David Siu
David Siu Chung-hang | |
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| Born | February 24, 1964 Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, businessman |
| Years active | 1987–1997, 2012–present |
| Known for | Portrayal of Ting How-hai in The Greed of Man |
David Siu Chung-hang (born 24 February 1964) is a former actor affiliated with Hong Kong's TVB, widely recognized for his portrayal of Ting How-hai (丁孝蟹) in the 1992 TVB drama The Greed of Man. Beginning his career at TVB in 1987, Siu featured in numerous productions such as Behind Silk Curtains, A Trial of Lifetime, Bet On Fate, The Link, and Remembrance. In 1994, he transitioned to ATV and subsequently concentrated on managing a business specializing in 4-wheel drive vehicle modifications in Hong Kong.
Biography
Originating from a middle-class family in Hong Kong, Siu earned an architecture degree from Polytechnic University in San Francisco. He initially pursued a profession as an interior designer in Hong Kong and further enhanced his knowledge by studying political strategies at Berkeley University.
Career
David Siu embarked on his entertainment journey in 1987 as part of TVB's 17th acting class trainee cohort, alongside Aaron Kwok. After winning a talent competition hosted by TVB that same year, he committed to the company, leaving behind his previous professional path to focus on acting.
Within twelve months, Siu attained leading roles, aided by his physical presence and appearance. Over a span of five years, he participated in approximately 20 television dramas, including prominent works like Behind Silk Curtains, The Greed of Man, and The Link. His role as Ting How-hai in The Greed of Man remains the hallmark of his acting career.
In 1993, Siu took on the character Sung Man Jeun (宋文俊) in The Link. The on-screen romance between his character and Amy Kwok’s emerging film star persona significantly elevated his popularity throughout Hong Kong and Taiwan. This acclaim paved the way for his lead role in the Taiwanese movie "Days Of Tomorrow" (天長地久).
Following contract disputes in 1995, Siu departed from TVB and signed a brief agreement with ATV, where he appeared in productions like Justice Bao, Coincidentally, and Beggar King. By 1997, he withdrew from show business to dedicate himself to his enterprise focused on 4-wheel drive vehicle conversions.
Siu made a comeback to acting in 2012 with the RTHK short film A Wall-Less World III. He later featured in the 2014 movie "Dot to Dot" and the 2015 film "The Anniversary", reuniting with co-star Loletta Lee after more than two decades since their collaboration on The Greed of Man. The rebroadcast of The Greed of Man by TVB in April 2015 revived public and media attention towards him, enhancing his recognition once again.
The Unforgotten Role – Ting How Hai
David Siu is most renowned for embodying Ting How Hai in The Greed of Man, a character that has left an enduring impression on viewers across Hong Kong and Asia. His nuanced interpretation revealed the character’s complexities, establishing Ting How Hai as an iconic figure frequently listed among the Top 100 classic characters in Hong Kong television history.
Movies
- Dealy Lovers (1988)
- Fatal Love (1993) as Officer Ma
- Fussy Ghost (1993)
- Vampire Family (1993) as Johnny
- Island Fear (1994) as Ken Mok
- To Love Ferrari (1994) as Sam
- Girls Unbotton (1994) as Mr Pong Kwong Yim
- City Maniac (1995) as Policeman
- Dot 2 Dot (2014)
- Anniversary (2015)
- Refuge II (2015) as Rob (Hollywood film)
- Napping Kid (2018)
TV series
- The Final Verdict (1988)
- Behind Silk Curtains (1988) portraying Ling Ka Ming
- A Friend in Need (1988) as Fang Hao Ming
- The Tribulation of Life (1988) in the role of Cheng Yi
- Mo Min Kap Sin Fung (1989) playing Hau Man-Wan
- A Triad of Lifetime (1989)
- Three in a Crowd (1989)
- The Enforcer's Experience (1990) as Gao Man Piew
- When Things Get Tough (1990)
- A Time of Taste (1990) taking on Yuk Hung Chim/Yuk Hung Go
- The Ruin Of War (1991)
- Impossible Dream (1991) as Ting Tai Ti
- Land of Condors (1992)
- Bet on Fate (1992)
- The Greed of Man (1992) in the role of Ting How-hai
- The Link (1993) portraying Sung Man Jeun
- The Kungfu Kid (1994)
- Remembrance (1994) as Long Wu
- Coincidentally (1997)
- SFC 3 (2015)