Hong Kong actor and singer
Bosco Wong (Chinese : 黃宗澤 ) is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and entrepreneur who gained popularity in the modern drama Triumph in the Skies (2003). Since then, he has played a diverse spectrum of roles in television series such as Wars of In-laws (2005), Dicey Business (2006) Lives of Omission (2011), and the Flying Tiger franchise. In 2014, Wong won Best Actor at the China Image Film Festival for his performance in Golden Brother .
Wong also owns Oystermine, a restaurant located in Hong Kong.[ 1]
Acting career
1998–2005: Early career and breakthrough
In 1998, Wong was spotted on the street by a talent scout and filmed a lemon tea commercial. Recruiters offered him further opportunities but Wong insisted on finishing his high school first. After graduating from secondary school, Wong joined broadcasting network TVB in 1999 at age 19. Wong hosted various variety programs and played an extra in various drama series.[ 2]
Wong made his official acting debut in Burning Flame II (2002). He was subsequently cast in historical series Find The Light , and coming-of-age drama Aqua Heroes . He gained popularity as the pilot trainee Chris in the 2003 blockbuster Triumph in the Skies . He then starred as the titular character in the period action drama Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu in 2004. In 2005, he starred alongside Liza Wang and Myolie Wu in the costume comedy Wars of In-Laws , He won the TVB Award for Most Improved Actor that year.
2006–2017: Mainstream success
Wong's performance as a socially inept youth in Dicey Business (2006) earned him more popularity and recognition as a rising actor.[ 3] He made his film debut in the 2008 film The Luckiest Man . In 2011, he starred as the triad leader "Bai Co" or "Cripple Co" in Lives of Omission (2011).[ 4] He expressed that his older age allows him to play more mature characters such as triad leader "Crippled Co" and righteous police Inspector Hui in Witness Insecurity (2012) and "Crippled Co" is a role that he had fun playing.[ 5]
Wong was cast as Chiu Bing in director Fire Lee's debut movie Love In Time (2012) and gained positive applause for his sincere and realistic performance.[ 6] [ 7] He received positive reviews for his performance as the central character Sit Ho Ching in Golden Brother .[ 8] which subsequently won him Best Leading Actor award at the 2014 China Image Film Festival .
Wong starred Di Renjie in the Gong'an drama Young Sherlock (2014).
Wong starred in the 2016 drama series Two Steps From Heaven , alongside Priscilla Wong , Edwin Siu , and Louis Cheng . He portrays Sheldon Chun, a public relations director who, in hopes of climbing the social ladder, becomes ruthless.
In December 2016, Wong announced he will not be renewing his management contract with TVB, ending his 17-year career at the station.[ 9] His last TVB drama was Heart of Greed 3.
2018–present: Shaw Brothers
Wong joined Shaw Brothers Studio in 2017. He starred in the action crime drama series Flying Tiger and Guardian Angel . In December 2018, During the filming of Flying Tiger 2 , Wong was injured during an action scene, suffering a fracture in his left foot. He underwent surgery and was hospitalized for five days.[ 10] He resumed filming in January and used a stunt double for the rest of his action scenes. Wong began filming the web drama series White War in April 2019, in which he portrays an undercover cop. Wong began filming for the third installment of the Flying Tiger franchise in July 2020.
