Wu Yaohan
Richard Ng Yiu Hon (December 27 1939 – April 9 2023) was a Hong Kong actor and entrepreneur best known for his comedic roles in the 1980s “Five Lucky Stars” film series. Born in Chao’an County, Guangdong, he was educated in England and began his career with the BBC before returning to Hong Kong in 1970. Over his five-decade career he starred in dozens of popular comedies and hosted his own prank show. He died of kidney failure at age 83.[1][2][3]
Selected Filmography
Film
- 1976: One Lonely Light – lead and producer
- 1976: Half a Catty, Eight Taels – Detective Sha
- 1983: Winners and Sinners – “Deadbeat”
- 1984: My Lucky Stars – Wu Ah‑chau
- 1985: Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars – Big Mountain
- 1986: Millionaire’s Express – Ah Hon
- 1988: Mr Vampire – Uncle Winter / Vampire
- 2000: First Love on Campus – Robert
- 2013: Mr Vampire 2013 – Uncle Winter / Vampire
- 2019: Pearls and Treasures – Leung Tze‑yin
- 2023: Back to the Future – Tsai Lam
Television
- 1972: Double Stars Celebration (guest)
- 1989–1990: The Richard Ng Shock Show (host)
- 1990: Six Star Pranks (host)
- 2015: Bring Mum on Holiday