Lee Heung-kam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lee Heung-Kam
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| Chinese: 李香琴 | |||||||||||
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Lee Sui-Kam (李瑞琴)
13 January 1932 Shunde, China
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| Died | 4 January 2021 (aged 88) Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
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| Occupation | Actress, singer | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1946 – 2012 | ||||||||||
| Awards | TVB Anniversary Awards – Life Achievement Award 2011 Lifetime Achievement |
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| Traditional Chinese | 李香琴 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 李香琴 | ||||||||||
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| Also known as | 琴姐，嫲嫲，二幫王，西宫琴 | ||||||||||
| Genres | Cantonese Opera, Cantopop | ||||||||||
| Labels | WSM Music Group Ltd., TVB | ||||||||||
Lee Heung-kam (born January 13, 1932 – died January 4, 2021) was a famous actress and singer from Hong Kong. She was well-known for her roles in Cantonese opera and on TV shows from TVB.
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Lee Heung-kam's Acting Career
Lee Heung-kam started acting when she was just 14 years old. This was in 1946. She spent over 70 years working in the entertainment world.
Early Roles as a Villain
From the 1960s, Lee became famous for playing "bad guy" roles. These were often villains or antagonists in Cantonese operas, movies, and TV shows. She played these kinds of roles for about 20 years.
Later Roles as a Mother
In the 1980s, her roles changed. She started playing kind mothers or sometimes strict mothers-in-law. She was very good at showing different feelings and personalities in her roles. This showed her amazing acting skills.
Working with TVB
In 1972, Lee joined TVB, a big TV station in Hong Kong. She was known for being part of a popular show called Enjoy Yourself Tonight.
Working with Tam Ping-man
In 1974, Lee and another actor, Tam Ping-man, started their own production company. They were also a popular singing duo. One of their most famous songs was Can You Come Back. They often sang it together on stage.
God-Mother to Stars
Lee Heung-kam was also like a god-mother to many famous actors and actresses. Some of these included Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, and Maggie Cheung.
Lee Heung-kam's Films
Lee Heung-kam acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
- 1960 Lady Racketeer
- 1961 The Pistol
- 1962 Dream of the Red Chamber
- 1963 The Love Eterne
- 1967 The Golden Swallow
- 1991 Dances with Dragon
- 1992 All's Well, Ends Well
- 1993 The Bride with White Hair 2
- 2010 Bruce Lee, My Brother
- 2012 All's Well, Ends Well 2012
Lee Heung-kam's TV Series
She also starred in many TV shows. Here is a list of some of her TV series roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1976 | Hotel (1976 TV series) | Ching Wong Mei-or | (TVB) |
| 1977 | A House Is Not a Home | Sze Li Mo-yung | (TVB) |
| 1979 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Fong Yeung Hing-wan | (TVB) |
| 1982 | Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils | Queen | (TVB) |
| 1985 | The Yang's Saga | To Dai-Neung | (TVB) |
| 1986 | New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre | Mit-Juet Si Tai | (TVB) |
| 1996 | The Good Old Days | Kam Fung-Chi | (ATV) |
| 2008 | Moonlight Resonance | Sheh Kwan-lai | (TVB) |
| 2010 | Can't Buy Me Love | Kam Tai Fu Yan | (TVB) |
| 2012 | The Greatness of a Hero | On Lau-mui | (TVB) |
Awards and Recognition
In 2011, Lee Heung-kam received a special award. It was the Lifetime Achievement Award from the TVB Anniversary Awards. This award honored her long and successful career in acting.
Lee Heung-kam's Personal Life
In 1950, Lee Heung-kam married Siu Chung-kwan, who was also a Cantonese opera singer. They had one daughter named Siu Ji-wan.
Lee had to stop acting in 2011 because of a health condition. Her health became worse in December 2020.
Lee Heung-kam passed away on January 4, 2021, in Hong Kong. She was 88 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lee Heung-kam para niños
