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Tseng Chang

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Tseng Chang
張錚
Born(1930-05-18)18 May 1930
Died25 January 2021(2021-01-25) (aged 90)
CitizenshipBritish subject
Canada (after 1997)
Alma materShanghai Jiao Tong University
OccupationActor
Years active1953–2017
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Zhēng
Chang Ku-foo
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Qiáofū

Tseng Chang (Chinese: 張錚; born Chang Ku-foo (Chinese: 張喬夫); 18 May 1930 – 25 January 2021) was a Hong Kong actor and film director. He had an extensive career in Hong Kong cinema beginning in the 1950s until the mid-'90s, when he moved to Canada.[1]

Early life

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Tseng Chang (Chinese: 張錚) was born Chang Ku-foo (Chinese: 張喬夫) in Beijing, China in 1930, to a family originally from the city of Tongzhou (now a district of Beijing proper).[1] He was raised mainly in Shanghai, and studied mechanical engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University to study mechanical engineering, but left school to take care of his ailing father. After a stint working for an airline, he moved to Hong Kong in 1948.[1]

Career

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In 1951, Chang joined the Great Wall Movie Enterprises studio as an actor.[2] He initially played supporting roles, and later leading parts, in Mandarin-language films.

In 1996, Chang moved to British Columbia, and began working in the Vancouver film industry. He became a staple in “Hollywood North” productions. He was a two-time Leo Award winner, out of four nominations.

Chang was also President of the Vancouver Film and Television Artists Society.[3]

Death

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Chang died at Richmond Hospital, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, aged 90.[2]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/documents/6.-Research-and-Publication/06-02-Filmmakers-Search/English/CHANG-Tseng_e.pdf
  2. ^ a b "資深藝人張錚溫哥華逝世 享年90歲" (in Chinese). Ming Pao. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  3. ^ Society, VFTAS-Vancouver Film and Television Artists'. "VFTAS - Vancouver Film and Television Artists' Society". VFTAS - Vancouver Film and Television Artists' Society. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
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