Ron Ng Cheuk-hei (Chinese: 吳卓羲, born 2 September 1979) is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and former dancer. He first rose to popularity in the 2003 TVB drama Triumph in the Skies. He has since starred in several successful television series, most notably Twin of Brothers, The Academy series, and the Flying Tiger franchise. He is known for his various police roles in dramas series.[1][2]

Ron Ng
Ng in 2013
Born
Ng Siu Tong (吳兆棠)

(1979-09-02) 2 September 1979 (age 45)
British Hong Kong
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active1998–present
AwardsCTV Award for Best Actor
2010 Pretty Maid
TVB Anniversary AwardsMost Improved Male Artiste
2004 Twin of Brothers

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese吳卓羲
Simplified Chinese吴卓羲
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Zhuóxī
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingNg4 Coek3 Hei1
Musical career
GenresCantopop
InstrumentsVocals

Ng has also appeared in the films Bleeding Mountain (2012), Shock Wave (2017), and Bodies at Rest (2019).

Early life and career beginnings

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Ng was born on 2 September 1979 in Hong Kong. He has an older sister. In 1999, he enrolled into Hong Kong broadcasting station TVB's dance training course.[3] Under the recommendation of actor Louis Koo (for whom Ng appeared as a background dancer for), Ng joined TVB as an actor after graduating from the station's acting classes. He began his career with minor roles, such as in Burning Flame II.[4][5]

Career

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As actor

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In 2003, Ng was cast in a lead role in the historical custome drama Find the Light, starring alongside Damian Lau and Bosco Wong. That same year, Ng's breakthrough role came in the role of pilot trainee Issac Tong in the highly acclaimed Triumph in the Skies. Ng won TVB's Most Improved Actor Award in 2004 for his performance in the drama Twin of Brothers at the 37th TVB Anniversary Awards. Since then, Ng had been highly promoted at TVB, being cast as the male lead in most dramas. Ng was voted Super Idol by TVB Weekly and My Favorite TV character in Astro Wah Lai Toi TV Awards in 2005.

In 2005, he portrayed the strong-willed Cheung Lap-Man in The Academy, a drama about police training. The drama was renewed for two more installments, On the First Beat (2007) and E.U. (2009), in which Ng reprised his role. Ng appeared in the movie Moments of Love in 2005, marking his film debut.

In 2007, Ng began filming television dramas in mainland China. He starred in Deep Affection Life (Chinese: 濃情一生), and in Pretty Maid (2008), for which he won the CTV Award for Best Actor.[6]

In 2009 Ng starred in the time travelling comedy A Chip Off the Old Block. He portrayed Chiang Bit-ching in the critically acclaimed period drama Rosy Business, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2009 TVB Anniversary Awards. In the same year, Ng made a cameo appearance in the E.U. spin-off movie Turning Point. In January 2010, he began filming for the drama Wax and Wane. Ng noted that he had turned down two mainland drama offers in order to film Wax and Wane, also stating that it was worth it to film alongside Roger Kwok, who stars as drama's main lead.[7] In October 2010, he was cast in the drama L'Escargot, which aired in January 2012.

Ng starred in the 2011 comedy drama Yes, Sir. Sorry Sir!, starring alongside Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung, and Linda Chung. Ng portrayed Inspector Ching Man-lik in the drama. That year he also starred in police procedural drama Forensic Heroes III, which he filmed at the beginning of the year. In May 2011, Ng was cast as Chong Yau Kit, a paramilitary officer, in the action crime drama Ruse of Engagement (previously known as ATF), starring alongside Ruco Chan and Aimee Chan.[8] The drama was not aired until 17 March 2014.[9]

