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'''Cheung Ying''' ({{zh|t=張瑛}}) (January 25, 1919 – December 14, 1984) was a [[Cantonese]] actor, writer and director from [[Hong Kong]].<ref>

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{{cite book|title=Window on Hong Kong: A Sociological Study of the Hong Kong|first=Ian Charles |last=Jarvie |year= 1977|page=29|quote= of Hong Kong Sojourning Mandarin Film People DE ť Well known Cantonese people who joined were Ng Choi Fan PA , Pai Yin , Wong Man Lai , Lee Ching , Yung Shui Yee 容小意, Cheung Ying 張瑛, Chun Kim 秦劍, Mok Hong Sze 莫康時}}</ref> He was born to a Fujian family. His father brought him to Hong Kong when he was young. His father was a founder of Fok Hing Chu Choi Hang (福興築材行) in Nam Pak Hong. Some of his siblings studied abroad in Italy and Japan. Cheung Ying could not go to Japan for his further study as his mom became sick after he graduated from Wah Yan College.
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'''Cheung Ying''' ({{zh|t=張瑛}}; January 25, 1919 – December 14, 1984) was a [[Cantonese]] actor, writer and director from [[Hong Kong]].<ref>
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{{cite book|title=Window on Hong Kong: A Sociological Study of the Hong Kong|first=Ian Charles |last=Jarvie |year= 1977|page=29|quote= of Hong Kong Sojourning Mandarin Film People DE ť Well known Cantonese people who joined were Ng Choi Fan PA, Pai Yin, Wong Man Lai, Lee Ching, Yung Shui Yee 容小意, Cheung Ying 張瑛, Chun Kim 秦劍, Mok Hong Sze 莫康時}}</ref> He was born to a Fujian family. His father brought him to Hong Kong when he was young. His father was a founder of Fok Hing Chu Choi Hang (福興築材行) in Nam Pak Hong. Some of his siblings studied abroad in Italy and Japan. Cheung Ying could not go to Japan for his further study as his mom became sick after he graduated from Wah Yan College.


== Career ==
== Career ==
In the 1930s, Cheung joined different theater troupes like Times Theater Company (Shi Dai ju tuan) and China Travel Theater Company(Zhong Lv ju tuan). Su Yi appreciated his acting and introduced him to Chuk Ching Yin and Sit Kok Sin. He then joined Nan Yue Movie Company in the late 1930s. Cheung appeared in the movie ''[[Roar of the People]]'', which starred [[Walter Cho Tat-Wah]]. He also appeared in ''Back to the Motherland!'' (1937), which starred director and father of Fung Hak-on, Fung Bo Bo and Feng Feng.
In the 1930s, Cheung joined different theater troupes like Times Theater Company (Shi Dai ju tuan) and China Travel Theater Company(Zhong Lv ju tuan). Su Yi appreciated his acting and introduced him to Chuk Ching Yin and Sit Kok Sin. He then joined Nan Yue Movie Company in the late 1930s. Cheung appeared in the movie ''[[Roar of the People]]'', which starred [[Walter Cho Tat-Wah]]. He also appeared in ''Back to the Motherland!'' (1937), which starred director and father of Fung Hak-on, Fung Bo Bo and Feng Feng.


== Filmography ==
== Selective filmography ==
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* 1937 ''The Glowing Pearl''
=== Films ===
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* 1941 ''[[Roar of the People]]'' - workers' leader.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201401/24/P201401240387.htm |title=Press Releases - HK Film Archive's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies" to screen historically significant films in February and March (with photos) |website=info.gov.hk |date=January 24, 2014 |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>
This is a partial list of films.
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* 1952 ''Red Rose, the Songstress'' (aka ''Songstress Red Rose'') <ref>{{cite web |url=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=1570&display_set=eng |title=Red Rose, the Songstress |website=hkmdb.com |date=October 9, 1952 |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>
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* 1937 The Glowing Pearl
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* 1953 ''The Guiding Light''
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* 1941 [[Roar of the People]] - workers' leader. <ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201401/24/P201401240387.htm |title=Press Releases - HK Film Archive's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies" to screen historically significant films in February and March (with photos) |website=info.gov.hk |date=January 24, 2014 |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>
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* 1953 ''[[In the Face of Demolition]]''
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* 1952 Red Rose, the Songstress (aka Songstress Red Rose) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=1570&display_set=eng |title=Red Rose, the Songstress |website=hkmdb.com |date=October 9, 1952 |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>
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* 1953 ''Family'' (aka ''The Family'' - The "Torrents" Trilogy 《激流三部曲》 by [[Ba Jin]])
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* 1953 The Guiding Light
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* 1955 ''Honeymoon''
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* 1953 [[In the Face of Demolition]]
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* 1957 ''[[The Thunderstorm]]''
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* 1953 Family (aka The Family - The "Torrents" Trilogy 《激流三部曲》 by [[Ba Jin]])
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* 1957 ''Romance of Jade Hall'' (Part 1)
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* 1955 Honeymoon
* 1958 ''Romance of Jade Hall'' (Part 2)
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* 1957 [[The Thunderstorm]]
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* 1959 ''Money''
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* 1957 Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1)
* 1958 Romance of Jade Hall (Part 2)
* 1959 ''[[Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl]]'' (Part 1)
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* 1959 ''[[Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl]]'' (Part 2)
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* 1959 Money
* 1959 [[Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl]] (Part 1)
* 1960 [[The Book and the Sword (1960 film)|''The Book and the Sword'']] (Part 1)
* 1959 [[Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl]] (Part 2)
* 1960 [[The Book and the Sword (1960 film)|''The Book and the Sword'']] (Part 2)
* 1961 ''House of Kam Topples'' (Part 1)
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* 1960 [[The Book and the Sword (1960 film)|The Book and the Sword]] (Part 1)
* 1961 ''House of Kam Topples'' (Part 2)
* 1960 [[The Book and the Sword (1960 film)|The Book and the Sword]] (Part 2)
* 1961 House of Kam Topples (Part 1)
* 1961 ''Many Aspects of Love''
* 1961 House of Kam Topples (Part 2)
* 1963 ''[[Story of the Sword and the Sabre]]'' (Part 1)
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* 1963 ''[[Story of the Sword and the Sabre]]'' (Part 2)
* 1961 Many Aspects of Love
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* 1975 ''[[The Empress Dowager]]''
* 1963 [[Story of the Sword and the Sabre]] (Part 1)
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* 1963 [[Story of the Sword and the Sabre]] (Part 2)
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* 1975 [[The Empress Dowager]]


