Manfred Wong
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Manfred Wong Man-Chun born on 1 January 1957 in Hong Kong
is a Hong Kong radio personality
, film producer
, screenwriter
, director
and actor
. He is best known for his involvement as a writer for the Young and Dangerous film series.
. Thereafter, he majored in Communications at Baptist College
, but dropped out before completion and took up the post as a TV copywriter. In 1972, he worked as a writer
for magazines and newspapers. In 1977, he became a scriptwriter at RTV
and was involved in several drama series such as Reincarnated and Dragon Strike. He entered the film industry in 1979, working in the creative side of production.
In 1995 he formed a partnership with director-cinematographer
Andrew Lau
and writer-producer-director Wong Jing
to establish BoB and Partners Co. Ltd.
, the creative team most noted for its creation of the very successful Young and Dangerous
which established box-office-record-breaking success. The 'BoB' stands for "Best of the Best."
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...
is a Hong Kong radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
, film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and 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...
. He is best known for his involvement as a writer for the Young and Dangerous film series.
Biography
Born in 1957 in Hong Kong, Wong had studied at St. Paul's Convent SchoolSt. Paul's Convent School
St Paul's Convent SchoolSchool BadgeHeadmistressesSr. Joanna Marie Cheung Sr. Margaret Wong School typePrivate, Girls' School, DSSReligious affiliationCatholicFounded1854Location...
. Thereafter, he majored in Communications at Baptist College
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
, but dropped out before completion and took up the post as a TV copywriter. In 1972, he worked as a writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
for magazines and newspapers. In 1977, he became a scriptwriter at RTV
Rediffusion Television
Rediffusion Television was the first television station in Hong Kong, established on May 29, 1957, making it both the first British colony and the first predominantly Chinese city to have television...
and was involved in several drama series such as Reincarnated and Dragon Strike. He entered the film industry in 1979, working in the creative side of production.
In 1995 he formed a partnership with director-cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung is a Hong Kong cinematographer and filmmaker. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film...
and writer-producer-director Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Wong Jing is a Hong Kong film director, producer, actor, presenter, and screenwriter. A prolific filmmaker possessed of strong instincts for crowd-pleasing and publicity, he is often cited as the most consistently successful filmmaker , in commercial terms, in the Hong Kong cinema of the last...
to establish BoB and Partners Co. Ltd.
BoB and Partners Co. Ltd.
BoB and Partners Co. Ltd. was a former Hong Kong production company. It was established by famed filmmakers Wong Jing, Manfred Wong and Andrew Lau during the success of the Young and Dangerous series...
, the creative team most noted for its creation of the very successful Young and Dangerous
Young and Dangerous
The Young and Dangerous film series is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society...
which established box-office-record-breaking success. The 'BoB' stands for "Best of the Best."
Filmography
Writer- Loving Him (2002)
- Women From Mars (2002)
- For Bad Boys Only (2000)
- Born to Be KingBorn to Be KingBorn to Be King , also known as Young and Dangerous 6: Born to Be King, is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the fifth and final sequel to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Synopsis:...
(2000) - Tau mung (2000)
- Those Were the Days...Those Were the Days (1997 film)Those Were the Days is a 1997 Hong Kong movie directed by Kin-Nam Cho.-Cast:* Gallen Lo - Lee Kei* Francis Ng - Tse Yuen* Dayo Wong - Wong Ching-Wai* Natalis Chan - Ngau Tat-Wah* Maggie Cheung Ho-yee - Ching Po-Chu...
(2000) - A Man Called HeroA Man Called HeroA Man Called Hero is a 1999 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, the film starred Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang, Nicholas Tse and Yuen Biao. The film's theme song Tin Sat Ku Hsing was performed by Ekin...
(1999) - Sex and Zen IIISex and Zen IIISex and Zen III is a 1998 Hong Kong comedy erotic film following Sex and Zen and Sex and Zen II .-Synopsis:...
(1998) - The Storm RidersThe Storm RidersThe Storm Riders is a 1998 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Fung Wan by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil Lord...
(1998) - Young and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The PrequelYoung and Dangerous: The Prequel is a 1998 Hong Kong Triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second prequel in the Young and Dangerous film series....
(1998) - 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) - Young and Dangerous 5Young and Dangerous 5Young and Dangerous 5 is a 1998 Hong Kong triad film. It is the fourth and final sequel to the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1998) - 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 DangerousYoung and DangerousThe Young and Dangerous film series is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society...
(1996) - Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2Young and Dangerous 2 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the first sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3Young and Dangerous 3 is a 1996 Hong Kong triad film directed by Andrew Lau. It is the second sequel in the Young and Dangerous film series.-Plot:...
(1996) - Street AngelsStreet Angels (1996 film)Street Angels is a 1996 Hong Kong film directed by Billy Tang Hin-Shing.-Cast and roles:* Linda Cheung - Pidan / Black Beauty* Valerie Chow - Karen* Maria Cordero - Singer in Number One Club* Spencer Lam - Barrister Lam* Shu Qi - Ming-Ming...
(1996) - The Trail (1993)
- Deadly Dream Woman (1992)
- Yu pui tsuen II (1987)
- Rich and FamousRich and Famous (1987 film)Rich and Famous is a 1987 Hong Kong action-crime film directed by Taylor Wong, and starring Andy Lau and Chow Yun-fat. The film was concluded by a sequel, Tragic Hero which was also released in 1987.-Plot:...
(1987) - Soul (1986)
- Carry on Doctors and Nurses (1985)
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1983)
- Everlasting Love (1983)
- Lonely FifteenLonely Fifteen-Awards:2nd Hong Kong Film Awards* Won: Best Actress - Becky Lam* Nominated: Best Film* Nominated: Best Director - David Lai* Nominated: Best Screenplay - Manfred Wong* Nominated: Best New Performer - Irene Wan...
(1982) - Duel to the DeathDuel to the DeathDuel to the Death is a 1983 Hong Kong wuxia film starring Damian Lau and Norman Chu. It is the directorial debut of Ching Siu-tung.-Plot:...
(1982) - Encore (1980)