Personal details
- Birth Date: 1946-04-08
- Height: 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Birth Location: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Professions: Producer, Actor, Writer
Raymond Pak-Ming Wong, born smack in the middle of post-war Hong Kong on April 8, 1946, is kind of a big deal in the Hong Kong film scene. He’s not just some guy in the credits—this dude has been behind and in front of the camera for decades. You’ve seen his name roll by if you’ve watched anything from classic comedies in the ‘80s right up to those IP Man movies everyone’s always raving about. Seriously, the man’s got range: he’s produced hard-hitting martial arts flicks, heartwarming dramas, and some wild comedies that only make sense if you’re running on zero sleep. Wong’s probably best known for his work as a producer on the IP Man series—yeah, the ones with Donnie Yen throwing down in epic fight scenes. But rewind to the ‘80s, and he was acting in stuff like “Jui gaai paak dong” (aka “All the Wrong Clues… for the Right Solution”), which, if you haven’t seen it, is this totally bonkers crime comedy that kind of sums up the weird, wonderful energy of Hong Kong cinema at the time. The guy’s career is basically a timeline of Hong Kong film itself. He’s weathered the ups and downs of the industry, from the golden age through the handover and beyond. And honestly, his fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic movies to come out of that city. Whether he’s calling the shots as a producer or popping up onscreen, Wong’s legacy is cemented—he’s one of those names you can’t skip if you care about Hong Kong film at all.
This guy, seriously, he’s basically a legend in the Hong Kong movie scene. You mention his name, and people instantly think of those classic flicks from the '80s and '90s—big action, crazy stunts, and tons of drama. He’s been behind the scenes of some of the wildest martial arts movies you can imagine, working with stars who went on to become global icons. Honestly, half the time, he’s juggling like a dozen things at once—funding, scripts, making sure the fight choreography doesn’t look cheesy. You can tell he’s got a real eye for talent, too. Loads of actors and directors got their big break because he took a chance on them. It’s not just about money for him; he’s all about that gritty, street-level energy that makes Hong Kong cinema so addictive. Ask anyone in the industry—they’ve either worked with him or want to. He’s basically the backbone of the whole scene.
April 8, 1946
5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
79 years old