In 2013, Ng reprised his role as Issac Tong in Triumph in the Skies II. In November 2013, Ng began filming for comedy costume drama Lady Sour, starring opposite Myolie Wu. The drama aired in December 2014. In 2014, Ng starred in Black Heart White Soul as a police officer. In 2015, after 17 years at TVB, Ng decided to not renew his management contract with TVB, hoping to have more opportunities outside of Hong Kong.[10][11] His last TVB drama was Lord of Shanghai, in which Ng portrays a cunning lawyer. At the 17th Huading Awards, Ng was awarded Audience's Favorite Artist (全國觀眾最喜愛的影視明星).[12]

In 2017, Ng took on the role of Senior Inspector, Ko Ka-chun (高家俊), in Shaw Brother's action crime television drama Flying Tiger.[13] He also took part in the action film Shock Wave and the action thriller Bodies at Rest. In 2018, Ng starred in the drama The Lady in the Cubicle (Chinese: 格子间女人). In 2019, Ng starred in Flying Tiger 2 as Senior Inspector Cheung Man-lung, who is part of the secret A Team.[14][15] The drama marks the first time since 2003's Triumph in the Skies that Ng, Bosco Wong, and Kenneth Ma appeared in a drama together.[16] Ng portrays Cheng Tian in the 2020 web television series White War.

Ng appeared in the 2020 film Shock Wave 2. Ng has also guest-starred in the hit series Line Walker: Bull Fight in episode 27. It was confirmed that Ng will be filming for the third installment of Flying Tiger in July 2020.[17] Flying Tiger 3 premiered in December 2021 on the Chinese streaming platform Youku.

Music

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In 2005, Ng signed with BMA Music Records and released his first EP The Fast Pass in December. Its lead single "Don't Blame Her" 別怪她 is part of the soundtrack in the drama series Revolving Doors of Vengeance.[18] Ng was awarded the Best Newcomer Silver Award at the Jade Solid Gold Awards in 2005. In January 2006, Ng released his first studio album Fast Forward[19] and headlined a concert.

Ng has sung several theme songs for the television dramas he starred in, including "Red Butterfly" 紅蝴蝶 for Rosy Business in 2009.

On 22 May 2010, Ng, Bosco Wong, Kevin Cheng, and Moses Chan hosted a concert at Arena of Stars called "Men's Live in Genting" in Genting, Malaysia. In August 2016, Ng, along with Ruco Chan, Tavia Yeung, and Nancy Wu performed at Be Charmed 2 (雲頂綻放魅力2演唱會).

In 2022, Ng joined the cast of reality tv show Call Me by Fire (season 2) as a contestant.[20]

Filmography

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Film

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English title Chinese title Year Role Notes
Moments of Love 擁抱每一刻花火 2005 Tank
Turning Point Laughing Gor之變節 2009 Police officer cameo
72 Tenants of Prosperity 72家租客 2010 Vincent cameo
I Love Hong Kong 我愛HK開心萬歲 2011 Sam Gor (youth) cameo
Bleeding Mountain 凶間雪山 2012
Shock Wave (film) 拆彈專家 2017 Ben
The Legend of Zu 蜀山降魔传 2018
Bodies at Rest 沉默的證人 2019 Police officer cameo
Shock Wave 2 拆彈專家2 2020 Lun Ting-pong
Ladies Market 女人街, 再見了 2021 Cheuk Chi Ho
Where the Wind Blows 風再起時 2022

