Chinese actors who deceased in 2013
Here are 2 famous actors from China died in 2013:
Mario Machado
Mario Machado (April 22, 1935 Shanghai-May 4, 2013 West Hills) also known as Mario Jose de Souza Machado was a Chinese actor, presenter and journalist. He had four children, Brian Machado, Michelle Machado, Dennis Machado and Andrea Machado.
Machado was born in Shanghai to Chinese-Portuguese parents and grew up in Macau before moving to the United States in 1956. He became one of the first Chinese-American newscasters in Los Angeles, working at KBS-TV (now known as KCAL-TV) and KCOP-TV.
In addition to his work in journalism, Machado was also a skilled martial artist and appeared in several films, such as "Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave" and "Kung Fu Joe." He also lent his voice to the animated series "The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan" and provided commentary for several martial arts competitions.
Machado was a trailblazer in the media industry and broke down barriers for Asian Americans in journalism and entertainment. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 78.
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Kong Ngai
Kong Ngai (November 27, 2014 Guangdong Province-March 13, 2013 Hong Kong) a.k.a. Tang Siu Ji was a Chinese actor, stockbroker and opera singer.
He was best known for his work in the Golden Age of Cantonese Opera in the 1950s and 1960s, and is often considered one of the "Four Kings" of Cantonese opera. Outside of his opera career, Kong Ngai also worked as a stockbroker and was known for his business acumen. He later transitioned to acting and appeared in over 130 films and television dramas. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Kong Ngai was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Hong Kong government in 1994.
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