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Paul Chung

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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 1980s)
Years active1978–1989
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōng Bǎoluó
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingZung Bou Lo

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.

Biography

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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

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Movies

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Year Film's Name Character Director Starring
1980 Encore (1980 film) Paul Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung, Mary Jean Reimer Lau
1980 The Beasts Louis Patricia Chong, Kent Cheng
1981 On Trial (1981 film) Paul Clarence Fok Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung
1985 Carry On Doctors and Nurses Paul Lo Anthony Chan (actor) Anthony Chan (actor), Lawrence Cheng, Keith Kwan, Alfred Cheung, Sandy Lamb, Amy Chan

Drama (RTV / ATV)

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

References

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