Ho-Kau Chan

Ho-Kau Chan (Chinese: 陳好逑) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Chan is credited with over 130 films.

Ho-Kau Chan
Chinese: 陳好逑
Born1930 (age 90–91)
Hong Kong
Other namesChan Hao-Gau, Chan Ho-Kau, Chan Hiu-Kau, Chen Ho-Kaw
OccupationCantonese opera singer, actress
Years active1953–1970
Parent(s)
  • Chan Kai-hung (father)

Early life

In 1930, Chan was born in Hong Kong. Chan's father was Chan Kai-hung.[1][2]

Career

Chan started her Cantonese opera singing career and became notable in 1960s. Chan joined the Hing Sun Sing Opera Troupe as a hua dan or lead female Cantonese opera. In Cantonese opera, Chan is known for her role as a married woman or woman warrior. In 1953, Chan crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Chan first appeared in A Battle in An Old City, a 1953 film directed by Chang Mung-Wan. Chan appeared in many Cantonese opera films including as Madam Wong in The Precious Lotus Lamp (1956), Love and Hate (aka The Feud) (1956), The Naughty Princess and Her Lover (aka Between You and Me) (1957), and The Fox-Spirit's Romance (aka The Strange Fox) (1957). Chan's last film was Secret Agent No. 1, a 1970 Crime film directed by Walter Tso Tat-Wah. Chan is credited with over 130 films. [1][2][3]

Repertoire
  1. The Battling Sounds (1963 film version)
  2. The Pitiless Sword (1964 film version)

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1953 A Battle in An Old City
  • 1956 The Precious Lotus Lamp - Madam Wong
  • 1956 Love and Hate (aka The Feud) [4]
  • 1957 The Naughty Princess and Her Lover (aka Between You and Me)
  • 1957 The Fox-Spirit's Romance (aka The Strange Fox) [5]
  • 1961 Secret Book (Part 1, Part 2) (aka The Magic Crane) - Lee Ching Luen [6]
  • 1969 The Virgin Sword - Yip Sheung-ching. [7][8]
  • 1970 Three Desperados (aka The Desperados, Three Desperadoes) [9]
  • 1970 Secret Agent No. 1 [10]

Theater Performance
  • 1993 A Heartbreaking Reunion [11] (aka Butterfly Lovers)
  • 2018 The Return of Lady Wenji [12]

Awards
  • 2006 Honorary Fellow. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. [1]

References
  1. "Honorary Fellow - Chan Ho-Kau". hkapa.edu. 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  2. "Chan Ho Kau - CCCH9051 Group 35". hku.hk. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  3. "Chan Ho-Kau". hkmdb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  4. "Love and hate (1956)". senscritique.com. 1956. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. "The Fox-Spirit's Romance". hkmdb.com. April 18, 1957. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  6. "The Secret Book". lcsd.gov.hk. March 11, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  7. "The Virgin Sword". dianying.com. 1969. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  8. "The Virgin Sword". hkmdb.com. August 22, 1969. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  9. "Three Desperados (1970)". senscritique.com. 1970. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  10. "Secret Agent No. 1 (1970)". senscritique.com. 1970. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  11. "Virtuosity and Innovation - The Masterful Legacy of Lam Kar Sing". heritagemuseum.gov.hk. July 20, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  12. "Chinese Opera Festival 2018: Cantonese Opera The Return of Lady Wenji". lcsd.gov.hk. 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
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