Chapman To Man Chak (Edward Ng)

Biography

Chapman To Man Chak was born on June 8, 1972, at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, where his father ran a fruit stall to support the family. He attended Diocesan Primary School and later Diocesan Boys' School. He was discovered by chance while working as a renovation worker when he helped a TV producer with painting work, which led to his entry into the entertainment industry through Asia Television. He became known for his humorous and witty style in hosting radio programs, and gained recognition for his acting in the series "My Date with a Vampire" in 1994. He achieved widespread fame for his role as "Shaq Qiang" in the film "Infernal Affairs" in 2002, earning a Best Supporting Actor nomination. He excelled in "Initial D" in 2005 as "Ah Muk," and achieved major commercial success with "Vulgaria" in 2012, which grossed over HK$30 million. He won Best Actor from film critics for "Diva." In 2006, he starred in "Isabella," which was nominated at the Berlin International Film Festival. He hosted successful radio programs with Sandra Ng at Hong Kong Commercial Radio and authored the book "Jianghu Blood and Tears History," recounting his career journey. He married Tin Yik Nei in 2005 after a five-year relationship.