Dr Law Kar-ying

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MH (born September 22, 1946) is a

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singer and actor.

Background

Born Law Hang-tong on September 22 (August 27 Lunar), 1946 in

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as the eldest son of actor Law Kar-kuen (羅家權) and his wife Lee Ngan-guen (李銀娟). His younger brothers are Law Yiu-tong (羅耀堂), Law Yau-tong (羅友堂), and Law Shiu-tong (羅紹堂). His younger sister is Law Sok-ching (羅素貞). In 1949, his family moved to

. He was originally a

singer in the 1970s. And a practitioner of the Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫) Five Animal Kung Fu arts. In 1990 he turned to acting in movies. He became popular after being cast in ''

From Beijing with Love ''From Beijing With Love'' () is a 1994 Hong Kong spy comedy film directed by Stephen Chow and Lee Lik-chi. The film is a very direct spoof of the ''James Bond'' films. Synopsis Golden Gun steals the cranium of China's only dinosaur fossil. ...

'', which also starred Stephen Chow, as Da Vinci, an inventor whose list of (useless) gadgets include a solar-powered torch. In 1990s, Law played Wong Yat-fei in his first movie debut in 1993 film '' Crime Story'' along with

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. In 1994 he was cast in Jeff Lau's film duology ''

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'', in which he played the verbose Longevity Monk (

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), singing a

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of "

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" midway during the film. Law has rarely acted in television, especially on

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, the television station of his wife, Liza Wang. He is most known for cooperating with ATV, which is TVB's rival. In September 2022, Law apologized after mainland Chinese netizens criticized Law after he made a post, which he later deleted, stating "Hong Kong was a blessed land during her reign", in reference to Queen Elizabeth II.

Cantonese opera performances

In the 2018 HK Arts Festival, Law was cast as

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along with Yau Sing Po in the classic opera ''Farewell My Concubine''.

Filmography

Sources: *'' Crime Story'' (1993) – Wong Yat-fei *''

'' (1994) – Da Mansi *''

He's a Woman, She's a Man ''He's a Woman, She's a Man'' (金枝玉葉) is a 1994 Hong Kong romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Peter Chan and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Carina Lau, Eric Tsang and Jordan Chan. Its many awards garnered include Best ...

'' (1994) – Joseph *'' He and She'' (1994) – The Magistrate *'' Easy Money'' (1994) – Chiang Chia-Cheh *'' Whatever You Want'' (1994) – Keanu/Kwok-Wing/Actor on Television *'' A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box'' (1995) –

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*'' A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella'' (1995) – Tang Sanzang *''

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'' (1995) – Ng Kong *''

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'' (1995) – Dr. Law – Kitty's uncle *'' Man Wanted'' (1995) – Bald Yin *'' Summer Snow'' (1995) – Bing Sun *'' Tricky Business'' (1995) – Lau Kar-Lin *'' The Chinese Feast'' (1995) – Au Siu-Fung *'' Because of Lies'' (1995) – Ho Siu B *''

Mack the Knife "Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife" (german: "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", italic=no, link=no) is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their 1928 music drama ''The Threepenny Opera'' (german: Die Dreig ...

'' (1995) – Street preacher *'' Passion 1995'' (1995) – Johnny, man in photograph *'' Ten Brothers'' (1995) – Wonderful Eyes *'' 1941 Hong Kong on Fire'' (1995) – Hoi *''

God of Cookery ''The God of Cookery'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy film produced, written, starring, and directed by Stephen Chow. Synopsis Stephen Chow (the Chinese characters used for Chow's name in the movie are different from Chow's actual name) is a ...

'' (1996) – Competition Master of Ceremonies *'' Once Upon a Time in Shanghai'' (1996) (TV series) *'' Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words"'' (1996) – Headmaster *''

Forbidden City Cop ''Forbidden City Cop'' (; literal translation: "Imperial Secret Agent 008") is a 1996 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy film directed by Vincent Kok and Stephen Chow and starring Chow, Carina Lau, and Carman Lee. Synopsis Ling Ling-Fat (Stephen Chow ...

'' (1996) – Fat-Yan *''

Feel 100% ''Feel 100%'' ( Chinese: 百分百感覺) is a popular Hong Kong comic book series written by Lau Wan Kit (劉雲傑) and Yau Ching Yuen ( 游清源). Its popularity has resulted in various adaptations on film and television. To this date t ...

