Kong Hon

Kong Hon (Chinese: 江漢; September 10, 1939 – December 7, 2017) was the stage name of Hong Kong actor Keung Wing-ming (姜永明). On 7 December 2017, Kong died at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, aged 78.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Kong.
Kong Hon
Born
Keung Wing-ming (姜永明)

(1939-09-10)September 10, 1939
Liaoyang County, Fengtian Province, Manchukuo
DiedDecember 7, 2017(2017-12-07) (aged 78)
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
OccupationActor
Years active1960s–2012
Spouse(s)Wong Siu-yin
Children2
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese江漢
Musical career
Also known asJiang Han

A prolific actor, Kong made his acting debut at an early age and subsequently appeared in more than 200 films.[1] In 1979, he joined Rediffusion Television and acted in dramas, including Blowing in the Wind, The Eight Fairies and Empress Wu.[2] He later appeared in several TVB productions from the 1990s, and was noted for portraying wealthy figures in series such as Healing Hands and Burning Flame.[3]

Kong was married to actress Wong Siu-yin; they had two children.[4] Their son, Jeffrey Cheung, is a former professional footballer.[5]

On 7 December 2017, Kong died at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, aged 78.[6][7] His final role was in the 2012 series Three Kingdoms RPG.[8]

Selected filmography
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References
  1. "無綫甘草江漢離世　享年78歲". on.cc東網 (in Chinese). Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  2. "TVB资深绿叶江汉离世享年78岁 曾塑造多个经典形象". Sohu. December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  3. "大台御用商人老豆 78歲江漢昨離世". 壹週Plus. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  4. "憶述電騙案　江漢兒子：佢對親朋兩脅插刀". Apple Daily 蘋果日報. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  5. "香港足球總會". HKFA. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  6. "兒子感不捨！江漢本月30日設靈". on.cc東網 (in Chinese). Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  7. "無綫資深演員江漢病逝　晚年曾患管脈炎　享年78歲". HK01. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  8. "資深演員江漢離世 享年78歲". Ming Pao (in Chinese). Retrieved December 14, 2017.
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