Damian Lau Chung-yan

Biography

Damian Lau Chung-yan, known as "Song Gor", is a Hong Kong actor famous for his reclusive nature, avoiding social life and media interviews. He was the fifth child of a wealthy Shanghainese banker father and grew up in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. He was educated at Precious Blood Primary School and St. Joseph's College, and was baptized as a Catholic in his youth by Father Giovanni Giampietro. He entered the acting profession in 1970 by joining the fifth term of the Lai Chi TV Artist Training Course. He first rose to fame in the 1970s with his role as "Lu Xiaofeng," which became a landmark in his career and earned him the "Most Unforgettable Actor" award in 1999. He achieved major success in the 1980 series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," and also delivered a powerful performance in the 1992 series "The Greed of Man" despite appearing in only 6 out of 40 episodes, moving audiences with his impactful acting. Throughout the 1980s, he worked mainly with Lai Chi TV (later ATV) and produced numerous classic works alongside actress Michelle Yim. He also appeared in notable films such as "The World of Love," "The Deer and the Cauldron," and "The Tokyo Trial."