'' (1996) – Robert *'' Feel 100%... Once More'' (1996) (uncredited) – Director *'' Bodyguards of the Last Governor'' (1996) – Last Governor of Hong Kong *''

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'' (1996) – Tiger *'' Dragon from Shaolin'' (1996) *''

Viva Erotica ''Viva Erotica'' () is a 1996 Hong Kong erotic comedy film co-written and directed by Derek Yee and Lo Chi-Leung. The film is developed as a sex-comedy film, though with a serious subject of how an artist has to compromise his artistic integ ...

'' (1996) – Chung *''

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'' (1996) – Feng Siu-Tien *'' Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star'' ''(Yun cai zhi li xing)'' (1996) – Cup Noodle *'' Another Chinese Cop'' (1996) – Li, Tai-Chu *''

A Recipe for the Heart ''A Recipe for the Heart'' ( Chinese: 美味天王 jyutping: ''Mei5 Mei6 Tin1 Wong4'', pinyin: ''Měi Wèi Tiān Wáng'') is a 1997 TVB comedy drama with a food theme. Produced by Tommy Leung, it stars Bobby Au-yeung, Esther Kwan, Lydia Shum, P ...

'' (1997) (TV series) *''

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'' (1997) – Emma *''

We're No Bad Guys ''We're No Bad Guys'' aka. ''We Are No Bad Guys'' (愛上百份百英雄) is a 1997 Action Hong Kong film directed by Wong Jing. Synopsis Plane (Ekin Cheng), a troubled cop who hits the skids when his girlfriend Carrie (Gigi Leung) is killed b ...

'' (1997) – Bond Chu/Jade Dragon *''

Lawyer Lawyer ''Lawyer Lawyer'' (Cantonese , Jyutping syun3 sei2 cou2, literally "compute death weed") is a 1997 Hong Kong comedy film produced, directed and co-written by Joe Ma. Plot Stephen Chow is Chan Mong-Gut, a famous Chinese lawyer, who must defend ...

'' (1997) – Fong Tong-Ken *'' Love: Amoeba Style'' (1997) *'' S.D.U. '97'' (1997) – Wong, Yan-Kwai *''

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'' (1997) – Dr. Law *''

Those Were the Days Those Were the Days may refer to: Music Albums * ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005) * '' Those Were the Days – The Best of L ...

'' (1997) –

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*'' Cause We Are So Young'' (1997) (uncredited) *'' Ah Fai, the Dumb'' (1997) – Uncle Ying/Iron Pen *'' A Tough Side of a Lady'' (1998) – Mulan's father *'' Chinese Midnight Express'' (1998) – Guard *'' Criss-Cross Over Four Seas'' (1999) (TV series) – Clergyman *'' Gorgeous'' (1999) – Chan's assistant *'' Funny Business'' (2000) *'' When I Fall in Love... with Both'' (2000) – Owner of bridal shop *''2002'' (2001) – Paper Chan *'' City of Desire'' (2001) *'' Far from Home'' (2002) *''

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'' (2002) – Uncle Sixth *'' Perfect Education 3'' (2002) *'' The Monkey King'' (2002) (TV series) – Golden Star *''

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'' (2003) – Mr. Lung *'' 6 A.M.'' (2004) – Taxi Driver *'' Escape from Hong Kong Island'' (2004) – Raymond's boss *''

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'' (2004) – Dragon *''

Enter the Phoenix ''Enter the Phoenix'' (Chinese: 大佬愛美麗, ''Daai lo oi mei lai'', literally "Big brother loves beauty") is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung. Plot When gang master Hung died, his two followers Cheung and Chapman To were se ...

'' (2004) – Father Eight *'' Magic Kitchen'' (2004) – Yau's Dad *''

House of Fury ''House of Fury'' () is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film written and directed by Stephen Fung, who also co-stars in the film, and executive produced by Jackie Chan. The film stars Anthony Wong, Michael Wong and Gillian Chung. The film ...

'' (2005) – Cab driver *'' Central Affairs 2'' (2006) (TV series) – Kong So *''

The Shopaholics ''The Shopaholics'' () is a 2006 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Wai Ka-Fai, and starring Cecilia Cheung, Lau Ching-Wan, Jordan Chan, Ella Koon, and Paula Tsui. Cast * Cecilia Cheung * Lau Ching-Wan * Jordan Chan * Ella Koon * ...

'' (2006) – West Ho *''

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'' (2007) *'' Crazy Money & Funny Men'' (2007) *'' The Deserted Inn'' (2008) *'' Chongqing Girl'' (2009) *'' Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg'' (2009) *''

On His Majesty's Secret Service ''On His Majesty's Secret Service'' () is a 2009 Hong Kong comedy film, written, produced and directed by Wong Jing. The Chinese title (literal translation: "Imperial Secret Agent: Smart Dog") is a parody of the title of the 1996 film ''Forbidde ...

'' (2009) *''

14 Blades ''14 Blades'' (Chinese: 錦衣衛) is a 2010 ''wuxia'' film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Sammo Hung, Wu Chun, Kate Tsui, Qi Yuwu and Damian Lau. The film was released on 4 February 2010 in China and on 11 February 2 ...

'' (2010) *''

Future X-Cops ''Future X-Cops'' (''Mei loi ging chaat'' 未來警察) is a 2010 science fiction action film directed by Wong Jing. The film is about terrorists Kalong ( Louis Fan) and Feina (Tang Yifei) who travel back in time to attempt to assassinate Professor ...

'' (2010) *'' Flirting Scholar 2'' (2010) *''

Adventure of the King ''Adventure of the King'' is a 2010 Hong Kong historical romantic comedy film directed by Chung Shu-kai and written by Tsang Kan-cheung, Chan Man-keung, and Lee Si-cheun. The film stars Richie Jen, Barbie Shu, Huo Siyan, and Law Kar-ying. The f ...

'' (2010) *'' Legend of the Swordsman'' (2010) *''

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'' (2011) (TV series) *'' The Sorcerer and the White Snake'' (2011) *''

The 33D Invader ''The 33D Invader'' (蜜桃成熟時３３Ｄ) is a 2011 Hong Kong science fiction sex comedy film directed by Cash Chin. The film stars Macy Wu (whose bust size is exactly 33D, thus the name) as a girl named Future who has to re-populate the hu ...

'' (2011) *'' Single Terminator'' (2011) *'' The Assassins'' (2012) *'' Mr. and Mrs. Gambler'' (2012) *''To Forgive'' (2012) *''Tears in Heaven'' (2012) *''Murcielago'' (2013) *''The Twins' Code'' (2013) *''A Stupid Journey'' (2014) *''The Buddha's Shadow'' (2014) *''

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'' (2014) *'' Death Trip'' (2015) *''The Ghost House'' (2015) *''Super Models'' (2015) *''

From Vegas to Macau III ''From Vegas to Macau III'' (賭城風雲III) is a 2016 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Andrew Lau and Wong Jing and starring Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Nick Cheung and Li Yuchun, with special appearances by Jacky Cheung and Carina Lau. The ...

'' (2016) *''

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'' (2017) *''Staycation'' (2018) *''The Incredible Monk'' (2018) *''Comedy Star'' (2018) *''A Home with a View'' (2018) *''White Bone Lady Fights the Wolf Demon'' (2018) *''Bajie Subdues Demons'' (2018) *'' Amazing Spring'' (2019) *''A Home with a View'' (2019) *''The Great Detective'' (2019) *''Bajie Subdues Demons 2'' (2019) *''The Duke of Royal Tramp'' (2019) *''

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'' (2021)

Personal life

In 2004, Law was diagnosed with stage III liver cancer. In 2005, Law had surgery and recovered at home. In 2013, his liver was found to have a two-centimeter tumor and went for surgery again. He has led a healthy lifestyle since then. In 2019, doctors found cancerous cells after Law went for a prostate biopsy earlier in the year. He went to the hospital in last June for an operation to remove the prostate and has recovered since On May 2, 2009, Law married longtime partner Liza Wang in

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. They announced their union on TVB through Stephen Chow. On July 1, 2018, Law was awarded

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(BBS) by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administration Region, in recognition of his contribution to the Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.List of Awardees
page 25. 2018-07-01. HKSAR Press Release. Retrieved 2018-07-01.

References

External links

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HK Cinemagic entry
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