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Joe Chan Wai Koon (born 16 January 1960) is a Hong Kong television producer. He joined ATV in 1984 and moved to TVB in 1990. He is currently a TVB producer and Drama Production Manager.[1]
Career Timeline
- TVB (1990–present)
- 1990–2011: Assistant Director, Director, Actor in television dramas
- 2011–2015: Promoted to Producer, Drama Production Department
- 2015–2022: Promoted to Manager, Drama Production Division
- 2022–present: Promoted to Senior Manager, Drama Division
Biography
Joe Chan graduated from St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School. Before entering the industry, he had experience in stage drama, directing, social work, and other roles.[2]
He joined ATV in 1984 as an actor and moved to TVB in 1990 at the invitation of Lee Tim-sing. At TVB he worked behind the scenes as Assistant Director and Director, and also made cameo appearances.
In 2011, following the departure of TVB producer Tang Kei-ming, Joe Chan was promoted from Director to Producer. His first production credit was on the drama "Rage of the Street 2."
His productions are known for crafting unique character images, often challenging actors with roles that defy their previous typecasting. While some early works received mixed reviews for ambitious scope, his skill with large-scale scenes made his series award contenders.
In 2013, the drama "Triumph in the Skies II," co-produced with Au Koon-ying, was TVB's highest-rated series of the year and won Best Drama at the TVB Anniversary Awards.[3]
In 2014, he co-produced "Wonder Women" with Eric Tsang.
In 2017, "Wonder Women," with Joe Chan as producer, was a big-budget TVB anniversary series and won Best Drama at the 2017 TVB Anniversary Awards.
In 2021, his production "Seven Princesses" won Best Drama at the 2021 TVB Anniversary Awards.
Filmography
See also
- List of TVB personnel