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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 |
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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 well-known after starring in the drama Triumph in the Skies in 2003. Since then, he has played many different characters in TV shows like Wars of In-laws (2005) and Lives of Omission (2011). In 2014, Bosco won the Best Actor award at the China Image Film Festival for his role in Golden Brother. He also owns a restaurant in Hong Kong called Oystermine.
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Becoming an Actor and Star
Starting Out: 1998–2005
In 1998, a talent scout noticed Bosco Wong on the street. He filmed a commercial for lemon tea. Recruiters offered him more chances, but Bosco wanted to finish high school first. After graduating, he joined the TV station TVB in 1999 when he was 19. Bosco hosted many different shows and played small roles in dramas.
His first official acting role was in Burning Flame II (2002). He then appeared in the historical series Find the Light and the drama Aqua Heroes. Bosco became very popular as Chris, a pilot trainee, in the hit show Triumph in the Skies (2003). In 2004, he played the main character in the action drama Wong Fei Hung – Master of Kung Fu. In 2005, he starred with Liza Wang and Myolie Wu in the comedy Wars of In-Laws. That year, he won the TVB Award for Most Improved Actor.
Becoming a Mainstream Star: 2006–2017
Bosco's role 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 gang leader named "Bai Co" in Lives of Omission. He felt that as he got older, he could play more serious characters, like "Cripple Co" and Inspector Hui in Witness Insecurity (2012). He said "Cripple Co" was a role he really enjoyed.
Bosco also played Chiu Bing in the movie Love In Time (2012). He received praise for his honest acting. He was also highly praised for his role as Sit Ho Ching in Golden Brother. This role helped him win the Best Leading Actor award at the 2014 China Image Film Festival.
In 2014, Bosco played Di Renjie in the 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 tough to get ahead in life.
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.
New Adventures: 2018–Present
Bosco Wong joined Shaw Brothers Studio in 2017. He starred in action crime dramas like Flying Tiger and Guardian Angel. In December 2018, while filming Flying Tiger 2, Bosco got hurt during an action scene. He fractured his left foot. He had surgery and stayed in the hospital for five days. He started filming again in January 2019, using a stunt double for his action scenes. In April 2019, Bosco began filming the web drama White War, where he plays an undercover police officer. He started filming the third Flying Tiger show in July 2020.
Singing Career
In October 2008, Bosco signed a music deal with East Asia Music. He released his first music album in December of that year.
Personal Life
Bosco Wong dated his co-star Myolie Wu from Wars of In-laws starting in 2005. They later went their separate ways. In 2014, Bosco dated model Vanessa Yeung for a short time.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Luckiest Man 《大四喜》 |
Ah Fai 何輝 |
China production |
| 2009 | Happy Sheep and Big Bad Wolf 《喜羊羊與灰太狼之牛氣衝天》 |
Grey Wolf 灰太狼 |
Voice Actor (Cantonese) |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity 《72家租客》 |
Ha Chai Tai Long 哈仔太郎 |
Shaw Brothers production |
| My Sassy Girl 2 《我的野蛮女友2》 |
Yang Guo 楊過 |
China Production | |
| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong 《我愛HK開心萬歲》 |
Ng Shun(youth) 吳順 |
Shaw Brothers production |
| The Fortune Buddies 《勁抽福祿壽》 |
Ben (Guest Star) | Shaw Brothers production | |
| Turning Point 2 《Laughing Gor之潛罪犯》 |
Michael So Sing Pak 蘇星柏 |
Shaw Brothers production | |
| 2012 | I Love Hong Kong 2012 《2012我愛HK 喜上加囍》 |
Lok Yi Ah 樂易瓦 |
Shaw Brothers production |
| Love In Time 《等我愛你》 |
Chiu Bing 秋炳 |
Sun Entertainment Culture Limited production | |
