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Biography
Ram Chiang aka Tseung Chi Kwong (Chinese: 蔣志光, born 16 July 1961) is a veteran Hong Kong actor and former singer-composer, currently under Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) management. A versatile actor who is most recognized for his many supporting roles in TVB dramas, Chiang was awarded the "TVB Professional Actor Awards" in 2014 for his many years as a dedicated TVB employee.
Career
Ram Chiang started out singing cover songs of other artistes before he was invited by George Lam, one of the singers he imitated, to perform alongside him on stage in 1985. During the concert, George Lam gave him the English name "Ram" as opposed to George's "Lam", since "L" and "R" together make stereo sound. After this, Ram was signed to Polydor Records in 1985. He became well-known for performing classic 90s Hong Kong pop songs such as "You Needn’t Be Acquaintances to Meet with Each Other" (相逢何必曾相識, a duet with Rita Carpio), and "Queens Road East" (皇后大道東, a collaboration with Lo Ta-yu).
After becoming disenchanted with how the Hong Kong music industry manages their talent, Chiang decided to quit the music industry and in the early 90's signed with TVB to become an actor. However his path in his acting career was not easy as he mostly played supporting roles, but in 2014 his popularity skyrocketed when Wong Cho-lam wrote a role that was tailor made for Chiang when he was cast as Ko Yam (高音), a talented washed up musician with a tragic past in the comedy Come On, Cousin. The role won him the "2014 Best Supporting Actor" award at TVB's annual anniversary awards and saw an resurgence in his singing career. With urging by colleagues and fans for him to make a music comeback, Chiang refused as he stated he "does not like to look back in the past".
Personal life
Chiang is married and has a son. He is a private person and does not talk about his family much.
Being a devout Christian, Chiang does not attend the blessing ceremonies of any projects he works on, as the blessing ceremony has folk religious connotations incompatible with Christian teachings. It is an industry standard in Hong Kong for the filming cast and crew to offer incense to the gods to ask for their blessings of safety and smooth production during filming.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Heartbreak Blues | 與郎共舞 | Song Tak-ming 宋德明 | |
| 1992 | Wong Fei Hong Returns | 我愛牙擦蘇 | Lam Sai-wing 林世榮 | |
| 1993 | File of Justice II | 壹號皇庭II | Eric Chow Siu-chung 周少聰 | |
| 1994 | Glittering Moments | CATWALK俏佳人 | Lung Koon-bil 龍冠標 | |
| The File of Justice III | 壹號皇庭III | Eric Chow Siu-chung 周少聰 | ||
| 1995 | Hand of Hope | 邊緣故事 | Law Gum-chun 羅錦全 | |
| Detective Investigation Files | 刑事偵緝檔案 | Wong Wai-on 王維安 | ||
| Detective Investigation Files II | 刑事偵緝檔案II | Wong Wai-on 王維安 | ||
| A Kindred Spirit (1995-1999) | 真情 | Lee Tim-fook 李添福 | ||
| File of Justice IV | 壹號皇庭IV | Eric Chow Siu-chung 周少聰 | ||
| Cold Blood Warm Heart | 天地男兒 | Hui Yuen-kwong 許遠光 | ||
| 1997 | File of Justice V | 壹號皇庭V | Eric Chow Siu-chung 周少聰 | |
| A Recipe for the Heart | 美味天王 | Lee Tim-fook 李添福 (Cameo) | character from A Kindred Spirit | |
| Mystery Files | 迷離檔案 | Lee Chi-kin 李子建 | ||