Singing career
In October 2008, Bosco signed a record deal with East Asia Music and released his debut EP in December of the same year.[ 11]
Personal life
Wong began dating War of In-laws co-star Myolie Wu in 2005. On July 25, 2012, Wong announced that the two had split. In 2014, Wong began dating model Vanessa Yeung. The two were seen together on a date on February 3. The couple broke up later that year.[citation needed ]
Filmography
Film
Television series
Mainland chinese
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012
Racecourse 《跑馬場 》
Zuo Tian Yi 左天一
CCTV8 and Communication University of China production Apr 2012 - TV premier on CCTV8
2014
Young Sherlock 《少年神探狄仁杰》
Detective Dee (Di Renjie ) 狄仁傑
Huan Rui Century Light Media production Summer 2014 premier in various China TV channels
2015
Women on the Breadfruit Tree 《面包树上的女人》
Lin Fang Wen 林方文
Shanghai Xinhai production
Post Production
Mad Detective Yang Jin Bang 《神探杨金邦》
Yang Jin Bang 杨金邦
Hengdian Film Production Ltd, Greentown Media production
Post Production
Lasting Affection 《愛讓我們在一起》
Yu Xiao Meng 余小萌
中视鸿歌(北京) production
2015
Destined to Love You 《偏偏喜歡你 》
Chen Wen Tao 沈文濤
Zhejiang Dream Star Park Studios production
2017
The Starry Night, The Starry Sea II
Mo Hen
2019
Your Secret 《我知道你秘密》
Lu Beichen/Lu Beishen
Acted as twin brothers for the show
2020
White War
《战毒 》
Turbo
韦俊轩
Upcoming
《奶爸当家 》
Hong Kong TVB
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2000
Lost In Love
Extra
At the Threshold of an Era II 《創世紀2 》
Extra
A Matter of Customs 《雷霆第一關 》
Extra
2001
The Awakening Story 《婚前昏後 》
Extra
2002
Slim Chances 《我要Fit一Fit 》
Extra
Burning Flame II 《烈火雄心II 》
Cheung Li Hei 張利喜
Minor Role
2003
Aqua Heroes 《戀愛自由式 》
Chui Siu Lui, Louis 塗少磊
Find the Light 《英雄‧刀‧少年 》
Tam Chi Tong 譚嗣同
Triumph in the Skies 《衝上雲霄 》
Chris Tse 謝立豪
2004
To Love with No Regrets
Luk Maan Tau 陸萬斗
The Last Breakthrough 《天涯俠醫 》
Tung Chi Sum 童子琛
Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu 《我師傅係黃飛鴻 》
Wong Fei Hung 黃飛鴻
2005
Wars of In-Laws 《我的野蠻奶奶 》
Ling Mau Chun/Bat Lau Ming 甯茂春
Won - TVB Award for Most Improved Actor
Life Made Simple 《阿旺新傳 》
Chung Zi Chung, Michael 鍾子聰
Fantasy Trend/The Zone - Ep 12: A Day as Death 《奇幻潮 》
Chan Jun Biu 陈骏骠
One Episode
2006
Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion 《覆雨翻雲 》
Han Pak 韓柏
Under the Canopy of Love 《天幕下的戀人 》
Kuen Lik, Nick 權力
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character
Au Revoir Shanghai 《上海傳奇 》
Shek Sai Gau 石世九
Overseas/TVB Pay Vision Only
Dicey Business 《賭場風雲 》
Chai Foon Lok/Cheung Lai Fu 齊歡樂/張來富
Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character
The Price of Greed 《千謊百計 》
Lui To 呂濤
Overseas/TVB Pay Vision Only
2007
Heart of Greed 《溏心風暴 》
Tong Chi Yat, Gilbert 唐至逸
Devil's Disciples 《強劍 》
Shing Fung/Sze Ma Fung 成風/司馬風
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 20)
2008
Wars of In-Laws II 《野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶 》
Gwo Duk, Kyle 戈德
Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 10)
The Seventh Day 《最美麗的第七天 》
Hui Wai Yan, Don 許懷仁
Moonlight Resonance 《溏心風暴之家好月圓 》
Ling Chi Shun, Ling B 凌至信
2008-2009
The Gem of Life 《珠光寶氣 》
Shek Tai Chuen, William 何泰川
Won - 2009 15th Shanghai TV Festival: Most Potential Actor Award
2009
Burning Flame III 《烈火雄心3 》
Fong Lee On, Encore 方履安
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 5)
2010
Don Juan De Mercado 《情人眼裡高一D 》
Kan Lik Shun 廑力信
2010 CNY 6 Episodes Comedy
Growing Through Life 《摘星之旅 》
Chung Lam Dai, Linus 鍾林大
TVB-SMG Cooperation Drama Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 15)
