Leung Sing PohMBE (1908 – 12 February 1981) was an actor, host and former Cantonese opera performer from Hong Kong. Leung was a pioneer actor of TVB, and was also the former chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong from 1965 to 1970. He was nicknamed "Por Suk" or "Uncle Por", and was credited with over 440 films. He had a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.
Leung was born as Leung Guang Choy in Singapore in 1908. Leung was devoted to Cantonese Opera ever since he was young. Leung loved the legendary Ma Sze Tsang and learnt the Ma style of singing Cantonese opera. His father Leong Yuet was a famous Cantonese opera performer in Singapore. Leong convinced his father to allow him to learn Cantonese opera from a Malaysian master, known as Dai Dam Kan (Big Brave Kan in Cantonese). Leung officially joined a Cantonese opera troupe at the age of 18. Leung started acting in Wusheng roles which made him very popular and one of the members of the Nanyang four kings of Cantonese opera.[1][2]
Careeredit
Leung was discovered by Ma Sze Tsang. In 1939, Ma Sze Tsang's Taiping troupe in Hong Kong needed actors, he invited Leung to join the Taiping troupe. In 1940, Leung became a Cantonese opera performer in Hong Kong. During the World War II, when the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, Leung brought his family to escape to Guangzhou to Macau then to Guangxi At Guangxi, he formed a Cantonese opera troupe there and performed in various towns of Guangxi. After the world war, Leung started to gain weight, and was unsuitable for acting Wusheng anymore, and thus changed to Chousheng (clown) in which he portrayed villainous and also funny roles in cantonese opera, acting in several famous Cantonese Opera troupes, Leung thus gained the reputation of being "Chousheng Wang" or Clown King in Cantonese opera.[1]
In 1941, Leung crossed over as an actor in Hong Kong films. Leung first appeared in Chaos in the Universe, a 1941 comedy film directed by Cheung Oi-Man. Leung was known for his role as Silly Wong in Silly Wong Growing Rich, 1960 comedy film directed by Chu Kei. Leung's last film was The Hong Kong Tycoon, a 1979 Drama film directed by Cecille Tong. Leung is credited with over 440 films.[2]
Leung is one of the pioneer actors of TVB. Leung hosted the popular Enjoy Yourself Tonight show in Hong Kong for many years till his death.
Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kongedit
From 1965 to 1970, Leung was the chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong, an association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera artists. Leung contributed greatly to the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry.
Leung's wife was Koo Man-kuen. They have seven children, four girls and three boys.[1][8]
Three of Leung's daughters became actresses. Leung Po-Ching is an actress known for portraying a housewife in EYT, Margaret Leung Po-man (Man Lan) - actress with movie opposite Bruce Lee, and Leung Po-Chu - another Cantonese opera performer.
On 14 February 1981, Leung died of intestinal cancer. He was aged 73.[2]
Referencesedit
^ abcde"THE ART OF LEUNG SING-BOH". umag.hku.hk. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^ abc"Leung Sing Bo". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^"Lust of a Grand Lady". hkmdb.com. 2 June 1950. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^ ab"Art house: Double Bliss celebrates the spirit of 1971". South China Morning Post. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
^"Princess Chang Ping". senscritique.com (in French). 1976. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^"Princess Chang Ping". hkmdb.com. 30 January 1976. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^"Mr Leung Sing Poh, 1935-". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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In this Chinese name the family name is Leung 梁 Leung Sing Poh MBE 1908 12 February 1981 was an actor host and former Cantonese opera performer from Hong Kong Leung was a pioneer actor of TVB and was also the former chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong from 1965 to 1970 He was nicknamed Por Suk or Uncle Por and was credited with over 440 films He had a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong Leung Sing PohMBE梁醒波BornLeung Guang Choy 梁廣才 1908 1908 Singapore Straits SettlementsDied12 February 1981 1981 02 12 aged 72 73 British Hong KongOther namesLeung Sing Bo Leung Sing Po Leung Sin Po Leung Sing por Leung Sing boh Liang Xingbo Por Suk Uncle PorOccupationactorSpouseKoo Man kuenChildren7ParentLeong Yuet father RelativesLeung Po Ching 梁葆貞 Leung Po Man 梁葆文 