Chung King-fai

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]

King-fai Chung
Born (1937-03-28) March 28, 1937
Bangkok, Thailand
EducationChinese University of Hong Kong
Oklahoma Baptist University (BA)
Yale University (MFA)
OccupationActor
AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards – Life Achievement Award
2006 Lifetime Achievement

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese鍾景輝
Simplified Chinese钟景辉

Education and career

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.

Film(s)
Year Title Role
1996Black MaskCommissioner
1999Victim

Television series
Year Title Role Network Notes
1976Springs and Autumns of the Three KingdomsWong WanRTV
1979Dragon StrikesPrince NingRTV
2003The Threat of Love IITVB
2005My FamilyMan Tai-LorTVBNominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 5)
2006Welcome to the HouseKo HingTVBNominated - TVB Award for Best Actor
The Dance of PassionYim Kwok-YipTVBNominated - TVB Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 5)
Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character
Land of WealthChai Hok-YanTVB
At Home With LoveChung BongTVB
2007Word Twisters' AdventuresHeavenly KingTVB
The Building Blocks of LifeKong Sing-Yue (Preston)TVB
2009The Stew of LifeNg Man TakTVB
2010A Fistful of StancesAu-Yeung BiuTVB
2011A Great Way To CareLeong Wai KeongTVB
Only YouShaw Chun-faiTVB
The Other TruthHau Pak-kan (Clayton)TVB
ICAC Investigators 2011AlfredRTHK
2012Divas in DistressFung Han-manTVB
The ConfidantLau Dor-sunTVB
2013Will PowerPaulTVB
2014Outbound LovePresident ChenTVBGuest star
Rear MirrorYiu Siu BongTVB
Shades of LifeChristine Jiushu (Episode 11)TVB
Line WalkerChin Shui-onTVB
Come On, CousinLam Chi WingTVB
2015Limelight YearsZoek SiTVB
Angel In-the-MakingDom CheungTVB
2016Come Home Love: Dinner at 8Koo Lik-hangTVB
Come with MeLam Si-yuenTVB

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 Silver Bauhinia Star
  • 2005 Most Outstanding TV Actor, Ming Pao Weekly
  • 2006 Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
  • 2007 World Outstanding Chinese Award
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gollark: I just got a copper, wow.
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References
  1. Hui, Sylvia (19 May 2005). "Jackie Chan to promote China anthem". The Standard. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  2. Recipients of HKSAR Honours and Awards
Academic offices
Preceded by
None		 President of the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies
1984-present		 Succeeded by
incumbent
Awards and achievements
Ming Pao Weekly Magazine Awards
Preceded by
Dayo Wong
for To Catch the Uncatchable		 Best Actor
2005
for My Family 		Succeeded by
Roger Kwok
for Life Made Simple
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