Every Move You Make 《讀心神探 》
Ho Lai-yin, Trevor 何禮賢
2011
7 Days in Life 《隔離七日情 》
Chiu Chin-lung 趙展龍
Grace Under Fire 《女拳 》
Lui Ching-lung 雷正龍
Lives of Omission 《潛行狙擊 》
Bai Co/So Sing Pak, Michael 跛Co/蘇星柏
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 5) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 5) Nominated - Ming Pao Anniversary Award for Outstanding Actor in Television Won - My Astro On Demand Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Television Characters
2012
Witness Insecurity 《護花危情 》
Hui Wai Sam/Hui Sir 許瑋琛
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 10) Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 10) Won - My Astro On Demand Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Television Characters Nominated - TV Drama Awards Made in China for Most Popular HK/Taiwan Actor (Top 5) Won - StarHub TVB Awards My Favourite TVB Male Character
2013
A Change Of Heart 《好心作怪 》
Yiu Yat San(Dr. Yiu)/Yiu Yuet San(Siu Yiu) 姚日山/姚月山
Won - StarHub TVB Awards My Favourite Onscreen Couple(with Niki Chow )
2013-2014
Coffee Cat Mama 《貓屎媽媽 》
Bao Chi Tai 鮑址堤
2014
The Ultimate Addiction 《點金聖手 》
Cheuk Yuk 卓彧
Won - StarHub TVB Award My Favourite TVB Male Character Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor(Top 15) Nominated - TVB Award for Most Favourite Male Character(Top 15)
2015
Under the Veil 《無雙譜 》
Cheung Chan 張珍
Nominated - StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Actor Nominated - StarHub TVB Award for My Favourite TVB Male TV Character
2016
K9 Cop 《警犬巴打 》
Lai Yat-tsau 黎溢湫
Two Steps from Heaven 《幕後玩家 》
Sheldon Chun Shing-hoi 秦昇海
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 5)
2017
Heart and Greed 《溏心風暴3 》
Ling Shing-fung 凌乘風
2022
Forensic Heroes V 《法證先鋒V 》
Yu Sing-pak 余星柏
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 10) Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Male Character Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite TVB Actor in Malaysia (Top 10) Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Onscreen Partnership (with Venus Wong )
Shaw Brothers
Programme host
2016 - Summer Sweetie 夏日甜心
2011 - Water of Life 水之源 (Won: 2011 TVB Anniversary Awards Best Informative Programme)
2009 - Wine Confidential 尋味葡萄
2000~2002 - 非常音乐空间
2001~2002 - 欢乐今宵
2000~2001 - 和你玩得喜
2001 - 世纪狂欢飞跃
2000 - 中国奥运金牌选手龙的光辉大汇演
2000 - 英皇超新星大赛
2000 - TVB.com 直check电视城
2000 - 永安旅游话系知点解海南岛咁好玩
Music video appearances
[ 13]
[ 14]
Discography
Album
2008 - Debut EP: In Love with Bosco (Release date: Dec 5, 2008)
2010 - EP: Bravo (Release date: June 3, 2010).[ 15]
Soundtrack
TVB series Theme song and subtheme
TVB children song
Title
Show
Notes
哪吒傳奇
"Legend of Na-Zha" Themesong
神話
"Greek Gods" Themesong
軍曹 Again
"KERORO Again" Themesong
微微笑
"KERORO軍曹" Themesong
Performed with Kevin Cheng
爆旋陀螺鋼鐵戰魂
"Keyblade Metal Fusion" Themesong
Others
Title
Event
Notes
奧運六星 - 遇強越勇
TVB 2004 Athens Olympics Themesong
Performed with Raymond Lam , Ron Ng , Sammul Chan , Kenneth Ma , Lai Lok Yi
奧運六星 - 乘風破浪
TVB 2004 Athens Olympics Song
Performed with Raymond Lam , Ron Ng , Sammul Chan , Kenneth Ma , Lai Lok Yi
全城投入電視廣播新里程 - 算你狠
TVB City Commercial Song
Performed with Jack Wu
Put Your Hands Up
TVB 2006 FIFA World Cup Themesong
Performed with Raymond Lam , Ron Ng , and Kevin Cheng
東方神球 (Run)
TVB 2010 FIFA World Cup Themesong
Performed with Ron Ng
最幸福的事 (Theatrical Version)
TVB Witness Insecurity Themesong - Theatrical Version
Linda Chung feat. Bosco Wong's narration
雖然這個世界
Shaw Brothers Flying Tiger Subtheme
Performed with Ron Ng
Awards
2005
