| Dr. King-fai Chung | |||||
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| Chinese name | 鍾景輝 (Traditional) | ||||
| Chinese name | 钟景辉 (Simplified) | ||||
| Pinyin | zhong1 jing3 hui1 (Mandarin) | ||||
| Jyutping | zung1 ging2 fai1 (Cantonese) | ||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||
| Born | March 28, 1937 Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Occupation | Actor | ||||
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Chung King-fai , BBS, is one of the pioneers of contemporary performing art in Hong Kong. He is a senior drama actor,[1] director, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host. He is the founder and president of Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, Art Form Panels of Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Chairman of Exploration Theatre, and Art Director of Hong Kong Art Development Council.
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Chung finished his secondary education in Pui Ching Middle School before he studied in Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in English. He received his BA degree in Speech and Drama from Oklahoma Baptist University and his master degree in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama. Back to Hong Kong, he became executive producer and actor of two major television broadcasters, while giving lectures in Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also been Advisor to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. In 1983, Chung was appointed the founding Dean of the School of Drama at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Being the first person to present Theatre of the Absurd and Broadway musicals to Hong Kong audiences in Cantonese (mother tongue of the major population), Chung’s performance on stage was numerous. He has directed over 80 productions, including Equus, West Side Story, Rashomon, Teahouse, Xiaojing Hutong, Grease, M Butterfly, A Sentimental Journey, Noise off, etc.
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| 1996 | Black Mask | Commissioner |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Awards |
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| 1976 | Springs and Autumns of the Three Kingdoms | Wong Wan | RTV | |
| 1979 | Dragon Strikes | Prince Ning | RTV | |
| 2003 | The Threat of Love II | TVB | ||
| 2005 | My Family | Man Tai-Lor | TVB | Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 5) |
| 2006 | Welcome to the House | Ko Hing | TVB | Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor |
| The Dance of Passion | Yim Kwok-Yip | TVB | Nominated - TVB Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 5) Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character |
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| Land of Wealth | Chai Hok-Yan | TVB | ||
| At Home With Love | Chung Bong | TVB | ||
| 2007 | Word Twisters' Adventures | Heavenly King | TVB | |
| The Building Blocks of Life | Kong Sing-Yue (Preston) | TVB | ||
| 2009 | The Stew of Life | Ng Man Tak | TVB | |
| 2010 | A Fistful of Stances | Au-Yeung Biu | TVB | |
| 2011 | A Great Way To Care | Leong Wai Keong | TVB | |
| Only You | Shaw Chun-fai | TVB | ||
| The Other Truth | Hau Pak-kan (Clayton) | TVB | ||
| ICAC Investigators 2011 | Alfred | RTHK |
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| Preceded by None |
President of the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies 1984-present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Awards and achievements | ||
| Ming Pao Weekly Magazine Awards | ||
| Preceded by Dayo Wong for To Catch the Uncatchable |
Best Actor 2005 for My Family |
Succeeded by Roger Kwok for Life Made Simple |
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