Francis Ng
- Name: Francis Ng
- Native name: 吳鎮宇
- Given name: Francis Ng
- Also Known as: Francis Wong, 吴镇宇, Ng Chun Yung
- Nationality: Hong Konger
- Gender: Male
- Born: December 21, 1961
- Age: 62
Ng eventually graduated in 1985, but it would be over a decade before his potential as an actor was realized and his talent appreciated. His unconventional looks meant that he did not fit the traditional leading man mold. As was the case for many talented actors, the small world of television could not hold a fish that was growing as large and discontent as Ng. Ng’s banning from the station due to his open criticisms of them is likely the key factor that pushed him completely into the world of film.
The turning point in his career came with the villainous role of "Ugly Kwan in Young and Dangerous" (1996), in which Ng stole the show by simultaneously chewing and spitting out scenery. In addition to gaining the appreciation of movie audiences, Ng began to be recognized critically as well, especially by the HK Film Critics Society, who have awarded him Best Actor three times, for "Once Upon a Time in a Triad Society" (1996), "Bullets Over Summer" (1999) and "2000 A.D." (2000). Ng’s role in "2000 A.D." also won him the HK Film Best Supporting Actor Award.
Pegged as the “dark horse” prior to the awards night, his status as a first-rate actor was solidified when he garnered the prestigious Golden Horse Best Actor Award for his work in "The Mission" (1999).
Ng has also ventured into the arenas of theatre and directing, with varying results. In 1994-95, he starred in the play “Naughty Couple” with his ex-girlfriend, Anita Lee. It ran for 70 shows, breaking records for athenumber of shows and admissions, and was even adapted into a movie of the same name.
(Source: Yinique 2004, lovehkfilm.com; edited by MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Director
Title | Rating |
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Change of Gangster | 10.0 |
9413 | 3.0 |
Screenwriter & Director
Title | Rating |
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What Is a Good Teacher | 4.0 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Ying Huan Zhi Zhi
Chinese Drama, 0000, 42 eps
Wen Bin
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Wu Xie Si Jia Bi Ji
Chinese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Walk With You Slowly
Chinese Drama, 0000, 30 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Escape from the Trilateral Slopes
Chinese Drama, 2024, 21 eps
Uncle Cai
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
The Trading Floor
Hong Kong Drama, 2018, 5 eps
Ye Bao
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Triumph in the Skies Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 2013, 43 eps
Tong Yik Sum / "Samuel" / "Sam"
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Healing Souls
Chinese Drama, 2008, 22 eps
Qin Huo
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Triumph in the Skies
Hong Kong Drama, 2003, 40 eps
Tong Yik Sum / "Samuel" / "Sam"
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Old Time Buddy
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 25 eps
Tse Yuen
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
When a Man Loves a Woman
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 13 eps
Dung Fai
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Land of the Condors
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 20 eps
Fang Wei
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
The Change of Time
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 40 eps
Yeung Gwo Hoi
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
On the Edge
Hong Kong Drama, 1991, 25 eps
Ching Ho
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Destined of Love
Hong Kong Drama, 1991, 10 eps
Kan Yuen
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Where I Belong
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 30 eps
Yau Heung Tung
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Blood Hounds
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 20 eps
Pei Yi Fei
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
When Things Get Tough
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 20 eps
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Road to Eternity
Hong Kong Drama, 1990, 20 eps
Leui Waai Seun
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
File Noir
Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 20 eps
Lee Long
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
The Final Combat
Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 30 eps
Duen Yuk Lau
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Heir to the Throne
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 24 eps
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
General Father, General Son
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 20 eps
Lee Chi / Tong Gao Chung
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Happy Spirit
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 20 eps
Ga Siu Nam
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
The Yang's Saga
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 6 eps
Yeung Yin Ting / Yeung Yee Long
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
The Battle Among the Clans
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 30 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 20 eps
Lo Lap Yu
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
The Last Performance
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Duke of Mount Deer
Hong Kong Drama, 1984, 40 eps
[Extra]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
The Old Miao Myth
Hong Kong Drama, 1983, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
The Emissary
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 20 eps
[Drug user #A]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Love and Passion
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 30 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Soldier of Fortune
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 30 eps
[Student]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 50 eps
[Monk] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Election 3
Unconfirmed
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Integrity 2
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Ultimate Mission
Chinese Movie, 0000,
Li Chao
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Temporary Bodyguard
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Dream Hero
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Silent Evidence
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Special Police Mission
Chinese Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Saline Lake Project
Chinese Movie, 2024,
Lao Xiang
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
A Place Called Silence
Chinese Movie, 2024,
Dai Guo Dong
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Crisis Negotiators
Hong Kong Movie, 2024,
Xie Jia Jun
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Customs Frontline
Hong Kong Movie, 2024,
Kwok Chi Keung
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Broken Mission
Chinese Movie, 2024,
Mo Yun
