Michael Hui

Michael Hui

actor, writer, director

Michael Hui was born on Sep 03, 1942 in China. Michael Hui's big-screen debut came with Da jun fa directed by Han Hsiang Li in 1972, strarring . Michael Hui is known for Always on My Mind directed by Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung, Josephine Siao stars as Yin - Chang's wife and Michael Hui as Chang Yau-Wai. Michael Hui has got 3 awards and 12 nominations so far. The most recent award Michael Hui achieved is Chinese Film Media Awards. The upcoming new movie Michael Hui plays is Delete My Love which will be released on May 08, 2014.

Michael Hui was born in Guangzhou, China on September 3, 1942. He went to La Salle College, and then earned his degree in Sociology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He came to the Hong Kong entertainment industry running the comedic "Hui Brothers Show." Shortly afterward, in went into films in the early 1970s. He would often star with his brothers Ricky Hui and Samuel Hui in his comedies, usually movies about pitting their wits against the odds to earn instant money. Hui in these series of films was often referred to as "Mr. Boo" by the Japanese market. By the 1980s through the 1990s, Hui has continued acting and producing his own comedies, most of his movies being centered on the quest for wealth. His satirical comedies, deadpan delivery, character-driven storyline and his charming wit makes him one of the most popular actors and comedians in Hong Kong. In 2006, he became host of Hong Kong's version of "Deal or no Deal."

  • Birthday

    Sep 03, 1942
  • Place of Birth

    Guangzhou, China
  • Also known

    Guanwen Xu, Koon-Man Hui, Micheal Hui, Hui Kuan-Wen, Xu Guan-Wen, 许冠文, Michael Hsu, Hui Kuan Wen, 許冠文, Michael Hui Koon-Man

Known For

Awards

3 wins & 12 nominations

Chinese Film Media Awards
2017
Best Actor
Winner - China Film Media Award
Yi lu shun feng (2016)
Udine Far East Film Festival
2011
Winner - Golden Mulberry Award
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