Leung Suk-chung
Julie Leung Shuk‑Chong (born Leung Wan‑Yin, 16 October 1945 – 2 October 2020)[1] [2]was a Hong Kong actress and television presenter. She graduated from the Rediffusion Television Artiste Training Class in 1970. She began as a news reporter and part‑time actress, then became a full‑time artiste. She appeared in numerous television dramas and hosted the women’s programme “Afternoon Tea”.
Early life and family
Leung was born in British Hong Kong on 16 October 1945. Her first marriage ended in divorce in the 1970s, with one son and one daughter, who were raised by her ex‑husband. In January 1985 she married fellow actor Liu Zhi‑Rong; they had a son, Liu Jian‑Le. After the 1990s she retired from show business to focus on business ventures.
In 2012 she became a Christian, dedicating her life to her faith.
Death
On 2 October 2020 at 2 am Leung died from pancreatic cancer at Hong Kong Baptist Hospital. She was 74 years old.
Television drama
- 1975: “Strange Tales of Liaozhai” (lead role)
- 1978: “The Chasing Clan” (as Yuen Pui‑Waan)
- 1978: “Emperor Li Houzhu” (as Empress of Zhou)
- 1978: “Crocodile Tears”
- 1979: “The Revenge of Silver Sword” (as Fok Chau‑Ngo)
- 1979: “Silk Worm” (as Sam Man‑Gwan)
- 1980: “Six Tribulations of Life” (as Lam Lai‑Hing)
- 1980: “Earth’s Grace” (as Ah‑Cheung)
- 1980: “Family of Four”
- 1981: “Blood on Victoria Peak” (as Poon Koon‑Daai)
- 1983: “Onion Flowers”
- 1983: “Mr. Sir, Mr. Sir”
- 1985: “Ten Brothers” (as Cheng Wai‑Ham)
- 1985: “Yuan Ling‑Yu” (as Lam Miu‑Sin)
- 1987: “Moonlight Mother” (as Mother of Moonlight Girl)
- 1987: “Fortune Wheels”
- 1990: “Blue Moon” (as Ouyang Yuet‑Kam)
- 1990: “Law Has No Heart”
- 1990: “Cousin Q” (as Auntie Hung‑Dou)
- 1991: “Sword God” (as Sam Cheung‑Wan)
- 1991: “Electric Love”
- 1992: “Battle for the Imperial City” (as Consort of Prince Chun)
- 1994: “Dragon Spring Hero” (as Liu Yim‑Mei)
Film
- 1982: “Women’s Files”
- 1985: “Women’s Stories”
Hosting
- 1971: “Horse Racing Tips”
- 1973: “Rediffusion Midday News”
- 1979: “Owl Time”
- 1981: “Full House of Bingo”
- 1982: “Light Up, Eat, Watch TV”
- 1983: “Colours of Hong Kong”
- 1984: “Afternoon Tea”
- “Midday Chat”
References
External links
- http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzU4NDE5OTM2.html – Asia Television “100 Stars” – Julie Leung profile
- Hong Kong Movie Database ID 5033