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Enemy of Life
Chinese Movie, 2023,
Zuo Jun Zhe
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Everything is Unknown
Chinese Movie, 2023,
Pan Yi Ming
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Death Notice
Hong Kong Movie, 2023,
Han Hao
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The Comeback
Chinese Movie, 2023,
(Unknown)
|
8.0
|
Man's Creed
Chinese Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Movie, 2021,
Lak Chui
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
All U Need Is Love
Hong Kong Movie, 2021,
[Diagnosed carrier]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Drifting
Hong Kong Movie, 2021,
Ho Kei Fai
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Movie, 2020,
{Headmaster} [Headmaster]
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Remain Silent
Chinese Movie, 2019,
Wu Zheng Wei
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy
Hong Kong Movie, 2019,
Yip Chi Fan
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Change of Gangster
Chinese Movie, 2019,
Kun
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
A Home with a View
Hong Kong Movie, 2019,
Mr. Lu
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Men On The Dragon
Hong Kong Movie, 2018,
Chan Lung
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Leakers
Hong Kong Movie, 2018,
David Wong
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Goldbuster
Hong Kong Movie, 2017,
A Ming
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
77 Heartbreaks
Hong Kong Movie, 2017,
"Shutter"
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Shed Skin Papa
Hong Kong Movie, 2017,
Yat Hung
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Warrior's Gate
Chinese Movie, 2016,
[Wizard]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Line Walker 1
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Kiu Zing Nam / Q Sir
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Girl of the Big House
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Uncle Boa / Father Boa
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Sentence Me Guilty
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Fang Wen Nan
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
House of Wolves
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Charlie
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Love Without Distance
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Chen Bai Wan
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
Lovers & Movies
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Yao Xing Jie
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Two Thumbs Up
Hong Kong Movie, 2015,
"Lucifer" / "Big F"
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Triumph in the Skies
Hong Kong Movie, 2015,
Samuel Tong / "Sam"
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
The House That Never Dies 1
Chinese Movie, 2014,
Zhao Yi Tang / Huo Lian Xiu
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Game of Assassins
Chinese Movie, 2013,
(Main Role)
|
5.7
|
Pay Back
Chinese Movie, 2013,
Yang Yan
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
The Last Tycoon
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
Mao Zai
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Passion Island
Hong Kong Movie, 2012,
Chu Yu
(Main Role)
|
5.7
|
Crazy Foolish Thieves
Hong Kong Movie, 2012,
Lok
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
The Warring States
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Pang Juan
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Midnight Beating
Chinese Movie, 2010,
Mai Xiang Yu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Wind Blast
Chinese Movie, 2010,
Mai Gao
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Button Man
Hong Kong Movie, 2008,
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Deadly Delicious
Chinese Movie, 2008,
Chen Jiaqiao
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Bullet and Brain
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
"Bullet"
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Dancing Lion
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Fai
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
The Closet
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Lo Fei
(Main Role)
|
5.5
|
It's a Wonderful Life
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Kun [Gang leader]
(Guest Role)
|
6.6
|
Wo Hu
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Walter
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Exiled
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
Tai
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Karmic Mahjong
Chinese Movie, 2006,
Wu Yu Chuan
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
On The Edge
Hong Kong Movie, 2006,
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Curse of Lola
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Wu Zhen Yu [Dance Theatre light master]
(Main Role)
|
5.5
|
Hands in the Hair
Chinese Movie, 2005,
[Ai Ni's husband]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Himalaya Singh
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Uncle Brave
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Crazy N' The City
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Wong Chi Shing
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
The White Dragon
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
"Chicken Feathers"
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Fantasia
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Kin
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Infernal Affairs 2
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Ngai Wing Hau
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Shiver
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Chan Kwok Ming
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
Heroic Duo
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Hoi Au Yeung
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Colour of the Truth
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Tam Chiu / "Bling Chiu"
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
1:99 Shorts
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
{11}
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Women from Mars
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Fernando
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Beauty and the Breast
Hong Kong Movie, 2002,
Mario
(Main Role)
|
5.9
|
The Losers' Club
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Kenny
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
A Gambler’s Story
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Siu Kei
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Ben
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Bakery Amour
Hong Kong Movie, 2001,
Tang Dai Chi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
A War Named Desire
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Fong Lung Chu / "Charles"
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
What Is a Good Teacher
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Yau Mong Kong
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Clean My Name, Mr. Coroner!
