Wu Ming-Tsai

Biography

Wu Ming-Tsai is his stage name, and his real name is Wu Yuan Ting. He is a Hong Kong film and television actor and action director. He was a first-generation disciple of Yu Jim-Yuen and the senior kung fu brother of Sammo Hung. He began his career studying martial arts under Master Yu Jim-Yuen. In 1965, he joined Shaw Brothers and other companies to participate in film productions, and served as an action director in films directed by Hu Jin-Quan. In the 1980s, he established the "Yuan Family Troupe," but it was disbanded due to poor results. He later went to Mainland China to develop his film career. In 2009, he reunited with Sammo Hung and others on November 13 to commemorate their master Yu Jim-Yuen, holding a banquet celebrating the 50th anniversary of the "Seven Little Fortunes," bringing the group together once again. His last work was the film "My Beloved Bodyguard."