Damian Lau

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Damian Lau
Chinese name 劉松仁 (Traditional)
Chinese name 刘松仁 (Simplified)
Born October 14, 1949 (1949-10-14) (age 58)
Hong Kong
Years active 1976 - present

Damian Lau (born Lau Chung Yan/Liu Song Ren on October 14, 1949) is a legendary Hong Kong TVB ATV actor. A famous Award winner and nominated Hong Kong Actor and Director, Damian Lau is recognized by many audiences throughout the world for his intense credibility in acting.

  • Name: 劉松仁 (刘松仁) / Lau Chung Yan in Cantonese (Liu Song Ren in Mandarin)
  • English name: Damian Lau
  • Also known as: Lau Chung Yun, 松仔 / Song Jai
  • Height: 5'10 (175 Cm).
  • Star Sign: Libra.
  • Chinese Zodiac: Ox.
  • Nationality: China.
  • Religion: Catholic.

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[edit] His Work

A highly accomplished actor, Damian Lau was often cast as the silent handsome good guy heroic type in a number of the sword fighting fantasy films of the 80’s and 90’s. One of his first major roles was in John Woo’s Last Hurrah for Chivalry in 1979 as an Assassin. After that was Duel To the Death where his character's final duel with Norman Chiu's character is said to be one of the best wuxia sword fight ever made.
Damian Lau has been in a lot of movies since then. Although he is a famous movie star, he is also highly respected and praised in Hong Kong and mainland China for his portrayal in Television Series. He is always used when there's a rating war among television stations. Most of the series he is in as a lead or second lead always received well in public and received very nice reviews and ratings. As for his allegiance, there is no real saying whether he is a TVB actor or an ATV actor. There are a number of times where he'd fight for both sides at the same time, TVB and ATV. Damian got a nickname "Mom killer / Lady killer" in Hong Kong and mainland China because they just love his portrayal in TV Series. He is also known well for his youthfulness and health. In year 2007 he won the Ming Pao magazine Best Actor award for TV series for his portrayal as King Gou Jian of Yue in TV Series The Conquest.

"No Man is Rich enough to buy back his past. Hard Working is the key to success. And of course being healthy is the most important of all". (~Damian Lau)

[edit] The Tokyo Trial

The Tokyo Trial was a highly controversial 2006 film in which Damian successfully portrayed the historic Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao, who convinced 10 other national judges to prosecute Japanese World War II criminals with the death penalty for their crimes against peace and humanity. The Tokyo Trial was the first movie in which Damian delivered most of his lines in English. He received a Best Actor nomination for the 2007 Golden Rooster Awards for his portrayal in the movie.

[edit] The Drive of Life

The Drive of Life is a TVB 60-episode Grand production, specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Handover of Hong Kong back to Mainland China from Great Britain 1997-2007. It is a joint production of TVB (Hong Kong) and CCTV (Mainland China). Told in flashback from 1994, the Story revolves around Damian's Character, Wah Man Hang as the oldest brother and his family through the Ups and Downs that Hong Kong's had been experiencing since the handover. The series has finished airing in Hong Kong (airing started on July 16th, 2007).

[edit] Point Of No Return

Damian play the character of Chow Ming Hin, a man of little words but many aspirations. He dedicated his life to run the shipping company; sacrificing his own happiness in the process. Outwardly, he seemed like a domineering and aggressive man, but deep down inside he was kind and caring. He finally was able to marry his childhood sweetheart Ng Yuk Hing (Angie Chiu), but his world came crashing down when he realized he didn't have much time left due to his liver cancer. An experienced veteran actor, Damian was the pulling force of PONR. He stole the show every time he appeared on the screen. Audiences can step into his shoes and feel his happiness, anguish, sadness and helplessness through his turbulent life. Definitely thumbs up performance by this great actor.

[edit] Movies/TV Series Directed

  • The Brave and the Coward (1986) director
  • Bei Dou Xing (1980) actor and director

