Frankie Ng Chi Hung

Biography

Ng Chi-hung, also known as Frankie Ng, is a Hong Kong actor born on December 25, 1953. He was born in Hong Kong to parents who worked in construction, and was the fifth of eight siblings. He grew up in modest circumstances with limited education, and learned Hung Kuen martial arts from his father. In the 1970s, he joined Shaw Brothers film company and worked as an action fighter before joining a triad organization. In 1974, he joined TVB and played small roles in dramas such as "The Net" and "The G-Men". His breakthrough role came in 1987 through the film "Prison on Fire" directed by his friends Lam Nang and Lam Tung, where he became famous for the character "Blind Snake". He became an influential figure in the "Young and Dangerous" film series, which drew inspiration from his real life. After serving prison time, he repented from his criminal life and began warning youth against delinquency. He moved to mainland China in 2000 and developed a career in singing and acting, becoming a successful businessman owning restaurants and multiple commercial ventures.