Joan Tong Lai-Kau - Actor Profile

Joan Tong Lai-Kau

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
24Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 16, 1964
Birth Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joan Tong Lai-Kau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Joan Tong Lai-Kau'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joan Tong Lai-Kau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ghost Legend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joan Tong Lai-Kau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan Tong Lai-Kau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Ghost Legend (1990) movie poster
★7.0

Ghost Legend — Early nineties ACGS knock-off with Wu Ma as an expert demon hunter and Joey Wong reprising her role as the otherwordly e

Ghost Legend

1990•Comedy
★6.9
To Err Is Humane (1987) movie poster
★6.9

To Err Is Humane — Sammo and Kenny are lowly employees if a jewelry shop. Sammo too often is the target of abuse from the manageress. One d

To Err Is Humane

1987•Comedy
★6.7
Fatal Vacation (1990) movie poster
★6.7

Fatal Vacation — A pleasent trip to the Phillipines is turned into tragedy when the tour bus is kidnapped by a group of rebels that want

Fatal Vacation

1990•Action
★6.6
The Crazy Companies II (1988) movie poster
★6.6

The Crazy Companies II — One the day Horny to get married, his two pals Frank and Kai told him to avoid the trap of marriage. However his finacee

The Crazy Companies II

1988•Comedy
★6.6
Return of the Lucky Stars (1989) movie poster
★6.6

Return of the Lucky Stars — Hong Kong Police Supt. Walter Tso arrests Big Dai, the reformed leader of a criminal corporation. When Dai asked his bro

Return of the Lucky Stars

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joan Tong Lai-Kau.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Sunshine Cops - Flop Similar →
1998 A Cop Is a Cop - Flop Similar →
1997 02:00 A.M. Ms. Chan Flop Similar →
1995 Infatuation Maggie's lawyer Flop Similar →
1995 Dragon Killer Delivery Girl Flop Similar →
1994 To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui - Average Similar →
1993 Devil Lover - Flop Similar →
1993 Battle of No Truce - Flop Similar →
1992 Inspiration Nightmare - Flop Similar →
1991 Sisters of the World Unite - Flop Similar →
1991 The Tigers Mabel Flop Similar →
1990 Ghost Legend - Hit Similar →
1990 Pantyhose Hero Chen Chen Average Similar →
1990 The Fortune Code - Average Similar →
1990 Fatal Vacation Lin Hsiu Li Hit Similar →
1989 Thank You Sir Mdm Tong Suk Yee Average Similar →
1989 Return of the Lucky Stars Mina Hit Similar →
1988 The Crazy Companies II Amy's Friend Hit Similar →
1988 Hero of Tomorrow Naive Ng Average Similar →
1988 King of Stanley Market - Flop Similar →
1988 Guests in the House Maid / Gigi Flop Similar →
1988 The Crazy Companies Happy Average Similar →
1988 Love Soldier of Fortune Fu's Girlfriend Flop Similar →
1987 To Err Is Humane - Hit Similar →

Joan Tong Lai-Kau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan Tong Lai-Kau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan Tong Lai-Kau is "Ghost Legend" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Joan Tong Lai-Kau acted in?

Joan Tong Lai-Kau has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan Tong Lai-Kau?

Other notable films include "To Err Is Humane", "Fatal Vacation", and "The Crazy Companies II".