Him Law
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Law Chung-him known as Him Law, is a Hong Kong
film and television actor
. Law began his acting career by starring as supporting characters in several well-known films, most notably in Mob Sister
(2005), which was also Law's debut film. He later began filming for several internet and television dramas, later receiving a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the TVB Anniversary Awards
in 2008 for his performance in the sports drama Your Class or Mine
.
, the youngest of two children. His father is a hair stylist, his mother is a make-up artist, and his older sister is a piano teacher.
Law attended Tai Po Government Secondary School where he was a member of the basketball
and association football teams. He was devoted to sports—he would go to basketball practice everyday after school and football practice every weekday night. On weekends, he would hang out in football courts during the day and basketball courts at night. When Law was 16, he worked as a part-time lifeguard
. Following his Form 5 graduation in 2001, he briefly worked as a lifeguard at a private swimming venue in Villa Esplanada
, Tsing Yi Island, using the money he earned to study stress and rescue diving
at the Happy Valley Athletic Association. In 2004, Law earned the annual Lifeguard Award. Seeing that being a lifeguard earns little income and is unsuitable to be a lifelong career, Law planned to attend a fire academy to become a firefighter
. However, he decided against it and prepared himself for attending a police academy
instead.
Mob Sister
as the boyfriend of Annie Liu's character. He soon began starring in various other Hong Kong films as supporting roles, many in which he starred as the love interest of Elanne Kong
's characters.
After starring in several internet dramas produced by RTHK, Law began filming for television dramas produced by TVB
to "brush up his acting." Although Dressage To Win was Law's first drama to broadcast on television, he first filmed the 2008 sports comedy-drama Your Class or Mine
, starring opposite Bobby Au-yeung
and Sheren Tang
. Law portrayed Fan Pui-tung, a high school football player, and received a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2008 TVB Anniversary Awards
. According to Law, filming for television dramas was difficult as he only gets two to four hours of sleep daily, but he exclaimed that it was a good way to improve his acting. Law received critical praise and broader recognition through his performance in the 2009 comedy crime drama D.I.E. Again
. He portrayed Jim Shu-bong ("James Bond"), a young and tech-smart investigator working for the D.I.E. investigation unit of the police department. Law was later casted to portray Joe Ma's younger brother in the romantic comedy drama Suspects in Love
, produced by Poon Ka Tak. Law's character, Ken, is a college-graduate thai boxing trainer. To prepare for his role, Law devoted half a year in the gym, training for two hours straight. To achieve a sunny tanned look, Law consistently stayed in the sun for over two hours. Him Law finished filming Reunion
in April, 2010. His next television role will be playing Linda Chung
's younger brother in Dwelling Choice of Men and Women.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film and television actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. Law began his acting career by starring as supporting characters in several well-known films, most notably in Mob Sister
Mob Sister
Mob Sister is a 2005 Hong Kong action film, directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Karena Lam, Simon Yam and Eric Tsang.-Plot:In the macho triad world where heroes are molded from blood, brawn and brains, what place is there for a defenseless girl? The only exception to the rule is if you earn...
(2005), which was also Law's debut film. He later began filming for several internet and television dramas, later receiving a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the TVB Anniversary Awards
TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
in 2008 for his performance in the sports drama Your Class or Mine
Your Class or Mine
Your Class or Mine is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in August 2008.- Synopsis :Pang Kam-Chau is left broke when his ex-girlfriend takes everything away from him. He hides in a football stadium to run away from the loan sharks...
.
Early life
Law was born and raised in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the youngest of two children. His father is a hair stylist, his mother is a make-up artist, and his older sister is a piano teacher.
Law attended Tai Po Government Secondary School where he was a member of the basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and association football teams. He was devoted to sports—he would go to basketball practice everyday after school and football practice every weekday night. On weekends, he would hang out in football courts during the day and basketball courts at night. When Law was 16, he worked as a part-time lifeguard
Lifeguard
A lifeguard supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on...
. Following his Form 5 graduation in 2001, he briefly worked as a lifeguard at a private swimming venue in Villa Esplanada
Villa Esplanada
Villa Esplanada is a private housing estate developed by Sun Hung Kai, China Resources and Cheung Kong on Tsing Yi Island of Hong Kong. It locates on the relocated oil depots on the former island Nga Ying Chau. It is close to Ching Wang Court, Tsing Yi Station of MTR and Airport Express...
, Tsing Yi Island, using the money he earned to study stress and rescue diving
Rescue Diver
Rescue Diver is a scuba diving certification level provided by several diver training agencies, such as PADI, SSI, SDI, and NAUI, which emphasises emergency response and diver rescue....
at the Happy Valley Athletic Association. In 2004, Law earned the annual Lifeguard Award. Seeing that being a lifeguard earns little income and is unsuitable to be a lifelong career, Law planned to attend a fire academy to become a firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighters are rescuers extensively trained primarily to put out hazardous fires that threaten civilian populations and property, to rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and other such situations...