[edit] TV Series Filmography

  • Mei Gui Jiang Hu (TVB, 2008) as Jun Wuji
  • Catch Me Now (TVB, 2008) as Ko Chi Jack
  • The Drive of Life (TVB, 2007) as Wah Man Hang
  • The Conquest (TVB, 2006) as King Gou Jian of Yue
  • Men in Pain (TVB, 2006) as Hong Tin Yam
  • Eight Heroes (2006) as Guan Yu Lou
  • Tian Xia Di Yi (2005) as Tiedan Shenhou
  • Only You (CTS, 2004) as Wang Hao Ran
  • Hard Fate (TVB, 2004) as Leung Pak-Yin
  • Scent of Love (TTV, 2003) as Jin Zhi Zhong
  • Point of no Return (TVB, 2003) as Chow Ming Hin
  • Find the Light (TVB, 2003) as Chan Do Yeung
  • True Love (ATV, 2003)
  • The Awakening Story (TVB, 2001) as Suen Hok Kei / Philip
  • Dare to Strike (Mediacorp, 2001) as Li De Chao
  • To Where He Belongs (ATV, 2001) as Ko Hou Wan
  • ICAC Investigators 2000 (TVB, 2000) as Lee Tin
  • Monk At Thirty (2000) as Lin Chong
  • The Immortal Fugitive (2000) as Rong Ren Jie
  • The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (TVB, 2000) as Zhang Cui Shan
  • Ups and Downs (TVB, 2000) as Hong Da Long
  • Silver Rat (1999)
  • Bond of Friendship (1999) as Zhuang Xue Ren
  • Wen Yi Duo (CCTV, 1998)
  • Interpol (ATV, 1997)
  • Women's Story (1996)
  • The Swordsman (ATV, 1996)
  • King of Gamblers (ATV, 1996)
  • The Unexpected (TVB, 1995)
  • The Great General (ATV, 1994)
  • ICAC Investigators 1994 (TVB, 1994)
  • Xia Yi Jian Qing Tian (1994)
  • The Thief of Time (TVB, 1992)
  • The Greed of Man (TVB, 1992) as Fong Chun Sun
  • Bi Hai Qing Tian (1991)
  • Jiang Hu Zai Jian (1991)
  • Lovers at the End of an Era (1990)
  • Spring Comes and Goes (1989)
  • Ba Yue Gui Hua Xiang (1988)
  • Fa Wang Rou Qing (1988)
  • Huan Jun Ming Zhu (1987)
  • Hero of the Time (TVB, 1986)
  • The Rise of the Great Wall (ATV, 1986) as Jing Ke
  • Condor in September (ATV, 1986) as Yip Hoi
  • Chronicles of the Shadow Swordsman (ATV, 1985)
  • Da Di En Qing Zhi Gu Du Jing Lei (1984)
  • Swordsman Li Bai (ATV, 1983)
  • This Land is Mine (TVB, 1980)
  • Yesterday's Glitter (TVB, 1980) as Kam Jan-sai
  • Princess Chang Ping (ATV, 1979)
  • God of Sabre (TVB, 1979)
  • Da Heng (TVB, 1978)
  • The Butterfly Lovers (TVB, 1977)
  • Luk Siu Fung I: Battle of Wu Dang(TVB, 1976) as Luk Siu Fung
  • Luk Siu Fung II: Before and After the Duel (TVB, 1976) as Luk Siu Fung
  • Luk Siu Fung III: Mystery of the Golden Bird (TVB, 1976) as Luk Siu Fung
  • Ban Sheng Yuan (1976)

[edit] Movies Filmography

  • Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008) as Cao Cao
  • The Tokyo Trial (2006) as Judge Mei Ju-ao
  • New Born Living Strong(2005) as Professor Vincent Yu
  • Fireline (1997) as Cheng Fu-Shing
  • Till Death Do Us Part (1997)
  • Best of the Best (1996) as Calvin Chan Lik-Yeung
  • First Option (1996) as Inspector Lau
  • Ah Kam (1996) as Lawyer
  • My Father is a Hero (1995) as Yat-Wah's Boss
  • Sea Eagles (1995) as Liu Qing Zong
  • Tian Di (1994) as Tai Chai-Man
  • What Price Survival (1994) as Wu An-Kuo
  • The New Legend of Shaolin (1994) as Chan Kan-Nam
  • Murder (1993) as Yau Lung
  • Holy Weapon (1993) as Mo Kake 'Heaven's Sword'
  • The Magic Crane (1993) as Yat Yeung-Tze
  • Executioners (1993) as Inspector Lau
  • The Heroic Trio (1993) as Inspector Lau
  • The Thief of Time (1992)
  • Shanghai Heroic Story (1992) as Ngai Ting-Yim
  • She Starts the Fire (1992, cameo)
  • Royal Tramp 2 (1992) as Chan, Master of the Heaven & Earth Society
  • Royal Tramp (1992) as Chan, Master of the Heaven & Earth Society
  • Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) as Teng Kuo-Chiao
  • The Story of My Son (1990) as Li Tzu-Liang
  • School on Fire (1988) as Wan
  • Profile in Anger (1984)
  • Zu - Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983) as Abbott Hsiao Yu
  • Duel to the Death (1983) as Ching Wan
  • The Enigmatic Case (1980) as Lo Tin-Kwan
  • Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) as Tsing Yi / Greeno

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