Newton Lai
- Name: Newton Lai
- Native name: 黎漢持
- Also Known as: Lai Han Chi, Lai Hon Chi
- Nationality: Hong Konger
- Gender: Male
- Born: April 28, 1951
- Died: June 13, 2013
In 1978, Lai began his career by appearing a series of martial arts films created by the Feng Huang Motion Picture Company. He moved to television in 1980 when he signed an acting contract with Rediffusion Television, defunct from 1982 His first television credit was in The Legendary Fok in 1983, which co-starred the actress Michelle Yim.
Lai joined TVB, Hong Kong's largest commercial television channel, in 1985. His credits with TVB included the dramas New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre in 1986, The Legend of the Condor Heroes in 1994, Detective Investigation Files II in 1995, Twin Of Brothers, and Strike At Heart. He continued to appear in television and film until his death from acute pneumonia on June 13, 2013, at the age of 62. Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
When Rules Turn Loose
Hong Kong Drama, 2005, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Strike at Heart
Hong Kong Drama, 2005, 20 eps
Chi Ko
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Twin of Brothers
Hong Kong Drama, 2004, 42 eps
Wong Sai Chung
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Self Denial
Hong Kong Drama, 1997, 20 eps
{Story 2} Ngok Fei
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
State of Divinity
Hong Kong Drama, 1996, 40 eps
Qu Yang
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Ancient Heroes
Hong Kong Drama, 1996, 20 eps
Li Yuan
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Detective Investigation Files Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 40 eps
Ma Sing Cheung (Case 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Stepping Stone
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Yeung Chun Man
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
The Condor Heroes 95
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 32 eps
Duen Chi Hing
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Justice Bao
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 80 eps
Lam Tin Ying (Lam Yeuk Fung's father] (Ep. 51-55)
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Man of Wisdom Season 2
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Fong Tong Geng
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
The Romance of the White-Hair Maiden
Hong Kong Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Lei Chi Sing
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Instinct
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 40 eps
Ngai Fung
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
The Emperor and I
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
Ngok Yi Tai
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
The File of Justice Season 3
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 1994
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 35 eps
Yat Dang
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
ICAC Investigators 1994
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 5 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Last Conquest
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
Yip Sau Chung
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
|
The Fist of Law
Hong Kong Drama, 1994, 20 eps
Sam Sam Boi Lak
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
The Yang's Women Warriors
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Lai Kai Fat
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Vampire Returns
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Fuk On Ning
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
The Legendary Ranger
Hong Kong Drama, 1993, 20 eps
Ding Fai
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Rage and Passion
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 20 eps
Seung Sang / Wong Seung
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
The Peak of Passion
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 20 eps
Leung Chi Kong
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Lin Shing Kuet
Hong Kong Drama, 1989, 20 eps
Sui Doi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Twilight of a Nation
Hong Kong Drama, 1988, 45 eps
Shek Tat-hoi
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
The Final Verdict
Hong Kong Drama, 1988, 28 eps
Lam Yip Kwong
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Tin Long Kip
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Born to be a King
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
The Grand Canal
Hong Kong Drama, 1987, 60 eps
Lau Hung
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
The New Heaven Sword and the Dragon Sabre
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 40 eps
Yeung Siu
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
The Feud of Two Brothers
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 30 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
The Return of Luk Siu Fung
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 40 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
General Father, General Son
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 20 eps
Yeung Fan
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
The Blood Stained Intrigue
Hong Kong Drama, 1986, 40 eps
Hong Chun Yu
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
The Yang's Saga
Hong Kong Drama, 1985, 6 eps
Yeung Yin Yuk/Yeung Tai Long (1st Son)
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
|
The General
Hong Kong Drama, 1982, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Beyond the Copline
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Casino Tycoon 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Tik Wan's boyfriend
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Once a Prisoner
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Today's Hero
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Senator Li
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Spiritually a Cop
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Roar of the Vietnamese
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
[Corrupt police officer]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Queen's High
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Master Lung
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Framed
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
City Kids
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Brother Fu
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
|
In the Line of Duty: Royal Warriors
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
[Nightclub patron]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Fury of the Heaven
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
Chiu Wai On
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Home at Hong Kong
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
Li Kin Fei
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Sketch
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
Hank Chin
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Interpol
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
Liu Tsang Kong
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
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