. However, he decided against it and prepared himself for attending a police academy
Police academy
A police academy is a training school for new police recruits, also known as a law enforcement academy.-Australia:Larger police departments usually run their own academies. States often run a centralised academy for training of personnel of law enforcement agencies within the state.Police...
instead.
Career
Law was discovered by a film producer from Hong Kong's Filmko Films Distribution while accompanying a female friend to a casting audition. At that time, Law was already thinking of changing jobs and was preparing to attend a police academy. Curious for a career in acting, Law signed a management and acting contract with Filmko with the support from both his family and friends. Law debuted in the 2005 Hong Kong action filmAction film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
Mob Sister
Mob Sister
Mob Sister is a 2005 Hong Kong action film, directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Karena Lam, Simon Yam and Eric Tsang.-Plot:In the macho triad world where heroes are molded from blood, brawn and brains, what place is there for a defenseless girl? The only exception to the rule is if you earn...
as the boyfriend of Annie Liu's character. He soon began starring in various other Hong Kong films as supporting roles, many in which he starred as the love interest of Elanne Kong
Elanne Kong
-Discography:* Innocent * Shining * Show You * Elanne Kwong -TV series:-Film:-External links:* * at Sina Twitter...
's characters.
After starring in several internet dramas produced by RTHK, Law began filming for television dramas produced by TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
to "brush up his acting." Although Dressage To Win was Law's first drama to broadcast on television, he first filmed the 2008 sports comedy-drama Your Class or Mine
Your Class or Mine
Your Class or Mine is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in August 2008.- Synopsis :Pang Kam-Chau is left broke when his ex-girlfriend takes everything away from him. He hides in a football stadium to run away from the loan sharks...
, starring opposite Bobby Au-yeung
Bobby Au-Yeung
Bobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama...
and Sheren Tang
Sheren Tang
Sheren Tang Shui-man is a famous Hong Kong television actress who is known for not signing a long-term contract with TVB, preferring to work on a per-drama contract with the TV station. She is most famous for her roles in the mega-hit TVB drama series like War and Beauty, La Femme Desperado, The...
. Law portrayed Fan Pui-tung, a high school football player, and received a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2008 TVB Anniversary Awards
TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
. According to Law, filming for television dramas was difficult as he only gets two to four hours of sleep daily, but he exclaimed that it was a good way to improve his acting. Law received critical praise and broader recognition through his performance in the 2009 comedy crime drama D.I.E. Again
D.I.E. Again
D.I.E. Again - Death Investigation Extension II is a TVB modern comedy-action series.The series is a sequel to D.I.E. aired in 2008...
. He portrayed Jim Shu-bong ("James Bond"), a young and tech-smart investigator working for the D.I.E. investigation unit of the police department. Law was later casted to portray Joe Ma's younger brother in the romantic comedy drama Suspects in Love
Suspects in Love
Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love (Traditional Chinese: (搜下留情) is an TVB modern drama series.In order to rescue her best friend Coco Kam (Lau Yuk Chui), masseuse Cheng Siu-Yan (Flora Chan) is embroiled in a triad murder case. Misconceiving that she has killed someone, Yan hides...
, produced by Poon Ka Tak. Law's character, Ken, is a college-graduate thai boxing trainer. To prepare for his role, Law devoted half a year in the gym, training for two hours straight. To achieve a sunny tanned look, Law consistently stayed in the sun for over two hours. Him Law finished filming Reunion
Reunion (TVB TV series)
Wax and Wane is a 2011 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited , with Nelson Cheung serving as the executive producer...
in April, 2010. His next television role will be playing Linda Chung
Linda Chung
Linda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label...
's younger brother in Dwelling Choice of Men and Women.
