Wu Yijiang
Ben Ng Ngai‑cheung [1](born Ng Choi‑nam on June 22, 1961), is a Hong Kong actor, television host, and businessman. He was under contract to ATV and TVB and appeared in numerous films in the 1990s. Since 2005 he has focused on projects in Mainland China. In 1989 he adopted the stage name “Ng Ngai‑cheung.”[2]
Early Life
Ng was born in Hong Kong to a family of fishermen from Macau and grew up in Kowloon. He attended Yat Sze Memorial Methodist Primary School[3] and played on his school’s basketball team. After a brief stint as a professional footballer in the top division, he left sport due to injury and family circumstances.
Career
In 1982, Ng graduated from ATV’s 8th Artist Training Class and debuted as the male lead in Salty Fish, Tofu, and Bok Choy. He later joined TVB in 1995 and starred in series such as Winner Takes All II and The Legend of Hong Xi Guan. His robust physique led him to roles in Category III films in the 1990s.
Personal Life
Ng has been married twice. His first marriage produced one daughter (b. 1991) and ended in divorce in 2000. In 2003 he married 1984 Miss Hong Kong finalist Tang Liqiu; they have one daughter.
Health
In 2016 Ng was hospitalized with an aortic dissection but made a full recovery.
Awards
- 2018: Classic Screen Icon, Shaoxing Keqiao New Filmmaker Festival
References
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E6%AF%85%E5%B0%87#cite_ref-6
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E6%AF%85%E5%B0%87#cite_ref-%E4%BA%9E%E8%A6%96%E5%8A%9B%E5%8A%9B%E6%8D%A7%E8%A7%80%E7%9C%BE%E5%8F%97%E8%90%BD_%E5%90%B3%E5%BD%A9%E8%97%8D%E6%94%B9%E5%90%8D%E5%90%B3%E6%AF%85%E5%B0%87_7-0
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E6%AF%85%E5%B0%87#cite_ref-8