| Starts Good Ends Good | |||
| 2013 | Together 《在一起》 |
Mr. Lam | Joy Movies (Shanghai) production |
| I Love Hong Kong 2013 《2013我愛HK 喜上加囍》 |
Song Chi Hung | Shaw Brothers Production | |
| 2014 | Golden Brother 《男人唔可以窮》 |
Sit Ho Ching | Won - Best Leading Actor at Europe China Image Film Festival 2014, London |
| 2016 | Buddy Cops 《神獸刑警》 |
Shaw Brothers production | |
| 2021 | G Storm 《G風暴》 |
Ching Fei-hung | |
| TBA | Endless Battle 《無間一戰》 |
Pang Kin-shing |
Television Series
Mainland Chinese Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Racecourse 《跑馬場》 |
Zuo Tian Yi 左天一 |
Premiered on CCTV8 |
| 2014 | Young Sherlock 《少年神探狄仁杰》 |
Detective Dee (Di Renjie) 狄仁傑 |
Premiered in Summer 2014 |
| 2015 | Women on the Breadfruit Tree 《面包树上的女人》 |
Lin Fang Wen 林方文 |
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| Post Production | Mad Detective Yang Jin Bang 《神探杨金邦》 |
Yang Jin Bang 杨金邦 |
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| Post Production | Lasting Affection 《愛讓我們在一起》 |
Yu Xiao Meng 余小萌 |
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| 2015 | Destined to Love You 《偏偏喜歡你》 |
Chen Wen Tao 沈文濤 |
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| 2017 | The Starry Night, The Starry Sea II | Mo Hen | |
| 2019 | Your Secret 《我知道你秘密》 |
Lu Beichen/Lu Beishen | Played twin brothers |
| 2020 | White War
《战毒》 |
Turbo
韦俊轩 |
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| Upcoming | Guys with Kids《奶爸当家》 |
Hong Kong TVB Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Lost In Love | Extra | |
| At the Threshold of an Era II 《創世紀2》 |
Extra | ||
| A Matter of Customs 《雷霆第一關》 |
Extra | ||
| 2001 | The Awakening Story 《婚前昏後》 |
Extra | |
| 2002 | Slim Chances 《我要Fit一Fit》 |
Extra | |
| Burning Flame II 《烈火雄心II》 |
Cheung Li Hei 張利喜 |
Minor Role | |
| 2003 | Aqua Heroes 《戀愛自由式》 |
Chui Siu Lui, Louis 塗少磊 |
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| Find the Light 《英雄‧刀‧少年》 |
Tam Chi Tong 譚嗣同 |
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| Triumph in the Skies 《衝上雲霄》 |
Chris Tse 謝立豪 |
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| 2004 | To Love with No Regrets | Luk Maan Tau 陸萬斗 |
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| The Last Breakthrough 《天涯俠醫》 |
Tung Chi Sum 童子琛 |
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| Wong Fei Hung - Master of Kung Fu 《我師傅係黃飛鴻》 |
Wong Fei Hung 黃飛鴻 |
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| 2005 | Wars of In-Laws 《我的野蠻奶奶》 |
Ling Mau Chun/Bat Lau Ming 甯茂春 |
Won - TVB Award for Most Improved Actor |
| Life Made Simple 《阿旺新傳》 |
Chung Zi Chung, Michael 鍾子聰 |
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| Fantasy Trend/The Zone - Ep 12: A Day as Death 《奇幻潮》 |
Chan Jun Biu 陈骏骠 |
One Episode | |
| 2006 | Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion 《覆雨翻雲》 |
Han Pak 韓柏 |
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| Under the Canopy of Love 《天幕下的戀人》 |
Kuen Lik, Nick 權力 |
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor | |
| Au Revoir Shanghai 《上海傳奇》 |
Shek Sai Gau 石世九 |
Overseas/TVB Pay Vision Only | |
| Dicey Business 《賭場風雲》 |
Chai Foon Lok/Cheung Lai Fu 齊歡樂/張來富 |
Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character | |
| The Price of Greed 《千謊百計》 |
Lui To 呂濤 |
Overseas/TVB Pay Vision Only | |
| 2007 | Heart of Greed 《溏心風暴》 |
Tong Chi Yat, Gilbert 唐至逸 |
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| Devil's Disciples 《強劍》 |
Shing Fung/Sze Ma Fung 成風/司馬風 |
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 20) | |
| 2008 | Wars of In-Laws II 《野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶》 |
Gwo Duk, Kyle 戈德 |
Nominated - TVB Award for My Favourite Male Character (Top 10) |
| The Seventh Day 《最美麗的第七天》 |
Hui Wai Yan, Don 許懷仁 |
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| Moonlight Resonance 《溏心風暴之家好月圓》 |
Ling Chi Shun, Ling B 凌至信 |
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| 2008-2009 | The Gem of Life 《珠光寶氣》 |
Shek Tai Chuen, William 何泰川 |
