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Hawick Lau
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| Born | 13 October 1974 |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agent | Hawick Lau Studio (2019−present) Jay Walk Studio (2015 - 2019) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
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| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 劉愷威 |
| Simplified Chinese | 刘恺威 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Liú Kǎiwēi |
| Jyutping | Lau4 Hoi2 Wai1 |
Hawick Lau Hoi-wai, born on October 13, 1974, is a famous actor and singer from Hong Kong. He became well-known for his roles in TV shows like A Kindred Spirit (1995), Virtues of Harmony (2001), and My Family (2005).
Later, Hawick Lau started acting in mainland China. There, he starred in many popular series. Some of his most famous roles were in Sealed with a Kiss (2011), A Clear Midsummer Night (2013), The Wife's Secret (2014), Lady & Liar (2015), and Chronicle of Life (2016).
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Early Life and Education
Hawick Lau grew up in Hong Kong. His father, Lau Dan, is also a well-known Hong Kong actor. His mother's name is Lee Fuk-ying. Hawick studied architecture at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.
Becoming a Star: Hawick Lau's Acting Journey
Hawick Lau started his acting career in 1995. His first drama was A Kindred Spirit. In this show, he acted alongside his father, Lau Dan. They even played father and son in the series! In the same year, he also signed a music contract with Sony Music in Hong Kong.
Early Music and TV Success
In 1997, Hawick Lau released his first Chinese music album, called LALA I Love You. The next year, in 1998, he released his first Cantonese album, A Boy's Story.
He continued to act in Hong Kong TV dramas and slowly became more famous. In 2000, he starred in a youth romance drama called Aiming High. He also had a supporting role in the exciting financial show At the Threshold of an Era. From 2001 to 2002, he was in the historical comedy Virtues of Harmony with his father. They also starred in its sequel, Virtues of Harmony II, in 2003. In 2005, he got his first main role in the modern comedy My Family.
The TV station TVB recognized his talent. They named him one of the "5 Fresh Tigers." This was a group of promising young actors that the network wanted to help become big stars.
Moving to Mainland China
After finding success in Hong Kong, Hawick Lau decided to try acting in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore in 2005. His first mainland Chinese show was The Hui Merchants of Qing, which aired in 2007. He also acted in a Singaporean show called Destiny and a Taiwanese drama, Letter 1949.
To do well in the Chinese market, Hawick Lau made sure to speak Mandarin Chinese in his public appearances instead of Cantonese. This helped him connect with Chinese audiences. He started gaining more attention after appearing in the 2008 drama Royal Embroidery Workshop. In 2009, he won the Best Actor Award at the Jiangsu TV Drama Awards for his role in Niang Qi.
Rising Popularity and Producing Shows
In 2011, Hawick Lau became very popular after starring in the romantic drama Sealed With a Kiss. His role as Mo Shaoqian was a big hit. He also acted with Wallace Chung in the drama Under The Bodhi Tree.
In 2012, Hawick Lau starred in the romantic comedy movie Holding Love with actress Yang Mi. The movie was released on Chinese Valentine’s Day and was very popular. He worked with Yang Mi again in the drama Ru Yi.
Hawick Lau then started his own production studio. He became a producer for the first time with the romance drama A Clear Midsummer Night. This show aired in 2013 and quickly became a huge success, getting over 100 million views. He also starred in the TV version of the movie Painted Skin: The Resurrection. His acting in this series earned him the Best Actor award at the 13th Huading Awards. He even returned to TVB for a Hong Kong-China show called Master of Destiny, which aired in 2015.
In 2014, he starred with Zhao Liying in the drama The Wife's Secret.
In 2015, Hawick Lau teamed up with Tiffany Tang in the drama Lady & Liar. This show became the most-watched period drama online from that time. His character, Bai Zhengqing, was very popular. He also starred in The Cage of Love and Twice Bloom the Flower that year.
In 2016, Hawick Lau played the Kangxi Emperor in the drama Chronicle of Life. This series was very popular, ranking number one in national ratings. His studio's second show, Road to the North, also premiered that year. He then starred in The Legend of Flying Daggers, based on a famous novel.
In recent years, Hawick Lau has continued to act in various dramas. In 2017, he was in Full Love and Heirs. In 2018, he took the lead role in The Legend of Jade Sword. In 2020, he starred with Chen Duling in The Invisible Life, a modern drama about women in the workplace.
Personal Life
Hawick Lau announced his relationship with Chinese actress Yang Mi on January 8, 2012. They had acted together in several shows, including Ru Yi, Holding Love, and A Clear Midsummer Night.
Hawick Lau and Yang Mi got married in Bali, Indonesia, on January 8, 2014. On June 1, 2014, their daughter was born in Hong Kong. They nicknamed her Little Sticky Rice.
