Wong Jim
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James Wong Jim was a Cantopop
lyricist
and writer based primarily in Hong Kong
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
, actor, film director
, screenwriter
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
of La Salle College
.
Wong died of lung cancer
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Wong had participated in a variety of media fields including advertisement, movie and music. He was best known for his achievements as a lyricist
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
and Ni Kuang
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
- Music Awards
- Film Awards
James Wong Jim was a Cantopop
lyricist
and writer based primarily in Hong Kong
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
, actor, film director
, screenwriter
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
of La Salle College
.
Wong died of lung cancer
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Wong had participated in a variety of media fields including advertisement, movie and music. He was best known for his achievements as a lyricist
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
and Ni Kuang
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
- Music Awards
- Film Awards
James Wong Jim was a Cantopop
lyricist
and writer based primarily in Hong Kong
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
, actor, film director
, screenwriter
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
of La Salle College
.
Wong died of lung cancer
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Wong had participated in a variety of media fields including advertisement, movie and music. He was best known for his achievements as a lyricist
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
and Ni Kuang
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
- Music Awards
- Film Awards
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
and writer based primarily 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...
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, actor, film 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:...
, 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:...
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
.
Wong died of lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
Education
Wong was born in PanyuPanyu
Panyu District or Pun Yue District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It used to be a county-level city before it was incorporated in the administration of Guangzhou. The name of Panyu dates back to the completion of the conquest of Guangdong by Qin Shi Huang. It was the old name of...
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts was one of the four traditional divisions of the teaching bodies of medieval universities, the others being Theology, Law and Medicine...
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate research degree.An M.Phil. is a lesser degree than a Doctor of Philosophy , but in many cases it is considered to be a more senior degree than a taught Master's degree, as it is often a thesis-only degree. In some instances, an M.Phil...
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing,...
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Career and contributions
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo Kar-Fai, MBE, SBS is one of the most respected composers in Hong Kong. He used the pen name Moran for Mandarin songs. He is the younger brother of famous Chinese singer Koo Mei .-Career:...
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong is a voluntary organisation that promotes family planning in Hong Kong. The current CEO is Peggy Lam.-History:...
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
Chua Lam
Chua Lam is a columnist, food critic and occasional television host in Hong Kong and Japan...
and Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang , also known as Ngai Hong, I Kuang or Yi Kuang, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese novelist and screenwriter, with more than 300 published wuxia and science fiction novels and more than 400 film scripts. He is the brother of another romance novelist, Yi Shu.-Life:Born Ni Chong , he grew up in...
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
Union Hospital (Hong Kong)
Union Hospital is a hospital in Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It was established in 1994 and was developed by the Henderson Group, becoming the 12th private hospital in Hong Kong...
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
Important works in lyrics
- It's a Small World (世界真細小) Chinese adaptation
- Below the Lion RockBelow the Lion RockBelow the Lion Rock is a TV show about the lives of Hong Kong citizens. It is broadcast five times, each forming its own series, from 1974 to 1979, 1984 to 1988, 1990, 1992 to 1995, and 2006...
(獅子山下) - The Bund of Shanghai (上海灘), theme song from TV series The BundThe Bund (TV series)The Bund is a Hong Kong period drama television series first broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series spawned several sequels, remakes and film adaptations...
(1980) - All Kind Sentiments (萬般情), theme song from TV series The Bund IIThe Bund IIThe Bund II is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series was a direct sequel to The Bund, produced and released earlier in the same year, and was followed by The Bund III later that year.-Plot:...
(1980) - Shanghai Beach of the Dragon Tiger Battle (上海灘龍虎鬥), theme song from TV series The Bund IIIThe Bund IIIThe Bund III is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series is a direct sequel to The Bund and The Bund II, both released earlier in the same year.-Plot:...
(1980) - When I'm Asked (問我)
- Both are forgetten in the mist (兩忘煙水裡)
- Tao (道), theme to the Tsui Hark-produced A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
- A laugh in blue sea (滄海一聲笑), theme to Tsui HarkTsui HarkTsui 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:...
's The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer... - A Man Should Stand Strong (男兒當自強), theme song to Tsui Hark's Once Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in China is a Hong Kong martial arts action/adventure film franchise directed, written, and produced by Tsui Hark. The stories are based on the life of the legendary kung fu master, Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung...
series about Wong Fei HungWong Fei HungWong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
; set to the traditional Chinese tune On the General's Orders (將軍令) - No need to remember old dreams (舊夢不須記)
- Childhood(童年)
- Work Hard (奮鬥)
- The Legend of the Book and Sword (書劍恩仇錄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1976)
- Hotel (狂潮), theme song from TV series HotelHotel (1976 TV series)Hotel is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 November 1976. Theme song "Hotel" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Susanna Kwan....
(1976) - The Legend of the Heroic Knights (近代豪俠傳) (1976)
- Horizon Solitary Traveler (天涯孤客) (1976)
- The Great Vendetta (大報復), theme song from TV series The Great Vendetta (1977)
- A House Is Not a Home (家變), theme song from TV series A House Is Not a HomeA House Is Not a Home (TV series)A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam...
(1977) - Vanity Fair (大亨), theme song from TV series Vanity FairVanity Fair (1978 TV series)Vanity Fair is a TVB television series, premiered on January 2, 1978. Theme song "Vanity Fair" composition by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Choi Tak Choi, sung by Paula Tsui....
(1978) - The Romantic Swordsman (小李飛刀), theme song from TV series The Romantic SwordsmanThe Romantic Swordsman (1978 TV series)The Romantic Swordsman is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian of the Xiaoli Feidao Series...
(1978) - Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龍記), theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Flaming Ceremonial Fire (熊熊聖火), sub theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Giants (強人), theme song from TV series The GiantsThe Giants (1978 TV series)The Giants is a TVB television series, premiered on 15 May 1978. Theme song "The Giants" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Roman Tam....
(1978) - The Oath Must Enter the Mountain of Sword (誓要入刀山), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung III (1978)
- Not Sentiments (情未了) (1978)
- Game of Death (死亡遊戲), theme song from the movie Game of DeathGame of DeathThe Game of Death is a 1972 film starring Bruce Lee. It was almost the last film Bruce Lee had planned to be the demonstration piece of his martial art Jeet Kune Do. Over 100 minutes of footage was shot before his death, some of which was later misplaced in the Golden Harvest archives...
(1978) - Over the Rainbow (天虹), theme song from TV series Over the RainbowOver the Rainbow (1979 TV series)Over the Rainbow is a TVB television series, premiered on 29 January 1979. Theme song "Over the Rainbow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Liza Wang....
(1979) - The Passenger (抉擇), theme song from TV series The PassengerThe Passenger (1979 TV series)The Passenger is a TVB television series, premiered on May 28, 1979. Theme song "The Passenger" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by George Lam....
(1979) - Chor Lau Heung (楚留香), theme song from TV series Chor Lau HeungChor Lau Heung (1979 TV series)Chor Lau-heung is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Chu Liuxiang Chuanqi of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. Adam Cheng starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung...
(1979) - The Heroes of Man and Sea (人海奇譚) (1979)
- Wind and Clouds (風雲), theme song from TV series This Land is MineThis Land is Mine (1980 TV series)This Land is Mine is a TVB television series, premiered on January 21, 1980. Theme song "Wind and Clouds" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Sandra Lang....
(1980) - Leaves Depart From the Tear Hard to Endure (難忍別離淚), theme song from TV series In Search of (1980)
- The Brothers (親情), theme song from TV series The BrothersThe Brothers (1980 TV series)The Brothers is a TVB television series which premiered on 21 April 1980. The show's theme song "The Brothers" , was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo, with Wong Jim, writing the lyrics. It was originally sung by Cantopop singer, Roman Tam....
(1980) - The Discovery Bay (發現灣), theme song from TV series The Discovery Bay (1980)
- The Invincible Medic (仁者無敵), theme song from TV series The Invincible MedicThe Invincible MedicThe Invincible Medic is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Invincible Medic" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng....
(1980) - Five Easy Pieces (輪流傳), theme song from TV series Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces (1980 TV series)Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - Eunuch (龍仇鳳血), theme song from TV series EunuchEunuch (1980 TV series)Eunuch is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "Eunuch" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - The Adventurer's (衝擊), theme song from TV series The Adventurer'sThe Adventurer'sThe Adventurer's is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's" , and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.- Cast :...
