Savio Tsang Wai-kuen

Biography

Savio Tsang Wai-kuen was a Hong Kong actor born on November 22, 1960 and passed away on November 12, 2020. He was raised in Hong Kong as the youngest of five children in a family whose parents produced lard residue. He received his education at a strict Catholic boarding school in Macau from fifth grade, which helped shape his independent and diligent character. He was an accomplished athlete in school and actively participated in drama and music activities, sparking his passion for acting. After graduation, he worked at a wallpaper company before deciding to enter the acting field at a friend's suggestion. He joined the last training course for actors at RTV (later ATV) and graduated in 1981-1982, alongside classmates like Ho Kar-kin and Yip Yuk-ping. He began his career with a small appearance in the series "Love Boulevard" before landing his first leading roles in "Amber Dragon" in 1982. He gained wide fame in 1983 through his role as police officer "Lee Chung-chai" in "101 Arrest Warrant," which earned him the Best Newcomer Award at ATV's anniversary and the Gold Ball Star Award from Wah Kiu Yat Po. He continued his success in hit works such as "Huo Dongge," "Wu Zetian," "The Jade Bow Over the Sea of Clouds," and "The White-Haired Demoness." He was considered one of ATV's key leading actors and formed an on-screen partnership with actress Mak Chui-han. He also represented ATV at Taiwan's Golden Bell Awards in 1985. Savio Tsang's career spanned decades across television, film, and theater in Hong Kong's entertainment industry.