On December 22, 2018, Hawick Lau and Yang Mi announced that they had divorced.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | 龙凤斗智蟠龙坊 | Jin Kezhong | ||
| 2003 | Bless the Child | 某年某月某日 | Wong Yong | |
| The Spy Dad | 神勇铁金刚 | Hotel employee | ||
| Honesty | 绝种好男人 | Ah Chong | ||
| 2009 | Irreversi | 回路 | Liu Zhiming | |
| 2012 | Holding Love | HOLD住爱 | Tao Xiaolei | |
| 2013 | Love in Summer | |||
| TBA | 梦瑜伽 | Special appearance |
Television Series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995–1999 | A Kindred Spirit | 真情 | Lee Tian An | |
| 1997 | Mystery Files | 迷離檔案 | Cheung Wai | Episodes 7–9 |
| 1999 | Untraceable Evidence II | 鑑證實錄II | Yeung Chi-lun | |
| 1999–2000 | At the Threshold of an Era | 創世紀 | Yip Wing-chak | |
| 2000 | Aiming High | 撻出愛火花 | Cheung Wing-leung | |
| 2001 | Law Enforcers | 勇探實錄 | Lee Lap-ming | |
| 2001–2002 | Virtues of Harmony | 皆大歡喜 | Yuen Sau | |
| 2004-2005 | Virtues of Harmony II | 皆大歡喜 | Lau Ka-sing | |
| 2004 | Hard Fate | 翡翠戀曲 | Mok Hei-man | |
| Shades of Truth | 水滸無間道 | Ben Fai | ||
| ICAC Investigators 2004 | 廉政行動2004 | Cheung Lap-san | ||
| 2005 | My Family | 甜孫爺爺 | Freeman Man | |
| Destiny | 梦在手里 | Fan Yijie | ||
| 2006 | 灯火阑珊 | Luo Jiahui | ||
| 2006–2007 | Relentless Justice | 义无反顾 | Aaron Yip | |
| 2007 | 换子成龙 | Chen Tianhong | ||
| The Hui Merchants of Qing | 大清徽商 | Chen Yuanliang | ||
| Shun Niang | 顺娘 | Chen Wuqiu | ||
| 2008 | East Hegemon | 江湖往事 | Xiao Tang | |
| Royal Embroidery Workshop | 凤穿牡丹 | Huo Dongqing | ||
| One Thousand Teardrops | 一千滴眼泪 | Jiang Haotian | ||
| 2009 | The Single Mother | 单亲妈妈 | Tai Songping | |
| Letter 1949 | 我在1949，等你 | Lin Xiang | ||
| Niang Qi | 娘妻 | Gao Yaozhong | ||
| 2010 | Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law | 欢喜婆婆俏媳妇 | Tie Changsheng | |
| Who Knows the Female of the Women | 谁知女人心 | Zhao Anhua | ||
| 重生门 | Lian Chengwen | |||
| Spell of the Fragrance | 国色天香 | Xiang Haoyu | ||
| 2011 | Under the Bodhi Tree (Linden) | 菩提树下 | Long Wusheng | |
| 大唐女将樊梨花 | Xue Dingshan | |||
| Sealed With a Kiss | 千山暮雪 | Mo Shaoqian | ||
| Love in the War Time | 烽火儿女情 | Fang Junjie | ||
| 2012 | Ru Yi | 如意 | Tan Mingkai | |
| Sealed With a Kiss Sequel | 千山暮雪续集 | Mo Shaoqian | Mini series | |
| 战火西北狼 | Lieutenant Long Douyun | |||
| In Love with Power | 山河恋·美人无泪 | Hong Taiji | ||
| 2013 | A Clear Midsummer Night | 盛夏晚晴天 | Qiao Jinfan | also producer |
| Painted Skin 2 | 画皮之真爱无悔 | General Wang Ying | ||
| Bloodbath Island | 喋血孤岛 | Agent Mike | ||
| 2014 | The Four Scholars of Jiangnan | 江南四大才子 | Tang Bohu | |
| The Wife’s Secret | 妻子的秘密 | Li Minglang | ||
| 2015 | Lady & Liar | 千金女賊 | Bai Zhengqing | |
| The Cage of Love | 抓住彩虹的男人 | Jiang Yu | ||
| Master of Destiny | 縱橫天地 | Cho Chi-yuen | ||
| The Double Life of Veronique | 两生花 | Qin Mo (Chen Bin) | ||
| 你的传奇之危机四伏 | Mr Mo | Guest appearance | ||
| You Are My Sisters | 你是我的姐妹 | Shi Tianming | ||
| Hummingbird Attack | 蜂鸟 | Luo Shaoqing | ||
| 2016 | Chronicle of Life | 寂寞空庭春欲晚 | Kangxi | |
| Road to the North | 一念向北 | Lu Xiangbei | also producer | |
| First Love | 柠檬初上 | Zuo Zaijun | ||
| The Legend of Flying Daggers | 飞刀又见飞刀 | Li Huai | ||
| 2017 | Full Love | 周末父母 | Yu Zhiyuan | |
| Heirs | 继承人 | Zheng Hao | ||
| 2018 | The Legend of Jade Sword | 莽荒紀 | Ji Ning | |
| Our Glamorous Time | 你和我的倾城时光 | Li Zhiqian | Special appearance | |
| 2019 | Diplomatic Situation | 外交风云 | Qian Xuesen | Special appearance |
| 2020 | That's life/Invisible life | 這就是生活 | Guan Yīhe | |
| TBA | Deep Sea | 深海 | Tang Baihao |
Variety and Reality Shows
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Notes |
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| 2022 | Call Me by Fire | 披荊斬棘 | Season 2 |
Awards and Recognition
Hawick Lau has won several awards for his acting:
- In 2014, he won "Outstanding Leading Actor" at the 3rd Asia Rainbow TV Awards for A Clear Midsummer Night.
- Also in 2014, he won "Best Actor (Ancient Drama)" at the 13th Huading Awards for Painted Skin 2.
- In 2017, he received the "Best Actor" award at the AATFF Festival Golden Oak Award for Heirs.
See also
In Spanish: Hawick Lau para niños
