Hong Kong actor, Wang Wei ( 王偉) (1941 -2011) passed away at 70-years-old. His real name was Wang Wing Wei (王永偉). Through his father’s friend’s introduction, Mr. Wang started shooting popular Mandarin movies in 1963. In 1971, Mr. Wang joined the television industry, starring in many popular series, both at ATV and TVB, in which his performances were well-received. Several of Mr. Wang’s performances at ATV were regarded as masterpieces, including his role as Nurhaci (founder of the Qing Dynasty) in the classic The Rise and Fall of the Qing Dynasty <滿清十三皇朝>. His notable roles also included “Lu Pu Wei” in Qin Shi Huang <秦始皇> and “Hung Ding Kwok” in Fok Tung Kok <霍東閣>. After his ATV contract expired in 1989, Mr. Wang joined TVB and acted in countless series, such as Vengenance <火玫瑰> and State of Divinity <笑傲江湖>. Mr. Wang retired from acting in 2002. Mr. Wang married fashion supermodel, Ho Mung Na <何夢娜> in 1971. In 1990, Mr. Wang emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Mr. Wang is survived by two sons and one daughter. His eldest son is Wong Chung Yik (王從奕)and his second daughter, Stephanie Wong (王從希), participated in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong pageant. Stephanie noted, “Recently, I have been busy to taking care of my father’s funeral. During his lifetime, my father has always been low-key and did not wish for a lavish funeral. Dad has been put to rest. I most respected father: I will always be proud of you and you will always be in my heart.”
Former TVB actor Wang Wei passed away at 70 Years Old The daughter of former TVB actor Wang Wei（王偉）, Stephanie Wong（王從希）posted in her own micro-Sina Blog and said, her father has recently died, now the father has been put to rest. Wang Wei whose real name is Wong Wing Wei（王永偉）was born in 1939, has starred in more than an important role in TVB classic drama, such as the 96 version of “Swordsman 笑傲江湖” , “The Legend of the Condor Heroes 射雕英雄傳”, “Step into the Past 尋秦記” and so on. Several of Mr. Wang’s performances at ATV were regarded as masterpieces, including his role as Nurhaci (founder of the Qing Dynasty) in the classic The Rise and Fall of the Qing Dynasty <滿清十三皇朝>. His notable roles also included “Lu Pu Wei” in Qin Shi Huang <秦始皇> and “Hung Ding Kwok” in Fok Tung Kok <霍東閣>. After his ATV contract expired in 1989, Mr. Wang joined TVB and acted in countless series, such as Vengenance <火玫瑰> and State of Divinity <笑傲江湖>. Mr. Wang retired from acting in 2002. Mr. Wang married fashion supermodel, Ho Mung Na <何夢娜> in 1971. In 1990, Mr. Wang emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Mr. Wang is survived by two sons and one daughter. His eldest son is Wong Chung Yik (王從奕)and his second daughter, Stephanie Wong (王從希), participated in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong pageant. Stephanie Wong says in her own micro-Blog: “Recently been busy taking care of my father’s funeral, my father has always been a low profile during his lifetime, even died, did not want to make it a big fuss. I always respect my father : I am always proud of you, you will always be in my heart. “
HOly.....i havent seen him for a decade or more! One of the few legends in acting....love his ancient dramas....RIP
he was soo good in state of divinity also r.i.p. to my grandma passed away about a month ago soo many people gone this year.
i can remember this guy from state of divinity toooo...!!!!!...rip...=/ awwwww kung kungggg...so sadd...sowieee....rip tai por por..??..=]
