Him Law
Him Law | |
|---|---|
| Born | Law Chung-him August 28, 1984 Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Roles in TVB dramas such as Your Class or Mine, D.I.E. Again, Suspects in Love |
Him Law Tze-yat (originally named Law Chung-him at birth on 28 August 1984) is an actor from Hong Kong currently signed with TVB.
Law initiated his acting journey through minor film roles, making his first appearance in the 2005 movie Mob Sister. He later shifted focus to online and television series, securing a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2008 TVB Anniversary Awards due to his performance in the sports-themed drama Your Class or Mine.
Early life
Originating from a Hakka background in the New Territories, Law was brought up by his uncle following his parents' separation. He has an older sister who is two years older than him. His father works as a hair stylist, his mother as a make-up artist, and his sister teaches piano.
During his education at , Law was actively involved in basketball and football teams. Passionate about athletics, he committed to daily training and began working part-time as a lifeguard from the age of 16.
Upon completing Form 5 in 2001, he secured a lifeguard position at a private swimming facility located in Villa Esplanada, Tsing Yi Island, which supported his studies in stress management and rescue diving at the Happy Valley Athletic Association. In 2004, he earned the annual Lifeguard Award. Although initially intending to become a firefighter, Law shifted his focus toward preparing for police academy admission.
Career
Law's entry into acting came when a producer from Filmko Films Distribution spotted him while he was accompanying a friend to an audition. At that moment, he was contemplating a career change and training for the police academy. Motivated by encouragement from relatives and friends, Law signed with Filmko as an actor under management. His first role was in the 2005 Hong Kong action film Mob Sister, portraying the boyfriend of Annie Liu’s character. Subsequently, he frequently appeared in supporting roles, often playing romantic interests opposite Elanne Kong.
Following roles in internet dramas produced by RTHK, Law began working on television dramas with TVB to further develop his acting capabilities. Although Dressage To Win was the first drama of his to air on TV, he actually filmed the 2008 sports comedy-drama Your Class or Mine earlier, starring alongside Bobby Au-yeung and Sheren Tang. In this series, Law played Fan Pui-tung, a high school football athlete, which led to his nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2008 TVB Anniversary Awards.
Law described the experience of shooting television dramas as intense, often allowing only two to four hours of sleep each night; however, he valued these challenges as they enhanced his skills. He received critical acclaim and increased public attention for his portrayal of Jim Shu-bong ("James Bond"), a young tech expert working within the police department’s D.I.E. unit in the 2009 comedy crime drama D.I.E. Again.
Later, Law took on the role of Ken—Joe Ma’s younger brother—in the romantic comedy series Suspects in Love, produced by Poon Ka Tak. The character is a Thai boxing trainer with a college education; to authentically embody this role, Law underwent six months of intensive training and achieved a sun-kissed complexion by spending over two hours outdoors daily.
Personal life
From January 2010 until July 2011, Law was involved in an intermittent relationship with singer and actress Theresa Fu. In August 2011, Fu publicly accused Law of physical assault, releasing photographs showing bruises. At a press conference, Law issued an apology and acknowledged that trust issues were fundamental problems within their relationship.
