Yueh Hua
Chinese: 岳華
Born
Leung Lok-wah (梁樂華)

(1942-07-13)13 July 1942
Died20 October 2018(2018-10-20) (aged 76)
Other namesElliot Ngok, Ngok Wah, Yo Hua
OccupationActor
Years active1964 – 2018
SpouseTien Lie
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese岳華
Simplified Chinese岳华
Signature

Yueh Hua (Chinese: 岳華; pinyin: Yuè Huá; 14 July 1942 – 20 October 2018), also known professionally as Elliot Ngok Wah, was a Shanghai-born Hong Kong actor, later based in Canada, with Shaw Brothers Studio and TVB. Yueh was one of the most versatile and prolific leading actors of Shaw Brothers. Yueh starred in five to ten films per year in his heyday, playing roles ranging from foolish drunks to scholarly warriors. Yueh died of cancer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aged 76.[1]

Biography

Yueh was born as Leung Lok-wah[2] in Shanghai, with Cantonese ancestry. Yueh emigrated to Hong Kong in 1962 after graduating from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.[3] He joined Shaw Brothers Studio and started his acting career in 1963.[3]

Yueh's breakout role was in the 1966 film Come Drink with Me. He was mainly cast in lead roles and is credited with over 130 films.[4][3] Yueh was best known for his role in Looking Back in Anger, one of TVB's popular shows. After his last appearance on screen in 1989, he moved to Canada in the 1990s, where he hosted programs for the Vancouver Chinese radio station CHMB.[5]

Yueh returned to the entertainment industry in Hong Kong from 2006 to 2015.

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

Year Title Role Notes
1964The Dancing MillionairessDancer[6]
1965The Lark
1966The Monkey Goes West
Princess Iron Fan
Come Drink with MeFan Dapei / Drunken Knight[7]
1967Hong Kong Nocturne
The Sword and the LuteShen Shu-wen[8][9]
Sweet is RevengeXiao Pao[10]
1969Dragon SwampXi Zhengyuan
1970Brothers FiveValet Kao Wei[11]
The Twelve Gold MedallionsMiao Lung
Lady of SteelQin Shang Yi
1971Vengeance of a Snow GirlTin Ying[12]
The Long ChaseKou Ying
1973Facets of LoveEmperor Zheng-De
The House of 72 TenantsFat Chai[13]
Illicit DesireHsiao I[14][15]
The VillainsFang Zheng[16]
1974Super Stooges vs. the Wonder WomenChung[17][18]
Virgins of the Seven SeasKo Pao
1976Killer ClansLu Hsiang Chuan
Love Swindlers
The Web of DeathFei Ying-hsiung
1977Clans of IntrigueMonk Hua
Death DuelTo Lang-chung
The Face Behind The MaskHsiao Meng-fei
Jade TigerTang Ao
The Green Dragon InnMarshall Law, Bold Dragon
The Sentimental SwordsmanLong Xiaoyun
1978Legend of the BatLi Yuhan
Clan of AmazonsHua Manlou
The Master and the Kid
Vengeful Beauty
1979Full Moon ScimitarMaster Xie Xiao Feng
Ninja WolvesYung Ti
1980A Deadly SecretLing Tui-see
Bruce Tuan's 7 PromisesChow Sun
Heroes Shed No TearsHsiao Lei-hsueh
1981The Duel of the CenturyXimen Chuixue
Return of the Sentimental SwordsmanGuo Songyang
Black LizardXiao Lik
Mahjong HeroesKwok Chu
1982The Spirit of the SwordTzu Yi-hou
198399 Cycling Swords
1995Rumble in the BronxWah
2006Confession of PainChow Yuen Sing
2008Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the DragonLiu Bei

TV series

Year Title Role Notes
1980Gone with the Wind
浮生六劫
Ching Jui-cheung
Fatherland
大地恩情
Yeung Luk-kan
1986Sword of the Yue Maiden
越女劍
Fan Lai
1987The Legend of the Book and the Sword
書劍恩仇錄
Cheung Chiu-chung
The Seasons
季節
1988Two Most Honorable Knights
絕代雙驕
Yin Nam-tin
And Yet We Live
當代男兒
1989Looking Back in Anger
義不容情
Fung Sai-bong
Fu Kwai Lau MangLam Cheung
2006Below the Lion Rock
獅子山下
2007The Brink of Law
突圍行動
Tung Chin-lungNominated – Best Supporting Actor
The Slicing of the Demon
凶城計中計
Fok Tin-ming
2008-2009The Gem of Life
珠光寶氣
Hoh Fung (Martin)Nominated – Best Supporting Actor (Top 5)
2009Rosy Business
巾幗梟雄
Cheung Kiu
2010Ghost Writer
蒲松齡
Po Poon
No Regrets
巾幗梟雄之義海豪情
Cheng Long-gwan
2011A Great Way to Care
仁心解碼
Ko Sau-yee
Grace Under Fire
女拳
Tong Yue-hanNominated – Best Supporting Actor
Be Home for Dinner
誰家灶頭無煙火
Chung Kwok-chu
2012The Last Steep Ascent
天梯
Miu HoiGuest Appearance
The Confidant
大太監
Chan FukNominated – Best Supporting Actor
2013Slow Boat Home
情越海岸線
Cheung Shing-mui
Will Power
法外風雲
Lo Sam Bo
2014Outbound Love
單戀雙城
Law Wai
Gilded Chopsticks
食為奴
Kangxi Emperor
Storm in a Cocoon
守業者
Poon Wing-lin
Shades of Life
我們的天空
Cheung KitEpisode 9
All That Is Bitter Is Sweet
大藥坊
Hui Sung Ming
Overachievers
名門暗戰
Chiang Sing-Tin
2015Captain of Destiny
張保仔
Lai Gung-gung

Personal life

In 1975, Yueh married Tien Lie, an actress. On October 20, 2018, Yueh died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of 76. [19][20]

References

  1. Stokes, Lisa Odham (2007). Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 546. ISBN 978-0-8108-6458-0.
  2. "Two performances of "Noodle of Love" by Dramaonevan". Archived from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "岳华所饰演的角色都很擅长"隐忍"" (in Chinese). The Paper. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. "Yueh Hua". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. "影星岳華溫市逝世 享年76歲 好友緬懷". Sing Tao Canada (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 21 October 2018.
  6. "The Dancing Millionairess". hkmdb.com. 12 February 1964. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  7. "Come Drink with Me". lovehkfilm.com. 1966. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. "The Sword and the Lute". filmaffinity.com. 21 April 1967. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  9. "The Sword and the Lute". hkmdb.com. 21 April 1967. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  10. "Sweet Is Revenge". thespinningimage.co.uk. 1967. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  11. "Brothers Five (1970)". silveremulsion.com. 1970. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  12. "Vengeance of a Snow Girl (1971)". silveremulsion.com. 1971. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  13. "The House of 72 Tenants". lovehkfilm.com. 1973. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  14. "Illicit Desire". filmaffinity.com. 1973. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  15. "Illicit Desire". hkmdb.com. 4 August 1973. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  16. "The Villains (1973)". silveremulsion.com. 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  17. Curti 2016, p. 146.
  18. Curti 2016, p. 147.
  19. "Hong Kong screen idol Yueh Hua dies". asiaone.com. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  20. "Obituary: Elliot Ngok Passes Away". jaynestar.com. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.

Additional sources

  • Curti, Roberto (2016). Diabolika: Supercriminals, Superheroes and the Comic Book Universe in Italian Cinema. Midnight Marquee Press. ISBN 978-1-936168-60-6.
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