Bosco Wong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bosco Wong
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Wong in June 2020
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Awards | Europe China Image Film Festival for Best Leading Actor 2014 Golden Brother TVB Anniversary Awards – Most Improved Male Artiste 2005 Wars of In-laws |
| Musical career | |
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| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 黃宗澤 |
| Simplified Chinese | 黄宗泽 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Huáng Zōngzé |
| Jyutping | Wong4 Zung1 Zaak6 |
Bosco Wong (Chinese: 黃宗澤) is a famous actor, singer, and businessman from Hong Kong. He became very popular after starring in the TV drama Triumph in the Skies in 2003. Since then, he has played many different kinds of characters in shows like Wars of In-laws (2005), Dicey Business (2006), Lives of Omission (2011), and the Flying Tiger series. In 2014, Bosco won the Best Actor award at the China Image Film Festival for his role in the movie Golden Brother.
Besides acting and singing, Bosco also owns a restaurant called Oystermine in Hong Kong.
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Acting Career: From Newcomer to Star
Becoming a Star: Early Years (1998-2005)
In 1998, Bosco Wong was discovered by a talent scout on the street. He filmed a commercial for lemon tea. Recruiters offered him more chances to act, but Bosco wanted to finish high school first.
After graduating, Bosco joined the TV station TVB in 1999 when he was 19 years old. He started by hosting different TV shows and playing small roles in dramas.
Bosco's first official acting role was in Burning Flame II (2002). He then appeared in the historical series Find the Light and the teen drama Aqua Heroes. He became well-known as Chris, a pilot trainee, in the hit show Triumph in the Skies in 2003.
In 2004, he played the main character in the action drama Wong Fei Hung – Master of Kung Fu. The next year, in 2005, he starred with Liza Wang and Myolie Wu in the comedy Wars of In-Laws. For this role, he won the TVB Award for Most Improved Actor that year.
Big Roles and Mainstream Success (2006-2017)
Bosco's acting as a shy young man in Dicey Business (2006) made him even more popular. People started to see him as a rising star. He made his first movie appearance in The Luckiest Man in 2008.
In 2011, he played a tough gang leader named "Bai Co" or "Cripple Co" in Lives of Omission. Bosco said that as he got older, he enjoyed playing more serious characters. He had a lot of fun playing "Crippled Co."
He also received praise for his honest acting in the movie Love In Time (2012). His role as Sit Ho Ching in Golden Brother was very well-received. This role helped him win the Best Leading Actor award at the 2014 China Image Film Festival.
In 2014, Bosco played the famous detective Di Renjie in the TV drama Young Sherlock. He also starred in the 2016 drama Two Steps From Heaven. In this show, he played Sheldon Chun, a public relations director who becomes very determined to succeed.
In December 2016, Bosco announced he would not renew his contract with TVB. This ended his 17-year career with the station. His last TVB drama was Heart of Greed 3.
Joining Shaw Brothers and New Adventures (2018-Present)
Bosco joined Shaw Brothers Studio in 2017. He starred in action crime dramas like Flying Tiger and Guardian Angel.
In December 2018, Bosco got hurt while filming an action scene for Flying Tiger 2. He fractured his left foot and needed surgery. He stayed in the hospital for five days. He went back to filming in January, using a stunt double for his action scenes.
In April 2019, Bosco started filming the web drama White War, where he plays an undercover police officer. He began filming the third part of the Flying Tiger series, Flying Tiger III, in July 2020.
Singing Career
In October 2008, Bosco signed a music deal with East Asia Music. He released his first music album (called an EP) in December of the same year. His second EP, Bravo, came out in June 2010.
Personal Life
Bosco Wong started dating his Wars of In-laws co-star Myolie Wu in 2005. On July 25, 2012, Bosco announced that they had broken up. In 2014, Bosco dated model Vanessa Yeung for a short time.
