Hongkongese actors died in 2013
Here are 2 famous actors from Hong Kong died in 2013:
Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-leung (July 28, 1934 Guangzhou-June 25, 2013 Hong Kong) also known as Chia-Liang Liu, Kar-Leung Lau, Lau Kar-Leung, Kar-Leong Lau, Liu Chia-Liang, Kar Leung Lau, Chia Liang Liu, Lau Ka Liang, Kung Fu Liang, Lau Kar-Leung Sifu, Kung Fu Leung, Lau Kar Leung, Jialiang Liu, 劉家良 or 刘家良 was a Hongkongese screenwriter, actor, film director and stunt coordinator. He had two children, Lau Jeanne and Lau Rosemary.
Lau Kar-leung was a highly influential figure in the Hong Kong martial arts film industry. He began his career in the film industry as a child actor in the 1940s, and later went on to become one of the most respected martial arts choreographers and directors in Hong Kong cinema.
Some of his most notable works include "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin", "Drunken Master II", "Fist of Legend", and "Legendary Weapons of China". He also directed and starred in his own films, such as "Challenge of the Masters" and "Executioners from Shaolin".
Lau was known for his dedication to authenticity in martial arts choreography, and for his emphasis on the philosophy and ideals behind martial arts. He was a practitioner of several styles himself, including Hung Gar, which features prominently in many of his films.
Lau received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2010. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hong Kong cinema's most accomplished and influential martial arts filmmakers.
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Newton Lai
Newton Lai (April 28, 1951-June 13, 2013) a.k.a. Han-chi Lai or Hon Chi Lai was a Hongkongese actor.
He was born in Hong Kong and started his acting career in the 1980s. Lai was known for his roles in action and martial arts films, appearing in popular movies such as "Police Story," "The Killer," and "Bullet in the Head." Outside of acting, Lai was also a well-known martial artist and stunt performer, often performing his own stunts in films. He retired from acting in the early 2000s and later ran his own martial arts school, teaching traditional Chinese kung fu. Newton Lai passed away in Hong Kong in 2013 at the age of 62.
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