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{{short description |Chinese actor and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong}}
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|birth_name = Leung Guang Choy ({{lang|zh|梁廣才}})
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|birth_date = 1908
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|death_place = Hong Kong
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| birth_name = Leung Guang Choy ({{lang|zh|梁廣才}})
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|other_names = Leung Sing-Bo, Leung Sing-Po, Leung Sing-por, Leung Sing-boh, Liang Xingbo, Por Suk, Uncle Por
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|children = 7
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|relatives = Leung Po Ching [[:zh:梁葆貞|梁葆貞]], Leung Po Man 梁葆文, Leung Po Chu [[:zh:梁寶珠|梁寶珠]]
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'''Leung Sing-Bor''' [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (1908 – February 14, 1981) is a former Chinese actor and [[Cantonese opera]] performer from Hong Kong. Leung is a pioneer actor of TVB. Leung is a former chairman of [[Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong]] from 1965 to 1970. Leung was nicknamed "Por Suk" or "Uncle Por". Leung is credited with over 440 films. Leung has a star at [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]] in Hong Kong.
'''Leung Sing Poh''' [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (1908 – 12 February 1981) was an actor, host and former [[Cantonese opera]] performer from Hong Kong. Leung was a pioneer actor of TVB, and was also the former chairman of [[Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong]] from 1965 to 1970. He was nicknamed "Por Suk" or "Uncle Por", and was credited with over 440 films. He had a star at [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]] in Hong Kong.


==Early life==
==Early life==
In 1908, Leung was born in Singapore as Leung Guang Choy in Singapore. Leung was devoted to [[Cantonese Opera]] since young. Leung loved the legendary [[Ma Sze Tsang]] and learnt the Ma style of singing Cantonese opera, his father Leong Yuet was a famous Cantonese opera performer in Singapore, Leong convinced his father to allow him to learn Cantonese opera from a Malaysian master only known as Dai Dam Kan (Big Brave Kan in Cantonese) Leung officially joined a [[Cantonese opera]] troupe at the age of 18, Leung started acting in Wusheng roles which made him very popular and one of the members of the Nanyang four kings of [[Cantonese opera]].<ref name="umag_leung"/><ref name="hkmdb_leung"/>
Leung was born as Leung Guang Choy in Singapore in 1908. Leung was devoted to [[Cantonese Opera]] ever since he was young. Leung loved the legendary [[Ma Sze Tsang]] and learnt the Ma style of singing Cantonese opera. His father Leong Yuet was a famous Cantonese opera performer in Singapore. Leong convinced his father to allow him to learn Cantonese opera from a Malaysian master, known as Dai Dam Kan (Big Brave Kan in Cantonese). Leung officially joined a [[Cantonese opera]] troupe at the age of 18. Leung started acting in Wusheng roles which made him very popular and one of the members of the Nanyang four kings of [[Cantonese opera]].<ref name="umag_leung"/><ref name="hkmdb_leung"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Leung was discovered by Ma Sze Tsang.
Leung was discovered by Ma Sze Tsang.
In 1939, Ma Sze Tsang's Taiping troupe in Hong Kong needed actors, he invited Leung to join the Taiping troupe. In 1940, Leung became a [[Cantonese opera]] performer in Hong Kong. During the World War II, when the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, Leung brought his family to escape to [[Guangzhou]] to [[Macau]] then to [[Guangxi]] At Guangxi, he formed a [[Cantonese opera]] troupe there and performed in various towns of Guangxi. After the world war, Leung started to gain weight, and was unsuitable for acting Wusheng anymore, and thus changed to Chousheng (clown) in which he portrayed villainous and also funny roles in cantonese opera, acting in several famous Cantonese Opera troupes, Leung thus gained the reputation of being "Chousheng Wang" or Clown King in Cantonese opera.<ref name="umag_leung">{{cite web |URL=https://www.umag.hku.hk/en/exhibition_detail.php?id=885336 |title=THE ART OF LEUNG SING-BOH |website=umag.hku.hk |date=October 10, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
In 1939, Ma Sze Tsang's Taiping troupe in Hong Kong needed actors, he invited Leung to join the Taiping troupe. In 1940, Leung became a [[Cantonese opera]] performer in Hong Kong. During the World War II, when the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, Leung brought his family to escape to [[Guangzhou]] to [[Macau]] then to [[Guangxi]] At Guangxi, he formed a [[Cantonese opera]] troupe there and performed in various towns of Guangxi. After the world war, Leung started to gain weight, and was unsuitable for acting Wusheng anymore, and thus changed to Chousheng (clown) in which he portrayed villainous and also funny roles in cantonese opera, acting in several famous Cantonese Opera troupes, Leung thus gained the reputation of being "Chousheng Wang" or Clown King in Cantonese opera.<ref name="umag_leung">{{cite web |url=https://www.umag.hku.hk/en/exhibition_detail.php?id=885336 |title=THE ART OF LEUNG SING-BOH |website=umag.hku.hk |date=October 10, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>


