Wong Jing

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Wong Jing
Wong Jing in 2020
Born	Wong Yat Cheong (王日祥) (1955-05-03) 3 May 1955 (age 69) British Hong Kong
Occupations	Film director actor screenwriter film producer
Parent	Wong Tin-Lam (1928–2010)
Awards	Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards – Best Screenplay 2006 Colour of the Loyalty 2007 Crouching Tiger
Chinese name
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Wáng Jīng Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Wong4 Zing1

Wong Yat-cheong, known professionally as Wong Jing (Chinese: 王晶; pinyin: Wáng Jīng, born 3 May 1955),^[1] is a Hong Kong filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and actor. A prolific filmmaker with strong instincts for crowd-pleasing and publicity, he played a prominent role in Hong Kong cinema during the 1990s.

Wong is known for his versatility in genres, directing and producing films that range from comedy, action, and crime thrillers to gambling films—a subgenre he helped popularize with hits like God of Gamblers (1989) starring Chow Yun-fat. His films often blend slapstick humor, satire, and commercial appeal, making him a standout figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.^[2]

The son of veteran screenwriter and director Wong Tin-lam, Wong Jing entered the film industry in the late 1970s, initially working as a screenwriter for TVB before transitioning to film. He rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, collaborating with major Hong Kong stars such as Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, and Jet Li. Despite mixed critical reception—often criticized for prioritizing box office success over artistic merit—Wong’s films consistently achieved commercial success, reflecting his deep understanding of audience preferences.

In the 2000s and beyond, Wong continued to be active in the industry, adapting to changing trends in both Hong Kong and mainland Chinese cinema. His later works include From Vegas to Macau (2014) and its sequels, which brought renewed attention to his signature style of high-energy, star-studded entertainment.

Wong Jing remains an influential figure in Asian cinemawith a career spanning over four decades and contributions to hundreds of films as a writer, director, or producer.