Cheng Ka Sang

Biography

Cheng Ka Sang (original name Cheng Fan Sang) is a Hong Kong action choreographer, film and television actor. He grew up in Lei Cheng Uk Estate in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, and his uncle was a Teochew opera troupe leader. As a child, he performed in opera shows during the Ghost Festival and sold food to earn a living. Later, he worked as a Chinese folk dancer and lion dancer for foreign tourists under the guidance of choreographer Zhao Lan Xin, and danced alongside artists like Frances Yip on RTV. In the 1970s, he joined Shaw Brothers film studio as an action choreographer under the mentorship of Tong Kai. In 1979, he signed with TVB and continued working as an action choreographer, also serving as a stunt double for Patrick Tse in several series. From 1983, he switched to an acting contract and took on supporting roles in TVB dramas for many years. He became known as "TVB's go-to villain" due to his frequent roles as intimidating thugs, though he also appeared in comedic roles. In 2012, he left TVB for Hong Kong Television Network, then returned to TVB in 2016. His most notable work as an action choreographer is the 1999 film "The Mission" (鎗火), which earned him a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Action Choreography. He also appeared in Stephen Chow comedies including "Love on Delivery," "The Saint of Gamblers," "All for the Winner," and "Justice, My Foot!"