Xu Jinjiang
Xu Jinjiang (born October 13, 1961), stage name Elvis Tsui Kam Kong, is a Hong Kong actor and painter. A graduate of the Sculpture Department at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, he studied under master Guan Shanyue of the Lingnan school.[1]
Early life
Born into a family of physicians, Xu Jinjiang grew up in a time of turmoil. During the Cultural Revolution his family home was targeted. His father was from Harbin and his mother from Peru. Encouraged by his father, Xu apprenticed under master Guan Shanyue and later enrolled at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. After his father’s passing, he moved to Hong Kong to seek opportunities and was discovered by filmmakers while dining in Tsim Sha Tsui, leading to his first screen test.[2]
Career
In 1981 Xu entered TVB’s 10th Artiste Training Class, alongside Andy Lau, Maggie Wu, Tony Leung, Cherie Cheng, Chang Chi‑leung, and Anthony Wong. He began his film career in 1983, often cast as villains in action and Category III films. His role in Sex and Zen earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards (1997), following his first nomination at the 13th Awards (1994) for Outlaws of the Marsh: True Heroes. Xu battled depression for a decade during his career.[3]
Art and philanthropy
Xu also pursues visual arts—painting, sculpture, and design. Based in Beijing’s East Fifth Ring Art District, he runs his studio “Mixed Space” and founded the Xu Jinjiang Art Center in Bengbu, Anhui. His works have exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris and appeared on Chinese postage stamps.[4]
Anecdotes
- Xu enjoys playing airsoft survival games with his son to teach resilience.[5]
- He collects Ming and Qing dynasty hardwood furniture and once exhibited at the Grand Palais.[6]
- Nicknamed “Sunday Painter,” he dedicates Sundays to personal pursuits.[7]
- Noted for his resemblance to Chris Hemsworth, leading to playful online exchanges.[8]
Television
TVB
- 1981: Ten Gambling Masters – Thug under Chau Dai‑chin
- 1981: Mr. Tsang of Foshan – Mr. Scott (ep 1)
- 1981: The Fire Phoenix – CID (ep 1)
- 1996: Silent Revolution: Flying Over Checkpoint – Lau Tai‑pong
ATV
- 1995: The Nine Kings’ Struggle – Nian Gengyao
- 1995: Justice Pao: True Colors – Chen Niu / Fu Feixu
- 2003: Legend of Ji Gong
- 2011: My Family
RTHK
- 2011: Family at Home
Variety and Cultural Shows
- 1996: Super Invincible Game Master
- 2015: Art Rediscovered (RTHK)
Advertisements
- 2016: PlayStation VR
- 2017: Darlie Toothpaste
- 2019: Mobile Game Royal Tramp
Publications
- 1997: Form and Spirit – Photo book
- 2000: Sons of Heaven – autobiography
Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards
{| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Ceremony !! Category !! Work !! Result |- | 1994 || 13th Hong Kong Film Awards || Best Supporting Actor || Outlaws of the Marsh: True Heroes || Nominated |- | 1997 || 16th Hong Kong Film Awards || Best Supporting Actor || Sex and Zen || Nominated |}
References
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-2
- ↑ 《Sudden Weekly》 No. 1036 (2015‑06‑05), “Solo Memoirs – Memoirs of an Artist: Xu Jinjiang”
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-5
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-%E6%9C%AA%E5%91%BD%E5%90%8D-rHaB-2_6-0
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-7
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-8
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-9
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BE%90%E9%8C%A6%E6%B1%9F#cite_ref-10
External links
- Tsui
- Mudanjiang people
- Hong Kong businesspeople
- Hong Kong painters
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- Hong Kong martial arts actors
- Hong Kong television actors
- Hong Kong film actors
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- Peruvian descent
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