(1980) - Famous Sword (名劍) (1980)
- Using Love to Steal a Heart (用爱将心偷), theme song from TV series The Shell Game (1980)
- Personhood Loves Freedom (做人愛自由), theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - Cheers (飲勝), sub theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - In Love and War (烽火飛花), theme song from TV series In Love and WarIn Love and War (1981 TV series)In Love and War is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "In Love and War" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1981) - Breath and Depths of Mountains and Waters (萬水千山縱橫) (1982)
- Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment (忘盡心中情), theme song from TV series The Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master So is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Johnny Yip.-Cast:...
(1982) - Heart Debt (心債), theme song from TV series Soldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune (TVB)Soldier of Fortune is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Heart Debt" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Felix Wong* Kent Tong* Patricia Chong...
(1982) - Being at a High Game (胸懷大志), theme song from TV series The EmissaryThe Emissary (TVB)The Emissary is a TVB television series, premiered in 1982. Theme song "Being at a High Game" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Willie Fung.-Cast:* Andy Lau* Deanie Yip...
(1982) - Approaches the Upstream Silently (默默向上游) (1982)
- You're the One Who Decides to Love (愛定你一個), theme song from TV series The Radio TycoonThe Radio TycoonThe Radio Tycoon is a TVB television series, premiered in Hong Kong in 1983.-Music:The theme song "You're the One Who Decides to Love" was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo. The lyricist was Wong Jim...
(1983) - Heroine (巾幗英雄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the Unknowns is a TVB television series, premiered in 1983. Starring: Cecilia Wong, Kent Tong, Sharon Yeung, Barbara Yung, Simon Yam. Theme song "Heroine" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Frances Yip....
(1983) - Hands Over My Heart (交出我的心), theme song from TV series Woman on the Beat (1983)
- The Emperor Descendants (皇帝子孫) (1983)
- In Dream Several Sorrow (夢裏幾番哀), theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - I Cannot See My Tears Flow (不見我淚流), sub theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - It Will Be Throughout Lucky (始終會行運), theme song from TV series The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer (1984 TV series)The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Wai Siu-bo*Andy Lau as Hong-hei Emperor*Carina Lau as Fong Yee...
(1984) - Sentimental Cold Lust (情冷情熱), theme song from TV series Sword Stained with Royal BloodSword Stained with Royal Blood (1985 TV series)Sword Stained with Royal Blood is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1985.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Yun Sing-chi**Fung Chi-fung as young Yun Sing-chi...
(1985) - Me and You, He and Me (我與你 他與我), theme song from TV series The Rough RideThe Rough RideThe Rough Ride is a TVB television series, premiered in 1985. Theme song "Me and You, He and Me" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Tony Leung* Barbara Yung* Lau Dan* Ray Lui...
(1985) - The Song of Chu (楚歌), theme song from TV series The BattlefieldThe Battlefield (1985 TV series)The Battlefield is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 1985 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:...
(1985) - The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (雪山飛狐), theme song from TV series The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (1985)
- In the Sentimental Past (當年情), theme song from the movie A Better TomorrowA Better TomorrowA Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.Directed by John Woo, it stars Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung and Leslie Cheung...
(1986) - Leaves Behind My Fond Dream (留下我美夢), theme song from TV series The Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu-fung is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.-Cast:*Alex Man as Luk Siu-fung*Wong Wan-choi as Fa Mun-lau...
(1986) - Holds Up the Head to Sing to the Day (昂首向天唱) (1986)
- Will Rush Toward Future Day (奔向未來的日子), theme song from the movie A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
- The Infinite Journey (無限旅程), theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - Still the Heart Was Thinking You (仍然心在想你), sub theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - The Humanity's Mistake (人類的錯), theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Youth Heart (少年心), sub theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Hu Han Dream (胡漢夢), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1987)
- The Chrysanthemum Tears (菊花淚), theme song from TV series Deadly SecretDeadly SecretDeadly Secret is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel A Deadly Secret. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989.-Cast:*Roger Kwok as Tik Wan*Kitty Lai as Chik Fong*Shallin Tse as Shui Sang...
(1989) - Small Boat Lover (扁舟情侶) (1989)
- Wild Rose (野玫瑰) (1989)
- The Special Express (特別快車) (1989)
- Heart of Fire (焚心以火) (1990)
- Does Not Hope Again Tangled Up (不願再纏綿), sub theme song from TV series The God's of Demons of Zu Mountain (1990)
- Long Flow, Not Rest (長流不息) (1992)
- Detains the Fall Scenery (留住秋色), sub theme song from TV series The Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes Back is a Hong Kong wuxia comedy television series based on artist Wong Yuk-long's Buddha's Palm manhua series. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1993.-Plot:...
(1993) - To Die, To A Unique Skill (絕世絕招), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
(1994) - Difficult Even Agreement (意難平), theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - You Come to My Next Full Moon (圓月下你來依我), sub theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - Splendid Story (精彩故事), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Has You Rarely (難得有你), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Top of the Head, One Piece of the Day (頭頂一片天) (1998)
- The Cool Breeze Does Not Dye (清風不染), theme song from TV series Justice Sung IIJustice Sung IIJustice Sung II is a Hong Kong television series. It was first run on TVB in 1999.-Plot:Episodes 1-3The story picks up from what was left off in the first installment. Sung Sai Kit along with his wife, Lin Lung, and his family, which now includes his son, are trying to elude the Ching officials...
(1999) - Beautiful Fate (美麗緣份), theme song from TV series Better HalvesBetter Halves (TVB)Better Halves is a TVB television series, premiered in 2003. Theme song "Beautiful Fate" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Steven Ma.-Cast:* Steven Ma* Maggie Cheung* Moses Chan* Joyce Koi...
(2003) - The Sentimental Often In (情常在) (2004)
Awards
Wong received numerous awards for his works.- Music Awards
- 1981 忘記他, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1982 兩忘煙水里, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1989 Best Lyricist, 2nd Hong Kong Artist Awards (香港藝術家年獎)
- 1990 Golden Pin, 13th, Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1991 Hall of Fame, RTHK (Radio and Television Hong Kong)
- 2000 Hall of Fame Award, CASH (Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong).
- 2002 Hall of Fame Award for 25th Anniversary, 25th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- Film Awards
- 1987 倩女幽魂, A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
: Best Original Score and Best Film Song ("Lai Ming But Yiu Loi"), 7th Hong Kong Film Awards - 1990 The Terracotta Warrior: Best Original Film Score; and The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer...
: Best Original Film Song, 10th Hong Kong Film Awards10th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:... - 1991 黃飛鴻, 11th Hong Kong Film Awards11th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:...
- 1992 黃飛鴻 之II 男兒當自強, 29th Taiwan's Golden Horse Award
- 1994 梁祝, Best Original Film Score, 14th Hong Kong Film Awards14th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1995.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
Filmography as actor
- In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
- Visible SecretVisible SecretVisible Secret is a 2001 Hong Kong horror comedy film directed by Ann Hui, starring Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong, Sam Lee, James Wong, Wayne Lai, Kara Hui, Tony Liu and Cheung Tat-ming.-Plot:...
(2001) - Lo Kit - Funny Business (2000)
- Love ParadoxLove Paradox"Love Paradox" is the 4th single from American born gravure model Leah Dizon. It was released March 26, 2008 and features an "internationally flavored pop upper." It came in two versions just like previous releases, CD only Version and Limited Edition CD+DVD Version...
(2000) - Security guard - BishonenBishonen (film)Bishonen... , is a 1998 Hong Kong romantic drama film about an ill-fated gay romance. It is directed by Yonfan and starred Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu and Shu Qi....
(1998) - J.P. - A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation is a 1997 Hong Kong animated film. It was the first Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong...
(1997) - Red Beard (voice, Cantonese version) - Screwball '94 (1994) - Tong Shi Yi
- It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life (1994 film)-Cast:* Raymond Wong - Kow-Foo Yum* Leslie Cheung - Roberto* Teresa Mo - Kow-An Yum* Fung Bo-Bo - Kow-Foo's Wife* Tony Leung Ka-fai - Kow-Kwai Yum* Anita Yuen - Shou-Kit Ho* Lau Ching-Wan - Cousin* Carol Cheng - Miss 'Coffee' Ho* Wong Jim - George...
(1994) - George - Best of Best (1994)
- I Will Wait for YouI Will Wait for You"I Will Wait For You" is a song from the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg . Its music was composed by Michel Legrand and its lyrics written by Jacques Demy. It was performed in the film by Catherine Deneuve, whose voice was dubbed by Danielle Licari. The English lyrics of the song were...
(1994) - Thief - Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) - Wong
- I Have a Date with SpringI Have a Date with SpringI Have A Date With Spring was a stage play originally written by Raymond To. It was later adapted into a film that was released in 1994 in Hong Kong.-Synopsis:...
