After Roger Kwok’s (郭晉安) successful portrayal of the ultimate villain, Tong Lap Yin, in 2008’s Last One Standing <與敵同行>, producer Amy Wong (王心慰) cast him in a challenging antagonistic role six years later. The currently broadcast TVB thriller, Black Heart White Soul <忠奸人>, features Roger as Matt Ko, a physically-disabled lawyer who becomes a manipulative killer hiding behind a mask of kindness. Roger’s portrayal of Tong Lap Yin from Last One Standing already sent chills down viewers’ spines. The final scene of his character stood out particularly as he was in jail with his legs paralyzed. Tong Lap Yin firmly pushes himself up while casting a sinister smile. Netizens highly praised his creepy performance as being exceptional. However, Roger believes that Matt Ko from Black Heart White Soul proves to be even more dangerous and unpredictable. Matt Ko is not only meticulous, but also possesses superb IQ and EQ. Although his lower body is paralyzed, he is able to use words to achieve what he wants. After being entangled in a complex robbery case, Matt has no plans to turn back towards justice. In order to gain the trust of the boss of an organization, he does not hesitate to kill off his opponents. As to how his character is able to commit murder l in a wheelchair, Roger preferred to keep it a secret. He expressed, “The audience should watch it for themselves. I can’t spoil it! The series’ setup took a lot of effort, and the script was also difficult to write.” Roger revealed that operating a wheelchair was not easy, and he had spent lots of time practicing the different moves prior to filming. If there is one word to describe Matt Ko, Roger exclaimed he would describe him as someone very fake. The role was a challenge to carry out since he exhibits an extremely tough inner psyche. In order to properly grasp the role, Roger must effectively control his dark side while showing off a kind demeanor. He felt very proud to receive praise from TVB’s management executive, Catherine Tsang (曾勵珍), who said he was evil in a manly way. Almost 50-years old, Roger admitted, “I’m really scared! Really scared that I’ll oxidize! There are some types of red wine that can no longer be consumed after twenty years due to oxidization, while others taste even better with longer air contact.” Instead of slowly fading away, Roger aspires to continue being a memorable actor. He expressed, “I hope I’m like a bottle of red wine that will make people reminisce its aftertaste.” Creds: stheadline
