Teddy Robin Kwan
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Kwan Wai-pang better known as Teddy Robin , is a Hong Kong English pop
singer-songwriter
, actor
, and director
. He began his music career in 1960s
when Hong Kong English pop
were in its peak in terms of popularity in Hong Kong. He led a band named Teddy Robin and the Playboys
. He later became an actor, film director, producer and composer. Kelvin Kwan
, his nephew, is currently a singer in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong English pop
Hong Kong English pop are English language songs that are made, performed and popularized in Hong Kong. Known as simply English pop by Hong Kong people...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, 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...
, and 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:...
. He began his music career in 1960s
1960s in Hong Kong
1960s in Hong Kong continued with the development and expansion of manufacturing that began in the previous decade. The economic progress made in the period would categorise Hong Kong as one of Four Asian Tigers along with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.-Background:Economically, this era is...
when Hong Kong English pop
Hong Kong English pop
Hong Kong English pop are English language songs that are made, performed and popularized in Hong Kong. Known as simply English pop by Hong Kong people...
were in its peak in terms of popularity in Hong Kong. He led a band named Teddy Robin and the Playboys
Teddy Robin and the Playboys
Teddy Robin and the Playboys was a 1960s HK English pop band. The most notable members were Teddy Robin , who has a successful career as a singer/songwriter and as actor/filmmaker; and Norman Cheng , who later in the 1970s went on to become a top executive in charge of the Southeast Asian...
. He later became an actor, film director, producer and composer. Kelvin Kwan
Kelvin Kwan
Kelvin Kwan is a cantopop singer from Go East, a subdivision of Universal Music.-Family background:Born into a wealthy family, Kwan was raised in Canada. His father is Hong Kong record producer William Kwan, an executive for the Hong Kong division of PolyGram, who played in the band Teddy Robin and...
, his nephew, is currently a singer in Hong Kong.
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Awards |
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| 2011 | ICAC Investigators 2011 | ||
| 2010 | Merry-Go-Round | ||
| Gallants Gallants (film) Gallants is a 2010 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng and stars Leung Siu-lung, Chen Kuan-tai and Teddy Robin. The film is set in modern times but is in the style of Hong Kong action comedy films from the 1960s and 1970s. The film premiered at the Hong Kong Film... |
Ben Law | Won - Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards The Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards are the annual awards given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society in Hong Kong, China since 1995. The awards are determined by votes cast in three rounds after a substantial discussion session between the members of the society... for Best Actor Won - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.-History:... |
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| 1995 | Hong Kong Graffiti | Johnny K | |
| 1993 | Temptation of a Monk Temptation of a Monk Temptation of A Monk is a 1993 Chinese language film starring Joan Chen and directed by Clara Law.-External links:*... |
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| 1992 | Cageman Cageman Cageman is a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Dennis Chan - Councillor Tsui* Roy Chiao - Koo Yiu-Choo* Joe Junior - Charlie* Ku Feng - Luk Tung* Teddy Robin - Tong Sam* Lau Shun - Taoist* Tats Lau - Man gambling... |
Tong Sam | |
| Twin Dragons | |||
| 1991 | Great Pretenders Great Pretenders Great Pretenders is an American half-hour television music game show on Fox Family that ran for about four seasons beginning in 1999. It is hosted by former pop trio Wild Orchid. On the show, teenagers lip sync and dance to their favorite songs for the chance to win prizes... |
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| The Banquet The Banquet (1991 film) The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film... |
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| 1990 | To Spy with Love | Terry | |
| 1988 | The Eighth Happiness The Eighth Happiness The Eighth Happiness is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To.-Cast:* Chow Yun-fat - 'Handsome' Long* Raymond Wong - Mr. Fong* Jacky Cheung - San* Carol Cheng - Do-Do* Fennie Yuen - Ying-Ying* Cherie Chung - Beautiful... |
Hsiu-Fang's Husband | |
| Three Against the World Three Against The World Three Against The World is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Brandy Yuen starring Andy Lau and Rosamund Kwan.-Summary:When Charlie Chan's friend's father's insurance company undertakes to look after a priceless copy of the Koran while it is on display, Charlie vows to help protect the scroll... |
Cho Fei-fan | ||
| 1987 | Kino Countdown | Huge Ben | |
| Legend of the Golden Pearl Legend of the Golden Pearl The Legend of Wisely is a 1987 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Robin.-Plot:Wisely, the famous writer/adventurer, is tricked by his friend into helping him steal the dragon pearl. Sam Hui plays Wisely in this big budget HK movie, with production units filming some scenes by the Great Pyramids,... |
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| 1985 | 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... |
Hing | |
| Lifeline Express Lifeline Express The Lifeline Express or Jeevan Rekha Express is a mobile hospital train run by the Impact India Foundation. It was developed in collaboration with the Indian Railways and Health Ministry and has been funded by Impact UK, international charitable sources, Indian corporate houses and individuals... |
