Max Mok
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| Max Mok 莫少聰 |
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| Chinese name | 莫少聰 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 莫少聪 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Mò Xiǎo Cóng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | Mok6 Siu3 Cung1 (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | Max Siu-chung Mok |
| Born | 2 December 1960 Hong Kong |
| Other name(s) | Benny Mok Benny Mok Siu-chung Max Mok Siu-chung |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Genre(s) | Cantopop, Mandopop |
| Label(s) | 可登唱片 艺能动音 金点唱片 |
| Years active | 1980-present |
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Max Mok (Chinese: 莫少聰) (born 2 December 1960 in Hong Kong) (also credited as Benny Mok, Benny Mok Siu-chung and Max Mok Siu-chung) is a Hong Kong actor and singer, Mok was recruited by the Shaw Brothers Studio and has been a major film star since the 1980s. Mok is perhaps best known as Leung Foon in Once Upon a Time in China II, III, IV and V, after replacing Yuen Biao who was in the first film.
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History and early career
Acting
In 1980s, Mok played Interpol Agent in 1986 film Magic Crystal along with Andy Lau, Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton. Mok played second member of Col Young's commando in 1987 film Eastern Condors, alongside Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Joyce Godenzi, Yuen Wah, Billy Chow, Corey Yuen and Yuen Woo-ping.
In 1990s, Mok replacing Yuen Biao, after Yuen was declined after the first film was finished. Mok played Leung Foon in four Once Upon a Time in China movies they were: Once Upon a Time in China II, III, IV and V alongside Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan and Vincent Zhao. After Once Upon a Time in China V, Mok didn't appear in the sixth sequel and nobody will replacing him.
In 2000s, Mok played Suk Gwat in 2004 film Infernal Unfairs alongside Shawn Yue Man-lok. Mok played Big Eyes in 2008 film Run Papa Run alongside Louis Koo and Nora Miao.
Filmography
Shaw Brothers Studio
- The Enchantress (妖魂) (1983)
- Holy Flame of the Martial World (武林聖火令) (1983)
- The Lady Assassin (清宮啟示錄) (1983)
- Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
- Thunderclap (1984)
Movies
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TV series
- Dynasty (1980)
- Operation Nuwa (1981)
- Ode to Gallantry (1985)
- Wong Fei Hung Series (1996)
Discography
Albums
| Album | Title | Language | Year of Release | Label(s) |
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| 1st | 半个情人 | Mandarin | 1992.01 | 可登唱片 |
| 2nd | 還是愛妳 | Cantonese | 1993 | 艺能动音 |
| 3rd | 與你相逢 | Mandarin | 1994 | 金点唱片 |
| 4th | 牽絆一生的愛 | Mandarin | 1994 | 金点唱片 |
| 5th | 你在九月离开 | Mandarin | 1995.09 | 可登唱片 |
Awards
| Years | Awards |
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| 1984 |
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| 1989 |
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Personal life
Arrest in Beijing
Mok Siu Chung was arrested in Beijing on Friday, 15 April 2011, for alleged drug abuse. He faces at least 10 days' detention and a fine, according to a source. Several police officers were involved in the raid in a prestigious residential area of the capital's Chaoyang district, Xinhua News Agency said, confirming the arrest on 17 April 2011.[3]
See also
- Tsui Hark-Hong Kong Director
- Once Upon a Time in China about legendary Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung-Hong Kong action film written and directed by Tsui Hark
References
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- ↑ Local actor held after Beijing drug bust. The Standard, Hong Kong, Serinah Ho, Monday, April 18, 2011
External links
- hkcinemagic-Biography
- lovehkfilm-filmography
- Max Siu-Chung
- Album-by Max Mok from HMV
- IMDb-Siu Chung Mok profile
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