Ricky Hui
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Ricky Hui | |||||||||||
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| Born | 3 August 1946 | ||||||||||
| Died | 8 November 2011(aged 65) | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1972–2011 | ||||||||||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft5+1⁄2in) | ||||||||||
| Parent(s) | Hui Sai-cheung (father) Lee See-wan (mother) | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | Hứa quan anh | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | Hứa quan anh | ||||||||||
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| Genres | Cantopop | ||||||||||
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | ||||||||||
Richard Hui Koon-ying(3 August 1946 – 8 November 2011) was aHong Kongactor and singer. He along with his brothers,MichaelandSam,made several comedy blockbusters in the 1970s and 1980s.
Biography[edit]
Ricky Hui Koon-ying was born 3 August 1946 inPanyu,Guangdong,China.He had four siblings,Samuel,Michael,Stanley and Judy. The Hui family migrated from mainland China toHong Kongin 1950 and settled in the then poor area ofDiamond Hill.His father worked hard and undertook any work available to be able to support his family. In the Hui family Arts played a very significant role. Ricky's father played the violin and his mother lovedCantonese opera.
Films[edit]
Ricky worked as a correspondent for theFrench Press Agencyin Hong Kong. He also frequently appeared inShaw Brothersfilms between 1972 and 1976, such asThe Lizard(1972),The 14 Amazons(1972),The Sugar Daddies(1973),The Generation Gap(1973),Rivals of Kung Fu(1974),Hong Kong73 (1974) etc. For him the big break came when he joined his brothers on screen.
Hui's first major role was inGames Gamblers Play(1974) as a card player followed byThe Last Message(1975) with a short appearance as a waiter. Ricky had a larger role inThe Private Eyes(1976) and with that film a new era of theHong Kong Cinemastarted. The Hui brothers' comedy films were an influential part of Hong Kong cinema. Their films were packed with visual gags and uniqueCantonesehumor. Although Ricky had only a small role inThe Private Eyes,it remained one of the all time favorites among fans. According to Michael Hui, Ricky had only brief appearance in this film because at that time he had a contract with theShaw Brothers.Reportedly, his contract with the Shaw Brothers ended around 1976, because the last Shaw Brothers film he appeared in wasChallenge of the Mastersthat year. The following year found Ricky atGolden Harvestwith a leading role inJohn Woo'sMoney Crazyas well asFrom Riches to Rags.In 1979Games Gamblers Playwas released in the Japanese market. For this edition Michael shot a new scene, a fight between Ricky and Sam on the beach, and replaced the originalSammo Hungvs Sam Hui fight with it. The next Hui brothers production where Ricky teamed up with his brothers again wasThe Contractin 1978, followed bySecurity Unlimited(1981), one of the most successful films featuring the Hui brothers;Security Unlimitedwas full of gags and included the Huis' trademark Cantonese humor. In the late 1970s and early 1980s Ricky played leading roles in John Woo films likeFrom Riches To Rags(1979),To Hell with the Devil(1982) orPlain Jane To The Rescue(1982).
Michael became a producer in 1987 and Ricky appeared in his films:Chicken and Duck Talk(1988),Front Page(1990),The Magic Touch(1992). In 1985 Sammo Hung produced one of the biggest cult filmsMr. Vampirewhere Ricky Hui played Man Choi, a memorable role on the side of the unforgettable (Lam Ching-ying).
Ricky was most active in his film career in the 1970s and 1980s. In the late 1990s he appeared in only one film, inFirst Love Unlimited(1997). He later rejoined his brother Sam inWinner Takes All(2000). The last films Ricky Hui appeared in wereSuper ModelandForever Yours,both from 2004.
Music[edit]
Hui has also released seven albums, most of them on vinyl in the 1970s and 1980s. There are three Ricky albums on vinyl: Phát tiền hàn (1977), hạ chi luyến (1978), tiền tác quái (1980). In 1993 '93 cấp lưu? was released, which featured new songs bySam Huiand guest vocals fromMichael Hui.The second album in 1993 was nhất sinh khát vọng (Lifelong Desire) a 2-CD set that featured one CD of hits from the 1970s and 1980s, and brand-newMandarinrecordings of songs from '93 cấp lưu?. It also paved the way for Ricky's 2 shows at theHong Kong Coliseum(produced by Sam Hui). The third CD was released in 2001, called The Classical Songs of Universal. It is the re-released version of the album from 1980 with a few extra songs. The last, Greatest Hits album (2CDs), thập túc cân lưỡng, was released only 26 July 2006.
Ricky also wrote some songs for his brother Sam: On Sam Hui's debutCantonesealbum, Ricky wrote 3 complete songs (music and lyrics): Track 3 ( điềm mật bạn lữ ), track 4 ( vô tình dạ lãnh phong ), and track 11 ( dạ vũ thanh ). On Sam's 2nd Cantonese album, Ricky contributed 2 songs: track 5 ( tình nhân ly biệt khứ ), track 10 ( hoan nhạc đào nguyên ), and track 11 ( cố uyển hoài cựu ). On Sam's 3rd Cantonese album, Ricky has one contribution: track 12 ( lưu thủy hận ). He also wrote a song that can only be heard on his own debut album in 1977: Nguyệt ảnh.
In 2000 Ricky had a stage play calledHa Luk Hei Ban( hà lục hí ban ). In the same year he appeared in five episodes of the ATV seriesHeung Gong Yat Ka Chun.In 2001 a DVD was released of a variety show about the development of Hong Kong entertainment, called Laughing Kaleidoscope which featured Ricky among various artists on stage. In the same year he participated with three songs in the La Fai Palace Jubilee concert. In 2003 Ricky appeared in a concert commemorating the 8th anniversary of the death ofTeresa Tengand also celebrating her 50th birthday. Ricky participated with three songs in Sing Along Golden Hits Encore Concert in 2004 among other stars. He appeared in the Rosanne in Starry Night Concert in March, 2006.
Ricky was also a returning guest on Sam Hui's concerts singing a few songs on his own or duets with his brother. He often participated in television game shows as well.
On 30 July 2006, Ricky appeared on concert in Jockey Club Auditorium, atThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Death[edit]
Ricky Hui died of a heart attack at home on 8 November 2011 at the age of 65.[1][2]His funeral was held at Po Fook Hill Memorial Hall inSha Tin,and was attended by dozens of guests and relatives.[3]His family followed his wishes to put his ashes to sea in Sai Kung. 8th November also is the death day ofLam Ching-ying,who was Ricky Hui's partner in "Mr Vampire".
Filmography[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Hứa quan anh tâm tạng bệnh thệ thế hưởng niên 65 tuế.iHKtv(in Chinese). 8 November 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 10 November 2011.Retrieved8 November2011.
- ^"HK comedian Ricky Hui dies at 65".AsiaOne.2011-11-09.Archivedfrom the original on 2011-11-11.Retrieved2017-12-25.
- ^"Film tribute at funeral of Ricky Hui".South China Morning Post.Retrieved2019-05-20.
- ^"Ricky Hui".imdb.com.RetrievedApril 2,2010.
- ^"Ricky Hui".chinesemov.com.RetrievedApril 2,2010.
External links[edit]
- Ricky HuiatIMDb
- Ricky Huian Appreciation Site fromHungary
- Ricky HuionHong Kong Cinemagic
- Ricky Hui Forum
- Special topic on the English boardofHong Kong Cinemagic
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