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Li Man-king

1922 – 2021

Hong Kong broadcaster

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About Li Man-king

Lived 1922 – 2021 (aged 98–99). Li Man-king was a broadcaster, writer, actor and announcer.

Li Man-King (; 16 February 1922 – 5 May 2021), also known by his nickname Li Ngaw (李我) or Lee Ngo was the pioneer of airwave novel radio broadcasting in Hong Kong.

Career He originally started broadcasting in Guangzhou, China. His fame preceded him to Hong Kong, where he performed story telling in Rediffusion Radio in 1949. In 1951 he worked for Macau's Radio Vilaverde Lda for a period of time. In 1957 he returned to Hong Kong to work for Commercial Radio until he retired in 1975. Many of his broadcasts were available at 12 noon to unemployed, the retired and housewives in the 1950s, when he worked for Radio Rediffusion. His novels were also adapted for Hong Kong cinema.

Personal life Li was born on 16 February 1922 to Li Dit-sai and Yip Oei Wan, a Chinese doctor. His ancestral hometown is in Xinhui County, Guangdong Province.

He was married to Siu Sheung.

Death On 5 May 2021, Lau Tin Chi announced on Facebook that Li had died, aged 99.

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Important facts

Born
1922, Guangzhou
Birth century
Occupation
Broadcaster, writer, actor, announcer
Nationality
British Hong Kong
Education
Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
Also known as
Li Ngaw, Lee Ngo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Li Man-king?

Hong Kong broadcaster

When was Li Man-king born?

Li Man-king was born in 1922 in Guangzhou.

When did Li Man-king die?

Li Man-king died on 5 May 2021 in Hong Kong.

What was Li Man-king's occupation?

Li Man-king was a broadcaster, writer, actor and announcer.

What nationality was Li Man-king?

Li Man-king's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Li Man-king

· Wikidata: Q6538963

· DBpedia: Li Man-king

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