Simon Willson

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Simon Willson (Aka DJ Simon) is a Hong Kong radio producer, club DJ and actor. [1] [2]

Born in Bath, UK, he is the youngest son of former world 16m glider champion and renowned Combined Services and Hong Kong cricketer B.J. Willson.{{Citation needed|reason=Can't find reliable info about B.J. Willson|date=August 2024}}

Raised in Hong Kong, Willson has been a part of the Asian dance scene since the early eighties. In cinema, he's best known as the vampire in Cinema City's 1987 production "Vampire's Breakfast." [3]

By early 1989 Willson was the producer/presenter of "Night Music" 4 weekly late night radio shows on RTHK (Radio Television Hong Kong) Radio 3. [4] [5] This was ended by a serious motorcycle accident.

In addition to hosting Just Dance and the Sunday after Noon Session (1-4pm) on RTHK Radio 3, Willson is a former DJ of the Hong Kong Sevens [6]

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  3. "Ling chen wan can". imdb. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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