(1994) - Triad - Iron Monkey (1993) - Governor Cheng
- Flirting ScholarFlirting ScholarFlirting Scholar is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-Chi and starring Stephen Chow.A second installment, Flirting Scholar 2, was released in 2010. It is a prequel of the 1993 Hong Kong film with Lik-Chi returning as director.-Plot:...
(1993) - Mr. Wah - All's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well Too is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko, and released as comedy fare as is the usual custom to entertain movie-goers on the Lunar New Year celebrations...
(1993) - Magistrate - Summer LoversSummer LoversSummer Lovers is a 1982 film written and directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah and Valerie Quennessen, and filmed on location on the island of Santorini, Greece. The original music score is composed by Basil Poledouris...
(1992) - Uncle Wah - Fight Back to School IIFight Back to School IIFight Back to School 2 is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man-Tat and Cheung Man. It is a sequel to the 1991 film Fight Back to School....
(1992) - Minister Wong - Stooges in Hong Kong (1992)
- Rich ManRich Man"Rich Man" is the ninth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in March 1992. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
(1992) - Peter Chow - Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
- All's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends Well is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko. The film stars Stephen Chow with Maggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Raymond Wong, Sandra Ng, and Teresa Mo....
(1992) - The Twin Dragons (1992) - Twins' Father
- Spiritually a Cop (1991)
- The BanquetThe Banquet (1991 film)The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film...
(1991) - Food Vendor - Gambling Ghost (1991) - Brother Dragon
- Doctor Vampire (1991)
- Stooges in Tokyo (1991) - Chung, Kwok Shing
- B B 30 (1990)
- The Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose Chase is a late Jacobean stage play, a comedy written by John Fletcher, first published in 1621. It is often classed among Fletcher's most effective and best-constructed plays; Edmund Gosse called it "one of the brightest and most coherent of Fletcher's comedies, a play which it is...
(1990) - Tiger on the Beat II (1990) - Wong
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1990 (1990) (TV) - Host - The Romancing Star III (1989) - Housiu Jim
- Just HeroesJust HeroesJust Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.-Plot:...
(1989) - Solicitor Wong - Mr. Sunshine (1989)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) TV Series - Host
- Happy Ghost 4 (1989) - Judge
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1989 (1989) (TV) - Host - Black Dragon (1989) - Mr. Ku's Friend
- City Squeeze (1989)
- The Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy Companies is a 1988 Hong Kong Comedy film directed by Wong Jing, and starring Andy Lau and Natalis Chan. It was followed by a sequel, The Crazy Companies II, which was released in 1989.-Summary:...
(1988) - Priest - Fractured Follies (1988) - May's father, a supermarket owner
- Tiger on BeatTiger on BeatTiger on Beat , also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung...
(1988) - Police Inspector Jim Pak - Mother vs. Mother (1988) - Substitute Minister
- Double FattinessDouble Fattiness-Cast and roles:* Bill Tung - Mo Jup Shu * Lydia Shum - Siu-Fung / Miss Choi* Eric Tsang - Mo Dut Go* Maggie Cheung - Diana* Dennis Chan - Spiritworld Keeper* Paul Chun - Kum Dai Tse* James Wong - Orchestra Director* David Chiang - 2nd Spiritworld Keeper...
(1988) - Orchestra Director - Red Headed StrangerRed Headed StrangerRed Headed Stranger is a 1975 album by American outlaw country singer Willie Nelson. After the wide success of his recordings with Atlantic records, Nelson signed a contract with Columbia Records, a label that gave him total creative control over his works...
(1986) - Chinese Laborer - Musical Dancer (1985) - James Wong
- My Darling, My Goddess (1982) - Randy Jim
- Chinatown KidChinatown KidChinatown Kid is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Robert Tai Chi Hsien and Lee Ka Ting, and starring Alexander Fu Sheng and the Venom Mob....
(1977) - Gambler - Let's RockLet's RockLet's Rock is a 1958 rock and roll film starring Julius LaRosa as a crooner attempting to fight off the rival music rock and roll, Phyllis Newman as his songwriting girlfriend who convinces him to adapt rather than fight and Conrad Janis as LaRosa's manager...
(1975) - Games Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers Play is a 1974 Hong Kong film directed by Michael Hui with action direction by Sammo Hung.-Cast:*Chan Lap Ban*Cheng Kwan-Min*Cheung Wah*Chiao Roy*Fung Ging Man*Ho Pak-Kwong*Michael Hui*Ricky Hui*Sam Hui*Benz Hui*Sammo Hung...
(1974)
External links
- The James Wong Jim Memorial booklet - download (In English/Chinese)
James Wong Jim was a Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
and writer based primarily 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...
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, actor, film 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:...
, 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:...
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
.
Wong died of lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
Education
Wong was born in PanyuPanyu
Panyu District or Pun Yue District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It used to be a county-level city before it was incorporated in the administration of Guangzhou. The name of Panyu dates back to the completion of the conquest of Guangdong by Qin Shi Huang. It was the old name of...
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts was one of the four traditional divisions of the teaching bodies of medieval universities, the others being Theology, Law and Medicine...
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate research degree.An M.Phil. is a lesser degree than a Doctor of Philosophy , but in many cases it is considered to be a more senior degree than a taught Master's degree, as it is often a thesis-only degree. In some instances, an M.Phil...
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing,...
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Career and contributions
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo Kar-Fai, MBE, SBS is one of the most respected composers in Hong Kong. He used the pen name Moran for Mandarin songs. He is the younger brother of famous Chinese singer Koo Mei .-Career:...
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong is a voluntary organisation that promotes family planning in Hong Kong. The current CEO is Peggy Lam.-History:...
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
Chua Lam
Chua Lam is a columnist, food critic and occasional television host in Hong Kong and Japan...
and Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang , also known as Ngai Hong, I Kuang or Yi Kuang, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese novelist and screenwriter, with more than 300 published wuxia and science fiction novels and more than 400 film scripts. He is the brother of another romance novelist, Yi Shu.-Life:Born Ni Chong , he grew up in...
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
Union Hospital (Hong Kong)
Union Hospital is a hospital in Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It was established in 1994 and was developed by the Henderson Group, becoming the 12th private hospital in Hong Kong...
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
Important works in lyrics
- It's a Small World (世界真細小) Chinese adaptation
- Below the Lion RockBelow the Lion RockBelow the Lion Rock is a TV show about the lives of Hong Kong citizens. It is broadcast five times, each forming its own series, from 1974 to 1979, 1984 to 1988, 1990, 1992 to 1995, and 2006...
(獅子山下) - The Bund of Shanghai (上海灘), theme song from TV series The BundThe Bund (TV series)The Bund is a Hong Kong period drama television series first broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series spawned several sequels, remakes and film adaptations...
(1980) - All Kind Sentiments (萬般情), theme song from TV series The Bund IIThe Bund IIThe Bund II is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series was a direct sequel to The Bund, produced and released earlier in the same year, and was followed by The Bund III later that year.-Plot:...
(1980) - Shanghai Beach of the Dragon Tiger Battle (上海灘龍虎鬥), theme song from TV series The Bund IIIThe Bund IIIThe Bund III is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series is a direct sequel to The Bund and The Bund II, both released earlier in the same year.-Plot:...
(1980) - When I'm Asked (問我)
- Both are forgetten in the mist (兩忘煙水裡)
- Tao (道), theme to the Tsui Hark-produced A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
- A laugh in blue sea (滄海一聲笑), theme to Tsui HarkTsui HarkTsui 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:...
's The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer... - A Man Should Stand Strong (男兒當自強), theme song to Tsui Hark's Once Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in China is a Hong Kong martial arts action/adventure film franchise directed, written, and produced by Tsui Hark. The stories are based on the life of the legendary kung fu master, Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung...
series about Wong Fei HungWong Fei HungWong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
; set to the traditional Chinese tune On the General's Orders (將軍令) - No need to remember old dreams (舊夢不須記)
- Childhood(童年)
- Work Hard (奮鬥)
- The Legend of the Book and Sword (書劍恩仇錄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1976)
- Hotel (狂潮), theme song from TV series HotelHotel (1976 TV series)Hotel is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 November 1976. Theme song "Hotel" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Susanna Kwan....
(1976) - The Legend of the Heroic Knights (近代豪俠傳) (1976)
- Horizon Solitary Traveler (天涯孤客) (1976)
- The Great Vendetta (大報復), theme song from TV series The Great Vendetta (1977)
- A House Is Not a Home (家變), theme song from TV series A House Is Not a HomeA House Is Not a Home (TV series)A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam...