In 1941, Leung crossed over as an actor in Hong Kong films. Leung first appeared in Chaos in the Universe, a 1941 comedy film directed by Cheung Oi-Man. Leung was known for his role as Silly Wong in Silly Wong Growing Rich, 1960 comedy film directed by Chu Kei. Leung's last film was The Hong Kong Tycoon, a 1979 Drama film directed by [[Tang Shu Shuen|Cecille Tong]]. Leung is credited with over 440 films.<ref name="hkmdb_leung">{{cite web |URL=http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=1213&display_set=eng |title=Leung Sing Bo |website=hkmdb.com |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
In 1941, Leung crossed over as an actor in Hong Kong films. Leung first appeared in Chaos in the Universe, a 1941 comedy film directed by Cheung Oi-Man. Leung was known for his role as Silly Wong in Silly Wong Growing Rich, 1960 comedy film directed by Chu Kei. Leung's last film was The Hong Kong Tycoon, a 1979 Drama film directed by [[Tang Shu Shuen|Cecille Tong]]. Leung is credited with over 440 films.<ref name="hkmdb_leung">{{cite web |url=http://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=1213&display_set=eng |title=Leung Sing Bo |website=hkmdb.com |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>


Leung is one of the pioneer actors of [[TVB]]. Leung hosted the popular [[Enjoy Yourself Tonight]] show in Hong Kong for many years till his death.
Leung is one of the pioneer actors of [[TVB]]. Leung hosted the popular [[Enjoy Yourself Tonight]] show in Hong Kong for many years till his death.


===Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong===
===Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong===
In 1965, Leung became the chairman of [[Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong]], an association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera artists, until to 1970. Leung contributed greatly to the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry.
From 1965 to 1970, Leung was the chairman of [[Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong]], an association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera artists. Leung contributed greatly to the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
=== Films ===
=== Films ===
This is a partial list of films.
This is a partial list of films.
* 1950 Lust of a Grand Lady - Lau Kai <ref>{{cite web |URL=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=1156&display_set=eng |title=Lust of a Grand Lady |website=hkmdb.com |date=June 2, 1950 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
* 1950 ''[[Lust of a Grand Lady]]'' - Lau Kai <ref>{{cite web |url=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=1156&display_set=eng |title=Lust of a Grand Lady |website=hkmdb.com |date=June 2, 1950 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
* 1961 ''The Greatest Civil War on Earth''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1407768/art-house-double-bliss-celebrates-spirit-1971|title=Art house: Double Bliss celebrates the spirit of 1971|date=2014-01-22|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}}</ref>
* 1961 ''[[The Greatest Civil War on Earth]]''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1407768/art-house-double-bliss-celebrates-spirit-1971|title=Art house: Double Bliss celebrates the spirit of 1971|date=2014-01-22|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}}</ref>
*1962 ''[[The Greatest Wedding on Earth]]'' (''南北一家亲)''<ref name=":0" />
*1962 ''[[The Greatest Wedding on Earth]]'' (''南北一家亲)''<ref name=":0" />
* 1974 ''[[Naughty, Naughty (1974 film)|Naughty! Naughty!]]'' (綽頭狀元)
* 1974 ''[[Naughty, Naughty (1974 film)|Naughty! Naughty!]]'' (綽頭狀元)
* 1976 Princess Chang Ping (aka Dai Nui Fa) - Chou Chung / Chow Chung.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.senscritique.com/film/Princesse_Chang_Ping/404319 |title=Princess Chang Ping |website=senscritique.com |language=French |date=1976 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |URL=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=5672&display_set=eng |title=Princess Chang Ping |website=hkmdb.com |date=January 30, 1976 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
* 1976 ''[[Princess Chang Ping (film)|Princess Chang Ping]]'' - Chou Chung / Chow Chung.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.senscritique.com/film/Princesse_Chang_Ping/404319 |title=Princess Chang Ping |website=senscritique.com |language=French |date=1976 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=5672&display_set=eng |title=Princess Chang Ping |website=hkmdb.com |date=January 30, 1976 |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>


