Michael Chan (actor)

Michael Chan Wai-man (Chinese: 陳惠敏; pinyin: Chén Huìmǐn; born 10 July 1946) is a Hong Kong actor[1]. A Hakka of Wuhua ancestry born in New Territories, Chan was well known for various triad roles, when in actuality he had been involved with triads in real life.[2] In a media interview, he admitted to have been the No. 2 in the 14K Triad that dominated vice in Tsim Sha Tsui before the handover of Hong Kong. Having worked as a police officer in the prison system, he came into contact with many underworld figures and joined the Triads. Chan was expelled from the police force as a result of his links.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chan.

Filmography
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Films

TV series

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References
  1. "Hong Kong Cinemagic - Michael Chan Wai Man". www.hkcinemagic.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  2. "Michael Chan Wai-Man talks Secret Societies". wingchunnews.ca. 27 October 2018.
  3. Michael Chan at douban.com
  4. Michael Chan at chinesemov.com

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