Won - 2009 15th Shanghai TV Festival: Most Potential Actor Award |
| 2009 | Burning Flame III 《烈火雄心3》 |
Fong Lee On, Encore 方履安 |
Nominated - TVB Award for Best Actor (Top 5) |
| 2010 | Don Juan De Mercado 《情人眼裡高一D》 |
Kan Lik Shun 廑力信 |
2010 CNY 6 Episodes Comedy |
| Growing Through Life 《摘星之旅》 |
Chung Lam Dai, Linus 鍾林大 |
TVB-SMG Cooperation Drama | |
| Every Move You Make 《讀心神探》 |
Ho Lai-yin, Trevor 何禮賢 |
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| 2011 | 7 Days in Life 《隔離七日情》 |
Chiu Chin-lung 趙展龍 |
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| Grace Under Fire 《女拳》 |
Lui Ching-lung 雷正龍 |
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| Lives of Omission 《潛行狙擊》 |
Bai Co/So Sing Pak, Michael 跛Co/蘇星柏 |
Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 5) | |
| 2012 | Witness Insecurity 《護花危情》 |
Hui Wai Sam/Hui Sir 許瑋琛 |
Won - My Astro On Demand Awards for My Top 15 Favourite Television Characters |
| 2013 | A Change Of Heart 《好心作怪》 |
Yiu Yat San(Dr. Yiu)/Yiu Yuet San(Siu Yiu) 姚日山/姚月山 |
Won - StarHub TVB Awards My Favourite Onscreen Couple(with Niki Chow) |
| 2013-2014 | Coffee Cat Mama 《貓屎媽媽》 |
Bao Chi Tai 鮑址堤 |
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| 2014 | The Ultimate Addiction 《點金聖手》 |
Cheuk Yuk 卓彧 |
Won - StarHub TVB Award My Favourite TVB Male Character |
| 2015 | Under the Veil 《無雙譜》 |
Cheung Chan 張珍 |
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| 2016 | K9 Cop 《警犬巴打》 |
Lai Yat-tsau 黎溢湫 |
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| Two Steps from Heaven 《幕後玩家》 |
Sheldon Chun Shing-hoi 秦昇海 |
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 5) | |
| 2017 | Heart and Greed 《溏心風暴3》 |
Ling Shing-fung 凌乘風 |
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| 2022 | Forensic Heroes V 《法證先鋒V》 |
Yu Sing-pak 余星柏 |
Nominated - TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor (Top 10) |
Shaw Brothers Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Flying Tiger 《飛虎之潛行極戰》 |
Vincent Ko Ka-long 高家朗 |
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| Guardian Angel 2018 Web Drama 《守護神之保險調查》 |
Bak Tin-ming 百天明 |
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| 2019 | Flying Tiger II 《飛虎之雷霆極戰》 |
Eddie Wong Kwok-dong 汪國棟 |
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| 2020 | The Impossible 3 《非凡三俠》 |
Chan Chan 陳燦 |
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| 2021 | Flying Tiger III 《飛虎之壯志英雄》 |
Cheung Ka-hin 張嘉軒 |
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| 2022 | Mission Run 《廉政狙擊·黑幕》 |
Lok Tsz-fung 洛子峰 |
Host Roles
- 2016 - Summer Sweetie 夏日甜心
- 2011 - Water of Life 水之源 (Won: 2011 TVB Anniversary Awards Best Informative Programme)
- 2009 - Wine Confidential 尋味葡萄
- 2000~2002 - 非常音乐空间
- 2001~2002 - 欢乐今宵
- 2000~2001 - 和你玩得喜
- 2001 - 世纪狂欢飞跃
- 2000 - 中国奥运金牌选手龙的光辉大汇演
- 2000 - 英皇超新星大赛
- 2000 - TVB.com 直check电视城
- 2000 - 永安旅游话系知点解海南岛咁好玩
Music Video Appearances
| Title | Artiste |
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| "One Hit and Spread" (一拍兩散) | Joey Yung |
| "Technical Defeat" (技術性擊倒) | Yumiko Cheng |
| "Leisure Journey" (漫游) | Yennis Cheung |
| "Why Continue to Love" (為何要繼續愛) | Ivy Koo |
| "Change of Season" (換季) | Michelle Cheng |
| "Black Neck Tie" (黑色領帶) | Daniel Chan |
| "A Moment of Release" (一息間的放從) | Sharon Chan |
| "Girls Highschool" (女子中學) | Cherry Wong |
| "Survivor" (生還者) | Charlene Choi |
Music Albums
Albums
- 2008 - Debut EP: In Love with Bosco (Released: December 5, 2008)
- 2010 - EP: Bravo (Released: June 3, 2010)
Soundtracks
| Song title | Film | Notes |
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| 太錯 | Love In Time Soundtrack |
TVB Series Theme Songs
| Title | Series | Notes |
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| 家規 | Wars of In-Laws Themesong | Performed with Liza Wang and Myolie Wu |
| 無人愛 | Au Revoir Shanghai Themesong | |
| 第幾天 | Dicey Business Subtheme | |
| 角色 | The Price of Greed Themesong | |
| 強劍 | Devil's Disciples Themesong | Performed with Kevin Cheng |
| 感激遇到你 | Wars of In-Laws II Subtheme | Performed with Myolie Wu |
