Yueh Hua (actor)
Yueh Hua | |||||||||||
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Chinese:Nhạc hoa | |||||||||||
Born | Leung Lok-wah ( lương nhạc hoa ) 13 July 1942 | ||||||||||
Died | 20 October 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada | (aged 76)||||||||||
Other names | Elliot Ngok, Ngok Wah, Yo Hua | ||||||||||
Occupation | Actor | ||||||||||
Years active | 1964 – 2018 | ||||||||||
Spouse | Tien Lie | ||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | Nhạc hoa | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | Nhạc hoa | ||||||||||
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Yueh Hua(Chinese:Nhạc hoa;pinyin:Yuè Huá;14 July 1942 – 20 October 2018), also known professionally asElliot Ngok Wah,was aShanghai-born Hong Kong actor, later based inCanada,withShaw Brothers StudioandTVB.Yueh was one of the most versatile and prolific leading actors of Shaw Brothers. Yueh starred in five to ten films per year in his heyday, playing roles ranging from foolish drunks to scholarly warriors. Yueh died ofcancerinVancouver, British Columbia,Canada,aged 76.[1]
Biography
[edit]Yueh was born asLeung Lok-wah[2]inShanghai,with Cantonese ancestry. Yueh emigrated to Hong Kong in 1962 after graduating from theShanghai Conservatory of Music.[3]He joinedShaw Brothers Studioand started his acting career in 1963.[3]
Yueh's breakout role was in the 1966 filmCome Drink with Me.He was mainly cast in lead roles and is credited with over 130 films.[4][3]Yueh was best known for his role inLooking Back in Anger,one of TVB's popular shows. After his last appearance on screen in 1989, he moved toCanadain the 1990s, where he hosted programs for theVancouverChinese radio stationCHMB.[5]
Yueh returned to the entertainment industry in Hong Kong from 2006 to 2015.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]This is a partial list of films.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | The Dancing Millionairess | Dancer | [6] |
1965 | The Lark | ||
1966 | The Monkey Goes West | ||
Princess Iron Fan | |||
Come Drink with Me | Fan Dapei / Drunken Knight | [7] | |
1967 | Hong Kong Nocturne | ||
The Sword and the Lute | Shen Shu-wen | [8][9] | |
Sweet is Revenge | Xiao Pao | [10] | |
1969 | Dragon Swamp | Xi Zhengyuan | |
1970 | Brothers Five | Valet Kao Wei | [11] |
The Twelve Gold Medallions | Miao Lung | ||
Lady of Steel | Qin Shang Yi | ||
1971 | Vengeance of a Snow Girl | Tin Ying | [12] |
The Long Chase | Kou Ying | ||
1973 | Facets of Love | Emperor Zheng-De | |
The House of 72 Tenants | Fat Chai | [13] | |
Illicit Desire | Hsiao I | [14][15] | |
The Villains | Fang Zheng | [16] | |
1974 | Super Stooges vs. the Wonder Women | Chung | [17][18] |
Virgins of the Seven Seas | Ko Pao | ||
1976 | Killer Clans | Lu Hsiang Chuan | |
Love Swindlers | |||
The Web of Death | Fei Ying-hsiung | ||
1977 | Clans of Intrigue | Monk Hua | |
Death Duel | To Lang-chung | ||
The Face Behind The Mask | Hsiao Meng-fei | ||
Jade Tiger | Tang Ao | ||
The Green Dragon Inn | Marshall Law, Bold Dragon | ||
The Sentimental Swordsman | Long Xiaoyun | ||
1978 | Legend of the Bat | Li Yuhan | |
Clan of Amazons | Hua Manlou | ||
The Master and the Kid | |||
Vengeful Beauty | |||
1979 | Full Moon Scimitar | Master Xie Xiao Feng | |
Ninja Wolves | Yung Ti | ||
1980 | A Deadly Secret | Ling Tui-see | |
Bruce Tuan's 7 Promises | Chow Sun | ||
Heroes Shed No Tears | Hsiao Lei-hsueh | ||
1981 | The Duel of the Century | Ximen Chuixue | |
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman | Guo Songyang | ||
Black Lizard | Xiao Lik | ||
Mahjong Heroes | Kwok Chu | ||
1982 | The Spirit of the Sword | Tzu Yi-hou | |
1983 | 99 Cycling Swords | ||
1995 | Rumble in the Bronx | Wah | |
2006 | Confession of Pain | Chow Yuen Sing | |
2008 | Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon | Liu Bei |
TV series
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Gone with the Wind Kiếp phù du sáu kiếp |
Ching Jui-cheung | |
Fatherland Đại địa ân tình |
Yeung Luk-kan | ||
1986 | Sword of the Yue Maiden Việt Nữ kiếm |
Fan Lai | |
1987 | The Legend of the Book and the Sword Thư kiếm ân thù lục |
Cheung Chiu-chung | |
The Seasons Mùa |
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1988 | Two Most Honorable Knights Tuyệt Đại Song Kiêu |
Yin Nam-tin | |
And Yet We Live Đương đại nam nhi |