Law began dating actress Tavia Yeung after collaborating on the TV drama The Hippocratic Crush in 2011. After five years together, they held an intimate wedding ceremony at Leeds Castle, Kent, England, in March 2016, followed by another ceremony and official marriage registration in Hong Kong in October 2016. The couple has two children: a daughter born in 2020 and a son born in 2021.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mob Sister | Little Red Cap | |
| 2006 | Black Night | Segment: Next Door | |
| 2007 | Eye in the Sky | Policeman | |
| 2007 | Kidnap | Fat Jai | |
| 2008 | See You In YouTube | Chung-him | |
| 2008 | Happy Funeral | Him | |
| 2008 | Ocean Flame | ||
| 2010 | Marriage with a Liar | Jerry | |
| 2011 | Beach Spike | Tim | |
| 2011 | Love is the Only Answer | Sai-kit | |
| 2011 | Hong Kong Ghost Stories | Ka-ming | |
| 2013 | Young and Dangerous: Reloaded | Chan Ho-nam | |
| 2014 | The Monkey King | Muzha | |
| 2014 | The Seventh Lie | ||
| 2016 | The Monkey King 2 | Sha Wujing | |
| 2016 | Summer's Desire | Ou Chen | |
| 2018 | The Monkey King 3 | Sha Wujing | |
| 2019 | Little Q | Simon | |
| 2020 | Double World | Wen Tianyu |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dressage to Win | Him | |
| 2008 | Your Class or Mine | Fan Pui-tung | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 5) |
| 2009 | D.I.E. Again | Constable Jim Shu-bong (James Bond) | |
| 2010 | Suspects in Love | Ken Ng Chung-hong | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite TV Male Character (Top 15); Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste |
| 2010 | Criminal Investigation | Kit | Golden Calf Awards for Improved 180 Award |
| 2010 | F.S.D. | Fong Kin | Episode: "Danger All Around" |
| 2011 | Wax and Wane | Roy Lai Pak-hei | |
| 2011 | Til Love Do Us Lie | Ho Tak-yeung | Cameo (Episode 136) |
| 2012 | L'Escargot | Kwan Ka-wing | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste |
| 2012 | The Hippocratic Crush | Dr. Yeung Pui-chung (Onion) | My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role; My AOD Favourites Award for My Top 15 Favourite TV Characters; Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 10); Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste |
| 2012 | Elite Brigade | Cheng Kar-ho | Episode: "Ready to Go Ahead" |
| 2012 | Tiger Cubs | Asst. Sergeant Yu Hok-lai | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste |
| 2012 | Divas in Distress | Vincent Chak Yau-sing | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste; Nominated — My AOD Favourites Award for Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Mandy Wong) |
| 2012 | Highs and Lows | Asst. Sergeant Yu Hok-lai | Cameo (episode 30) |
| 2013 | Season of Love | Season | Episodes 1–5: Chapter of Spring |
| 2013 | Triumph in the Skies II | Jim Tsz-lun (Jim Jim) | Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste (Top 5) |
| 2013 | The Hippocratic Crush II | Dr. Yeung Pui-chung (Onion) | Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste (Top 5) |
| 2014-15 | Tiger Cubs II | Asst. Sergeant Yu Hok-lai | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor |
| 2014 | Lady Sour | Tsin Tung | |
| 2015 | Young Charioteers | Jedi Yau Tat | |
| 2016 | Fashion War | Francis Fan Kwok-pong | |
| 2018 | Infernal Affairs | Wai Jeun Hin | |
| 2020 | The Witness | Kole Ko Lik-kei / Ko Chin-cheung |
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor, Most Popular Male Character, Favourite TVB Actor in Malaysia (Top 5) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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Additional Works
| Year | Production | Character | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crossing | Him | Web-based drama series |
| 2007 | Sex Education Online | Edison | Web drama series Episode: "Tales of a Hong Kong Girl" |
| "You're Not Here Anymore" (你不在了) by Elanne Kwong | Romantic interest | Music video | |
| "Road of Sorrow" (傷情路) by Elanne Kwong | Romantic interest | Music video | |
| 2009 | Lun Chun Yat Ka Yan ("Family") | Fung | Web drama series |
| 2010 | "Black Room" (黑房) by Theresa Fu | Music video |
Honors and Recognitions
| Year | Award Event | Category | Work Recognized | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TVB Anniversary Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Your Class or Mine | Template:Nom (Top 5) |
| 2010 | Golden Calf Awards | Improved 180 Award | Criminal Investigation | Template:Won |
| TVB Anniversary Awards | Favorite Male Character | Suspects in Love | Template:Nom (Top 15) | |
| Most Improved Male Artist | Suspects in Love Miss Hong Kong in India |
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External links
- Him Law on TVB Blog