(1977) - Vanity Fair (大亨), theme song from TV series Vanity FairVanity Fair (1978 TV series)Vanity Fair is a TVB television series, premiered on January 2, 1978. Theme song "Vanity Fair" composition by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Choi Tak Choi, sung by Paula Tsui....
(1978) - The Romantic Swordsman (小李飛刀), theme song from TV series The Romantic SwordsmanThe Romantic Swordsman (1978 TV series)The Romantic Swordsman is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian of the Xiaoli Feidao Series...
(1978) - Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龍記), theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Flaming Ceremonial Fire (熊熊聖火), sub theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Giants (強人), theme song from TV series The GiantsThe Giants (1978 TV series)The Giants is a TVB television series, premiered on 15 May 1978. Theme song "The Giants" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Roman Tam....
(1978) - The Oath Must Enter the Mountain of Sword (誓要入刀山), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung III (1978)
- Not Sentiments (情未了) (1978)
- Game of Death (死亡遊戲), theme song from the movie Game of DeathGame of DeathThe Game of Death is a 1972 film starring Bruce Lee. It was almost the last film Bruce Lee had planned to be the demonstration piece of his martial art Jeet Kune Do. Over 100 minutes of footage was shot before his death, some of which was later misplaced in the Golden Harvest archives...
(1978) - Over the Rainbow (天虹), theme song from TV series Over the RainbowOver the Rainbow (1979 TV series)Over the Rainbow is a TVB television series, premiered on 29 January 1979. Theme song "Over the Rainbow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Liza Wang....
(1979) - The Passenger (抉擇), theme song from TV series The PassengerThe Passenger (1979 TV series)The Passenger is a TVB television series, premiered on May 28, 1979. Theme song "The Passenger" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by George Lam....
(1979) - Chor Lau Heung (楚留香), theme song from TV series Chor Lau HeungChor Lau Heung (1979 TV series)Chor Lau-heung is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Chu Liuxiang Chuanqi of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. Adam Cheng starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung...
(1979) - The Heroes of Man and Sea (人海奇譚) (1979)
- Wind and Clouds (風雲), theme song from TV series This Land is MineThis Land is Mine (1980 TV series)This Land is Mine is a TVB television series, premiered on January 21, 1980. Theme song "Wind and Clouds" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Sandra Lang....
(1980) - Leaves Depart From the Tear Hard to Endure (難忍別離淚), theme song from TV series In Search of (1980)
- The Brothers (親情), theme song from TV series The BrothersThe Brothers (1980 TV series)The Brothers is a TVB television series which premiered on 21 April 1980. The show's theme song "The Brothers" , was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo, with Wong Jim, writing the lyrics. It was originally sung by Cantopop singer, Roman Tam....
(1980) - The Discovery Bay (發現灣), theme song from TV series The Discovery Bay (1980)
- The Invincible Medic (仁者無敵), theme song from TV series The Invincible MedicThe Invincible MedicThe Invincible Medic is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Invincible Medic" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng....
(1980) - Five Easy Pieces (輪流傳), theme song from TV series Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces (1980 TV series)Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - Eunuch (龍仇鳳血), theme song from TV series EunuchEunuch (1980 TV series)Eunuch is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "Eunuch" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - The Adventurer's (衝擊), theme song from TV series The Adventurer'sThe Adventurer'sThe Adventurer's is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's" , and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.- Cast :...
(1980) - Famous Sword (名劍) (1980)
- Using Love to Steal a Heart (用爱将心偷), theme song from TV series The Shell Game (1980)
- Personhood Loves Freedom (做人愛自由), theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - Cheers (飲勝), sub theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - In Love and War (烽火飛花), theme song from TV series In Love and WarIn Love and War (1981 TV series)In Love and War is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "In Love and War" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1981) - Breath and Depths of Mountains and Waters (萬水千山縱橫) (1982)
- Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment (忘盡心中情), theme song from TV series The Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master So is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Johnny Yip.-Cast:...
(1982) - Heart Debt (心債), theme song from TV series Soldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune (TVB)Soldier of Fortune is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Heart Debt" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Felix Wong* Kent Tong* Patricia Chong...
(1982) - Being at a High Game (胸懷大志), theme song from TV series The EmissaryThe Emissary (TVB)The Emissary is a TVB television series, premiered in 1982. Theme song "Being at a High Game" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Willie Fung.-Cast:* Andy Lau* Deanie Yip...
(1982) - Approaches the Upstream Silently (默默向上游) (1982)
- You're the One Who Decides to Love (愛定你一個), theme song from TV series The Radio TycoonThe Radio TycoonThe Radio Tycoon is a TVB television series, premiered in Hong Kong in 1983.-Music:The theme song "You're the One Who Decides to Love" was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo. The lyricist was Wong Jim...
(1983) - Heroine (巾幗英雄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the Unknowns is a TVB television series, premiered in 1983. Starring: Cecilia Wong, Kent Tong, Sharon Yeung, Barbara Yung, Simon Yam. Theme song "Heroine" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Frances Yip....
(1983) - Hands Over My Heart (交出我的心), theme song from TV series Woman on the Beat (1983)
- The Emperor Descendants (皇帝子孫) (1983)
- In Dream Several Sorrow (夢裏幾番哀), theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - I Cannot See My Tears Flow (不見我淚流), sub theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - It Will Be Throughout Lucky (始終會行運), theme song from TV series The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer (1984 TV series)The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Wai Siu-bo*Andy Lau as Hong-hei Emperor*Carina Lau as Fong Yee...
(1984) - Sentimental Cold Lust (情冷情熱), theme song from TV series Sword Stained with Royal BloodSword Stained with Royal Blood (1985 TV series)Sword Stained with Royal Blood is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1985.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Yun Sing-chi**Fung Chi-fung as young Yun Sing-chi...
(1985) - Me and You, He and Me (我與你 他與我), theme song from TV series The Rough RideThe Rough RideThe Rough Ride is a TVB television series, premiered in 1985. Theme song "Me and You, He and Me" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Tony Leung* Barbara Yung* Lau Dan* Ray Lui...
(1985) - The Song of Chu (楚歌), theme song from TV series The BattlefieldThe Battlefield (1985 TV series)The Battlefield is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 1985 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:...
(1985) - The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (雪山飛狐), theme song from TV series The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (1985)
- In the Sentimental Past (當年情), theme song from the movie A Better TomorrowA Better TomorrowA Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.Directed by John Woo, it stars Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung and Leslie Cheung...
(1986) - Leaves Behind My Fond Dream (留下我美夢), theme song from TV series The Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu-fung is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.-Cast:*Alex Man as Luk Siu-fung*Wong Wan-choi as Fa Mun-lau...
(1986) - Holds Up the Head to Sing to the Day (昂首向天唱) (1986)
- Will Rush Toward Future Day (奔向未來的日子), theme song from the movie A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
- The Infinite Journey (無限旅程), theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - Still the Heart Was Thinking You (仍然心在想你), sub theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - The Humanity's Mistake (人類的錯), theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Youth Heart (少年心), sub theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Hu Han Dream (胡漢夢), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1987)
- The Chrysanthemum Tears (菊花淚), theme song from TV series Deadly SecretDeadly SecretDeadly Secret is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel A Deadly Secret. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989.-Cast:*Roger Kwok as Tik Wan*Kitty Lai as Chik Fong*Shallin Tse as Shui Sang...
(1989) - Small Boat Lover (扁舟情侶) (1989)
- Wild Rose (野玫瑰) (1989)
- The Special Express (特別快車) (1989)
- Heart of Fire (焚心以火) (1990)
- Does Not Hope Again Tangled Up (不願再纏綿), sub theme song from TV series The God's of Demons of Zu Mountain (1990)
- Long Flow, Not Rest (長流不息) (1992)
- Detains the Fall Scenery (留住秋色), sub theme song from TV series The Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes Back is a Hong Kong wuxia comedy television series based on artist Wong Yuk-long's Buddha's Palm manhua series. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1993.-Plot:...
(1993) - To Die, To A Unique Skill (絕世絕招), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
(1994) - Difficult Even Agreement (意難平), theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - You Come to My Next Full Moon (圓月下你來依我), sub theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - Splendid Story (精彩故事), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Has You Rarely (難得有你), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Top of the Head, One Piece of the Day (頭頂一片天) (1998)
- The Cool Breeze Does Not Dye (清風不染), theme song from TV series Justice Sung IIJustice Sung IIJustice Sung II is a Hong Kong television series. It was first run on TVB in 1999.-Plot:Episodes 1-3The story picks up from what was left off in the first installment. Sung Sai Kit along with his wife, Lin Lung, and his family, which now includes his son, are trying to elude the Ching officials...