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1989 | Looking Back in Anger Nghĩa không dung tình |
Fung Sai-bong | |
Fu Kwai Lau Mang | Lam Cheung | ||
2006 | Below the Lion Rock Sư tử dưới chân núi |
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2007 | The Brink of Law Phá vây hành động |
Tung Chin-lung | Nominated –Best Supporting Actor |
The Slicing of the Demon Hung thành kế trúng kế |
Fok Tin-ming | ||
2008-2009 | The Gem of Life Châu quang bảo khí |
Hoh Fung (Martin) | Nominated –Best Supporting Actor (Top 5) |
2009 | Rosy Business Khăn trùm kiêu hùng |
Cheung Kiu | |
2010 | Ghost Writer Bồ Tùng Linh |
Po Poon | |
No Regrets Khăn trùm kiêu hùng chi nghĩa hải hào hùng |
Cheng Long-gwan | ||
2011 | A Great Way to Care Nhân tâm giải mã |
Ko Sau-yee | |
Grace Under Fire Nữ quyền |
Tong Yue-han | Nominated –Best Supporting Actor | |
Be Home for Dinner Nhà ai bếp vô pháo hoa |
Chung Kwok-chu | ||
2012 | The Last Steep Ascent Thang trời |
Miu Hoi | Guest Appearance |
The Confidant Đại thái giám |
Chan Fuk | Nominated –Best Supporting Actor | |
2013 | Slow Boat Home Tình càng đường ven biển |
Cheung Shing-mui | |
Will Power Pháp ngoại phong vân |
Lo Sam Bo | ||
2014 | Outbound Love Yêu đơn phương song thành |
Law Wai | |
Gilded Chopsticks Thực vì nô |
Kangxi Emperor | ||
Storm in a Cocoon Giữ vững sự nghiệp giả |
Poon Wing-lin | ||
Shades of Life Chúng ta không trung |
Cheung Kit | Episode 9 | |
All That Is Bitter Is Sweet Đại dược phường |
Hui Sung Ming | ||
Overachievers Danh môn ám chiến |
Chiang Sing-Tin | ||
2015 | Captain of Destiny Trương bảo tử |
Lai Gung-gung |
Personal life
[edit]In 1975, Yueh marriedTien Lie ,an actress. On October 20, 2018, Yueh died inVancouver, British Columbia,Canada at the age of 76.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^Stokes, Lisa Odham (2007).Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema.Scarecrow Press. p. 546.ISBN978-0-8108-6458-0.
- ^"Two performances of" Noodle of Love "by Dramaonevan".Archived fromthe originalon 22 October 2018.Retrieved22 October2018.
- ^abc"Nhạc hoa sở đóng vai nhân vật đều thực am hiểu" ẩn nhẫn ""(in Chinese). The Paper. 21 October 2018.Retrieved21 October2018.
- ^"Yueh Hua".hkmdb.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Minh tinh điện ảnh nhạc hoa ôn thị qua đời hưởng thọ 76 tuổi bạn tốt nhớ lại".Sing Tao Canada(in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 21 October 2018.
- ^"The Dancing Millionairess".hkmdb.12 February 1964.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Come Drink with Me".lovehkfilm.1966.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"The Sword and the Lute".filmaffinity.21 April 1967.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"The Sword and the Lute".hkmdb.21 April 1967.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Sweet Is Revenge".thespinningimage.co.uk.1967.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Brothers Five (1970)".silveremulsion.1970.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Vengeance of a Snow Girl (1971)".silveremulsion.1971.Retrieved25 May2021.
- ^"The House of 72 Tenants".lovehkfilm.1973.Retrieved24 May2021.
- ^"Illicit Desire".filmaffinity.1973.Retrieved26 May2021.
- ^"Illicit Desire".hkmdb.4 August 1973.Retrieved26 May2021.
- ^"The Villains (1973)".silveremulsion.2015.Retrieved25 May2021.
- ^Curti 2016,p. 146.
- ^Curti 2016,p. 147.
- ^"Hong Kong screen idol Yueh Hua dies".asiaone.22 October 2018.Retrieved23 May2021.
- ^"Obituary: Elliot Ngok Passes Away".jaynestar.21 October 2018.Retrieved23 May2021.
External links
[edit]- Yueh HuaatIMDb
- Yueh Hua at filmaffinity
- Yueh Hua at lovehkfilm
- Yueh Hua at hkmemory.hk
- Yueh Hua at thespinningimage.co.uk
Additional sources
[edit]- Curti, Roberto (2016).Diabolika: Supercriminals, Superheroes and the Comic Book Universe in Italian Cinema.Midnight Marquee Press.ISBN978-1-936168-60-6.
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- Hong Kong male film actors
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- Male actors from Shanghai
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- Chinese male film actors
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- 20th-century Chinese male actors
- 21st-century Chinese male actors
- Shanghai Conservatory of Music alumni
- Canadian radio hosts