Ken Lo
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Ken Low Wai-kwong is a Hong Kong
actor
, martial artist and a ex-member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
.
on March 17, 1959. But in 1975, he moved from Cambodia
when he was 15 years old, and then to Udon Thani
, Thailand
. Then 5 years later, in 1980 he fled to Hong Kong
in where he took a job as a tour guide. His idol was Bruce Lee
which led him to practice Muay Thai
and Taekwondo
in Thailand. He won the freestyle fighting championships seven times so his chance finally came with his first movie Working Class
(1985) starring Samuel Hui
directed by Tsui Hark
.
in a popular disco in Hong Kong
, where he was head of security and Jackie hired him as his own bodyguard. He not only became Jackie Chan's bodyguard but also acted in many martial arts movies. One of his famous roles is John, the main villain and right-hand man of the British ambassador in Legend of Drunken Master (1994) in which he and Jackie Chan engage in a protracted final fight; Lo stepped in when another actor was injured. That climactic ten-minute fight sequence has become legendary: Roger Ebert called it "one of the most remarkably sustained examples of martial arts choreography ever filmed."
In 2005, Ken Lo made his first American movie Into the Sun with Steven Seagal
, with who he is involved in a fight scene but the movie failed in the American market. However, Lo is still very active in Hong Kong.
Ken Lo has also promoted/organised Muay Thai events in Hong Kong.
Lo is father of 2 sons : Jacky and Jovan.
Hong Kong people
Hong Kong people refer to people who originate from Hong Kong. The term has no legal definition in Hong Kong. Rather, terms such as Hong Kong permanent resident and Hong Kong resident are used...
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...
, martial artist and a ex-member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
Jackie Chan Stunt Team
The Jackie Chan Stunt Team , also known as Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association is a group of stuntmen and martial artists who work alongside Jackie Chan.-History:...
.
Early life
Lo was born in LaosLaos
Laos Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west...
on March 17, 1959. But in 1975, he moved from Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
when he was 15 years old, and then to Udon Thani
Udon Thani
Udon Thani is a city in Isan, north-east Thailand, and the capital of Udon Thani Province.-Location:The province of Udon Thani has a population of 1,467.200, the city alone 500.000. Geographical location and is approximately 560 km from Bangkok...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. Then 5 years later, in 1980 he fled to Hong Kong
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...
in where he took a job as a tour guide. His idol was Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American, Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement...
which led him to practice Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
and Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
in Thailand. He won the freestyle fighting championships seven times so his chance finally came with his first movie Working Class
Working class
Working class is a term used in the social sciences and in ordinary conversation to describe those employed in lower tier jobs , often extending to those in unemployment or otherwise possessing below-average incomes...
(1985) starring Samuel Hui
Samuel Hui
Samuel Hui Koon-kit , usually known as Sam Hui, is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, lyricist and film actor. He is credited with popularizing Cantopop both with the infusion of Western-style music and using popular, street Cantonese jargon in his lyrics writing...
directed by Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
.
Acting
In 1986, Lo met Jackie ChanJackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
in a popular disco in Hong Kong
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...
, where he was head of security and Jackie hired him as his own bodyguard. He not only became Jackie Chan's bodyguard but also acted in many martial arts movies. One of his famous roles is John, the main villain and right-hand man of the British ambassador in Legend of Drunken Master (1994) in which he and Jackie Chan engage in a protracted final fight; Lo stepped in when another actor was injured. That climactic ten-minute fight sequence has become legendary: Roger Ebert called it "one of the most remarkably sustained examples of martial arts choreography ever filmed."
In 2005, Ken Lo made his first American movie Into the Sun with Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan...
, with who he is involved in a fight scene but the movie failed in the American market. However, Lo is still very active in Hong Kong.
Ken Lo has also promoted/organised Muay Thai events in Hong Kong.
Lo is father of 2 sons : Jacky and Jovan.
Movies
- Working ClassWorking classWorking class is a term used in the social sciences and in ordinary conversation to describe those employed in lower tier jobs , often extending to those in unemployment or otherwise possessing below-average incomes...
(1985) - Naughty BoysNaughty Boys- Translation notes :As on some other YMO albums, song titles are provided in both Japanese and English, and some have different translations all together:* "君に、胸キュン。" translates to "My Heart Beats for You."...
(1986) - Legacy of RageLegacy of RageLegacy of Rage is a 1986 Hong Kong action film starring Brandon Lee in his film debut, Michael Wong, Regina Kent, Chung Lam and a cameo appearance by Bolo Yeung who had appeared in Lee's father Bruce Lee's last film Enter the Dragon. It was directed by Ronny Yu and made in Cantonese...
(1986) - The Law Enforcer (1986)
- Project A Part IIProject A Part IIProject A Part II is a 1987 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan which serves as a sequel to his massive Asian hit film Project A...