| 盡快愛 | 7 Days in Life Themesong | |
| 底線 | Lives of Omission Subtheme |
TVB Children's Songs
| Title | Show | Notes |
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| 哪吒傳奇 | "Legend of Na-Zha" Themesong | |
| 神話 | "Greek Gods" Themesong | |
| 軍曹 Again | "KERORO Again" Themesong | |
| 微微笑 | "KERORO軍曹" Themesong | Performed with Kevin Cheng |
| 爆旋陀螺鋼鐵戰魂 | "Keyblade Metal Fusion" Themesong |
Other Songs
| Title | Event | Notes |
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| 奧運六星 - 遇強越勇 | TVB 2004 Athens Olympics Themesong | Performed with Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Kenneth Ma, Lai Lok Yi |
| 奧運六星 - 乘風破浪 | TVB 2004 Athens Olympics Song | Performed with Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Kenneth Ma, Lai Lok Yi |
| 全城投入電視廣播新里程 - 算你狠 | TVB City Commercial Song | Performed with Jack Wu |
| Put Your Hands Up | TVB 2006 FIFA World Cup Themesong | Performed with Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, and Kevin Cheng |
| 東方神球 (Run) | TVB 2010 FIFA World Cup Themesong | Performed with Ron Ng |
| 最幸福的事 (Theatrical Version) | TVB Witness Insecurity Themesong - Theatrical Version | Linda Chung feat. Bosco Wong's narration |
| 雖然這個世界 | Shaw Brothers Flying Tiger Subtheme | Performed with Ron Ng |
Awards and Achievements
2005
- Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs for “Legend of Na Ja”
- 38th TVB Anniversary: 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: Top Ten Most Popular TV Character for his role in Wars of In-laws
- TVB Popularity Awards: Most Popular On-Screen Couple with Myolie Wu
- Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award for his role in Wars of In-laws
2007
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 6th Place
- Children's Song Awards: Top Ten Children’s Songs for “Keroro Again”
- Esquire Magazine Awards: Most Promising Star
- Yahoo Popularity Awards: Most Searched Rising-Popularity Artiste
- Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award for his role in Under the Canopy of Love
2008
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
- Metro Hits Awards: Newcomer with Potential
- JSG Awards: Most Popular Male Newcomer - Silver
- Sina Music Awards: Most Favourite Male Newcomer - Gold
- Astro TV Drama Award: Top 12 Favorite Character Award for his role in The Price of Greed
2009
- 15th Shanghai TV Festival: Most Potential Actor Award for his role in The Gem of Life
- IFPI Award: Top Album Sales (Male Newcomer)
2010
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
2011
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 7th Place
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 5 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character for his role in Growing Through Life
- Astro On Demand Favourite Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his role in Lives of Omission
2012
- Next Magazine TV Awards: Top Ten TV Artistes - 6th Place
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character for his role in Lives of Omission
- Astro On Demand Awards: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his role in Witness Insecurity
- Esquire (China) Men at His Best Award: Most Popular HK/Taiwan Artiste
2013
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Actor
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character for his role in Witness Insecurity
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: My Favourite Onscreen Couple in A Change of Heart with Niki Chow
- Astro On Demand TVB Stars Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his roles in A Change of Heart
2014
- Singapore Starhub TVB Awards: Top 6 My Favorite TVB Male TV Character for his role in The Ultimate Addiction
- Astro On Demand TVB Stars Award: Top 15 Favorite Character Award for his role in The Ultimate Addiction
- Europe China Image Film Festival 2014: Best Leading Actor for his role in Golden Brother
- 47th TVB Anniversary Award: TVBC Most Popular Actor in Mainland China Award