| 2000 | The Green Hope | 新鮮人 | D.Y. | |
| War of the Genders | 男親女愛 | James Jim Si-on 詹士安 | ||
| 2002 | Legal Entanglement | 法網伊人 | Kan Wing-lim 簡永廉 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year |
| A Case of Misadventure | 騎呢大狀 | Ng Sam-sing 吳三省 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Most Improved Male Artist Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| Burning Flame II | 烈火雄心II | Leung Man-gong 梁孟功 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| Let's Face It | 無考不成冤家 | QK | ||
| 2003 | Ups and Downs in the Sea of Love | 十萬噸情緣 | NG Siu-keung 吳小強 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year |
| Seed of Hope | 俗世情真 | Wu Guan-jak 胡貫澤 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| Life Begins At Forty | 花樣中年 | Lo Ga-fai 羅家輝 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite On-Screen Partners | |
| The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow | 九五至尊 | Brian Shum Yat-chung 岑日忠 | ||
| 2004 | Angels of Mission | 無名天使3D | Lee Chin-jun 李前進 | |
| To Get Unstuck in Time | 隔世追兇 | Ng Wai-fung 伍偉峰 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| ICAC Investigators 2004 | 廉政行動2004 | Chow Bing-chung 周秉中 | ||
| To Catch the Uncatchable | 棟篤神探 | Si Gou-but 史高拔 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| The Conqueror's Story | 楚漢驕雄 | Cheung Leung 張良 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Television Roles of the Year | |
| 2005 | The Zone | 奇幻潮 | Joe | |
| The Prince's Shadow | 御用閒人 | Yeung Koo 楊古 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Healing Hands III | 妙手仁心III | Gum Ho-man 甘浩文 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| The Charm Beneath | 胭脂水粉 | Lai Kwok-cheung 黎國昌 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Women on the Run | 窈窕熟女 | Muk sir 沐sir | ||
| 2006 | Safe Guards | 鐵血保鏢 | Sheung Ching-man 尚正文 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – 2007 Astro Drama Awards for My Favourite Show Stealer Cast |
| Love Guaranteed | 愛情全保 | Hoh Cheung-dok 賀長鐸 | ||
| Maidens' Vow | 鳳凰四重奏 | Mo Yung-chiu 慕容超 | ||
| Welcome to the House | 高朋滿座 | So Gan 蘇根 | ||
| To Grow with Love | 肥田囍事 | Albert Dai Fu 戴富 | ||
| 2007 | ICAC Investigators 2007 | 廉政行動2007 | Wu Gwok-keung 胡國強 | |
| The Ultimate Crime Fighter | 通天幹探 | Chow Chi-cheung 周志昌 | ||
| 2008 | Forensic Heroes II | 法證先鋒II | Mok Kiu-fung 莫喬豐 (Cameo) | |
| The Four | 少年四大名捕 | Shu Mo-hei 舒無戲 | ||
| 2008-2009 | The Gem of Life | 珠光寶氣 | Patrick Yeung Chi-kau 楊志球 | |
| 2009 | Sweetness in the Salt | 碧血鹽梟 | Yiu Sau-Ching 姚守正 | |
| Man in Charge | 幕後大老爺 | Bak Yuk-long 白玉郎 | ||
| Just Love II | 老婆大人II | Lok Joi-san 樂在山 | ||
| Beyond the Realm of Conscience | 宮心計 | Bo Kat-cheung 布吉祥 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2009-2010 | A Watchdog's Tale | 老友狗狗 | Chow Yung Fat 周用發 | |
| 2010 | Cupid Stupid | 戀愛星求人 | Greeny Yip Sheung Mao 葉常茂 | |
| Don Juan DeMercado | 情人眼裏高一D | Judge 評判 | ||
| In the Eye of the Beholder | 秋香怒點唐伯虎 | Ho Hoi-ching 何海清 | ||
| A Fistful of Stances | 鐵馬尋橋 | Leung Cham 梁湛 | ||
| The Mysteries of Love | 談情說案 | Ging Fong 景方 (Cameo) | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | 公主嫁到 | Lo Tou-yun 羅道遠 | ||
| Twilight Investigation | 囧探查過界 | Mok Chun-chung 莫鎮忠 | ||
