Philip Ng
| Philip Ng | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 伍允龍 (traditional) |
| Jyutping | ng5 wan5 lung4 (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | Philip Wan-Lung Ng |
| Born | Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Actor / Action Choreographer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website |
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Philip Ng Wan-lung (Chinese: 伍允龍; pinyin: Wŭ Yŭnlóng; Jyutping: ng5 wan5 lung4) is a Hong Kong-born American actor, martial artist and action choreographer. He is currently based in Hong Kong.
Early life
Philip Ng was born in Hong Kong to Sam Ng and Frances Ng. He immigrated to America with his family at the age of seven. He spent the majority of his youth in Chicago, Illinois before returning to Hong Kong to pursue a career in acting and martial arts choreography in film and television.
Career
Martial arts
Upon arriving in the United States Ng began his study of the martial arts with Hung Gar, taught by his uncle and Choy Lay Fut, taught by his father. At the age of 13, Philip Ng began his study of Wing Chun Gung Fu with his uncle, Alan Ang, and Tae Kwon Do with Master Woon S. Shim. To further his education in the field of Wing Chun Gung Fu, Ng traveled to Hong Kong during the summers and became the student of the Sifu Wong Shun Leung, with whom he trained until Wong's passing early in 1997. Before his death, Sifu Wong Shun Leung encouraged Ng to begin instructing students in America to become training partners.
Ng founded the Illini Wing Chun Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ng spent five years presiding over the association as both the head instructor and club president. Time spent at the University had not only awarded Philip a masters degree in education, but training and sparring with other martial stylists gained him the knowledge and applicable skill in the arts of Jiujitsu, Western Boxing, Muaythai and Eskrima. Ng holds a Bachelors degree in Graphic design and a Masters Degree in Education.
Acting and choreography
In addition to acting, Ng is also an accomplished fight choreographer and action director. He taught school for a year and decided to fulfill his dream of performing in a martial arts film. He quit his job and headed to Hong Kong to try to enter the business. He was introduced to Chin Kar Lok, an action director who needed someone with Ng's background to train the actors and became the assistant martial arts choreographer on a film. Ng worked his way up as a stuntman and featured actor until he achieved his goal of starring in a 2014 martial arts film, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai. He was selected to play Bruce Lee in the 2016 biographical film, Birth of the Dragon which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 13, 2016.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Birth of the Dragon | Bruce Lee | Post-production |
| 2016 | Undercover Punch and Gun (潛龍狙擊) | 小伍 | Post-production |
| 2015 | Wild City | ||
| 2014 | Zombie Fight Club | Jason Wu | |
| 2014 | Sifu vs Vampire (天師鬥殭屍) | 奶油豬 | |
| 2014 | From Vegas to Macau (賭城風雲) | Lionel | |
| 2014 | Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (惡戰) | Ma Yongzhen (馬永貞) | |
| 2013 | Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters (笑功震武林) | Lok Tin | |
| 2013 | Young & Dangerous: Reloaded (古惑仔:江湖新秩序) | Big Head (大頭仔) | |
| 2012 | Naked Soldier (絕色武器) | Black Dragon | |
| 2012 | Mr. & Mrs Gambler (爛賭夫鬥爛賭妻) | Sam Wong | |
| 2011 | Big Blue Lake (大藍湖) | Drama Show Director | guest appearance |
| 2011 | Treasure Hunt (無價之寶) | Tiger (東方虎) | guest appearance |
| 2011 | Beach Spike (熱浪球愛戰) | Coach | |
| 2011 | Treasure Inn (財神客棧) | Eagle King | |
| 2009 | Bodyguards and Assassins (十月圍城) | Assassin | |
| 2009 | Somebody to Love | Jeff | Short Film |
| 2009 | Tactical Unit - Human Nature (機動部隊-人性) | Fire | |
| 2008 | Sixth Floor Rear Flat 2: Happy Funeral (六樓后座2) | Pete | |
| 2008 | Playboy Cops (花花型警) | Robber | guest appearance |
| 2007 | Invisible Target (男兒本色) | Tiger | |
| 2007 | Love Is Not All Around (十分愛) | Micheal | |
| 2007 | Hui Lu (Irreversi) | John Wei | |
| 2006 | Undercover Hidden Dragon (至尊無賴) | Hung Fei | |
| 2006 | Marriage with a Fool (獨家試愛) | Philip | |
| 2005 | Dragon Squad (猛龍) | Lee Chun Pei | |
| 2005 | Fight For Love (擊情歲月) | Hoi Tung (teenage) | |
| 2005 | House of Fury (精武家庭) | King | |
| 2004 | Enter the Phoenix (大佬愛美麗) | Bo | |
| 2004 | New Police Story (新警察故事) | Philip (Wing's team member) | |
| 2003 | The Twins Effect (千機變) | Vampire |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Fist Within Four Walls (城寨英雄) | Lung Shing-fu (龍成虎) | |
| 2012 | Elite Brigade II (火速救兵II) | Tai Wai-hin 戴偉軒 | |
| 2012 | Kung Fu Quest II (功夫傳奇II) | Host | RTHK documentary |
| 2011 | Elite Brigade (火速救兵) | Dee | |
| 2010 | Kung Fu Quest (功夫傳奇) | Host | RTHK documentary - http://www.rthk.org.hk/special/kungfuquest/ |
| 2007 | Wing Chun (詠春) | Chan Wah Shun | |
| 2004 | Dragonfly: Invincible (天下無敵) | Leo | |
| 2004 | Made In Hong Kong | Main subject/actor | American Movie Classic documentary/drama |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Undercover Punch and Gun (潛龍狙擊) | action director |
| 2014 | Sifu vs. Vampire (天師鬥殭屍) | action director |
| 2014 | Flirting in the Air (唐伯虎衝上雲霄) | action director |
| 2014 | Zombie Fight Club | action director |
| 2013 | Young & Dangerous: Reloaded (古惑仔:江湖新秩序) | action director |
| 2011 | Bloodtraffick | action director |
| 2009 | Mr. & Mrs. Kok (神探妙夫妻) | action director |
| 2008 | Kinta 1881 | martial arts choreographer |
| 2005 | Dragon Squad (猛龍) | martial arts choreographer |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | martial arts choreographer |
| 2003 | Star Runner (少年阿虎) | martial arts choreographer |
References
- ↑ "Philip Ng". chinesemov.com. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Philip Ng". hkdnews.com. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Philip Ng". timeout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Philip Ng". twitchfilm.com. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Philip Ng". skypost.hk. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Philip Ng". programme.tvb.com. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
External links
- Official blog and fan site
- Weibo page (Chinese mirco-blog)
- Philip Ng at the Internet Movie Database
- HKMDB profile
- Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Association