Lau Ching Wan
- Name: Lau Ching Wan
- Native name: 刘青云
- Also Known as: Sean Lau, 劉青雲, Lau Ching Wen
- Nationality: Hong Konger
- Gender: Male
- Born: February 16, 1964
- Age: 60
The show allowed Lau the opportunity to work in films, but major roles still eluded him and so he headed to Taiwan to try his fortunes there. Lau continued to only find television work and contemplated leaving the industry altogether until he was contacted by fellow TVB alumni Derek Yee to star in the romantic drama C'est La Vie Mon Cheri. The film was a huge hit and Lau finally achieved film stardom.
Since then, Lau has proven himself one of Hong Kong's most versatile actors, appearing in almost every genre of film, from action (Big Bullet) to comedy (Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb) to drama (Too Many Ways to Be Number One) and has become one of the region's most popular actors. His recent work with Milkyway Productions (such as Johnnie To's A Hero Never Dies) has garnered him international attention and helped to revitalize the crime movie genre.
Off-screen, Lau leads a fairly normal life with his wife (former Miss Hong Kong Amy Kwok) and is, by all accounts, one of the nicest and most down-to-earth persons you would ever meet. In a time when many of the top Hong Kong actors are moving overseas, retiring or raising their paychecks to a sky-high level, Lau seems determined to keep working in Hong Kong and keep his asking price low in order to help keep the industry thriving.
(Source: Hkfilm) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Greed of Man
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 40 eps
Fong Chin Bok
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Empress Da Yu Er
Taiwanese Drama, 1992, 44 eps
Huang Tai Chi
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Heartbreak Blues
Hong Kong Drama, 1991, 5 eps
Ching Yin Nam
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Challenge of Life
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 30 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
A World Apart
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 10 eps
Hung Kwan
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Sect of Blood and Iron
Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 20 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Twilight of a Nation
Hong Kong Drama, 1988, 45 eps
Siu Chiu-kwai
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Born to be a King
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Genghis Khan
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 10 eps
Chilaun
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
The Dragon Sword
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 20 eps
Ching Hong
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
The Grand Canal
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 60 eps
Li Shi Ming
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
When Silken Hands Get Rough
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 25 eps
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Take Care Your Highness!
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 20 eps
Chiu Nam Sing
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
The Battle Among the Clans
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 30 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Police Cadet '84
Hong Kong Drama, 1984, 40 eps
Fit Lo Ngai Fung
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
The Duke of Mount Deer
Hong Kong Drama, 1984, 40 eps
Wan Yau Fong
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Election 3
Unconfirmed
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Sons of the Neon Night
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
[Police officer]
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Detective vs. Sleuths 2
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
Li Jun
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Out of Inferno 2
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Crisis Negotiators
Hong Kong Movie, 2024,
Zhuo Wen Wei
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
The Comeback
Chinese Movie, 2023,
(Unknown)
|
8.0
|
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell
Hong Kong Movie, 2023,
Hong So Chai
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Warriors of Future
Hong Kong Movie, 2022,
Zheng Zhong Sheng
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Detective vs. Sleuths
Hong Kong Movie, 2022,
Li Jun
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Shock Wave 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2020,
Tung Cheuk Man
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Integrity
Hong Kong Movie, 2019,
Chan King Chi
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Dealer Healer
Hong Kong Movie, 2017,
(Unknown)
|
6.8
|
Call of Heroes
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Yeung Hak-nan
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Heartfall Arises
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Professor Calvin Che
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
The Vanished Murderer
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Song Dong Lu
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Tale of Three Cities
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Dao Long
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Insanity
Hong Kong Movie, 2015,
Patient / Convicted murderer
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Overheard 3
Hong Kong Movie, 2014,
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The White Storm 1
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
Tim
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Boundless
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Out of Inferno
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
Dai Kwan
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Bullet Vanishes
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Song Dong Lu
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Fairy Tale Killer
Hong Kong Movie, 2012,
Wong Wai Han
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
The Great Magician
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Lei Bully
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Life without Principle
Hong Kong Movie, 2011,
San Jiao Bao
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Overheard 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2011,
Manson Lo Man Sang
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Poker King
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Uno
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Written By
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Tony
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Mad Detective
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Chan Kwai Bun
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
Chinese Movie, 2007,
Magic Gourd
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
My Name Is Fame
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Poon Ka Fai
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
The Shopaholics
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Choosey Lee
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Himalaya Singh
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Uncle Panic
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Attractive One
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Hugo
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
Three of a Kind
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Frankie
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Driving Miss Wealthy
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Jack Chen / mario
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Fantasia
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Director Man
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Good Times, Bed Times
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Raymond
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Colour of the Truth
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
7 Up [Seven-Up]
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
1:99 Shorts
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Lost in Time
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Dai Fai
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Mighty Baby
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Johnny Hung
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Ken Wong
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Fat Choi Spirit
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Ching Wan / Sean
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Running Out of Time 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Inspector Ho Sheung Sang
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
La Brassiere
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Johnny
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Victim
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Manson Ma
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Running Out of Time
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Inspector Ho Sheung Sang
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Where a Good Man Goes
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Michael Cheung
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
A Hero Never Dies
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Martin
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Expect the Unexpected
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Sam
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
The Longest Nite
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Tony
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Full Alert
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Inspector Pao
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Too Many Ways to be No. 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Kau
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Lifeline
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Black Mask
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Shek Wai Ho / "Rock"
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Beyond Hypothermia
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Long
(Main Role)
|
5.9
|
Big Bullet
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Sergeant Bill Chu
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Tri-Star
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Lau Ching-fat
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Only Fools Fall in Love
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Chiu Ford
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Loving You
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Chu Hoi
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
New Tenant
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Joe
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tricky Business
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Ko Hing
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Mother of a Different Kind
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Supt. Cheung Hung
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Dr. Mack
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Chiu
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Oh! My Three Guys
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Ching Yu-hoi
(Main Role)
|
5.6
|
Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Peter Chan
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
The Tragic Fantasy - Tiger of Wanchai
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Dee
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Return of a Better Tomorrow
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
“Big Lobster”
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
I Wanna Be Your Man
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Lu Che Mo
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Hello! Who Is It?
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Officer Ma Fai
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just a Violinist!
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Mozart
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
C'est La Vie, Mon Cheri
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Kit
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
It's a Wonderful Life
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Hou Chung
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Executioners
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Tak
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Thou Shalt Not Swear
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
[Chow's sidekick]
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Pink Bomb
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Tso Wu
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Angel Hunter
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
“Jack” / Chow Man Kit
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
The Shootout
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Liu
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
The Roar of the Vietnamese
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Fan Wan Tin
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Live Hard
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Fai / Chief
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
My Dear Son
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Maddy
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Police Story 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
[CID]
(Bit part)
|
7.6
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Love Under the Sun
Hong Kong Special, 2003, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Popcorn Show Season 2
Hong Kong TV Show, 2023, 29 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
The Popcorn Show
Hong Kong TV Show, 2022, 48 eps
(Ep. 28)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Super Trio Series 1: Movie Buff Championship
Hong Kong TV Show, 1995, 31 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
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