Here are 2 famous actors from Hong Kong died in 2010:
Wan Chi Keung (May 1, 1956 Hong Kong-February 16, 2010 Hong Kong) also known as Chi Keung Wan was a Hongkongese actor, businessperson and football player.
He was also known for his role in the popular Hong Kong TV series "Justice Sung." In his early life, Wan Chi Keung had a passion for football and played as a striker for the Hong Kong national team as well as for the South China AA club. After retiring from football in the late 1980s, he pursued a career in acting and became known for his performances in TV dramas and films. Wan Chi Keung was also a successful businessman, owning several value-added telecoms service companies in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2010 at the age of 53 due to complications from pneumonia.
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Wong Tin-lam (September 11, 1927 Shanghai-November 16, 2010 Hong Kong Baptist Hospital) also known as Wang Tianlin, 王天林, wong4 tin1 lam4, wáng2 tiān1 lín2, Wong Tin Lam, Wang Tian Lin, Wong Tin Lem, Wang Tian-Lin, Tin Lam Wong, Ting-Lam Wong, Tin-lam Wong, Tian Lin Wang, Tian-lin Wang, Wang Tien-lin, Wong Tin-Lan, Wang Tin-Lam, Wang Tin-Lin, Wang Tien-Ling, Wang Tien Lin, Wong Tin Lan or Wong Tin-Lam was a Hongkongese actor, film director, film producer, television producer and screenwriter. His child is called Wong Jing.
Wong Tin-lam was a prominent figure in the Hong Kong film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. He began his career as an actor and quickly became known for his comedic roles. Later, he transitioned into producing and directing films, often working with other notable Hong Kong actors and actresses such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
In addition to his film work, Wong was also involved in television production, creating and producing a number of popular series in the 1970s and 1980s.
Wong's influence on the Hong Kong film industry was significant, with many younger filmmakers citing him as an inspiration. He was also known for his philanthropic work, supporting a number of charities throughout his life.
Wong passed away in 2010 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hong Kong's most respected and beloved film and television personalities.
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