(1999) - Beautiful Fate (美麗緣份), theme song from TV series Better HalvesBetter Halves (TVB)Better Halves is a TVB television series, premiered in 2003. Theme song "Beautiful Fate" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Steven Ma.-Cast:* Steven Ma* Maggie Cheung* Moses Chan* Joyce Koi...
(2003) - The Sentimental Often In (情常在) (2004)
Awards
Wong received numerous awards for his works.- Music Awards
- 1981 忘記他, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1982 兩忘煙水里, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1989 Best Lyricist, 2nd Hong Kong Artist Awards (香港藝術家年獎)
- 1990 Golden Pin, 13th, Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1991 Hall of Fame, RTHK (Radio and Television Hong Kong)
- 2000 Hall of Fame Award, CASH (Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong).
- 2002 Hall of Fame Award for 25th Anniversary, 25th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- Film Awards
- 1987 倩女幽魂, A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
: Best Original Score and Best Film Song ("Lai Ming But Yiu Loi"), 7th Hong Kong Film Awards - 1990 The Terracotta Warrior: Best Original Film Score; and The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer...
: Best Original Film Song, 10th Hong Kong Film Awards10th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:... - 1991 黃飛鴻, 11th Hong Kong Film Awards11th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:...
- 1992 黃飛鴻 之II 男兒當自強, 29th Taiwan's Golden Horse Award
- 1994 梁祝, Best Original Film Score, 14th Hong Kong Film Awards14th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1995.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
Filmography as actor
- In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
- Visible SecretVisible SecretVisible Secret is a 2001 Hong Kong horror comedy film directed by Ann Hui, starring Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong, Sam Lee, James Wong, Wayne Lai, Kara Hui, Tony Liu and Cheung Tat-ming.-Plot:...
(2001) - Lo Kit - Funny Business (2000)
- Love ParadoxLove Paradox"Love Paradox" is the 4th single from American born gravure model Leah Dizon. It was released March 26, 2008 and features an "internationally flavored pop upper." It came in two versions just like previous releases, CD only Version and Limited Edition CD+DVD Version...
(2000) - Security guard - BishonenBishonen (film)Bishonen... , is a 1998 Hong Kong romantic drama film about an ill-fated gay romance. It is directed by Yonfan and starred Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu and Shu Qi....
(1998) - J.P. - A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation is a 1997 Hong Kong animated film. It was the first Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong...
(1997) - Red Beard (voice, Cantonese version) - Screwball '94 (1994) - Tong Shi Yi
- It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life (1994 film)-Cast:* Raymond Wong - Kow-Foo Yum* Leslie Cheung - Roberto* Teresa Mo - Kow-An Yum* Fung Bo-Bo - Kow-Foo's Wife* Tony Leung Ka-fai - Kow-Kwai Yum* Anita Yuen - Shou-Kit Ho* Lau Ching-Wan - Cousin* Carol Cheng - Miss 'Coffee' Ho* Wong Jim - George...
(1994) - George - Best of Best (1994)
- I Will Wait for YouI Will Wait for You"I Will Wait For You" is a song from the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg . Its music was composed by Michel Legrand and its lyrics written by Jacques Demy. It was performed in the film by Catherine Deneuve, whose voice was dubbed by Danielle Licari. The English lyrics of the song were...
(1994) - Thief - Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) - Wong
- I Have a Date with SpringI Have a Date with SpringI Have A Date With Spring was a stage play originally written by Raymond To. It was later adapted into a film that was released in 1994 in Hong Kong.-Synopsis:...
(1994) - Triad - Iron Monkey (1993) - Governor Cheng
- Flirting ScholarFlirting ScholarFlirting Scholar is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-Chi and starring Stephen Chow.A second installment, Flirting Scholar 2, was released in 2010. It is a prequel of the 1993 Hong Kong film with Lik-Chi returning as director.-Plot:...
(1993) - Mr. Wah - All's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well Too is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko, and released as comedy fare as is the usual custom to entertain movie-goers on the Lunar New Year celebrations...
(1993) - Magistrate - Summer LoversSummer LoversSummer Lovers is a 1982 film written and directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah and Valerie Quennessen, and filmed on location on the island of Santorini, Greece. The original music score is composed by Basil Poledouris...
(1992) - Uncle Wah - Fight Back to School IIFight Back to School IIFight Back to School 2 is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man-Tat and Cheung Man. It is a sequel to the 1991 film Fight Back to School....
(1992) - Minister Wong - Stooges in Hong Kong (1992)
- Rich ManRich Man"Rich Man" is the ninth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in March 1992. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
(1992) - Peter Chow - Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
- All's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends Well is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko. The film stars Stephen Chow with Maggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Raymond Wong, Sandra Ng, and Teresa Mo....
(1992) - The Twin Dragons (1992) - Twins' Father
- Spiritually a Cop (1991)
- The BanquetThe Banquet (1991 film)The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film...
(1991) - Food Vendor - Gambling Ghost (1991) - Brother Dragon
- Doctor Vampire (1991)
- Stooges in Tokyo (1991) - Chung, Kwok Shing
- B B 30 (1990)
- The Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose Chase is a late Jacobean stage play, a comedy written by John Fletcher, first published in 1621. It is often classed among Fletcher's most effective and best-constructed plays; Edmund Gosse called it "one of the brightest and most coherent of Fletcher's comedies, a play which it is...
(1990) - Tiger on the Beat II (1990) - Wong
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1990 (1990) (TV) - Host - The Romancing Star III (1989) - Housiu Jim
- Just HeroesJust HeroesJust Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.-Plot:...
(1989) - Solicitor Wong - Mr. Sunshine (1989)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) TV Series - Host
- Happy Ghost 4 (1989) - Judge
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1989 (1989) (TV) - Host - Black Dragon (1989) - Mr. Ku's Friend
- City Squeeze (1989)
- The Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy Companies is a 1988 Hong Kong Comedy film directed by Wong Jing, and starring Andy Lau and Natalis Chan. It was followed by a sequel, The Crazy Companies II, which was released in 1989.-Summary:...
(1988) - Priest - Fractured Follies (1988) - May's father, a supermarket owner
- Tiger on BeatTiger on BeatTiger on Beat , also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung...
(1988) - Police Inspector Jim Pak - Mother vs. Mother (1988) - Substitute Minister
- Double FattinessDouble Fattiness-Cast and roles:* Bill Tung - Mo Jup Shu * Lydia Shum - Siu-Fung / Miss Choi* Eric Tsang - Mo Dut Go* Maggie Cheung - Diana* Dennis Chan - Spiritworld Keeper* Paul Chun - Kum Dai Tse* James Wong - Orchestra Director* David Chiang - 2nd Spiritworld Keeper...
(1988) - Orchestra Director - Red Headed StrangerRed Headed StrangerRed Headed Stranger is a 1975 album by American outlaw country singer Willie Nelson. After the wide success of his recordings with Atlantic records, Nelson signed a contract with Columbia Records, a label that gave him total creative control over his works...
(1986) - Chinese Laborer - Musical Dancer (1985) - James Wong
- My Darling, My Goddess (1982) - Randy Jim
- Chinatown KidChinatown KidChinatown Kid is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Robert Tai Chi Hsien and Lee Ka Ting, and starring Alexander Fu Sheng and the Venom Mob....
(1977) - Gambler - Let's RockLet's RockLet's Rock is a 1958 rock and roll film starring Julius LaRosa as a crooner attempting to fight off the rival music rock and roll, Phyllis Newman as his songwriting girlfriend who convinces him to adapt rather than fight and Conrad Janis as LaRosa's manager...
(1975) - Games Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers Play is a 1974 Hong Kong film directed by Michael Hui with action direction by Sammo Hung.-Cast:*Chan Lap Ban*Cheng Kwan-Min*Cheung Wah*Chiao Roy*Fung Ging Man*Ho Pak-Kwong*Michael Hui*Ricky Hui*Sam Hui*Benz Hui*Sammo Hung...
(1974)
External links
- The James Wong Jim Memorial booklet - download (In English/Chinese)
James Wong Jim was a Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
and writer based primarily 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...
. He was also a well known in Asia as a columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, actor, film 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:...
, 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:...
and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong. Wong was also an alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
.
Wong died of lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.
Education
Wong was born in PanyuPanyu
Panyu District or Pun Yue District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It used to be a county-level city before it was incorporated in the administration of Guangzhou. The name of Panyu dates back to the completion of the conquest of Guangdong by Qin Shi Huang. It was the old name of...