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* Star. [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]]. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong. <ref name="avenueofstars_cheung">{{cite web |URL=https://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/mr-cheung-ying/ |title=Mr Cheung Ying 1919-1984 |website=avenueofstars.com.hk |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>
* Star. [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]]. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.<ref name="avenueofstars_cheung">{{cite web |url=https://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/mr-cheung-ying/ |title=Mr Cheung Ying 1919-1984 |website=avenueofstars.com.hk |accessdate=May 10, 2021}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Cheung had five wives, among whom was actress [[Kong Duen-yee]]. They produced one daughter. A son, Sammy Cheung, also known as (aka) Cheung Wai, was born in 1962 to Cheung and his fourth wife, also a former film actress.
Cheung had five wives, among whom was actress [[Kong Duen-yee]]. They produced one daughter. A son, Sammy Cheung, also known as (aka) Cheung Wai, was born in 1962 to Cheung and his fourth wife, also a former film actress.


Cheung died on December 14, 1984 in Canada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=476&display_set=eng|title=Cheung Ying}}</ref> at age 65.
Cheung died on December 14, 1984, in Canada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=476&display_set=eng|title=Cheung Ying}}</ref> at age 65.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 08:17, 2 July 2024

Cheung Ying
Born(1919-01-25)January 25, 1919
DiedDecember 14, 1984(1984-12-14) (aged 65)
Occupation(s)Actor, writer and Director

Cheung Ying (Chinese: 張瑛; January 25, 1919 – December 14, 1984) was a Cantonese actor, writer and director from Hong Kong.[1] He was born to a Fujian family. His father brought him to Hong Kong when he was young. His father was a founder of Fok Hing Chu Choi Hang (福興築材行) in Nam Pak Hong. Some of his siblings studied abroad in Italy and Japan. Cheung Ying could not go to Japan for his further study as his mom became sick after he graduated from Wah Yan College.

Career

In the 1930s, Cheung joined different theater troupes like Times Theater Company (Shi Dai ju tuan) and China Travel Theater Company(Zhong Lv ju tuan). Su Yi appreciated his acting and introduced him to Chuk Ching Yin and Sit Kok Sin. He then joined Nan Yue Movie Company in the late 1930s. Cheung appeared in the movie Roar of the People, which starred Walter Cho Tat-Wah. He also appeared in Back to the Motherland! (1937), which starred director and father of Fung Hak-on, Fung Bo Bo and Feng Feng.

Selective filmography

Awards

Personal life

Cheung had five wives, among whom was actress Kong Duen-yee. They produced one daughter. A son, Sammy Cheung, also known as (aka) Cheung Wai, was born in 1962 to Cheung and his fourth wife, also a former film actress.

Cheung died on December 14, 1984, in Canada[5] at age 65.

References

  1. ^ Jarvie, Ian Charles (1977). Window on Hong Kong: A Sociological Study of the Hong Kong. p. 29. of Hong Kong Sojourning Mandarin Film People DE ť Well known Cantonese people who joined were Ng Choi Fan PA, Pai Yin, Wong Man Lai, Lee Ching, Yung Shui Yee 容小意, Cheung Ying 張瑛, Chun Kim 秦劍, Mok Hong Sze 莫康時
  2. ^ "Press Releases - HK Film Archive's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies" to screen historically significant films in February and March (with photos)". info.gov.hk. January 24, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Red Rose, the Songstress". hkmdb.com. October 9, 1952. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "Mr Cheung Ying 1919-1984". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Cheung Ying".


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