Kwun-Lai Ng Explained

Kwun-Lai Ng
Birth Date:29 January 1934
Birth Place:Shanghai, China
Death Place:Hong Kong
Other Names:Kwanlai Ng, Ng Kwan-Lai, Ng Kwun-Lai, Wu Jun-Li
Occupation:Actress, Cantonese opera singer
Years Active:1954-1967
Known For:Lead Actress of Lai Sing Opera Troupe[1]

Kwun-Lai Ng (1934-2018) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Ng was credited with over 150 films.

Early life

On January 29, 1934, Ng was born in Shanghai, China.

Education

Ng studied at Yinzizhong Music Conservatoire and Xiangjiang Cantonese Opera Institute.

Career

In 1954, Ng established A Branch of Troupe, a Chinese opera group. In 1955, Ng founded the Lai Sing Opera Troupe. Ng is known for her role as a fa dan in Cantonese opera. Ng was a member of opera troupes including Lai Sing Opera Troupe, Fei Fan Heung Opera Troupe and Chung Sun Sing Opera Troupe. In 1955, Ng crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Ng first appeared in The Model and the Car with Yam Kim-fai and Bak Sheut-sin, a 1955 Comedy Cantonese opera film directed by Chan Pei. In 1967, Ng appeared in 10 films. Ng's last film was The Full Moon, a 1967 Drama Film directed by Kwan Chi-Kin. In 1967, Ng retired from the film industry. Ng is credited with over 150 films.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Repertoire

  1. The Blessings of the Moon[6] (aka Two Immortals at the Pavilion of the Moon) opposite Ho Fei-fan
  2. The Reunion by a White Hare (aka Fete of the White Hare)
  3. Presenting a Sword at Hundred-Flower Pavilion[3]
  4. The Story of Chu Pin's Loyalty to the Sung Dynasty[3]
  5. The Lady’s Sash[6] opposite Mak Bing-wing
  6. How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat (Stage debut that put her on the map.)

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Personal life

On September 26, 2018, Ng died in Hong Kong.[3] [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. [Be My Guest (talk show)]
  2. Book: Stokes, Lisa Odham . Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema . 563–564 . Scarecrow Press . 2007 . 978-0810864580 . November 20, 2020.
  3. Web site: Press Releases - Heritage Museum to commemorate renowned Cantonese opera artist Ng Kwan-lai through film programme and exhibition (with photos) . info.gov.hk . December 2018 . November 20, 2020.
  4. Web site: Ng Kwun Lai . hku.hk . November 20, 2020.
  5. Web site: Ng Kwun-Lai . hkmdb.com . November 18, 2020.
  6. Web site: en. Ng Kwun Lai. A Synthesis of Lyrical Excellence and Martial Agility – The Stage Art of Ng Kwan Lai 22 December 2004 – 15 September 2005.
  7. Web site: The Model and the Car . hkmdb.com . January 28, 1955 . November 20, 2020.
  8. Web site: https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=3093&display_set=eng . Last Minute . hkmdb.com . March 25, 1967 . July 10, 2021.
  9. Web site: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201311/15/P201311150603.htm . Press Release - HK Film Archive to screen opera films by director Wong Hok-sing to celebrate Cantonese Opera Day 2013 (with photos) . info.gov.hk . November 15, 2013 . June 30, 2021.
  10. Web site: https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4684&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng . A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid . hkmdb.com . May 31, 1967 . June 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4726&display_set=eng . The Long Journey Home . hkmdb.com . September 6, 1967 . June 30, 2021.
  12. Web site: https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4678&display_set=eng . Madame Lee Sze-Sze . hkmdb.com . May 10, 1967 . July 1, 2021.
  13. Web site: Romance Across the Miles . hkmdb.com . September 27, 1967 . July 29, 2021.
  14. Web site: Who Should Be the Commander-in-Chief? . hkmdb.com . March 1, 1967 . July 5, 2021.
  15. Web site: Terrors Over Nothing . hkmdb.com . February 14, 1967 . May 26, 2021.
  16. Web site: Uproar in Jade Hall . hkmdb.com . February 8, 1967 . May 5, 2021.
  17. Web site: The Full Moon . hkmdb.com . October 4, 1967 . November 20, 2020.

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