Paul Chung

Paul Chung (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.

Paul Chung
Born
David Chan (陳鎮文)

(1959-04-05)5 April 1959
Died1 September 1989(1989-09-01) (aged 30)
Occupation(s)Actor, MC, DJ (early 80s)
Years active1978-1989
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese

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.[1]

Filmography

Movies

YearFilm's NameCharacterDirectorStarring
1980Encore (1980 film)PaulDanny Chan, Leslie Cheung, Mary Jean Reimer Lau
1980The BeastsLouisPatricia Chong, Kent Cheng
1981On Trial (1981 film)PaulClarence FokDanny Chan, Leslie Cheung
1985Carry On Doctors and NursesPaul LoAnthony Chan (actor)Anthony Chan (actor), Lawrence Cheng, Keith Kwan, Alfred Cheung, Sandy Lamb, Amy Chan

Drama (RTV / ATV)

YearNameCharacterStarring
1981I.Q. 100Ah ManPatricia Chong, Kenneth Choi, Blanche Tang, Dang Wai-Si
1981Agency 24Rosamund Kwan, Leslie Cheung, Max Mok (replacing Paul after an accident during shooting)

References

  1. Chung, Winnie. "Fame's final curtain". SCMP. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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