| 2011 | A Great Way to Care | 仁心解碼 | Dr. Sam C.S. Lin Chi-sum 連志森 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Grace Under Fire | 女拳 | Ho Tim-fuk 何添福 | ||
| Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! | 點解阿Sir係阿Sir | Poon Kwok-shing 潘國誠 | ||
| Forensic Heroes III | 法證先鋒III | Paul Yau Kin-bo 游健保 | ||
| 2012 | Wish and Switch | 換樂無窮 | Fan Tai-kit 范泰傑 | |
| Daddy Good Deeds | 當旺爸爸 | Fishmonger Sing 賣魚勝 (Cameo) | ||
| Master of Play | 心戰 | Chong Jan-tou 莊鎮滔 | ||
| Witness Insecurity | 護花危情 | Kiu Gong Ho 喬江河 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Three Kingdoms RPG | 回到三國 | Sun Yuk 荀彧 | ||
| Highs and Lows | 雷霆掃毒 | Bei Kwan 跛坤 | ||
| 2012-2013 | Missing You | 幸福摩天輪 | Lo Man-kit 魯文迪 | |
| 2013 | Cupid Stupid | 戀愛星求人 | Greeny Yip Sheung-mao 葉常茂 | |
| Reality Check | 心路GPS | Mr. Tsui 徐生 | ||
| A Great Way to Care II | 仁心解碼II | Dr. Sam C.S. Lin Chi-sum 連志森 | ||
| Slow Boat Home | 情越海岸線 | Yip Hok-ming 葉學明 | ||
| Always and Ever | 情逆三世缘 | Advisor Gong-sun/Kung-sun 公孫策/孫公略 | ||
| 2014 | Come Home Love | 愛·回家 | Tong San 唐山 (Cameo) | |
| Gilded Chopsticks | 食為奴 | Wu Si-to 鄔思道 | ||
| ICAC Investigators 2014 | 廉政行動2014 | Ho Gwok-fai 何國輝 | ||
| Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain | 寒山潛龍 | Emperor Chui Juk-hei 皇上趙旭熹 | ||
| Rear Mirror | 載得有情人 | Yue Dai-chi 余大智 | ||
| Tomorrow Is Another Day | 再戰明天 | Cheng On-dik 鄭安迪 | ||
| Come On, Cousin | 老表，你好hea！ | Ko Yam 高音 | TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – TVB Star Awards Malaysia for My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated – 2015 StarHub TVB Awards for My Favourite TVB Actor | |
| 2014-2015 | Noblesse Oblige | 宦海奇官 | Prince Yu 裕親王 | |
| 2015 | Raising the Bar | 四個女仔三個BAR | Woody Lam Sam-muk 林森木 | Nominated – TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – TVB Star Awards Malaysia for My Favourite TVB Actor in a Supporting Role |
| Ghost of Relativity | 鬼同你OT | Ngai Tit-man 艾鐵文 | ||
| Captain of Destiny | 張保仔 | Suen Sau-choi 孫秀才 | ||
| Angel In-the-Making | 實習天使 | Nasa Kei Yan 祁仁 | ||
| 2016 | Short End of the Stick | 公公出宮 | Yip Ching-yee 葉正義 | |
| 2016 | My Lover from the Planet Meow | 來自喵喵星的妳 | Si Ko-but Sir 史高拔 |
Films
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Hired Guns | 凶蠍 | Film extra |
| 1989 | Forever Young | 返老還童 | Tourist Guide Lung |
| Little Cop | 小小小警察 | Singing policeman at funeral | |
| 1991 | Scheming Wonders | 賊聖 | Virgin Kwong |
| 1992 | Fight Back to School II | 逃學威龍2 | Math teacher |
| 1994 | The Other Side of Romance | 花月危情 | |
| Drunken Master II | 醉拳二 | Tso | |
| 1995 | Midnight Caller | 狼吻夜驚魂 | Chow San-yuk |
| 1996 | The Age of Miracles | 麻麻帆帆 | Farmer |
| 2000 | Model from Hell | 鬼名模 | Dan |
| 2006 | McDull, the Alumni | 春田花花同學會 | Junior doctor |
| 2007 | Whispers and Moans | 性工作者十日談 | Ray |
| 2008 | L for Love L for Lies | 我的最愛 | Bobo's father |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity | 七十二家房客 | 70's policeman |
| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong | 我愛HK開心萬歲 | Broker Chan 1987 |
| Turning Point 2 | Laughing Gor之潛罪犯 | CSD Officer Sing | |
| 2014 | Temporary Family | 失戀急讓 | Wilson |
| 2015 | Love Detective | 沒女神探 | To Kei-fung |
| 2016 | Cold War 2 | 寒戰2 | David Mok |