, in what now is part of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, China and migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. He completed his secondary education at La Salle College
La Salle College
La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St...
. In 1963, he graduated from Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts was one of the four traditional divisions of the teaching bodies of medieval universities, the others being Theology, Law and Medicine...
of the University of Hong Kong. Wong received an MPhil
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate research degree.An M.Phil. is a lesser degree than a Doctor of Philosophy , but in many cases it is considered to be a more senior degree than a taught Master's degree, as it is often a thesis-only degree. In some instances, an M.Phil...
degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing,...
(A study on the problems of Cantonese opera). In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree at the Department of Social Science, University of Hong Kong. The title of his thesis was "The rise and decline of cantopop : a study of Hong Kong popular music(1949-1997)".
Career and contributions
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo Kar-Fai, MBE, SBS is one of the most respected composers in Hong Kong. He used the pen name Moran for Mandarin songs. He is the younger brother of famous Chinese singer Koo Mei .-Career:...
(aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His works had pushed the development of Cantopop
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
to unprecedented popularity. Joseph Koo, might be one of his closest friends, but James Wong acknowledges that Koo is the exact opposite of him, saying that he (Wong) is handsome (in nature), while Koo has a terrible reputation, he curses or uses vulgar while Koo doesn't know how to curse!
At the same time of being well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate image. His vulgar includes jokes that lightly touch on adult topics. In one of his last concerts, he sung ones of his songs intended for advertisements. This one, "Leung Go Gau Saai Sou" has one particular line where he emphasises the word for mother, lo-mo. On that night he also said he loves si-lai (married women, he said, his mother was a si-lai and he loves si-lai so badly, his si-lai at home said he could only have one si-lai. It is said that his charismatic nature blends so perfectly with his jokes that he makes everyone laugh until they fall off their chairs. He had a series of best-seller books on adult-oriented jokes. He was regarded as the one breaking the cultural barrier to taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in 1970s. He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong is a voluntary organisation that promotes family planning in Hong Kong. The current CEO is Peggy Lam.-History:...
.
Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV. One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam
Chua Lam
Chua Lam is a columnist, food critic and occasional television host in Hong Kong and Japan...
and Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang
Ni Kuang , also known as Ngai Hong, I Kuang or Yi Kuang, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese novelist and screenwriter, with more than 300 published wuxia and science fiction novels and more than 400 film scripts. He is the brother of another romance novelist, Yi Shu.-Life:Born Ni Chong , he grew up in...
on ATV, is particularly remembered.
Since the 1990s, Wong's creative works had become less popular, and many entertainment companies featured less of Wong's songs. Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular. Wong had decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree, about Hong Kong popular culture. His essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.
On 24 November 2004, he died in Union Hospital
Union Hospital (Hong Kong)
Union Hospital is a hospital in Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It was established in 1994 and was developed by the Henderson Group, becoming the 12th private hospital in Hong Kong...
in Hong Kong Shatin. At this moment, Hong Kong people reflected back and agreed to his career and accomplishment. For the following few days, the news of his death had become the headline of media in Hong Kong and his compositions were played throughout the week. A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...
, over 15,000 attended this ceremony.
Important works in lyrics
- It's a Small World (世界真細小) Chinese adaptation
- Below the Lion RockBelow the Lion RockBelow the Lion Rock is a TV show about the lives of Hong Kong citizens. It is broadcast five times, each forming its own series, from 1974 to 1979, 1984 to 1988, 1990, 1992 to 1995, and 2006...
(獅子山下) - The Bund of Shanghai (上海灘), theme song from TV series The BundThe Bund (TV series)The Bund is a Hong Kong period drama television series first broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series spawned several sequels, remakes and film adaptations...
(1980) - All Kind Sentiments (萬般情), theme song from TV series The Bund IIThe Bund IIThe Bund II is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series was a direct sequel to The Bund, produced and released earlier in the same year, and was followed by The Bund III later that year.-Plot:...
(1980) - Shanghai Beach of the Dragon Tiger Battle (上海灘龍虎鬥), theme song from TV series The Bund IIIThe Bund IIIThe Bund III is a Hong Kong period drama television series broadcast on TVB in 1980. The series is a direct sequel to The Bund and The Bund II, both released earlier in the same year.-Plot:...
(1980) - When I'm Asked (問我)
- Both are forgetten in the mist (兩忘煙水裡)
- Tao (道), theme to the Tsui Hark-produced A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
- A laugh in blue sea (滄海一聲笑), theme to Tsui HarkTsui HarkTsui 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:...
's The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer... - A Man Should Stand Strong (男兒當自強), theme song to Tsui Hark's Once Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in ChinaOnce Upon a Time in China is a Hong Kong martial arts action/adventure film franchise directed, written, and produced by Tsui Hark. The stories are based on the life of the legendary kung fu master, Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung...
series about Wong Fei HungWong Fei HungWong Fei-hung was a Chinese martial artist, a traditional Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist and revolutionary who became a folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films. He was considered an expert in the Hung Gar style of Chinese martial arts. Wong is visibly the most...
; set to the traditional Chinese tune On the General's Orders (將軍令) - No need to remember old dreams (舊夢不須記)
- Childhood(童年)
- Work Hard (奮鬥)
- The Legend of the Book and Sword (書劍恩仇錄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1976)
- Hotel (狂潮), theme song from TV series HotelHotel (1976 TV series)Hotel is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 November 1976. Theme song "Hotel" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Susanna Kwan....
(1976) - The Legend of the Heroic Knights (近代豪俠傳) (1976)
- Horizon Solitary Traveler (天涯孤客) (1976)
- The Great Vendetta (大報復), theme song from TV series The Great Vendetta (1977)
- A House Is Not a Home (家變), theme song from TV series A House Is Not a HomeA House Is Not a Home (TV series)A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam...
(1977) - Vanity Fair (大亨), theme song from TV series Vanity FairVanity Fair (1978 TV series)Vanity Fair is a TVB television series, premiered on January 2, 1978. Theme song "Vanity Fair" composition by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Choi Tak Choi, sung by Paula Tsui....
(1978) - The Romantic Swordsman (小李飛刀), theme song from TV series The Romantic SwordsmanThe Romantic Swordsman (1978 TV series)The Romantic Swordsman is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel Duoqing Jianke Wuqing Jian of the Xiaoli Feidao Series...
(1978) - Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (倚天屠龍記), theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Flaming Ceremonial Fire (熊熊聖火), sub theme song from TV series Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
- The Giants (強人), theme song from TV series The GiantsThe Giants (1978 TV series)The Giants is a TVB television series, premiered on 15 May 1978. Theme song "The Giants" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Roman Tam....
(1978) - The Oath Must Enter the Mountain of Sword (誓要入刀山), theme song from TV series Luk Siu Fung III (1978)
- Not Sentiments (情未了) (1978)
- Game of Death (死亡遊戲), theme song from the movie Game of DeathGame of DeathThe Game of Death is a 1972 film starring Bruce Lee. It was almost the last film Bruce Lee had planned to be the demonstration piece of his martial art Jeet Kune Do. Over 100 minutes of footage was shot before his death, some of which was later misplaced in the Golden Harvest archives...
(1978) - Over the Rainbow (天虹), theme song from TV series Over the RainbowOver the Rainbow (1979 TV series)Over the Rainbow is a TVB television series, premiered on 29 January 1979. Theme song "Over the Rainbow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Liza Wang....
(1979) - The Passenger (抉擇), theme song from TV series The PassengerThe Passenger (1979 TV series)The Passenger is a TVB television series, premiered on May 28, 1979. Theme song "The Passenger" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by George Lam....
(1979) - Chor Lau Heung (楚留香), theme song from TV series Chor Lau HeungChor Lau Heung (1979 TV series)Chor Lau-heung is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Chu Liuxiang Chuanqi of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. Adam Cheng starred as the titular protagonist, Chor Lau-heung...
(1979) - The Heroes of Man and Sea (人海奇譚) (1979)
- Wind and Clouds (風雲), theme song from TV series This Land is MineThis Land is Mine (1980 TV series)This Land is Mine is a TVB television series, premiered on January 21, 1980. Theme song "Wind and Clouds" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Sandra Lang....
(1980) - Leaves Depart From the Tear Hard to Endure (難忍別離淚), theme song from TV series In Search of (1980)
- The Brothers (親情), theme song from TV series The BrothersThe Brothers (1980 TV series)The Brothers is a TVB television series which premiered on 21 April 1980. The show's theme song "The Brothers" , was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo, with Wong Jim, writing the lyrics. It was originally sung by Cantopop singer, Roman Tam....
