Derek Kok
| Derek Kok | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 郭政鴻 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 郭政鸿 (simplified) |
| Jyutping | Gwok3 Zing3 Hung4 (Cantonese) |
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Born |
18 November 1964 Panyu District |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986 - present |
Derek Kok Jing-hung (Chinese: 郭政鴻, born 18 November 1964) is a Hong Kong actor who had worked for TVB from 1986 to 2015.[1] He filmed over 70 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance.
Career
His career started when he entered the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985. Even though he only made it through to the semi-finals, his stage performance, including the acrobatics he demonstrated throughout his performance impressed the folks at TVB. He then entered the TVB Artiste Training Class in 1985 and was signed with the station after completion of the program. The first notable role he played was Lee Yuen Ba in The Grand Canal.[2]
Personal life
Between 2007 and 2010, Kok was rumoured to be involved with, but never officially acknowledged a relationship with actress Joyce Tang.[3]
Filmography
TV series
TV films
- Killer's Code (1995)
- She Was Married To Mob (1996)
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter | Tartar soldier/student | |
| 1984 | Long Road to Gallantry | ||
| 1985 | Disciples of the 36th Chamber | Shaolin secular student | |
| 1985 | Crazy Shaolin Disciples | Shaolin Monk | |
| 1988 | A Bloody Fight | Wai's Thug | |
| 1989 | The Last Duel | ||
| 1989 | Handcuff Me, Brother | ||
| 1989 | Devil Hunters | ||
| 1989 | In the Line of Duty 4: Witness | Loan Shark's Thug | |
| 1989 | Seven Warriors | Bandit | |
| 1990 | My Neighbors Are Phantoms | ||
| 1990 | Tiger Cage 2 | uncredited | |
| 1990 | A Bite of Love | Fung's Thug (extra) | |
| 1990 | The Big Score (1990 film) | Policeman | |
| 1990 | Brave Young Girls | Extra | |
| 1990 | Forsaken Cop | Extra | |
| 1990 | Fatal Passion | Bodyguard | |
| 1992 | Hard Boiled | Gangster | |
| 1992 | Freedom Run Q | Yunan Troupe Member | |
| 1994 | To Love Ferrari | Paul | |
| 1994 | Fatal Encounter | ||
| 2008 | Beast Stalker | Michael | |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity | 70's Fu | |
| 2010 | The Stool Pigeon | Officer Ku |
References
- ↑ "Derek Kok Ends TVB Contract; To Sign with Mainland Chinese Company". JayneStars. 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ↑ "I am Master Kwok - Derek Kwok". 3 Weekly. South China Media (350). 24 June 2006. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ↑ "Joyce Tang Ends Love Triangle with Derek Kwok". Jaynestars. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2015-04-22.
External links
- TVB.com Derek Kwok's Official Blog (Chinese)
- Derek Kok at Hong Kong Cinemagic
- Derek Kok at the Hong Kong Movie Database