Chung King Fai

Chung King Fai

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name = Chung King Fai


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Chung King-fai , BBSHK, is one of the pioneers of contemporary performing art in Hong Kong. He is a senior drama actor, director, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host. He is the founder and president of Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, Art Form Panels of Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Chairman of Exploration Theatre, and Art Director of Hong Kong Art Development Council.

Education and Career

Chung finished his secondary education in Pui Ching Middle School before he studied in Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in English. He received his BA degree in Speech and Drama from Oklahoma Baptist University and his master degree in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama. Back to Hong Kong, he became executive producer and actor of two major television broadcasters, while giving lectures in Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also been Advisor to Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. In 1983, Chung was appointed the founding Dean of the School of Drama at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.

Being the first person to present Theatre of the Absurd and Broadway musicals to Hong Kong audiences in Cantonese (mother tongue of the major population), Chung’s performance on stage was numerous. He has directed over 80 productions, including Equus, West Side Story, Rashomon, Teahouse, Xiaojing Hutong, Grease, M Butterfly, A Sentimental Journey, Noise off, etc.

Awards and Achievements

* 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 Best Director, Hong Kong Drama Awards
* 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999 Best Actor, Hong Kong Drama Awards
* 1994 Ten Years Outstanding Achievement Award, Hong Kong Drama Awards
* 1999 Artist of the Year(Stage Director), Hong Kong Artists’ Guild
* 2000 Drama Achievement Award, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
* 2001 Fellowship from Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
* 2002 Bronze Bauhinia Star(BBS)HKSAR Government
* 2005 Most Outstanding TV Actor, Ming Pao Weekly
* 2006 Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
* 2007 World Outstanding Chinese Award


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