2005 Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs, “Legend of Na Ja”
2005 38th TVB Anniversary: Most Improved Actor Award, Ling Mau Chun in Wars of In-Laws
2006
2006 Metro ShowBiz TV Awards: Most Popular Male Actor
2006 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 3rd Place
2006 Next Magazine TV Awards: Happy Shop Most Energetic Artiste
2006 TVB Popularity Awards: Top Ten Most Popular TV Character, Ling Mau Chun in Wars of In-Laws
2006 TVB Popularity Awards: Most Popular On-Screen Couple - Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu
2006 TVB Popularity Awards: Predige Best Skin Award
2006 Annual Artiste Award: Best TV Actor Award - Bronze
2006 Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award, as Ling Mau Chun in Wars of In-Laws
2006 Astro TV Drama Award: Most Bizarre Character Award, as 'knitting' Ling Mau Chun in Wars of In-Laws
2007
2007 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 6th Place
2007 Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs, “Keroro Again”
2007 Esquire Magazine Awards: Most Promising Star
2007 Yahoo Popularity Awards: Most Searched Rising-Popularity Artiste
2007 Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award, as Kuen Lik in Under the Canopy of Love
2008
2008 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
2008 Yahoo Popularity Awards:
2008 HIM Magazine Awards: Cover Award
2008 Metro Hits Awards: Newcomer with Potential
2008 JSG Awards: Most Popular Male Newcomer - Silver
2008 Sina Music Awards: Most Favourite Male Newcomer - Gold
2008 Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award, as Lui To in The Price of Greed
2009
2009 15th Shanghai TV Festival: Most Potential Actor Award, William Shek Tai Chuen in The Gem of Life
2009 IFPI Award: Top Album Sales(Male Newcomer)
2010
2010 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
2011
2011 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
2011 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 5 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character, as Chung Lam Dai in Growing Through Life
2011 HKFDA Fashion Visionaries Award: Top 10
2011 Astro On Demand Favourite Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award, as Michael So Sing Pak/Bai Co in Lives of Omission
2012
2012 Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 6th Place
2012 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character, as Michael So Sing Pak/Bai Co in Lives of Omission
2012 Astro On Demand Awards: Top 15 Favorite Character Award, as Hui Wai Sam/Hui Sir in Witness Insecurity
2012 Esquire(China) Men at His Best Award: Most Popular HK/Taiwan Artiste
2013
2013 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Actor
2013 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character, as Hui Wai Sam in Witness Insecurity
2013 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favourite Onscreen Couple in A Change of Heart with Niki Chow
2013 Astro On Demand TVB Stars Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award, as Yiu Yat San & Yiu Yuet San in A Change of Heart
2014
2014 Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character, as Cheuk Yuk in The Ultimate Addiction
2014 Astro On Demand TVB Stars Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award, as Cheuk Yuk in The Ultimate Addiction
Europe China Image Film Festival 2014: Best Leading Actor as Sit Ho Ching in Golden Brother
2014 47th TVB Anniversary Award: TVBC Most Popular Actor in Mainland China Award
References
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