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Biography
Max Mok (Chinese: 莫少聰) (born 2 December 1960 in Hong Kong) (also credited as Benny Mok, Benny Mok Siu-chung and Max Mok Siu-chung) is a Hong Kong actor and singer, Mok was recruited by the Shaw Brothers Studio and has been a major film star since the 1980s. Mok is perhaps best known as Leung Foon in Once Upon a Time in China II, III, IV and V, after replacing Yuen Biao who was in the first film.
History and early career
Acting
In 1980s, Mok played Interpol Agent in 1986 film Magic Crystal along with Andy Lau, Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton. Mok played second member of Col Young's commando in 1987 film Eastern Condors, alongside Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Joyce Godenzi, Yuen Wah, Billy Chow, Corey Yuen and Yuen Woo-ping.
In 1990s, Mok replacing Yuen Biao, after Yuen was declined after the first film was finished. Mok played Leung Foon in four Once Upon a Time in China movies they were: Once Upon a Time in China II, III, IV and V alongside Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan and Vincent Zhao. After Once Upon a Time in China V, Mok didn't appear in the sixth sequel and nobody will replacing him.
In 2000s, Mok played Suk Gwat in 2004 film Infernal Unfairs alongside Shawn Yue Man-lok. Mok played Big Eyes in 2008 film Run Papa Run alongside Louis Koo and Nora Miao.
Filmography
Shaw Brothers Studio
- The Enchantress (妖魂) (1983)
- Holy Flame of the Martial World (武林聖火令) (1983)
- The Lady Assassin (清宮啟示錄) (1983)
- Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
- Thunderclap (1984)
Movies
- My Mind, Your Body (1985)
- The Magic Crystal (1986)
- Eastern Condors (1987)
- Blood Call (1988)
- The Dragon Family (龍之家族) (1988)
- Faithfully Yours (1988)
- Hero of Tomorrow (1988)
- Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch (中國最後一個太監) (1988)
- Three Wishes (1988)
- City Kids 1989 (1989)
- Close Escape (1989)
- Ghost Fever (1989)
- Hearts No Flowers (1989)
- Little Cop (1989)
- Long Arm of the Law Part 3 (1989)
- Lucky Star (1989)
- Path of Glory (1989)
- Pedicab Driver (1989)
- Seven Warriors (1989)
- Family Honor (1990)
- The Fortune Code (1990)
- Lung Fung Restaurant (1990)
- Never Say Regret (1990)
- No Way Back (1990)
- The Outlaw Brothers (1990)
- That's Money (1990)
- Whampoa Blues (1990)
- Mission of Condor (1991)
- Off Track (1991)
- Son on the Run (1991)
- Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
- Night Life Hero (1992)
- Sisters in Law (1992)
- Summer Lovers (1992)
- The Twilight of the Forbidden City (1992)
- Once Upon a Time in China III (1993)
- Angel of the Road (1993)
- The Assassin (1993)
- No Regret No Return (1993)
- Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
- Secret Signs (1993)
- Slave of the Sword (1993)
- Fait Accompli (1994)
- Fire Dragon (1994)
- Gambling Baron (1994)
- How Deep Is Your Love (1994)
- Lantern (1994)
- Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
- Heart of Killer (1995)
- Dangerous Duty (1996)
- Warrior Period (1996)
- Happy Together (1997)
- Top Borrower (1997)
- Nightmare Zone (1998)
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself (1999)
- The Golden Nightmare (1999)
- The Hong Kong Happy Man 2 (2000)
- One Drop of Blood Per Step (2000)
- Romancing Bullet (2000)
- Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng (2001)
- Drunken Hero (2002)
- Star Runner (2003)
- D7: Dangerous Duty (2003)
- Revenge of Cheetah (2003)
- Love Is a Many Stupid Thing (2004)
- Battle in Lingyuan City (2005)
- Run Papa Run (2008)
- Super Player (2010)
- Just Try Me (2012)
- 7 Assassins (2013)
- The Apparition (2016)
TV series
- Dynasty (1980)
- Operation Nuwa (1981)
- Ode to Gallantry (1985)
- Wong Fei Hung Series (1996)
Discography
Albums
| Album | Title | Language | Year of Release | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 半个情人 | Mandarin | 1992.01 | 可登唱片 |
| 2nd | 還是愛妳 | Cantonese | 1993 | 艺能动音 |
| 3rd | 與你相逢 | Mandarin | 1994 | 金点唱片 |
| 4th | 牽絆一生的愛 | Mandarin | 1994 | 金点唱片 |
| 5th | 你在九月离开 | Mandarin | 1995.09 | 可登唱片 |
Awards
| Years | Awards |
|---|---|
| 1984 |
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| 1989 |
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Personal life
Arrest in Beijing
Mok Siu Chung was arrested in Beijing on Friday, 15 April 2011, for alleged drug abuse. He faces at least 10 days' detention and a fine, according to a source. Several police officers were involved in the raid in a prestigious residential area of the capital's Chaoyang district, Xinhua News Agency said, confirming the arrest on 17 April 2011.