Michael Chan (actor)

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Michael Chan (born 10 July 1943) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. [1] A Hakka of Wuhua ancestry born in New Territories, Chan was well known for various triad roles, when in actuality he had been involved with triads in real life. [2] In a media interview, he admitted to have been the No. 2 in the 14K Triad that dominated vice in Tsim Sha Tsui before the handover of Hong Kong. Having worked as a police officer in the prison system, he came into contact with many underworld figures and joined the Triads. Chan was expelled from the Royal Hong Kong Police as a result of his links.

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Personal life

In his twenties, Chan met his partner Ng Kwok-ying (吳國英), and together they have had three children. The couple married in 2020 after being together for 50 years. [3] [4]

Filmography

Films

TV series

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References

  1. "Hong Kong Cinemagic - Michael Chan Wai Man". www.hkcinemagic.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  2. "Michael Chan Wai-Man talks Secret Societies". wingchunnews.ca. 27 October 2018.
  3. Hsia, Heidi (9 September 2020). "Veteran actor Michael Chan finally marrying partner". sg.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  4. 中時新聞網. "77歲黑幫大佬沖喜?陳惠敏閃婚50年老伴內幕曝光 - 娛樂". China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  5. Michael Chan at douban.com
  6. Michael Chan at chinesemov.com