Zhang Zheng (Hong Kong)

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Chang Tseng (born Chang Chiao-fu; 18 May 1932 – 25 January 2021) was a Hong Kong male actor, director and businessman, originally from Beijing.

Biography

After completing secondary school in Shanghai, Chang entered Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s mechanical engineering program but withdrew after two months due to his father’s illness. He then worked as a technician for Central Aviation Company. In 1948 he moved to Hong Kong. In 1952 he joined Great Wall Films,^[1] starring in films such as Ming Feng, Thunderstorm, Rose of the Rock, Love in the Fisher Light, and Blood‑Stained Maiden’s Heart. Known for his versatility in Mandarin cinema, he portrayed young leads, emperors, ethnic heroes and more.

From 1969 Chang began working behind the camera, producing documentary series like Xinjiang Adventure and Chinese Ethnic Sports Adventure, earning the nickname “Adventure Director”. In the 1970s he joined Rediffusion Television alongside actors Ping Fan and Tang Ruojing, appearing in series until the 1990s before emigrating to Canada. In Vancouver, he served as vice‑chairman of the Vancouver Film and Television Association, appeared in Western productions and engaged in charity work. ^[2]He died of natural causes at Richmond Hospital in January 2021, aged 89.

Personal life

Chang was married to former actress Hsiao Hua; the couple had one daughter.^[3]

Selected filmography

Television

1979: The New Chameleon as Tuo Biao
1979: Angry Sword Cry as Desert Divine
1981: IQ Matures as Father Yang Xi
1983: The Chang Brothers as Zhu Zhishan
1983: Attack on Tiger Mountain as Jiang Tieshan
1986: Heroes of the Time, The Broken Heart Wanderer, The Bride with White Hair (as Tie Feilong)
1987–1990: numerous series on Rediffusion and ATV
1991–1995: various roles before retiring

Programs

Owl Time (1979, guest, Rediffusion Television)
Afternoon Tea (1983, guest, ATV)
Descendants of the Dragon (1984–85, host, ATV)

Directed works

Charming Vortex (1969)
Hongyan (1970)
Life and Death Struggle (1977)
Little Flower (1980)
Xinjiang Adventure (1981)
Chinese Ethnic Sports Adventure (1983)

References

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