Leung Po Chu 梁寶珠Chinese nameTraditional Chinese梁醒波Simplified Chinese梁醒波TranscriptionsMusical careerAlso known asLeung Yu Hoi 梁如海 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong 3 Filmography 3 1 Films 3 2 Television 4 Awards 5 Personal life 6 References 7 External linksEarly life editLeung was born as Leung Guang Choy in Singapore in 1908 Leung was devoted to Cantonese Opera ever since he was young Leung loved the legendary Ma Sze Tsang and learnt the Ma style of singing Cantonese opera His father Leong Yuet was a famous Cantonese opera performer in Singapore Leong convinced his father to allow him to learn Cantonese opera from a Malaysian master known as Dai Dam Kan Big Brave Kan in Cantonese Leung officially joined a Cantonese opera troupe at the age of 18 Leung started acting in Wusheng roles which made him very popular and one of the members of the Nanyang four kings of Cantonese opera 1 2 Career editLeung was discovered by Ma Sze Tsang In 1939 Ma Sze Tsang s Taiping troupe in Hong Kong needed actors he invited Leung to join the Taiping troupe In 1940 Leung became a Cantonese opera performer in Hong Kong During the World War II when the Japanese attacked Hong Kong Leung brought his family to escape to Guangzhou to Macau then to Guangxi At Guangxi he formed a Cantonese opera troupe there and performed in various towns of Guangxi After the world war Leung started to gain weight and was unsuitable for acting Wusheng anymore and thus changed to Chousheng clown in which he portrayed villainous and also funny roles in cantonese opera acting in several famous Cantonese Opera troupes Leung thus gained the reputation of being Chousheng Wang or Clown King in Cantonese opera 1 In 1941 Leung crossed over as an actor in Hong Kong films Leung first appeared in Chaos in the Universe a 1941 comedy film directed by Cheung Oi Man Leung was known for his role as Silly Wong in Silly Wong Growing Rich 1960 comedy film directed by Chu Kei Leung s last film was The Hong Kong Tycoon a 1979 Drama film directed by Cecille Tong Leung is credited with over 440 films 2 Leung is one of the pioneer actors of TVB Leung hosted the popular Enjoy Yourself Tonight show in Hong Kong for many years till his death Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong edit From 1965 to 1970 Leung was the chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong an association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera artists Leung contributed greatly to the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry Filmography editFilms edit This is a partial list of films 1950 Lust of a Grand Lady Lau Kai 3 1961 The Greatest Civil War on Earth 4 1962 The Greatest Wedding on Earth 南北一家亲 4 1974 Naughty Naughty 綽頭狀元 1976 Princess Chang Ping aka Dai Nui Fa Chou Chung Chow Chung 5 6 Television edit 1967 Enjoy Yourself Tonight 1 Awards edit1977 MBE for his artistic contributions towards Cantonese Opera Presented by Governor Murray MacLehose 13 April 1977 1 Star Avenue of Stars Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong 7 Personal life editLeung s wife was Koo Man kuen They have seven children four girls and three boys 1 8 Three of Leung s daughters became actresses Leung Po Ching is an actress known for portraying a housewife in EYT Margaret Leung Po man Man Lan actress with movie opposite Bruce Lee and Leung Po Chu another Cantonese opera performer On 14 February 1981 Leung died of intestinal cancer He was aged 73 2 References edit a b c d e THE ART OF LEUNG SING BOH umag hku hk 10 October 2009 Retrieved 11 November 2020 a b c Leung Sing Bo hkmdb com Retrieved 11 November 2020 Lust of a Grand Lady hkmdb com 2 June 1950 Retrieved 11 November 2020 a b Art house Double Bliss celebrates the spirit of 1971 South China Morning Post 22 January 2014 Retrieved 16 April 2019 Princess Chang Ping senscritique com in French 1976 Retrieved 11 November 2020 Princess Chang Ping hkmdb com 30 January 1976 Retrieved 11 November 2020 Mr Leung Sing Poh 1935 avenueofstars com hk Retrieved 11 November 2020 Cheung Tony 2018 July 21 Hong Kong s late King of Comedians Leung Sing por s optimism and values still inspire South China Morning Post Retrieved https www scmp com news hong kong community article 2156255 optimism and traditional values hong kongs late kingExternal links editSing Po Leung at IMDb Leung Sing Bor at hkcinemagic com Leung Sing Bo at dianyang com Leung Sing Bo at senscritique com Preceded byMak Bing wing Chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong1965 1970 Succeeded byLiza Wang Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Leung Sing Poh amp oldid 1147482354, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