Film and TV Shows
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Luckiest Man | Ah Fai | |
| 2009 | Happy Sheep and Big Bad Wolf | Grey Wolf | Voice Actor (Cantonese) |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity | Ha Chai Tai Long | |
| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong | Ng Shun (youth) | |
| 2012 | Love In Time | Chiu Bing | |
| 2014 | Golden Brother | Sit Ho Ching | Won Best Leading Actor at Europe China Image Film Festival |
| 2016 | Buddy Cops | ||
| 2021 | G Storm | Ching Fei-hung |
Television Series
Mainland Chinese TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Racecourse | Zuo Tian Yi | |
| 2014 | Young Sherlock | Detective Dee (Di Renjie) | |
| 2015 | Women on the Breadfruit Tree | Lin Fang Wen | |
| 2015 | Destined to Love You | Chen Wen Tao | |
| 2017 | The Starry Night, The Starry Sea II | Mo Hen | |
| 2019 | Your Secret | Lu Beichen/Lu Beishen | Played twin brothers |
| 2020 | White War | Turbo |
Hong Kong TVB Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Burning Flame II | Cheung Li Hei | Minor Role |
| 2003 | Triumph in the Skies | Chris Tse | |
| 2004 | Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu | Wong Fei Hung | |
| 2005 | Wars of In-laws | Ling Mau Chun/Bat Lau Ming | Won TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Actor |
| 2006 | Dicey Business | Chai Foon Lok/Cheung Lai Fu | |
| 2007 | Heart of Greed | Tong Chi Yat, Gilbert | |
| 2008 | Moonlight Resonance | Ling Chi Shun, Ling B | |
| 2008-2009 | The Gem of Life | Shek Tai Chuen, William | Won Most Potential Actor Award |
| 2011 | Lives of Omission | Bai Co/So Sing Pak, Michael | Nominated for Best Actor |
| 2012 | Witness Insecurity | Hui Wai Sam/Hui Sir | Won My Favourite TVB Male Character |
| 2013 | A Change Of Heart | Yiu Yat San/Yiu Yuet San | Won My Favourite Onscreen Couple |
| 2014 | The Ultimate Addiction | Cheuk Yuk | Won My Favourite TVB Male Character |
| 2016 | Two Steps from Heaven | Sheldon Chun Shing-hoi | Nominated for Best Actor |
| 2017 | Heart and Greed | Ling Shing-fung | |
| 2022 | Forensic Heroes V | Yu Sing-pak |
Shaw Brothers Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Flying Tiger | Vincent Ko Ka-long | |
| 2018 | Guardian Angel 2018 Web Drama | Bak Tin-ming | |
| 2019 | Flying Tiger II | Eddie Wong Kwok-dong | |
| 2021 | Flying Tiger III | Cheung Ka-hin | |
| 2022 | Mission Run | Lok Tsz-fung |
TV Host Roles
- 2016 - Summer Sweetie
- 2011 - Water of Life (Won: Best Informative Programme)
- 2009 - Wine Confidential
- 2000-2002 - Many variety and entertainment shows
Music and Songs
Albums
- 2008 - In Love with Bosco (Debut EP)
- 2010 - Bravo (EP)
TVB Series Theme Songs
| Title | Series | Notes |
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| 家規 | Wars of In-laws | Performed with Liza Wang and Myolie Wu |
| 無人愛 | Au Revoir Shanghai | |
| 第幾天 | Dicey Business | |
| 強劍 | Devil's Disciples | Performed with Kevin Cheng |
| 感激遇到你 | Wars of In-laws II | Performed with Myolie Wu |
| 底線 | Lives of Omission |
Children's Songs
| Title | Show | Notes |
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| 哪吒傳奇 | "Legend of Na-Zha" | |
| 神話 | "Greek Gods" | |
| 軍曹 Again | "KERORO Again" | |
| 微微笑 | "KERORO軍曹" | Performed with Kevin Cheng |
Awards and Achievements
2005
- Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs for “Legend of Na Ja”
- TVB Anniversary Awards: Most Improved Actor Award for his role in Wars of In-laws
2006
- Metro ShowBiz TV Awards: Most Popular Male Actor
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes (3rd Place)
- TVB Popularity Awards: Most Popular On-Screen Couple (with Myolie Wu)
2007
- Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs for “Keroro Again”
- Esquire Magazine Awards: Most Promising Star
2008
- Metro Hits Awards: Newcomer with Potential
- JSG Awards: Most Popular Male Newcomer - Silver
2009
- Shanghai TV Festival: Most Potential Actor Award for The Gem of Life
2011
- Astro On Demand Favourite Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his role in Lives of Omission
2012
- Astro On Demand Awards: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his role in Witness Insecurity
2013
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Actor
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favourite Onscreen Couple (with Niki Chow)
2014
- Europe China Image Film Festival: Best Leading Actor for his role in Golden Brother
- TVB Anniversary Award: Most Popular Actor in Mainland China