(1987) - Royal Warriors (1987)
- Final JusticeFinal JusticeFinal Justice is a 1984 film starring Joe Don Baker and directed by Greydon Clark. It follows the exploits of a Texas sheriff who overturns a Maltese city to find the mobster who killed his partner...
(1988) - Police Story 2Police Story 2Police Story 2 is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film directed by and starring Jackie Chan...
(1988) - Bed Companions (1988)
- The Inspector Wears SkirtsThe Inspector Wears SkirtsThe Inspector Wears Skirts is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts-action comedy produced by Jackie Chan, directed by Wellson Chin Sing-Wai and starring Sibelle Hu, Ellen Chan and Sandra Ng. In common with many other Hong Kong films The Inspector Wears Skirts moves from genre to genre...
(1988) - City Warriors (1989)
- Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
- The Inspector Wears Skirts 2 (1989)
- Miracles (1989)
- No CompromiseNo CompromiseNo Compromise is the second album release by American pianist and gospel singer Keith Green, released in 1978.The album's title derives from track #2, 'Make My Life A Prayer To You', which begins: "Make my life a prayer to You / I wanna do what You want me to / No empty words and no white lies / no...
(1989) - Devil Hunters (1989)
- The Fortune CodeThe Fortune CodeThe Fortune Code is a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Kent Cheng, starring Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, Natalis Chan and Anita Mui.-Plot:Set during the Japanese occupation of China, The Fortune Code tells the story of the occupants of a POW camp. When Wah manages to escape from the camp to meet up with...
(1989) - Island of FireIsland of FireIsland of Fire is a 1991 Taiwanese action-crime film directed by Chu Yin-Ping. The film is also known in the UK as Island on Fire and in Germany and the United States as The Prisoner...
(1990) - Lethal Parther (1990)
- Crystal HuntCrystal HuntCrystal Clarese Hunt is an American actress. She is best known for playing Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light from 2003-2006. She played the role of Stacy Morasco on One Life to Live from February 2009 until March 2010.-Career:...
(1991) - Armour of God II: Operation CondorArmour of God II: Operation CondorArmour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts-action film, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to his hit Armour of God. It was produced by Golden Harvest / Paragon Films....
(1991) - The Tantana (1991)
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992)
- Naked KillerNaked KillerNaked Killer is a 1992 Hong Kong film written and produced by Wong Jing, and directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung. The film stars Chingmy Yau, Simon Yam and Carrie Ng.The film is regarded as a cult classic. -Plot:...
(1992) - City Hunter (1993)
- Crime Story (1993)
- Drunken Master IIDrunken Master IIDrunken Master II is a 1994 Hong Kong kung fu action film directed by Lau Kar-Leung and Jackie Chan, who stars as Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung. It was Chan's first traditional style martial arts film since The Young Master...
(1994) - Circus KidCircus KidCircus Kid is a 1994 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Wu Ma. This film stars Yuen Biao, Donnie Yen, Irene Wan and Wu Ma.-Plot:...
(1994) - ThunderboltThunderbolt (1995 film)Thunderbolt is a 1995 Hong Kong action film, directed by Gordon Chan and starring Jackie Chan. In some early North American releases, it was known as Dead Heat....
(1995) - My Father is a HeroMy Father Is a HeroMy Father Is A Hero , also known as Letter To Daddy, The Enforcer or Jet Li's The Enforcer, is a 1995 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen and starring Jet Li.-Summary:...
(1995) - Red Zone (1995)
- Police Story 4: First StrikePolice Story 4: First StrikePolice Story 4: First Strike , , is a 1996 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film made in the typical humorous style of Jackie Chan....
(1996) - Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4 is a 1997 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the third sequel to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1997) - Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4Young and Dangerous 4 is a 1997 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the third sequel to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1997) - Portland Street BluesPortland Street BluesPortland Street Blues is a 1998 Hong Kong film, directed by Yip Wai Man. The film is a spin-off of the Young and Dangerous series of films.-Synopsis:...
(1998) - Rush HourRush hourA rush hour or peak hour is a part of the day during which traffic congestion on roads and crowding on public transport is at its highest. Normally, this happens twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening, the times during when the most people commute...
(1998) - Who Am I?Who Am I?Who Am I? is a 1998 Hong Kong martial arts action film, released by Golden Harvest. It was directed by and stars Jackie Chan, who also performed the song that plays over the end credits....
(1998) - Goregous (1999)
- Gen-X-Cops (1999)
- China Strike ForceChina Strike ForceChina Strike Force is a 2000 Hong Kong action film starring Aaron Kwok, Norika Fujiwara, Leehom Wang and Ruby Lin. It was directed by Stanley Tong and written by Steven Whitney and Stanley Tong.-Synopsis:...