Films
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mob Sister Mob Sister Mob Sister is a 2005 Hong Kong action film, directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Karena Lam, Simon Yam and Eric Tsang.-Plot:In the macho triad world where heroes are molded from blood, brawn and brains, what place is there for a defenseless girl? The only exception to the rule is if you earn... |
2005 | Little Red Cap | |
| Black Night | 2006 | Segment: Next Door | |
| Eye in the Sky Eye in the Sky (film) Eye in the Sky is a 2007 Hong Kong crime film starring Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-Fai and Miss Hong Kong pageant winner Kate Tsui in her film debut. Yam and Tsui play surveillance operatives on the trail of a gang of professional robbers led by Chan Chong-Shan . The title of the film is derived from... |
2007 | policeman | |
| Kidnap | 2007 | Fat Jai | |
| See You In YouTube | 2008 | Chung-him | |
| Happy Funeral | 2008 | Him | |
| Ocean Flame | 2008 | ||
| Marriage with a Liar | 2010 | Jerry | |
| Beach Spike Beach Spike Beach Spike is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Tony Tang. The film involves a female beach volleyball teams with martial arts skills... |
2011 | Tim | |
| Love is the Only Answer | 2011 | Sai-kit | |
| Hong Kong Ghost Stories | 2011 | ||
| The Monkey King The Monkey King (film) The Monkey King is an upcoming Hong Kong film directed by Cheang Pou-soi and starring Donnie Yen as the titular protagonist. Yen also serves as the film's action director... |
2012 | Muzha | Filming |
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dressage to Win | 2008 | Him | |
| Your Class or Mine Your Class or Mine Your Class or Mine is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in August 2008.- Synopsis :Pang Kam-Chau is left broke when his ex-girlfriend takes everything away from him. He hides in a football stadium to run away from the loan sharks... |
2008 | Fan Pui-tung | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year. This award was... |
| D.I.E. Again D.I.E. Again D.I.E. Again - Death Investigation Extension II is a TVB modern comedy-action series.The series is a sequel to D.I.E. aired in 2008... |
2009 | Officer "James Bond" Jim Shu-bong | |
| Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love (Traditional Chinese: (搜下留情) is an TVB modern drama series.In order to rescue her best friend Coco Kam (Lau Yuk Chui), masseuse Cheng Siu-Yan (Flora Chan) is embroiled in a triad murder case. Misconceiving that she has killed someone, Yan hides... |
2010 | Ken Ng Chung-hong | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite TV Male Character (Top 15) 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards The 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards , presented by Television Broadcasts Limited , is an award ceremony that honors the best in TVB television programming of 2010. The ceremony was held on 5 December 2010 at the TVB Studios in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong... Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize a male artiste who has delivered improving performances in Hong Kong television dramas or variety shows throughout the designated year... |
| Criminal Investigation | 2010 | Kit | Golden Calf Awards for Improved 180 Award |
| Miss Hong Kong in India | 2010 | Host | Co-host Presenter A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show... with Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering... Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste The TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize a male artiste who has delivered improving performances in Hong Kong television dramas or variety shows throughout the designated year... |
| F.S.D. | 2010 | Kin | Episode: "Danger All Around" |
| Wax and Wane | 2011 | Roy Lai Pak-hei | |
| L'Escargot | 2012 | Kwan Ka-wing | Post-production |
| Tiger Cubs | 2012 | Billy Chui Hok-kan | Post-production |
| The Hippocratic Crush The Hippocratic Crush The Hippocratic Crush is an upcoming television medical drama serial produced by Television Broadcasts Limited , with Poon Ka-tak serving as the executive producer... |
2012 | Yeung Pui-chung | Filming |
Other
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing | 2006 | Him | Internet serial drama |
| Sex Education Online | 2007 | Edison | Internet serial drama Episode: "Tales of a Hong Kong Girl" |
| "You're Not Here Anymore" (你不在了) by Elanne Kwong | 2007 | Love interest | Music video Music video A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings... |
| "Road of Sorrow" (傷情路) by Elanne Kwong | 2007 | Love interest | Music video |
| Lun Chun Yat Ka Yan ("Family") | 2009 | Fung | Internet serial drama |
| "Black Room" (黑房) by Theresa Fu Theresa Fu Theresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with... |
2010 | Music video |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
Best Supporting Actor (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited to recognize an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in Hong Kong television dramas throughout the designated year. This award was... |
Your Class or Mine Your Class or Mine Your Class or Mine is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in August 2008.- Synopsis :Pang Kam-Chau is left broke when his ex-girlfriend takes everything away from him. He hides in a football stadium to run away from the loan sharks... |
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| 2010 | Golden Calf Awards | Improved 180 Award | Criminal Investigation | |
| TVB Anniversary Awards 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards The 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards , presented by Television Broadcasts Limited , is an award ceremony that honors the best in TVB television programming of 2010. The ceremony was held on 5 December 2010 at the TVB Studios in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong... |
My Favourite Male Character (Top 15) | Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love Suspects in Love (Traditional Chinese: (搜下留情) is an TVB modern drama series.In order to rescue her best friend Coco Kam (Lau Yuk Chui), masseuse Cheng Siu-Yan (Flora Chan) is embroiled in a triad murder case. Misconceiving that she has killed someone, Yan hides... |
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| Most Improved Male Artiste | Suspects in Love Miss Hong Kong in India |
External links
- Him Law at TVB Blog