=== Television ===
=== Television ===
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== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* 1977 [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire|MBE]] for his artistic contributions towards Cantonese Opera. Presented by Governor [[Murray MacLehose]]. 13 April 1977.<ref name="umag_leung"/>
* 1977 [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire|MBE]] for his artistic contributions towards Cantonese Opera. Presented by Governor [[Murray MacLehose]]. 13 April 1977.<ref name="umag_leung"/>
* Star. [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]]. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.<ref name="avenueofstars_leung">{{cite web |URL=https://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/mr-leung-sing-po/ |title=Mr Leung Sing Poh, 1935- |website=avenueofstars.com.hk |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>
* Star. [[Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong|Avenue of Stars]]. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.<ref name="avenueofstars_leung">{{cite web |url=https://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/mr-leung-sing-po/ |title=Mr Leung Sing Poh, 1935- |website=avenueofstars.com.hk |accessdate=November 11, 2020}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Leung's wife was Koo Man-kuen. They have seven children, four girls and three boys.<ref name="umag_leung"/> <ref>Cheung, Tony (2018, July 21) Hong Kong’s late ‘King of Comedians’ Leung Sing-por’s optimism and values still inspire. South China Morning Post. Retrieved https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/community/article/2156255/optimism-and-traditional-values-hong-kongs-late-king</ref>
Leung's wife was Koo Man-kuen. They have seven children, four girls and three boys.<ref name="umag_leung"/><ref>Cheung, Tony (2018, July 21) Hong Kong’s late ‘King of Comedians’ Leung Sing-por’s optimism and values still inspire. South China Morning Post. Retrieved https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/community/article/2156255/optimism-and-traditional-values-hong-kongs-late-king</ref>


Three of Leung's daughters became actresses. Leung Po-Ching is an actress known for portraying a housewife in EYT, Margaret Leung Po-man (Man Lan) - actress with movie opposite Bruce Lee, and Leung Po-Chu - another Cantonese opera performer.
Three of Leung's daughters became actresses. Leung Po-Ching is an actress known for portraying a housewife in EYT, Margaret Leung Po-man (Man Lan) - actress with movie opposite Bruce Lee, and Leung Po-Chu - another Cantonese opera performer.
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 25 September 2024

In this Chinese name, the family name is Leung (梁).
Leung Sing Poh
MBE
梁醒波
Leung in the 1960s
Born
Leung Guang Choy (梁廣才)

1908 (1908)
Singapore, Straits Settlements
Died12 February 1981(1981-02-12) (aged 72–73)
British Hong Kong
Other namesLeung Sing-Bo, Leung Sing-Po, Leung Sin-Po, Leung Sing-por, Leung Sing-boh, Liang Xingbo, Por Suk, Uncle Por
Occupationactor
SpouseKoo Man-kuen
Children7
FatherLeong Yuet
RelativesLeung Po Ching 梁葆貞, Leung Po Man 梁葆文, Leung Po Chu 梁寶珠
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese梁醒波
Simplified Chinese梁醒波
Transcriptions
Musical career
Also known asLeung Yu Hoi (梁如海)

Leung Sing Poh MBE (1908 – 12 February 1981) was an actor, host and former Cantonese opera performer from Hong Kong. Leung was a pioneer actor of TVB, and was also the former chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong from 1965 to 1970. He was nicknamed "Por Suk" or "Uncle Por", and was credited with over 440 films. He had a star at Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong.

