Carlos Chan Ka Lok

Biography

Carlos Chan Ka Lok was born on October 12, 1986 and grew up in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, living with his grandmother from birth until primary school. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in two TV commercials at age four or five after being scouted by a talent agent at Sha Tin Park. He briefly participated in children's programs but his father decided not to continue his early acting pursuits. During secondary school, he discovered a passion for imitation and was entered by classmates into the 2003 Emperor Entertainment singing competition, leading to his signing with the company. He initially worked in telephone sales and bank loan sales for about three years before committing to acting. After a difficult debut in the 2009 film "Happiness Meets You" where his performance was unsatisfactory, he was sidelined for four years with only minor roles and nearly left the entertainment industry. During this period he obtained an insurance broker license but returned to acting when offered a new opportunity. His career turned around in 2012 with the film "DIVA" directed by Hei Yee Yan. He won the Emerging Actor Award at the Chinese Youth Film Forum in 2016 for "Happiness Meets You" and gained recognition through the 2017 TV series "Daddy Cool". In 2026, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards for "A Love Like This", marking his first Best Actor nomination in his career.