Yuen Wah

Biography

Yuen Wah, born in 1952 with the original name Rong Jizhi, is a prominent Hong Kong action and supporting actor, and a member of the "Seven Little Fortunes," as well as the second disciple of master Yu Jim-yuen. He began martial arts training at age seven under Yu Jim-yuen for ten years, alongside peers like Yuen Qiu, Jackie Chan, and Sammo Hung. His first film role was as a stunt double for Bruce Lee’s acrobatic moves in *Fist of Fury*. He learned Wing Chun and Tai Chi, later joining Shaw Brothers and appearing in many comedies. In 2005, he won Best Supporting Actor at both the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards for *Kung Fu*. He left TVB in 2012 for HKTV after his contract expired without renewal. He is known for dangerous stunt experiences, including doubling for Bruce Lee and jumping from a helicopter into the sea. Unlike some peers, he did not form his own stunt team.