Early life

[edit]

Leung was born as Leung Guang Choy in Singapore in 1908. Leung was devoted to Cantonese Opera ever since he was young. Leung loved the legendary Ma Sze Tsang and learnt the Ma style of singing Cantonese opera. His father Leong Yuet was a famous Cantonese opera performer in Singapore. Leong convinced his father to allow him to learn Cantonese opera from a Malaysian master, known as Dai Dam Kan (Big Brave Kan in Cantonese). Leung officially joined a Cantonese opera troupe at the age of 18. Leung started acting in Wusheng roles which made him very popular and one of the members of the Nanyang four kings of Cantonese opera.[1][2]

Career

[edit]

Leung was discovered by Ma Sze Tsang. In 1939, Ma Sze Tsang's Taiping troupe in Hong Kong needed actors, he invited Leung to join the Taiping troupe. In 1940, Leung became a Cantonese opera performer in Hong Kong. During the World War II, when the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, Leung brought his family to escape to Guangzhou to Macau then to Guangxi At Guangxi, he formed a Cantonese opera troupe there and performed in various towns of Guangxi. After the world war, Leung started to gain weight, and was unsuitable for acting Wusheng anymore, and thus changed to Chousheng (clown) in which he portrayed villainous and also funny roles in cantonese opera, acting in several famous Cantonese Opera troupes, Leung thus gained the reputation of being "Chousheng Wang" or Clown King in Cantonese opera.[1]

In 1941, Leung crossed over as an actor in Hong Kong films. Leung first appeared in Chaos in the Universe, a 1941 comedy film directed by Cheung Oi-Man. Leung was known for his role as Silly Wong in Silly Wong Growing Rich, 1960 comedy film directed by Chu Kei. Leung's last film was The Hong Kong Tycoon, a 1979 Drama film directed by Cecille Tong. Leung is credited with over 440 films.[2]

Leung is one of the pioneer actors of TVB. Leung hosted the popular Enjoy Yourself Tonight show in Hong Kong for many years till his death.

Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong

[edit]

From 1965 to 1970, Leung was the chairman of Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong, an association of Hong Kong Cantonese opera artists. Leung contributed greatly to the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry.

Filmography

[edit]

Films

[edit]

This is a partial list of films.

Television

[edit]
  • 1967 Enjoy Yourself Tonight [1]

Awards

[edit]

Personal life

[edit]

Leung's wife was Koo Man-kuen. They have seven children, four girls and three boys.[1][8]

Three of Leung's daughters became actresses. Leung Po-Ching is an actress known for portraying a housewife in EYT, Margaret Leung Po-man (Man Lan) - actress with movie opposite Bruce Lee, and Leung Po-Chu - another Cantonese opera performer.

On 14 February 1981, Leung died of intestinal cancer. He was aged 73.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "THE ART OF LEUNG SING-BOH". umag.hku.hk. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Leung Sing Bo". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Lust of a Grand Lady". hkmdb.com. 2 June 1950. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Art house: Double Bliss celebrates the spirit of 1971". South China Morning Post. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Princess Chang Ping". senscritique.com (in French). 1976. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Princess Chang Ping". hkmdb.com. 30 January 1976. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Mr Leung Sing Poh, 1935-". avenueofstars.com.hk. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  8. ^ Cheung, Tony (2018, July 21) Hong Kong’s late ‘King of Comedians’ Leung Sing-por’s optimism and values still inspire. South China Morning Post. Retrieved https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/community/article/2156255/optimism-and-traditional-values-hong-kongs-late-king
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Preceded by
Mak Bing-wing
 Chairman of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong
1965-1970 		Succeeded by
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