cheung announced that they were dating in 1994, it was love at first sight when they starred in their first drama together.
They are known as Hong Kong showbiz's model couple, Anita Yuen married Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung in 2001. They have one son
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