- Alfonso Wong
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name = Alfonso Wong
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birthdate = 1924
location =Tianjin ,China
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alias = Wong Chak (王澤)
notable works =Old Master Q series
awards =Alfonso Wong ( _zh. 王家禧, born 1924) is a popular
Hong Kong manhua artist . In 1962, using his eldest son's name "Wong Chak " ( _zh. 王澤) as a pen-name, he created one of the longest runningcomic strip Old Master Q . He is also referred to as "Alphonso Wong".Early history
Wong was born in
Tianjin ,China . He studied Western art atFu Jen Catholic University ( _zh. 北京辅仁大学) and was finished with school by 1944. In 1960 he resided permanently inHong Kong . He was responsible for drawings in bibles for a FrenchCatholic missionary there. He also became the art editor for aHong Kong Catholic magazine, Le Feng ( _zh. 樂峰報).Wong, Wendy Siuyi. [2002] (2001) "".Princeton Architectural Press , New York. ISBN 1-56898-269-0]Achievements
His career would begin in 1962, when he became the primary author for
Old Master Q . The comic was one of the most influential piece of work in the pre-1997 days in Hong Kong before it was transferred back to China. It voiced the opinions of the citizens in an exaggerated comical sense that was able to bypass political censorship. From integration with mainlanders to the education gap, there were no limitation in the sensitive subjects being used to accompany his stories. The comic became legendary for maintaining popularity for over 40 years against endless competition with other HK manhua and Japanesemanga . Later adaptations into movies,Chinese animation and other works of fiction continued well after his retirement. In 1974 he immigrated to theUnited States , and retired by the 1980s.Personal
Wong is
ambidextrous , capable of drawing with both hands. He likes to draw fish. Wong has 6 sons, all of whom have his artistic genes.References
External links
* [http://www.oldmasterq.com/wangz/alfonso_bg.php Official Old Master Q Website Background of Alfonso Wong]
* [http://masterqa.idv.tw/masterq/life.htm The Life of Wong Chak (Chinese)]
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