(2000) - 2000 AD2000 AD (film)2000 AD is a 2000 Hong Kong action film directed by Gordon Chan and produced by Hong Kong 's Media Asia Films and Singaporean publisher manufactured company studio distributed holder production house has : Raintree Pictures and United States based from American version regions based in North...
(2000) - RunawayRunaway (2001 film)Runaway, , is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam. It follows the antics of two inept Triad bosses on the run following a series of mishaps.-Cast:* Nick Cheung as Dan* Ruby Wong as Ching* Samuel Pang as King...
(2001) - Rush Hour 2Rush Hour 2Rush Hour 2 is a 2001 martial arts action comedy film. This is the second installment in the Rush Hour film series. A sequel to the 1998 film Rush Hour, the film stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker who respectively reprise their roles as Inspector Lee and Los Angeles police detective James Carter...
(2001) - Skarbuster (2002)
- Star RunnerStar RunnerStar Runner , , is a 2003 Hong Kong action/romance film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee. It is rated PG-13 for "For intense sequences of martial arts action violence" by the MPAA.-Plot:...
(2003) - Shanghai KnightsShanghai KnightsShanghai Knights is a 2003 action-comedy film. It is the sequel to Shanghai Noon. It was directed by David Dobkin and written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.-Plot:...
(2003) - Around the World in 80 DaysAround the World in 80 Days (2004 film)Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 American comedy adventure film based on Jules Verne's novel of the same name. It stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan and Cécile de France. The film is set in 19th-century Britain and centers on Phileas Fogg , here reimagined as an eccentric inventor, and his...
(2004) - Dragon Reloaded (2005)
- The Myth (2005)
- New Police StoryNew Police StoryNew Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
(2005) - Rob-B-HoodRob-B-HoodRob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006...
(2006) - Fatal ContactFatal Contact (film)Fatal Contact is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts film that was written and directed by Dennis Law and stars Wu Jing as a young man who is trained with the fighting techniques of Sanshou martial arts, and lured into the world of illegal martial arts fighting...
(2006) - Invisible TargetInvisible TargetInvisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured...
(2007) - The DrummerThe Drummer (2007 film)The Drummer is a 2007 Hong Kong-Taiwanese film written and directed by Kenneth Bi. It is Kenneth Bi's second film as a director.The film was released in Hong Kong on October 11, 2007. It features the Chinese Zen drumming group U-Theatre...
(2007) - Whispers and MoansWhispers and Moans (film)Whispers and Moans is a 2007 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau. It is based on the 2006 book Whispers and Moans by Yeeshan Yang, investigating the Hong Kong sex trade...
(2007) - Fatal MoveFatal MoveFatal Move is a 2008 Hong Kong action crime film written, produced and directed by Dennis Law. The film features a large ensemble cast which includes Sammo Hung, Simon Yam and Wu Jing, who reunite after 2005's SPL: Sha Po Lang...
(2008) - Run Papa RunRun Papa RunRun Papa Run is a 2008 Hong Kong comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Sylvia Chang, and based on a novel by Benny Li. It was produced by JCE Movies Limited, with Jackie Chan serving as an executive producer...
(2008) - Legendary AssassinLegendary AssassinLegendary Assassin |thriller film]] directed by and starring Wu Jing made his directorial debut along with fight choreographer Nicky Li. The film also marks the screen debut of singer, songwriter and model Celina Jade...
(2008) - Shinjuku IncidentShinjuku IncidentShinjuku Incident is a 2009 Hong Kong action crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, and also produced by and starring Jackie Chan...
(2009) - Little Big SoldierLittle Big SoldierLittle Big Soldier is a 2010 action comedy film directed by Ding Sheng and produced and written by Jackie Chan, also starring Chan and Leehom Wang. The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million and filmed between January 2009 and April 2009 in filming spots of Yunnan, China...
(2010) - Bad BloodBad Blood (2010 film)Bad Blood is a 2010 martial arts-crime film written, produced and directed by Dennis Law. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Simon Yam, Bernice Liu and Andy On. Bad Blood centers on a Triad gang as the members plot and scheme against each other to become the gang's new leader, after...
(2010) - Bruce Lee, My BrotherBruce Lee, My BrotherBruce Lee, My Brother is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts drama film based on the life of Bruce Lee in his teenage years to part of his adult years. Directed by Raymond Yip and Manfred Wong, film stars Aarif Lee as Lee and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Christy Chung as his parents...
(2010) - Life Without PrincipleLife Without Principle (film)Life Without Principle is a 2011 Hong Kong crime drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To and starring Lau Ching Wan, Richie Ren and Denise Ho. This film was screened in competition at the 68th Venice Film Festival on 9 September 2011...
(2011)