Law Kar-ying

Dr Law Kar-ying (born September 22, 1946) is a Hong Kong Cantonese opera singer and actor.

Life and career

Born Law Hang-tong on September 22, 1946 in Shunde, Guangdong as the eldest son of actor Law Kar-kuen (羅家權) and his wife Lee Ngan-guen (李銀娟). His younger brothers are Law Yiu-tong (羅耀堂), Law Yau-tong (羅友堂), and Law Shiu-tong (羅紹堂). His younger sister is Law Sok-ching (羅素貞). In 1949, his family moved to Hong Kong.

He was originally a Cantonese opera singer in the 1970s. And a practitioner of the Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫) Five Animal Kung Fu arts. In 1990 he turned to acting in movies. He became popular after being cast in From Beijing with Love, which also starred Stephen Chow, as Da Vinci, an inventor whose list of (useless) gadgets include a solar-powered torch.

In 1990s, Law played Wong Yat-fei in his first movie debut in 1993 film Crime Story along with Jackie Chan. In 1994 he was cast in Jeff Lau's film duology A Chinese Odyssey, in which he played the verbose Longevity Monk (Xuanzang), singing a Cantonese cover of "Only You (And You Alone)" midway during the film.

Law has rarely acted in television, especially on TVB, the television station of his wife, Liza Wang. He is most known for cooperating with ATV, which is TVB's rival.

In September 2022, Law apologized after mainland Chinese netizens criticized Law after he made a post, which he later deleted, stating "Hong Kong was a blessed land during her reign", in reference to Queen Elizabeth II.

Cantonese opera performances In the 2018 HK Arts Festival, Law was cast as Xiang Yu along with Yau Sing Po in the classic opera Farewell My Concubine.

Filmography Sources:

Crime Story (1993) – Wong Yat-fei From Beijing with Love (1994) – Da Mansi He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994) – Joseph He and She (1994) – The Magistrate Easy Money (1994) – Chiang Chia-Cheh Whatever You Want (1994) – Keanu/Kwok-Wing/Actor on Television A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995) – Tang Sanzang A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995) – Tang Sanzang Heaven Can't Wait (1995) – Ng Kong Dream Lover (1995) – Dr. Law – Kitty's uncle Man Wanted (1995) – Bald Yin Summer Snow (1995) – Bing Sun Tricky Business (1995) – Lau Kar-Lin The Chinese Feast (1995) – Au Siu-Fung Because of Lies (1995) – Ho Siu B Mack the Knife (1995) – Street preacher Passion 1995 (1995) – Johnny, man in photograph Ten Brothers (1995) – Wonderful Eyes 1941 Hong Kong on Fire (1995) – Hoi God of Cookery (1996) – Competition Master of Ceremonies Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1996) (TV series) Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" (1996) – Headmaster Forbidden City Cop (1996) – Fat-Yan Feel 100% (1996) – Robert Feel 100%... Once More (1996) (uncredited) – Director Bodyguards of the Last Governor (1996) – Last Governor of Hong Kong Combo Cops (1996) – Tiger Dragon from Shaolin (1996) Viva Erotica (1996) – Chung Those Were the Days (1996) – Feng Siu-Tien Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star (Yun cai zhi li xing) (1996) – Cup Noodle Another Chinese Cop (1996) – Li, Tai-Chu A Recipe for the Heart (1997) (TV series) Kitchen (1997) – Emma We're No Bad Guys (1997) – Bond Chu/Jade Dragon Lawyer Lawyer (1997) – Fong Tong-Ken Love: Amoeba Style (1997) S.D.U. '97 (1997) – Wong, Yan-Kwai Made in Heaven (1997) – Dr. Law Those Were the Days (1997) – Wong Fei-hung Cause We Are So Young (1997) (uncredited) Ah Fai, the Dumb (1997) – Uncle Ying/Iron Pen A Tough Side of a Lady (1998) – Mulan's father Chinese Midnight Express (1998) – Guard Criss-Cross Over Four Seas (1999) (TV series) – Clergyman Gorgeous (1999) – Chan's assistant The Tricky Master (1999) – Sing Funny Business (2000) When I Fall in Love... with Both (2000) – Owner of bridal shop 2002 (2001) – Paper Chan City of Desire (2001) Far from Home (2002) Windfall Profits (2002) – Uncle Sixth Perfect Education 3 (2002) The Monkey King (2002) (TV series) – Golden Star Dragon Loaded 2003 (2003) – Mr. Lung 6 A.M. (2004) – Taxi Driver Escape from Hong Kong Island (2004) – Raymond's boss Osaka Wrestling Restaurant (2004) – Dragon Enter the Phoenix (2004) – Father Eight Magic Kitchen (2004) – Yau's Dad House of Fury (2005) – Cab driver Central Affairs 2 (2006) (TV series) – Kong So The Shopaholics (2006) – West Ho PK.COM.CN (2007) Crazy Money & Funny Men (2007) The Deserted Inn (2008) Chongqing Girl (2009) Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg (2009) On His Majesty's Secret Service (2009) 14 Blades (2010) Future X-Cops (2010) Flirting Scholar 2 (2010) Adventure of the King (2010) Legend of the Swordsman (2010) Painted Skin (2011) (TV series) The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011) The 33D Invader (2011) Single Terminator (2011) The Assassins (2012) Mr. and Mrs. Gambler (2012) To Forgive (2012) Tears in Heaven (2012) Murcielago (2013) The Twins' Code (2013) A Stupid Journey (2014) The Buddha's Shadow (2014) Who Moved My Dream (2014) Death Trip (2015) The Ghost House (2015) Super Models (2015) From Vegas to Macau III (2016) The Great Detective (2017) Staycation (2018) The Incredible Monk (2018) Comedy Star (2018) A Home with a View (2018) White Bone Lady Fights the Wolf Demon (2018) Bajie Subdues Demons (2018) Amazing Spring (2019) A Home with a View (2019) The Great Detective (2019) Bajie Subdues Demons 2 (2019) The Duke of Royal Tramp (2019) Dynasty Warriors (2021)

Music video appearances Year Title 2022 Edan Lui - "Elevator"

Personal life In 2004, Law was diagnosed with stage III liver cancer. In 2005, Law had surgery and recovered at home. In 2013, his liver was found to have a two-centimeter tumor and went for surgery again. He has led a healthy lifestyle since then. In 2019, doctors found cancerous cells after Law went for a prostate biopsy earlier in the year. He went to the hospital in last June for an operation to remove the prostate and has recovered since.

On May 2, 2009, Law married longtime partner Liza Wang in Las Vegas. They announced their union on TVB through Stephen Chow. On July 1, 2018, Law was awarded Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administration Region, in recognition of his contribution to the Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.