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Keith Ko
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Juliet in Love
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Jordan Cheng
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
The Mission
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Roy
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
A Wicked Ghost
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Fa Mao
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Believe It or Not
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Kenny
(Main Role)
|
5.8
|
Bullets Over Summer
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Mike
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
A Man Called Hero
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
"Invincible"
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Gen X Cops
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Lok Wai Na / "Lok"
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
9413
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Ko Chi Man / "Smashhead"
(Main Role)
|
3.0
|
Portland Street Blues
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
"Ugly Kwan"
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Magnificent Team
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Dai Hung
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Those Were the Days
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Patrick Tse Yuen
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
Full Alert
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Mak Kwan
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
'97 Aces Go Places
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Lui Yue Yeung
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
24 Hours Ghost Story
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Mo Tai Ho
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Too Many Ways to be No. 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Matt
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Ko Ngo
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Once Upon a Time in Triad Society
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
"Ugly Kwan"
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Sexy and Dangerous
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
George
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Young and Dangerous 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
"Ugly Kwan"
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
The Golden Girls
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Wong Siu Yi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Those Were the Days…
Hong Kong Movie, 1995,
Yu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Naughty Couple
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Ma Kam Hang
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
I Wanna Be Your Man
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
[Barrister]
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
I Will Wait for You
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Lam Wai Man
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Kung Fu Cult Master
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Zhang Cui Shan
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
The Bride With White Hair
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Ji Wu Shuang [Male]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Kidnap of Wong Chak Fai
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Cheung Sing [Officer]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Mighty Gambler
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Ai Shui
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Handsome Siblings
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Kong Yuk Long
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Banana Spirit
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
"Chic"
(Main Role)
|
5.9
|
In the Lap of God
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Alex Ng
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Fatal Game
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Mr. Wu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Fire Phoenix
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Dragon Fighter
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Chun Yu
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Devil Hunters
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Chiu Shing
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Proud and Confident
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
"He-Man"
(Support Role)
|
5.3
|
Pain in the Neck
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Mr. Possessed
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Sze Ma Yuk Long
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
The Last Conflict
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Tong Hak
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Midnight Girls
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
Raymond Tong
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
King of Comedy
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 20 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
The Detectives' Adventures Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 20 eps
(Ep. 1, 4-8)
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Memories beyond Horizon Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 12 eps
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-5, 9-10)
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Hit It Off
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 2-10)
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Memories beyond Horizon
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-6, 9)
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Memories Beyond Horizon: Pilot
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
The Popcorn Show
Hong Kong TV Show, 2022, 48 eps
(Ep. 18)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Shine! Super Brothers Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Hi Directors
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 20 eps
[Director]
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Real Actor
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 14 eps
[Teacher]
(Main Host)
|
7.5
|
Where Are We Going, Dad? Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 16 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Beautiful Cooking Season 2
Hong Kong TV Show, 2009, 28 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 17)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Super Trio Series 3: The Super Trio Show
Hong Kong TV Show, 1998, 26 eps
(Ep. 10, 23)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Super Trio Series 2: Movie Buff Championship 2
Hong Kong TV Show, 1997, 23 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Super Trio Series 1: Movie Buff Championship
Hong Kong TV Show, 1995, 31 eps
(Ep. 3, 9)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
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