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Paul Chung
Hong Kong actor (1959–1989)
Hong Kong actor (1959–1989)
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | Paul Chung | |
| birth_name | David Chan (陳鎮文) | |
| birth_date | ||
| birth_place | Hong Kong | |
| death_date | ||
| death_place | Hong Kong | |
| occupation | Actor, MC, DJ (early 1980s) | |
| years_active | 1978–1989 | |
| module | {{Infobox Chinese | child=yes |
| t | 鍾 | |
| s | 钟 | |
| p | Zhōng Bǎoluó | |
| j | Zung Bou Lo |
Paul Chung Po Lo (5 April 1959 – 1 September 1989) was a Hong Kong actor, MC (Master of Ceremonies) and a DJ in the early 1980s. He committed suicide on 1 September 1989.
Biography
Paul Chung was originally a host in Commercial Radio and was part of a 13 member DJ group, including Brenda Lo, Winnie Yu and Suzie Wong (TV host), so-called "6 pair-half". In 1981, he had a dispute with Commercial radio, and joined Asia Television (ATV/RTV) where he was cast in several TV dramas. He became popular when he costarred with Danny Chan and Leslie Cheung in two films.
Chung joined TVB in 1985, hosting a number of TV shows such as Miss Hong Kong Pageant and Enjoy Yourself Tonight (EYT). He was praised by media as "the best host of Miss Hong Kong".
He committed suicide on 1 September 1989 in his home of Shatin City One. It was reported that he had amassed large gambling debts prior to his death.
Filmography
Movies
| 1985 | 《Carry On Doctors and Nurses》 | Paul Lo | Anthony Chan (actor) | Anthony Chan (actor), Lawrence Cheng, Keith Kwan, Alfred Cheung, Sandy Lamb, Amy Chan |
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Drama (RTV / ATV)
| 1981 | 《Agency 24》 | Rosamund Kwan, Leslie Cheung, Max Mok (replacing Paul after an accident during shooting) |
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References
References
- "Fame's final curtain". SCMP.
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