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| Run Tiger Run | Teddy Shit | ||
| 1984 | Banana Cop | Chiu Din-Boh/Ping Pong Ball | |
| 1983 | All the Wrong Spies | Inspector Teddy Robin | |
| 1982 | It Takes Two It Takes Two (1982 film) It Takes Two is a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Karl Maka.-Cast:* Cherie Chung* Lau Kar-wing* Lau Si Hong* Karl Maka* Richard Ng* Dean Shek* Alan Tam* Eric Tsang* Frances Yip* George Lam... |
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| 1981 | All the Wrong Clues | Chief Inspector Robin | |
| 1970 | The Price of Love The Price of Love The Price of Love may refer to:* "The Price of Love ", a 1965 song and covered in 1976 by Bryan Ferry* The Price of Love , a 1995 film written by Ronald Parker... |
Wu Yu Sheng | |
As film director
| Year | Title | Awards |
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| 1955 | Hong Kong Graffiti | |
| 1990 | Shanghai, Shanghai | |
| 1987 | Legend of the Golden Pearl Legend of the Golden Pearl The Legend of Wisely is a 1987 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Robin.-Plot:Wisely, the famous writer/adventurer, is tricked by his friend into helping him steal the dragon pearl. Sam Hui plays Wisely in this big budget HK movie, with production units filming some scenes by the Great Pyramids,... |
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| 1983 | All the Wrong Spies | Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to a director for the best achievement in cinematic direction.-History:... |
As composer
| Year | Title | Awards |
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| 2010 | Gallants Gallants (film) Gallants is a 2010 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng and stars Leung Siu-lung, Chen Kuan-tai and Teddy Robin. The film is set in modern times but is in the style of Hong Kong action comedy films from the 1960s and 1970s. The film premiered at the Hong Kong Film... |
Won - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Score |
| 2009 | Permanent Residence Permanent Residence (film) Permanent Residence is a 2009 Hong Kong movie starring Sean Li and Osman Hung, and directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, whose stage name is Scud. It explores several themes traditionally regarded as 'taboo' in Hong Kong society, in an unusually open,... |
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| 1996 | Black Mask Black Mask (film) Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Lau Ching-Wan, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It was directed by Daniel Lee and produced by Tsui Hark and his production company Film Workshop.... |
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| 1995 | Great Adventurers | |
| The Private Eye Blues The Private Eye Blues The Private Eye Blues , also known by the transliteration of its Cantonese name, Feiseung Tsingtam, is a 1995 Hong Kong film.It was written and directed by Eddie Ling-Ching Fong.-Cast:* Jacky Cheung* Frankie Chin* Chin Ho... |
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| Hong Kong Graffiti | Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song | |
| 1993 | Full Contact Full Contact Full Contact is a 1992 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Ringo Lam. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam, Anthony Wong, and Ann Bridgewater. It was based upon Donald Westlake's novel The Hunter, with Chow Yun-Fat's character, Gou Fei, analogous to the novel's main character,... |
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| Miss Butterfly | ||
| Lady Super Cop | ||
| 1991 | Legend of the Brothers | |
| 1990 | Shanghai, Shanghai | |
| To Spy with Love | ||
| 1989 | Bloody Brotherhood | |
| 1988 | Tiger on Beat Tiger on Beat Tiger on Beat , also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung... |
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| Three Against the World Three Against The World Three Against The World is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Brandy Yuen starring Andy Lau and Rosamund Kwan.-Summary:When Charlie Chan's friend's father's insurance company undertakes to look after a priceless copy of the Koran while it is on display, Charlie vows to help protect the scroll... |
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| As Tears Go By | ||
| 1987 | City on Fire City on Fire (1987 film) City on Fire is a gritty and stylish 1987 Hong Kong action crime drama film produced and directed by Ringo Lam, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee and Sun Yueh... |
Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song |
| 1986 | Till Death Do We Scare | Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song |
| 1983 | Aces Go Places 2 Aces Go Places 2 Aces Go Places 2 , is a 1983 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Eric Tsang and starring Sam Hui, Sylvia Chang and Karl Maka. The film has also been dubbed into English and was released overseas as Mad Mission II.... |
Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score |
| All the Wrong Spies | Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score | |
| 1982 | Aces Go Places Aces Go Places Aces Go Places, , also known in the United States as Diamondfinger or Mad Mission 1, is a 1982 Hong Kong action/comedy film directed by Eric Tsang, and starring Sam Hui and Karl Maka.-Plot:... |
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| 1981 | Chasing Girls | |
| 1980 | The Saviour The Saviour The Saviour is a militant nationalist organization which claimed credit for the August 2006 Moscow market bombing. Media reports indicate that the market, located near Cherkizovsky, was targeted due to its high volume of Central Asian and Caucasus clientele.... |
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| 1970 | The Price of Love The Price of Love The Price of Love may refer to:* "The Price of Love ", a 1965 song and covered in 1976 by Bryan Ferry* The Price of Love , a 1995 film written by Ronald Parker... |
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