(1980) - The Discovery Bay (發現灣), theme song from TV series The Discovery Bay (1980)
- The Invincible Medic (仁者無敵), theme song from TV series The Invincible MedicThe Invincible MedicThe Invincible Medic is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Invincible Medic" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng....
(1980) - Five Easy Pieces (輪流傳), theme song from TV series Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces (1980 TV series)Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - Eunuch (龍仇鳳血), theme song from TV series EunuchEunuch (1980 TV series)Eunuch is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "Eunuch" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1980) - The Adventurer's (衝擊), theme song from TV series The Adventurer'sThe Adventurer'sThe Adventurer's is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's" , and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.- Cast :...
(1980) - Famous Sword (名劍) (1980)
- Using Love to Steal a Heart (用爱将心偷), theme song from TV series The Shell Game (1980)
- Personhood Loves Freedom (做人愛自由), theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - Cheers (飲勝), sub theme song from TV series The Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of ZooThe Misadventure of Zoo is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "Personhood Loves Freedom" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng, and the sub theme song "Cheers" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung...
(1981) - In Love and War (烽火飛花), theme song from TV series In Love and WarIn Love and War (1981 TV series)In Love and War is a TVB television series, premiered in 1981. Theme song "In Love and War" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng....
(1981) - Breath and Depths of Mountains and Waters (萬水千山縱橫) (1982)
- Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment (忘盡心中情), theme song from TV series The Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master SoThe Legend of Master So is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Forgets With All One's Heart the Sentiment" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Johnny Yip.-Cast:...
(1982) - Heart Debt (心債), theme song from TV series Soldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune (TVB)Soldier of Fortune is a TVB television series, premiered on 27 September 1982. Theme song "Heart Debt" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Felix Wong* Kent Tong* Patricia Chong...
(1982) - Being at a High Game (胸懷大志), theme song from TV series The EmissaryThe Emissary (TVB)The Emissary is a TVB television series, premiered in 1982. Theme song "Being at a High Game" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Willie Fung.-Cast:* Andy Lau* Deanie Yip...
(1982) - Approaches the Upstream Silently (默默向上游) (1982)
- You're the One Who Decides to Love (愛定你一個), theme song from TV series The Radio TycoonThe Radio TycoonThe Radio Tycoon is a TVB television series, premiered in Hong Kong in 1983.-Music:The theme song "You're the One Who Decides to Love" was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo. The lyricist was Wong Jim...
(1983) - Heroine (巾幗英雄), theme song from TV series The Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the UnknownsThe Legend of the Unknowns is a TVB television series, premiered in 1983. Starring: Cecilia Wong, Kent Tong, Sharon Yeung, Barbara Yung, Simon Yam. Theme song "Heroine" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Frances Yip....
(1983) - Hands Over My Heart (交出我的心), theme song from TV series Woman on the Beat (1983)
- The Emperor Descendants (皇帝子孫) (1983)
- In Dream Several Sorrow (夢裏幾番哀), theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - I Cannot See My Tears Flow (不見我淚流), sub theme song from TV series The FoundationThe Foundation (TVB)The Foundation is a TVB television series, premiered in 1984. Theme song "In Dream Several Sorrow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Michelle Pau, and the sub theme song "I Cannot See My Tears Flow" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by...
(1984) - It Will Be Throughout Lucky (始終會行運), theme song from TV series The Duke of Mount DeerThe Duke of Mount Deer (1984 TV series)The Duke of Mount Deer is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was first aired on TVB in 1984.-Cast:*Tony Leung as Wai Siu-bo*Andy Lau as Hong-hei Emperor*Carina Lau as Fong Yee...
(1984) - Sentimental Cold Lust (情冷情熱), theme song from TV series Sword Stained with Royal BloodSword Stained with Royal Blood (1985 TV series)Sword Stained with Royal Blood is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1985.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Yun Sing-chi**Fung Chi-fung as young Yun Sing-chi...
(1985) - Me and You, He and Me (我與你 他與我), theme song from TV series The Rough RideThe Rough RideThe Rough Ride is a TVB television series, premiered in 1985. Theme song "Me and You, He and Me" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Anita Mui.-Cast:* Tony Leung* Barbara Yung* Lau Dan* Ray Lui...
(1985) - The Song of Chu (楚歌), theme song from TV series The BattlefieldThe Battlefield (1985 TV series)The Battlefield is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 1985 in Hong Kong on TVB.-Plot:...
(1985) - The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (雪山飛狐), theme song from TV series The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountains (1985)
- In the Sentimental Past (當年情), theme song from the movie A Better TomorrowA Better TomorrowA Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong action film which had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.Directed by John Woo, it stars Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung and Leslie Cheung...
(1986) - Leaves Behind My Fond Dream (留下我美夢), theme song from TV series The Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu FungThe Return of Luk Siu-fung is a 1986 Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong in 1986.-Cast:*Alex Man as Luk Siu-fung*Wong Wan-choi as Fa Mun-lau...
(1986) - Holds Up the Head to Sing to the Day (昂首向天唱) (1986)
- Will Rush Toward Future Day (奔向未來的日子), theme song from the movie A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
- The Infinite Journey (無限旅程), theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - Still the Heart Was Thinking You (仍然心在想你), sub theme song from TV series The Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing UpThe Price of Growing Up is a TVB television series, premiered in 1987. Theme song "The Infinite Journey" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, sung by Kenny Bee, and the sub theme song "Still My Heart Was Thinking About You" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo,...
(1987) - The Humanity's Mistake (人類的錯), theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Youth Heart (少年心), sub theme song from TV series Born to Be a King (1987)
- Hu Han Dream (胡漢夢), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Book and Sword (1987)
- The Chrysanthemum Tears (菊花淚), theme song from TV series Deadly SecretDeadly SecretDeadly Secret is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel A Deadly Secret. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989.-Cast:*Roger Kwok as Tik Wan*Kitty Lai as Chik Fong*Shallin Tse as Shui Sang...
(1989) - Small Boat Lover (扁舟情侶) (1989)
- Wild Rose (野玫瑰) (1989)
- The Special Express (特別快車) (1989)
- Heart of Fire (焚心以火) (1990)
- Does Not Hope Again Tangled Up (不願再纏綿), sub theme song from TV series The God's of Demons of Zu Mountain (1990)
- Long Flow, Not Rest (長流不息) (1992)
- Detains the Fall Scenery (留住秋色), sub theme song from TV series The Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes BackThe Buddhism Palm Strikes Back is a Hong Kong wuxia comedy television series based on artist Wong Yuk-long's Buddha's Palm manhua series. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1993.-Plot:...
(1993) - To Die, To A Unique Skill (絕世絕招), theme song from TV series The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.-Cast:*Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching**Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching...
(1994) - Difficult Even Agreement (意難平), theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - You Come to My Next Full Moon (圓月下你來依我), sub theme song from TV series Against the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of HonourAgainst the Blade of Honour is a 1994-1997 Hong Kong television series based on Gu Long's wuxia novel Yuanyue Wandao. The series was run on TVB.-Cast:*Louis Koo as Ding Peng*Noel Leung as Qing Qing*Eddie Cheung as Lau Yuk Chong...
(1994) - Splendid Story (精彩故事), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Has You Rarely (難得有你), theme song from TV series Corner the Con ManCorner the Con ManCorner the Con Man is a TVB television series, premiering in 1997. The theme song "Splendid Story" , and subtheme song "Has You Rarely" was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim, arrangement by Joseph Koo and Chiu Tsang Hei, and sung by Roman Tam.-Cast:* Bobby Au Yeung* Leo Ku* Monica Chan*...
(1997) - Top of the Head, One Piece of the Day (頭頂一片天) (1998)
- The Cool Breeze Does Not Dye (清風不染), theme song from TV series Justice Sung IIJustice Sung IIJustice Sung II is a Hong Kong television series. It was first run on TVB in 1999.-Plot:Episodes 1-3The story picks up from what was left off in the first installment. Sung Sai Kit along with his wife, Lin Lung, and his family, which now includes his son, are trying to elude the Ching officials...
(1999) - Beautiful Fate (美麗緣份), theme song from TV series Better HalvesBetter Halves (TVB)Better Halves is a TVB television series, premiered in 2003. Theme song "Beautiful Fate" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Steven Ma.-Cast:* Steven Ma* Maggie Cheung* Moses Chan* Joyce Koi...