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Television

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English Title Chinese title Year Role Notes
Journey to the West II 西遊記(貳) 1998 Mahākāśyapa
Virtues of Harmony 皆大歡喜 2001 Wong Pong-ngan
Burning Flame II 烈火雄心II 2002 Wah
Golden Faith 流金歲月 Kwan Siu-chau
Lofty Waters, Verdant Bow 雲海玉弓緣 Chu Kam-chun
Vigilante Force 智勇新警界 2003 Firecracker
Aqua Heroes 戀愛自由式 Chan Siu-on
Find the Light 英雄·刀·少年 Wong Ng
Triumph in the Skies 衝上雲霄 Issac Tong Yik-fung Next Television Award for the Most Anticipating Actor
Twin of Brothers 大唐雙龍傳 2004 Tsui Chi-ling TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artiste
Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Character
Nominated — Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Actor (Top 5)
Sunshine Heartbeat 赤沙印記@四葉草.2 Volleyball team member Cameo
Lost in the Chamber of Love 西廂奇緣 2005 Cheung Kwan-shui
The Academy 學警雄心 Chung Lap-man
Guts of Man 肝膽崑崙 / 蓋世孖寶 Sheung Foon
Revolving Doors of Vengeance 酒店風雲 Wong Kai-kit Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Character
Nominated — Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Actor (Top 5)
Men in Pain 男人之苦 2006 Hong Sai-hei (Hong-hei) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 20)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 20)
The Brink of Law 突圍行動 2007 Leo Tung Yat-chun Nominated — Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Theme Song (with Steven Ma)
War and Destiny 亂世佳人 Tin Hau-yee
The Academy II: On the First Beat 學警出更 Chung Lap-man Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Character
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 20)
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 24)
Nominated — Astro Drama Award for My Favourite Actor (Top 10)
The Drive of Life 歲月風雲 Ngai Kai-keung
ICAC Investigators 2007 廉政行動2007 Episode 4: "Crossing the Border"
Life and Death 生死諜戀 2008 Tang Wensheng
The Four 少年四大名捕 Cold Blood / Lang Ling-hei TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 10)
Chocolate Lovers 浓情一生 Li Jingyun / Li Xunfeng
The Academy III: E.U. 學警狙擊 2009 Chung Lap-man
Rosy Business 巾幗梟雄 Chiang Bit-ching Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 15)
A Chip Off the Old Block 巴不得爸爸... Chor Chi Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 15)
OL Supreme 女王辦公室 2010 Ling Siu-kei (Ah K) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor (Top 5)
Pretty Maid 大丫鬟 Fang Shaoling
Dropping By Cloud Nine 你們我們他們 2011 Jesse
Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! 點解阿Sir係阿Sir Inspector Nick Ching Man-lik
Wax and Wane 團圓 Gary Yung Yi-hang Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 15)
Forensic Heroes III 法證先鋒III SGT Lee Chin-fung (Wind) My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Drama Character (1 of 15)
L'Escargot 抉宅男女 2012 Ting Koon-fung My AOD Favourites Award for My Favourite Drama Character (1 of 15)
Happy Marshal 歡樂元帥 Wu Gang
Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles 名媛望族 Kam Muk-shui
Season of Love 戀愛季節 2013 Ng Chun-Kai
Triumph in the Skies II 衝上雲霄II Issac Tong Yik-Fung
Ruse of Engagement 叛逃 2014 Alfred Chong Yau-kit
Black Heart White Soul 忠奸人 Cheung Lap-guen
Lady Sour 醋娘子 Kai Chun
My Best Ex-Boyfriend 最佳前男友 2015 Yin Hao Ran
Lord of Shanghai 梟雄 Lai Siu-kwong
Return of Happiness 幸福归来 Han Ming
Why Get Married 結婚為什麼 2016 Wang Luyi
Flying Tiger 飛虎之潛行極戰 2018 Marcus Ko Ka-chun
The Lady in Cubicle 格子间女人 Ray Cheng Rui Min
Flying Tiger II 飛虎之雷霆極戰 2019 Cheung Man-lung
Line Walker: Bull Fight 使徒行者3 2020 Foot massage customer Cameo in episode 27
Flying Tiger III 飛虎之壯志英雄 2021 Ko Chi-lok
Mission Run 廉政狙擊·黑幕 2022 Cheuk Yee-fan / Cheung Yee-fan
PTU PTU機動部隊[23] Pre-production Kwan Chi-hin

Variety show

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English title Chinese title Year Notes
Call Me by Fire 披荊斬棘 2022 Season 2

Discography

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Awards and nominations

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2003

  • Metro ShowBiz TV Awardsb – Most Popular Male Actor
  • Yahoo Popularity Awards – Most Searched Rising-Popularity Artiste
  • Shanghai TV Festival – Most Potential Actor

