Dayo Wong Chi-Wah - Actor Profile

Dayo Wong Chi-Wah

Acting
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 5, 1960
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

About Dayo Wong Chi-Wah

Dayo Wong Chi-Wah (Chinese: 黃子華) is a Hong Kong stand-up comedian and actor. Wong gained a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Alberta in Canada. He began his career in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong in 1984, but he is best known for his works in live stand-up comedy which he started performing regularly in 1990. Since then he has starred in TV dramas and films and has recorded several albums. In comparison with his stand-up comedy and TV dramas, his movies are not as successful. When asked the reasons behind it, he explained that his ultimate goal is to look for something new in his movies. His visions make his work good to watch, but it is not good enough to attract people to pay for a cinema ticket. Additionally, he hates doing promotions for his work.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dayo Wong Chi-Wah reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dayo Wong Chi-Wah's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dayo Wong Chi-Wah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 秋前算賬, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dayo Wong Chi-Wah Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dayo Wong Chi-Wah's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
秋前算賬 (1997) movie poster
★9.0

秋前算賬 —

秋前算賬

1997•Comedy
★9.0
Two of a Kind (1993) movie poster
★9.0

Two of a Kind — Two of a Kind is a Hong Kong Romance-Comedy starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

Two of a Kind

1993•Romance
★8.0
越大鑊 越快樂 (2007) movie poster
★8.0

越大鑊 越快樂 — Director / Artists: 黃子華 WONG, DAYO Number of Discs: 1 Audio Format: Stereo Video Format: NTSC DVD Region: 0 La

越大鑊 越快樂

2007•Comedy
★8.0
New Tenant (1995) movie poster
★8.0

New Tenant — Alan Tam is a writer who has spent the last decade in a mental hospital. Upon leaving, he rents an apartment in an aband

New Tenant

1995•Drama
★8.0
洗燥 (2012) movie poster
★8.0

洗燥 — Dayo Wong's 13th talk show

洗燥

2012•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dayo Wong Chi-Wah.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Last Dance Dominic Ngai Super Hit Similar →
2023 A Guilty Conscience Adrian Lam Hit Similar →
2022 Table for Six Big Brother (Steve) Hit Similar →
2018 金盆𠺘口 - Super Hit Similar →
2018 2018黄子华栋笃笑：金盆啷口 - Super Hit Similar →
2018 Agent Mr. Chan Chan Ho Yan Average Similar →
2016 Hui's Comedy: A Look Back Featurette - Hit Similar →
2016 Heaven in the Dark Man in Court Average Similar →
2014 Temporary Family Tsui Chi Chung Flop Similar →
2014 Golden Chickensss - Average Similar →
2012 洗燥 - Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Kick - Average Similar →
2009 2009黄子华栋笃笑：哗众取宠 - Flop Similar →
2007 越大鑊 越快樂 - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Zhuibu - Average Similar →
2006 兒童不宜 - Hit Similar →
2006 Dayo Wong: Adults Only - Flop Similar →
2006 Lethal Ninja Copy Average Similar →
2003 1:99 Shorts (segment "Until Then") Average Similar →
2003 冇炭用 - Hit Similar →
2003 2003黄子华栋笃笑：冇炭用 - Flop Similar →
2001 Let's Sing Along King Wong Flop Similar →
2000 What Is A Good Teacher Tutor Hit Similar →
1999 拾下拾下 - Super Hit Similar →
1999 1999黄子华栋笃笑：拾下拾下 - Flop Similar →
1998 F***/Off Papa Average Similar →
1997 Those Were the Days Wong Ching-Wai Hit Similar →
1997 The Wedding Days - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Legend of the Wolf Wai Flop Similar →
1997 24 Hrs Ghost Story Charlie Chan Average Similar →
1997 Walk In Tommy Cheung Average Similar →
1997 秋前算賬 演员 Super Hit Similar →
1997 1997黄子华栋笃笑：秋前算账 - Flop Similar →
1996 Big Bullet Bill's Informant Hit Similar →
1996 Top Banana Club Host / Kim Lin Kwan / May's Mother / Bar Geek Average Similar →
1996 All of a Sudden Detective Guy Mak Average Similar →
1995 The Day that Doesn't Exist Charles Chan Average Similar →
1995 Only Fools Fall in Love Chiu Jack Hit Similar →
1995 Thunderbolt Mr. Lam Average Similar →
1995 New Tenant Dr. Wong Super Hit Similar →
1994 Mr. Sardine Mr. Sardine Average Similar →
1994 Long and Winding Road Sing Average Similar →
1994 I've Got You, Babe!!! - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Two of a Kind Siu Ping Super Hit Similar →
1993 No. 1, 3rd Ave - Average Similar →
1992 What's Next? - Hit Similar →
1992 1992黄子华栋笃笑：跟住去边度 - Flop Similar →
1992 The Magic Touch William Average Similar →
1991 Sexy Family - Hit Similar →
1990 A Bitter Story of Eastern Hollywood - Super Hit Similar →

Dayo Wong Chi-Wah - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dayo Wong Chi-Wah?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dayo Wong Chi-Wah is "秋前算賬" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dayo Wong Chi-Wah acted in?

Dayo Wong Chi-Wah has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dayo Wong Chi-Wah?

Other notable films include "Two of a Kind", "越大鑊 越快樂", and "New Tenant".