Yu Ming

Biography

Yu Ming was born on 21 April 1924 and participated in school drama performances during his primary school years. During the War of Resistance against Japan from 1937 to 1945, he performed in stage plays in Guangzhou. In 1947, he entered the film industry through the recommendation of his brother Yu Leung, with his debut film "The No. 1 War Criminal" directed by Lee Tit. He worked with several film production companies and appeared in over 100 Cantonese films, initially playing villain roles before transitioning to comedic roles. His notable works include "Floating Wealth", "Song of Youth", "The Foolish Knight Serves the King", "The Little Couple", "Finding Food Blindly", and "Red Lips of May". In 1961, he hosted a radio programme on Radio Hong Kong. In 1970, he joined TVB as a performer on the variety show "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" and television dramas. He retired in 1998. He passed away on 4 February 2025 in a Hong Kong hospital in his sleep after contracting pneumonia, at the age of 100. His funeral was held according to Buddhist rites on 4 March 2025, and his remains were cremated at Chai Wan.