2004

  • Next Television Award – The Most "Bright Future" Male Actor
  • Next Television Award – The Most Outstanding Style New Actor
  • The Most Healthy Appearance Award – Top Ten Healthiest Artiste
  • The Most Healthy Appearance Award – Armani Active Award
  • Guardian's Number One Most Healthy Award – Charming Award
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2004) – Most Improved Actor

2005

  • Next Television Award' – Top Ten Artiste Number 10
  • TVB Weekly Magazine Most Popular Idol Award – Most Popular Idol (Male)
  • TVB Weekly Magazine Most Popular Idol Award – Most Popular Ancient Times Character Award (Male)
  • Jade Solid Gold Second round – Newcomer Award
  • Yahoo! Most Searched Artistes Award – Yahoo! Most Searched Television Male Artiste
  • Metroshowbiz Hit Awards – Hit Awards 2005 Karaoke Song
  • 2005 Children's Song Awards – Top Ten Children's Songs
  • 2005 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards – The most popular new male artist

2006

  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2006) – Best Actor (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2006) – My Favorite Male Character (nominated)
  • Astro Wah Lai Toi 2005 Television Awards Ceremony (Malaysia) – My Favorite Character Award
  • Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards – Favorite Newcomer Male Award
  • Hits Television Drama Awards – Popular Television Artiste
  • Ultimate Song King (GuangZhou) – Most Potential Newcomer (Hong Kong)
  • TV Series Themes Awards (Beijing) – Most Potential Artiste in Hong Kong Vicinity
  • Lui Ting 881 Who Can Stand Against Me – Beautiful Voice Daddy
  • Lui Ting 881 Who Can Stand Against Me – Most Potential Artiste
  • Awards – Happy Shop Most Energetic Artiste
  • TVB Children's Songs Award – Ten Best Songs for "Ultimate Battle"

2007

  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) – Best Actor (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) – My Favorite Male Character (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) – Mainland Most Popular TVB Male Artist
  • Astro Wah Lai Toi 2006 Television Awards Ceremony (Malaysia) – My Favorite Character Award
  • Hong Kong's Future Big-Time Celebrity 2006 (GuangZhou) – Hong Kong Future Big-Time Celebrity
  • Hong Kong's Future Big-Time Celebrity 2006 (GuangZhou) – Most Popular Artiste
  • 9+2音樂先鋒榜 – Best Male Actor-Singer Award – Best Male Actor-Singer Award
  • Metro ShowBiz TV Awards – Most Popular Male Actor
  • Next Magazine TV Awards – Top Ten TV Artistes

2008

  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) – My Favorite Male Character (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) – Favourite Actor (in Mainland China) (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) – TVB Long Term Service and Outstanding Staff Award
  • Three Weekly – Favourite Character
  • Fung Yan Award (China) – "Potential Star"
  • Fung Yan Award (China) – Favourite Character
  • Singapore Entertainment Awards – My Most Favourite Hong Kong Drama Series Actor
  • QQ Entertainment Award – Favorite Hong Kong TV Actor
  • Singapore Entertainment Awards – OMY Web Hottest Celeb
  • Yahoo Popularity Awards

2009

  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2009) – Best Supporting Actor (nominated)
  • TVB Anniversary Awards (2009) – TVB.com Popular Artist (nominated)
  • Next Magazine TV Artists Award – Top Ten TV Artistes
  • China Fashion Carnival – Most Fashionable Artiste
  • Sohu.com – 50 Most Beautiful Person on Earth
  • HIM Magazine Awards – Cover Award
  • Esquire Magazine Awards – Most Promising Star
  • Children's Song Awards – Top Ten Children's Songs
  • Yahoo! Buzz Award – Most Popular TV Male Artist

2011

  • TVB Anniversary Awards – Best Actor (nominated)

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