(2003) - The Sentimental Often In (情常在) (2004)
Awards
Wong received numerous awards for his works.- Music Awards
- 1981 忘記他, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1982 兩忘煙水里, The best cantopop, 4th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1989 Best Lyricist, 2nd Hong Kong Artist Awards (香港藝術家年獎)
- 1990 Golden Pin, 13th, Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- 1991 Hall of Fame, RTHK (Radio and Television Hong Kong)
- 2000 Hall of Fame Award, CASH (Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong).
- 2002 Hall of Fame Award for 25th Anniversary, 25th Top Ten Chinese Golden Pop Music, RTHK
- Film Awards
- 1987 倩女幽魂, A Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost StoryA Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
: Best Original Score and Best Film Song ("Lai Ming But Yiu Loi"), 7th Hong Kong Film Awards - 1990 The Terracotta Warrior: Best Original Film Score; and The SwordsmanThe SwordsmanThe Swordsman or Swordsman is a 1990 Hong Kong wuxia film. King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Tsui Hark. The film is adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer...
: Best Original Film Song, 10th Hong Kong Film Awards10th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:... - 1991 黃飛鴻, 11th Hong Kong Film Awards11th Hong Kong Film Awards-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:...
- 1992 黃飛鴻 之II 男兒當自強, 29th Taiwan's Golden Horse Award
- 1994 梁祝, Best Original Film Score, 14th Hong Kong Film Awards14th Hong Kong Film AwardsCeremony for the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards was held in 1995.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
Filmography as actor
- In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
- Visible SecretVisible SecretVisible Secret is a 2001 Hong Kong horror comedy film directed by Ann Hui, starring Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong, Sam Lee, James Wong, Wayne Lai, Kara Hui, Tony Liu and Cheung Tat-ming.-Plot:...
(2001) - Lo Kit - Funny Business (2000)
- Love ParadoxLove Paradox"Love Paradox" is the 4th single from American born gravure model Leah Dizon. It was released March 26, 2008 and features an "internationally flavored pop upper." It came in two versions just like previous releases, CD only Version and Limited Edition CD+DVD Version...
(2000) - Security guard - BishonenBishonen (film)Bishonen... , is a 1998 Hong Kong romantic drama film about an ill-fated gay romance. It is directed by Yonfan and starred Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu and Shu Qi....
(1998) - J.P. - A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation is a 1997 Hong Kong animated film. It was the first Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong...
(1997) - Red Beard (voice, Cantonese version) - Screwball '94 (1994) - Tong Shi Yi
- It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life (1994 film)-Cast:* Raymond Wong - Kow-Foo Yum* Leslie Cheung - Roberto* Teresa Mo - Kow-An Yum* Fung Bo-Bo - Kow-Foo's Wife* Tony Leung Ka-fai - Kow-Kwai Yum* Anita Yuen - Shou-Kit Ho* Lau Ching-Wan - Cousin* Carol Cheng - Miss 'Coffee' Ho* Wong Jim - George...
(1994) - George - Best of Best (1994)
- I Will Wait for YouI Will Wait for You"I Will Wait For You" is a song from the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg . Its music was composed by Michel Legrand and its lyrics written by Jacques Demy. It was performed in the film by Catherine Deneuve, whose voice was dubbed by Danielle Licari. The English lyrics of the song were...
(1994) - Thief - Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) - Wong
- I Have a Date with SpringI Have a Date with SpringI Have A Date With Spring was a stage play originally written by Raymond To. It was later adapted into a film that was released in 1994 in Hong Kong.-Synopsis:...
(1994) - Triad - Iron Monkey (1993) - Governor Cheng
- Flirting ScholarFlirting ScholarFlirting Scholar is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Lee Lik-Chi and starring Stephen Chow.A second installment, Flirting Scholar 2, was released in 2010. It is a prequel of the 1993 Hong Kong film with Lik-Chi returning as director.-Plot:...
(1993) - Mr. Wah - All's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well TooAll's Well, Ends Well Too is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko, and released as comedy fare as is the usual custom to entertain movie-goers on the Lunar New Year celebrations...
(1993) - Magistrate - Summer LoversSummer LoversSummer Lovers is a 1982 film written and directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah and Valerie Quennessen, and filmed on location on the island of Santorini, Greece. The original music score is composed by Basil Poledouris...
(1992) - Uncle Wah - Fight Back to School IIFight Back to School IIFight Back to School 2 is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Gordon Chan and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man-Tat and Cheung Man. It is a sequel to the 1991 film Fight Back to School....
(1992) - Minister Wong - Stooges in Hong Kong (1992)
- Rich ManRich Man"Rich Man" is the ninth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in March 1992. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
(1992) - Peter Chow - Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
- All's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends WellAll's Well, Ends Well is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko. The film stars Stephen Chow with Maggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Raymond Wong, Sandra Ng, and Teresa Mo....
(1992) - The Twin Dragons (1992) - Twins' Father
- Spiritually a Cop (1991)
- The BanquetThe Banquet (1991 film)The Banquet , also known as Party of a Wealthy Family, is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy film...
(1991) - Food Vendor - Gambling Ghost (1991) - Brother Dragon
- Doctor Vampire (1991)
- Stooges in Tokyo (1991) - Chung, Kwok Shing
- B B 30 (1990)
- The Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose ChaseThe Wild Goose Chase is a late Jacobean stage play, a comedy written by John Fletcher, first published in 1621. It is often classed among Fletcher's most effective and best-constructed plays; Edmund Gosse called it "one of the brightest and most coherent of Fletcher's comedies, a play which it is...
(1990) - Tiger on the Beat II (1990) - Wong
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1990 (1990) (TV) - Host - The Romancing Star III (1989) - Housiu Jim
- Just HeroesJust HeroesJust Heroes is a 1989 Hong Kong crime film, directed by John Woo and Wu Ma. The film stars Danny Lee, David Chiang and Stephen Chow.-Plot:...
(1989) - Solicitor Wong - Mr. Sunshine (1989)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) TV Series - Host
- Happy Ghost 4 (1989) - Judge
- Miss Asia PageantMiss Asia PageantThe Miss Asia Pageant , is organized by the Asia Television Limited , and they have organized this event since 1985. The contest was stopped from the year of 2000 through 2003, and relaunched in 2004....
1989 (1989) (TV) - Host - Black Dragon (1989) - Mr. Ku's Friend
- City Squeeze (1989)
- The Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy CompaniesThe Crazy Companies is a 1988 Hong Kong Comedy film directed by Wong Jing, and starring Andy Lau and Natalis Chan. It was followed by a sequel, The Crazy Companies II, which was released in 1989.-Summary:...
(1988) - Priest - Fractured Follies (1988) - May's father, a supermarket owner
- Tiger on BeatTiger on BeatTiger on Beat , also known as Tiger on the Beat is a 1988 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung...
(1988) - Police Inspector Jim Pak - Mother vs. Mother (1988) - Substitute Minister
- Double FattinessDouble Fattiness-Cast and roles:* Bill Tung - Mo Jup Shu * Lydia Shum - Siu-Fung / Miss Choi* Eric Tsang - Mo Dut Go* Maggie Cheung - Diana* Dennis Chan - Spiritworld Keeper* Paul Chun - Kum Dai Tse* James Wong - Orchestra Director* David Chiang - 2nd Spiritworld Keeper...
(1988) - Orchestra Director - Red Headed StrangerRed Headed StrangerRed Headed Stranger is a 1975 album by American outlaw country singer Willie Nelson. After the wide success of his recordings with Atlantic records, Nelson signed a contract with Columbia Records, a label that gave him total creative control over his works...
(1986) - Chinese Laborer - Musical Dancer (1985) - James Wong
- My Darling, My Goddess (1982) - Randy Jim
- Chinatown KidChinatown KidChinatown Kid is a 1977 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Robert Tai Chi Hsien and Lee Ka Ting, and starring Alexander Fu Sheng and the Venom Mob....
(1977) - Gambler - Let's RockLet's RockLet's Rock is a 1958 rock and roll film starring Julius LaRosa as a crooner attempting to fight off the rival music rock and roll, Phyllis Newman as his songwriting girlfriend who convinces him to adapt rather than fight and Conrad Janis as LaRosa's manager...
(1975) - Games Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers PlayGames Gamblers Play is a 1974 Hong Kong film directed by Michael Hui with action direction by Sammo Hung.-Cast:*Chan Lap Ban*Cheng Kwan-Min*Cheung Wah*Chiao Roy*Fung Ging Man*Ho Pak-Kwong*Michael Hui*Ricky Hui*Sam Hui*Benz Hui*Sammo Hung...
(1974)
External links
- The James Wong Jim Memorial booklet - download (In English/Chinese)