Cantonese film era star Cheung Ching who passed away on the 21st
in Los Angeles at the age of 69. Known as "Genius Ching", he has
worked with many stars like Connie Chan Bo Chu and Josephine Siao
Fong Fong. Joining the film industry at the age of 17, he swore
to become the lead actor in a year. Finally he achieved his dream
in only a few months; later he joined Commercial Radio and was
promoted from broadcaster to producer. In 1962 he joined Hong
Kong's first television station RTV and was considered a first
generation television professional. He elevated to promotional
department manager to program director.
Cheung Ching has had a successful career and a happy family with
his wife, two sons and two daughters. In 1976 his 14 year old
Cheung Kwong Ming drowned in Los Angeles, which made him realize
how short life was. After struggling in Hong Kong for over 20
years he decided to give up everything for his family. In 1977
he immigrated to America, started over and became a Christian. In
1982 his second son Kwong Fai was severely injured and immobilized
in a traffic accident.
- From NO TOP TEN CENTRAL (5/2005)
