Kwun-Lai Ng

Kwun-Lai Ng
Chinese: 吳君麗
Born(1934-01-29)January 29, 1934
Shanghai, China
DiedSeptember 26, 2018(2018-09-26) (aged 84)
Hong Kong
Other namesKwanlai Ng, Ng Kwan-Lai, Ng Kwun-Lai, Wu Jun-Li
Occupation(s)Actress, Cantonese opera singer
Years active1954-1967
Known forLead Actress of Lai Sing Opera Troupe[1]

Kwun-Lai Ng (Chinese: 吳君麗) (1934-2018) was a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Ng was credited with over 150 films.

Early life

On January 29, 1934, Ng was born in Shanghai, China.[2][3]

Education

Ng studied at Yinzizhong Music Conservatoire and Xiangjiang Cantonese Opera Institute.[4]

Career

In 1954, Ng established A Branch of Troupe, a Chinese opera group. In 1955, Ng founded the Lai Sing Opera Troupe. Ng is known for her role as a fa dan in Cantonese opera. Ng was a member of opera troupes including Lai Sing Opera Troupe, Fei Fan Heung Opera Troupe and Chung Sun Sing Opera Troupe. In 1955, Ng crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Ng first appeared in The Model and the Car with Yam Kim-fai and Bak Sheut-sin, a 1955 Comedy Cantonese opera film directed by Chan Pei. In 1967, Ng appeared in 10 films. Ng's last film was The Full Moon, a 1967 Drama Film directed by Kwan Chi-Kin. In 1967, Ng retired from the film industry. Ng is credited with over 150 films.[4][5][2][3]

Repertoire

  1. The Blessings of the Moon[6] (aka Two Immortals at the Pavilion of the Moon) opposite Ho Fei-fan
  2. The Reunion by a White Hare (aka Fete of the White Hare)
  3. Presenting a Sword at Hundred-Flower Pavilion[5]
  4. The Story of Chu Pin's Loyalty to the Sung Dynasty[5]
  5. The Lady’s Sash[6] opposite Mak Bing-wing
  6. How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat (Stage debut that put her on the map.)

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1955 The Model and the Car [4][7]
  • 1956 How Liang Hongyu's War Drum Caused the Jin Army to Retreat (aka How Leung Hung-Yuk's War Drum Caused the Jin Troops to Retreat)
  • 1957 The Beauty's Grave (aka The Lady’s Sash)
  • 1958 Two Immortals at the Pavilion of the Moon
  • 1958 Substituting a Racoon for the Prince
  • 1959 Fete of the White Hare
  • 1960 Last Minute - Luk Yin-Chi.[8]
  • 1967 A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid [9][10]
  • 1967 The Long Journey Home - Lo Hoi York.[11]
  • 1967 Madame Lee Sze-Sze - Madame Lee Sze-Sze.[12]
  • 1967 Romance Across the Miles - Lui Suk-Ying.[13]
  • 1967 Who Should Be the Commander-in-Chief? [14]
  • 1967 Terrors Over Nothing [15]
  • 1967 Uproar in Jade Hall - Princess Jasper Flower.[16]
  • 1967 The Full Moon [17]

Personal life

On September 26, 2018, Ng died in Hong Kong.[5][3]

References

  1. ^ Be My Guest (talk show), episode number 93, 30 August 2008
  2. ^ a b "Ng Kwun Lai". hku.hk. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Ng Kwun-Lai". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Stokes, Lisa Odham (2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. pp. 563–564. ISBN 978-0810864580. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d "Press Releases - Heritage Museum to commemorate renowned Cantonese opera artist Ng Kwan-lai through film programme and exhibition (with photos)". info.gov.hk. December 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Ng Kwun Lai". A Synthesis of Lyrical Excellence and Martial Agility – The Stage Art of Ng Kwan Lai 22 December 2004 – 15 September 2005.
  7. ^ "The Model and the Car". hkmdb.com. January 28, 1955. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  8. ^ "Last Minute". hkmdb.com. March 25, 1967. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Press Release - HK Film Archive to screen opera films by director Wong Hok-sing to celebrate Cantonese Opera Day 2013 (with photos)". info.gov.hk. November 15, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "A Gifted Scholar and a Beautiful Maid". hkmdb.com. May 31, 1967. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "The Long Journey Home". hkmdb.com. September 6, 1967. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Madame Lee Sze-Sze". hkmdb.com. May 10, 1967. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  13. ^ "Romance Across the Miles". hkmdb.com. September 27, 1967. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Who Should Be the Commander-in-Chief?". hkmdb.com. March 1, 1967. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  15. ^ "Terrors Over Nothing". hkmdb.com. February 14, 1967. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "Uproar in Jade Hall". hkmdb.com. February 8, 1967. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "The Full Moon". hkmdb.com. October 4, 1967. Retrieved November 20, 2020.