Derek Kok
Derek Kok Jing-hung | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1964 Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Extensive tenure with TVB, action sequences, traditional Chinese Kung Fu roles |
Derek Kok Jing-hung (, born on 18 November 1964) is a Hong Kong actor recognized for his extensive tenure with TVB spanning from 1986 until 2015. Throughout his career, he featured in more than 70 television dramas, predominantly excelling in action sequences and traditional Chinese Kung Fu roles.
Career
Kok's journey began after participating in the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985, where his dynamic acrobatic performance attracted the interest of TVB. That same year, he enrolled in the TVB Artiste Training Class and was subsequently offered a contract upon graduation. His breakthrough came with the portrayal of Lee Yuen Ba in The Grand Canal. In 2015, Kok departed from TVB to join a mainland Chinese entertainment firm, broadening his influence within the Chinese market. Later, in 2020, he advanced his professional path by affiliating with Shaw Brothers.
Personal life
Between 2007 and 2010, there were rumors linking Kok romantically to actress Joyce Tang, though both parties consistently clarified their relationship was strictly platonic. Since 2011, he has been married and is a father to two daughters.
TV series
rowspan="4"| 2001 | Kung Fu Master From Guangdong | || Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Turbulent Decade | ||
| 1987 | The Grand Canal | ||
| 1988 | The Secret of Blood and Iron | ||
| 1989 | The Final Combat | ||
| The War Heroes | |||
| Justice of Life | |||
| 1990 | The Enforcer's Experience | ||
| 1991 | The Crime File | ||
| The Breaking Point | |||
| Drifters | |||
| One Step Beyond | |||
| The Revelation of the Last Hero | |||
| 1992 | The Greed of Man | ||
| File of Justice | Cop | ||
| 1993 | The Partner | ||
| The Mystery of the Condor Hero | |||
| 1994 | The Condor Heroes Return | ||
| The Legend of the Condor Heroes | |||
| Passion Among Us | |||
| Intangible Truth | |||
| The Qing Emperor | |||
| 1995 | Detective Investigation Files | ||
| Nan Quan Bei Tui | |||
| Justice Pao | |||
| The Criminal Investigator | |||
| 1996 | Dark Tales | ||
| Outbrust | |||
| Wars of Bribery | |||
| Journey to the West | Wu Gang | ||
| 1997 | Detective Investigation Files III | ||
| Untraceable Evidence | |||
| 1998 | War and Remembrance | ||
| Dark Tales II | |||
| Journey To The West II | Tong Bei Yuanhou | ||
| 1999 | Detective Investigation Files IV | ||
| 2000 | Legend of Lady Yang | ||
| The Legendary Four Aces | |||
| The Kung Fu Master | |||
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TV movies
- Killer's Code (1995)
- She Was Married To Mob (1996)
Feature films
| Year | Title | Character | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter | Tartar soldier/student | |
| Long Road to Gallantry | |||
| 1985 | Disciples of the 36th Chamber | Shaolin secular student | |
| Crazy Shaolin Disciples | Shaolin Monk | ||
| 1988 | A Bloody Fight | Wai's Thug | |
| 1989 | The Last Duel | ||
| Handcuff Me, Brother | |||
| Devil Hunters | |||
| In the Line of Duty 4: Witness | Loan Shark's Thug | ||
| Seven Warriors | Bandit | ||
| 1990 | My Neighbors Are Phantoms | ||
| Tiger Cage 2 | uncredited role | ||
| A Bite of Love | Fung's Thug (extra) | ||
| The Big Score (1990 film) | Policeman | ||
| Brave Young Girls | Extra role | ||
| Forsaken Cop | Extra role | ||
| Fatal Passion | Bodyguard | ||
| 1992 | Hard Boiled | Gangster | |
| Freedom Run Q | Member of Yunan Troupe | ||
| 1994 | To Love Ferrari | Paul | |
| Fatal Encounter | |||
| 2008 | Beast Stalker | Michael | |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity | 70's Fu | |
| The Stool Pigeon | Officer Ku | ||
| 2019 | Four Girls | ||
| Warrior 2 |