Veteran actor Wang Wei dies of stomach cancer and is already cremated

(Stephanie Wong)
(Stephanie's boyfriend, TVB actor Wong Wai Tak)
Veteran actor Wang Wei (Wong Wai) passed away at age 70 on November 15th in Hong Kong from stomach cancer. His daughter, Stephanie Wong reveals on Weibo that her father had already had a low-profile burial and is resting in peace. Yesterday she expressed over the phone: "My father left peacefully. The family was very grieved and couldn't bear to see him go. Of course my father also didn't want to go, but all along despite having stomach cancer, he still had the willpower. (Did he have any special wishes?) My father is a Buddhist, he had always wanted to spread Buddhism."

Stephanie's boyfriend Wong Wai Tak was rehearsing at TVB City and said: "Wei Gor (Wang Wei) passed away due to having stomach cancer, he personally is very low-key, everyone respected his decision and that's why we didn't let so many people know about his death. The only people that know are close family and friends. The day before, we held the funeral in Hong Kong and then for the cremation."

Wong Wai, real name Wong Wing Wai was born in 1939 (Stephanie confirmed her father is actually born in 1941). In 1963, Wang's father had a friend who introduced him into Kwong Ngai Film Production Company, where he did Cantonese films. In 1971, Wang switched to television, where he's been in many series in Rediffusion Television (RTV), ATV and TVB.

Also in 1971, Wong Wai married famous fashion model of the 70s, Ho Mung Na. In 2002, he retired and immigrated to Toronto, Canada, where he raised two sons and a daughter. His daughter, Stephanie Wong, participated in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong contest and entered TVB.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Obituary: Actor Wang Wei Died at 70-Years-Old

Hong Kong actor, Wang Wei ( 王偉) (1941 -2011) passed away at 70-years-old. His real name was Wang Wing Wei (王永偉). Through his father’s friend’s introduction, Mr. Wang started shooting popular Mandarin movies in 1963. In 1971, Mr. Wang joined the television industry, starring in many popular series, both at ATV and TVB, in which his performances were well-received.

Several of Mr. Wang’s performances at ATV were regarded as masterpieces, including his role as Nurhaci (founder of the Qing Dynasty) in the classic The Rise and Fall of the Qing Dynasty <滿清十三皇朝>. His notable roles also included “Lu Pu Wei” in Qin Shi Huang <秦始皇> and “Hung Ding Kwok” in Fok Tung Kok <霍東閣>. After his ATV contract expired in 1989, Mr. Wang joined TVB and acted in countless series, such as Vengenance <火玫瑰> and State of Divinity <笑傲江湖>. Mr. Wang retired from acting in 2002.

Mr. Wang married fashion supermodel, Ho Mung Na <何夢娜> in 1971. In 1990, Mr. Wang emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Mr. Wang is survived by two sons and one daughter. His eldest son is Wong Chung Yik (王從奕)and his second daughter, Stephanie Wong (王從希), participated in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong pageant.

Stephanie noted, “Recently, I have been busy to taking care of my father’s funeral. During his lifetime, my father has always been low-key and did not wish for a lavish funeral. Dad has been put to rest. I most respected father: I will always be proud of you and you will always be in my heart.”

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars