Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Acting

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Born May 4, 1964 · Hong Kong, China (age 62)

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung (Chinese: 黎耀祥) is a Hong Kong actor. He is best known for the 1996 television show Journey to the West, as well as the series Rosy Business and No Regret, which garnered him two Best Actor awards in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Known For

The Storm RidersThe Storm Riders · 1998
The Storm Riders
6.61998
MovieFantasyAction
Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.
Bio ZombieBio Zombie · 1998
Bio Zombie
5.91998
MovieComedyHorror
A group of young shoppers and employees must band together when a zombie outbreak overruns their shopping center.
No RegretNo Regret · 1987
No Regret
9.01987
Movie
Ashan and Helen grew up together and were selected as the heroine of a youth film. Helen, the record technician, did not know that he was already Ashan’s boyfriend. Ali's perfunctory response made Helen misunderstood Ashan, and they also changed from friends to strangers.
AstonishingAstonishing · 2004
Astonishing
6.72004
MovieMysteryThriller
Mandy's life turns upside down after getting into a car accident.
Give Them a ChanceGive Them a Chance · 2003
Give Them a Chance
6.02003
Movie
Back in 2001, action director Sam Wong Ming-Sing shepherded a young group of lower-class dancers into the semi-big leagues. Thanks to great effort and timely sponsorship, the troupe was able to display their hip-hop street dance stylings as back-up dancers in Andy Lau's summer concert.
Gen-X CopsGen-X Cops · 1999
Gen-X Cops
5.41999
MovieActionComedy
Four young officers of the Hong Kong Police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law… Their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a shipload of explosives.
Bullets Over SummerBullets Over Summer · 1999
Bullets Over Summer
6.31999
MovieCrimeDrama
Plainclothes policemen Brian and Mike use an elderly woman's apartment for surveillance, hoping to catch a fugitive gangster. They develop a warm relationship with their hostess, whom they call "granny." Meanwhile, each man develops a romantic relationship: Brian with a strange wandering teenage girl, and Mike with a pregnant woman at the dry cleaning shop. When the gangster returns to his flat, Brian and Mike are forced into an explosive confrontation.
A Fallen AngelA Fallen Angel · 2003
A Fallen Angel
2003
Movie
The perverted Fengjie killer ravaged the deep water area. The case was handed over to the chief inspector of the murder group - Li Sir to follow up. Li's subordinate - Ma Long was asked to suspend his job because the case became decadent and had no intention to handle the case after the death of his wife. Ma Yan saw that the murderer's crime was

Movies

The Storm RidersThe Storm Riders · 1998
The Storm Riders
6.61998
MovieFantasyAction
Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.
Bio ZombieBio Zombie · 1998
Bio Zombie
5.91998
MovieComedyHorror
A group of young shoppers and employees must band together when a zombie outbreak overruns their shopping center.
No RegretNo Regret · 1987
No Regret
9.01987
Movie
Ashan and Helen grew up together and were selected as the heroine of a youth film. Helen, the record technician, did not know that he was already Ashan’s boyfriend. Ali's perfunctory response made Helen misunderstood Ashan, and they also changed from friends to strangers.
AstonishingAstonishing · 2004
Astonishing
6.72004
MovieMysteryThriller
Mandy's life turns upside down after getting into a car accident.
Give Them a ChanceGive Them a Chance · 2003
Give Them a Chance
6.02003
Movie
Back in 2001, action director Sam Wong Ming-Sing shepherded a young group of lower-class dancers into the semi-big leagues. Thanks to great effort and timely sponsorship, the troupe was able to display their hip-hop street dance stylings as back-up dancers in Andy Lau's summer concert.
Gen-X CopsGen-X Cops · 1999
Gen-X Cops
5.41999
MovieActionComedy
Four young officers of the Hong Kong Police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law… Their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a shipload of explosives.
Bullets Over SummerBullets Over Summer · 1999
Bullets Over Summer
6.31999
MovieCrimeDrama
Plainclothes policemen Brian and Mike use an elderly woman's apartment for surveillance, hoping to catch a fugitive gangster. They develop a warm relationship with their hostess, whom they call "granny." Meanwhile, each man develops a romantic relationship: Brian with a strange wandering teenage girl, and Mike with a pregnant woman at the dry cleaning shop. When the gangster returns to his flat, Brian and Mike are forced into an explosive confrontation.
A Fallen AngelA Fallen Angel · 2003
A Fallen Angel
2003
Movie
The perverted Fengjie killer ravaged the deep water area. The case was handed over to the chief inspector of the murder group - Li Sir to follow up. Li's subordinate - Ma Long was asked to suspend his job because the case became decadent and had no intention to handle the case after the death of his wife. Ma Yan saw that the murderer's crime was
Looking for Mr. PerfectLooking for Mr. Perfect · 2003
Looking for Mr. Perfect
4.12003
MovieDramaAction
A policewoman has always had the worst luck in love. On a trip to Malaysia, she finally meets the man of her dreams. However, her Perfect Man might not be all he appears to be.
Troublesome Night 4Troublesome Night 4 · 1998
Troublesome Night 4
4.51998
MovieComedyHorror
A group of tourists from Hong Kong visit the Philippines on holiday and run into ghosts.
72 Tenants of Prosperity72 Tenants of Prosperity · 2010
72 Tenants of Prosperity
5.42010
MovieComedy
Kung and Kin's rivalry goes way back to the seventies when they fought over the same girl, who eventually became Kung's wife. Now they run competing phone stores right across from each other on Mongkok's busiest street, and stretch their minds trying to outdo each other with crazy promotions.
Turning PointTurning Point · 2009
Turning Point
5.42009
MovieCrimeThriller
Laughing is formally a police undercover. However due to a drug trafficking case, Inspector Pan is hot on his trails. Before Laughing becomes a police undercover, he works under triad leader Yi. Yi treats Laughing as his own brother, however to protect his territory and illegal businesses, Yi instructed Laughing to join the police force and act as his undercover. Laughing is a high-flyer in the police academy. However he never got a chance to join the force because he is specially picked by Inspector Xian to be an undercover in the underworld syndicate. Hence Laughing becomes a “double-undercover”. Yi is happy that Laughing is allocated to the triad of his rival. To make his situation worse, Laughing falls in love with the triad leader’s sister, Karen. Justice, brotherhood and love, what will Laughing decide on? His decision will be a turning point in his life.
Eye in the SkyEye in the Sky · 2007
Eye in the Sky
6.72007
MovieActionCrime
The head of an elite Hong Kong surveillance unit keeps one eye on his rookie apprentice and the other on a notorious criminal he suspects of masterminding a recent jewel heist in this tense thriller from filmmaking duo Johnnie To and Nai-Hoi Yau. Of course, the criminal knows all along he's being watched. But that doesn't stop him from trying to pull off the biggest score of his career.
Dog Bite DogDog Bite Dog · 2006
Dog Bite Dog
6.52006
MovieActionCrime
A young Cambodian man who has been trained to fight for money in his country is hired to kill someone in Hong Kong. He performs the hit and then flees from Hong Kong police, who are wrestling with internal problems of a model cop and his son, who is also on the force and who was told by his dad not to become a police officer.
Human Pork ChopHuman Pork Chop · 2001
Human Pork Chop
4.72001
MovieHorrorThriller
The dismembered body of a hooker is found, and police arrest her pimp and his crew for the crime. During interrogation, they explain how the girl stole from her pimp, and so they group kidnapped, raped, tortured, and finally murdered and dismembered her.
A Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall Story · 2005
A Chinese Tall Story
5.42005
MovieActionComedy
The young monk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka manages to escape thanks to the magic stick of Monkey King and decided to go free his companions. En route, he encounters a strange ally called Meiyan, a girl who is half-human and half monster. As Taka and his new friend set off on a fantastic adventure they will face many hardships and battles and may very well decide the fate of humanity and the entire universe...
Troublesome Night 2Troublesome Night 2 · 1997
Troublesome Night 2
5.51997
MovieComedyHorror
The second chapter of the "Troublesome Night" series, this movie consists of three stories. The first story is about a girl that called a radio show for advice and comfort after her boyfriend died tragically. One of the station DJs unconsciously suggested that she should commit suicide if she wants to be reunited with her beau. Unfortunately, the girl takes the suggestion and the DJ becomes racked with guilt as the girl's ghost returns to haunt him. The second story is about a group of friends voyage to the sea. During the trip, they encountered mysterious events after they rescued an eerie woman from a boat wreckage. The third story is about another DJ that quit his job after the untimely deaths of his co-workers. To escape the pain, he becomes a street racer. But, his thrill rides were hindered when he stumbled upon a sinister spirit by the roadside
Confession of PainConfession of Pain · 2006
Confession of Pain
6.32006
MovieCrimeThriller
In a city of love and prosperity, a city of lost hope and premature death, veteran detective Hei feels it all: the hurt, the helplessness, the horror. When his father-in-law, the billionaire benefactor Kim, is gruesomely murdered in his palatial mansion, he enlists the assistance of his former partner turned private detective.
The Last ConflictThe Last Conflict · 1988
The Last Conflict
7.11988
MovieActionCrime
Interpol officer Dickson Kwan is sent to Hong Kong to investigate in a fake passport forgery case and collaborates with officer Pau Sei and Lau Ting Kin. Due to different approaches on investigating, Dickson and Sei often get into conflicts. Later during an arrest operation, Dickson saves Sei's life and they forget about their bygones. Sei has a daughter Eva, who opposes his father to be a cop. Dickson falls in love with Eva and pursues her, however she does not like Dickson's dangerous profession and although she has feelings for him, she still rejects him.
The Rules of the GameThe Rules of the Game · 1999
The Rules of the Game
4.91999
MovieCrime
David Chow infiltrates a gang to take revenge on a triad boss, Shing. His close friend, Chun, was beaten so brutally by Shing that he was left paralyzed. To add to his pain, David’s crush, Ann, chooses to date Shing instead of him. Therefore, David joins Shing’s gang under the pretense of seeking wealth and a better future. Secretly, he plans his revenge against Shing.
Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless KingAfraid of Nothing, the Jobless King · 1999
Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King
7.01999
MovieComedyRomance
When a very successful CEO is fired for refusing to take bribes from his recently appointed corrupt boss, he finds himself homeless, as well as jobless, and finds himself reduced to begging on the streets in order to survive. But upon meeting a beautiful, young woman, his lust for life returns, inspiring him to go out and regain all that was once his, with revenge on his former employer at the top of his list
The StewardessThe Stewardess · 2002
The Stewardess
4.42002
MovieComedyHorror
Keung suffers from a recurring nightmare in which a woman in red chases him down a highway and tries to kill him with a plastic toy jet. When his girlfriend Apple leaves on a business trip, Keung pounces on the chance to approach his new neighbor, Yurei, a Japanese stewardess. However, it soon becomes apparent that his new love interest is damaged goods, and that she has Keung and Apple booked first class for a flight straight to hell.
I Love Hong Kong 2011I Love Hong Kong 2011 · 2011
I Love Hong Kong 2011
6.02011
MovieComedy
After his business goes bust, Ng Shun and his family move back to his old apartment to stay with his father. He has not returned for 10 years because the apartment is too small for his family. Furthermore, the environment is unfamiliar to Shun's family. Coincidentally Shun's old childhood friend, Lung returns too. Due to an old misunderstanding, Shun is distrustful of Lung. Will Lung regain Shun's trust again?
Frugal GameFrugal Game · 2002
Frugal Game
6.52002
MovieComedy
Diana and Wai have become overburdened with debt, and in a scheme to make some quick cash, they put together a fake "family" to go on a reality TV show. Their family is pitted against another one, and they must compete to see who can live off the smallest amount of money. But as the game approaches the end, the show's producer forces the director to make a few changes to boost ratings, which may inadvertently expose Diana and Wai for the frauds they are.

TV Shows

Hello SaturdayHello Saturday · 2022
Hello Saturday
6.42022
Series
"Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of the popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and with a fixed group of regular celebrity members. The program showcases the talent of various stars as well as social topics through creative and diverse content and games. It aims to spread positive energy while keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture.
Off PedderOff Pedder · 2008
Off Pedder
10.02008
SeriesComedyFamily
The sitcom is about office politics in a magazine company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters, with the majority of the cast from Best Selling Secrets.
Memories Beyond HorizonMemories Beyond Horizon · 2022
Memories Beyond Horizon
5.52022
Series
“Memories Beyond Horizon” is a Chinese reality TV show , created to spotlight emerging domestic talent in film and TV. Produced in collaboration with Zhejiang Television, Alibaba’s Youku video service, and Hong Kong’s TVB, the show features veteran film and television figures mentoring a group of 18 artists from both the mainland and Hong Kong. Each episode focuses on reinterpreting iconic scenes from classic Hong Kong films such as “Infernal Affairs” and “New Dragon Gate Inn” for their acting challenges. Among the mentors are renowned Hong Kong directors and actors, including Yee Tung-sing and Francis Ng Chun-yu, while participants include graduates from professional acting schools, industry veterans, and individuals known for modeling, singing, or high-profile relationships.
Detective Investigation FilesDetective Investigation Files · 1995
Detective Investigation Files
8.11995
SeriesMysteryCrime
"Detective Investigation Files" revolves around the professional and meticulous investigations carried out by a group of dedicated police officers. As they delve into mysterious deaths with unclear causes, they tirelessly work towards maintaining peace and security for the people. However, their demanding job often comes at the expense of personal happiness. Cheung Dai Yong, a brilliant and astute police officer, has a track record of solving crucial cases. His trusted colleague, Lee Chung Yee, stands by his side, and together they tackle challenging and complex cases. Amidst their work, Dai Yong encounters Ko Jit, a tenacious journalist. Despite their initial conflicts, a deepening connection blossoms between them. However, Ko Jit already has a romantic partner.
Best Selling SecretsBest Selling Secrets · 2007
Best Selling Secrets
8.02007
SeriesComedy
Wong Ka-Nam disappeared to the United States, leaving behind her son and husband in Hong Kong. When her husband dies in an airplane accident looking for her, Wong Ka-Nam's son, Luk Chit is taken into the custody of her mother-in-law, Ng Hang. After eighteen long years, Wong Ka-Nam wishes to see her son again and returns to Hong Kong. However, she is met with adamant resistance from her mother-in-law, who views Ka-Nam as bad luck, blaming her for the death of her son. Highly protective of her grandson and fearing that Wong Ka-Nam will attempt to take him away, Ka Nam's mother-in-law does everything in her power to keep mother and son apart. However, Wong Ka-Nam is ironically assisted by her own son, who befriends her and secures her office job in his advertising agency.
Family SquadFamily Squad · 1991
Family Squad
10.01991
SeriesComedyFamily
The Huang family has served in the police force for generations. The patriarch, Huang Jiajing, is modest and talkative, but lacking in confidence and self-esteem. After making mistakes in his job as a police officer, he was transferred and then resigned. His wife, Liao Zhonghao, is a contented housewife devoted to her children. Their eldest daughter, Huang Di, is a senior police inspector who is authoritative and diligent. Their second daughter, Huang Fei is impulsive, lazy, and gluttonous, but unexpectedly clever. Their son, Huang Fa, is a university student who is playful and vain, but spoiled by his family. Jiajing's godson, Liao Tong-tai, is Huang family's mischievous relative who loves to prank, and Huang family's sworn enemy...
The File Of JusticeThe File Of Justice · 1992
The File Of Justice
8.01992
SeriesDramaMystery
The Files of Justice is a series of Hong Kong legal drama produced by TVB. There were 5 seasons produced, the first was aired in 1992 spanning 13 episodes. The series revolves around a group of lawyers and legal personnel with stories interwoven between their personal lives and the court cases in which they’re engaged. This drama is Bobby Au Yeung's TV debut.
Everybody's Somebody's FavouriteEverybody's Somebody's Favourite · 1988
Everybody's Somebody's Favourite
1988
Series
Set in a time of explosive change, new things and fashion are endless. "Everybody's Somebody's Favourite" portrays the stories of three families, reflecting the "grassroots", "middle-class", and "wealthy" classes. The head of the "grassroots" family, Yang Wenzheng, is conservative and timid, while his wife Yin Yuping is a new-era housewife. The series depicts different aspects of society and its unique phenomena through a light and humorous touch.
Forensic HeroesForensic Heroes · 2006
Forensic Heroes
9.02006
SeriesDramaCrime
Forensic Heroes is a series of TVB police procedural television dramas. The series follows a group of Hong Kong forensic scientists working together with the Hong Kong police to solve murders through physical evidence left over from crime scenes. Currently, two serials and three reboot installment were produced.
Journey to the WestJourney to the West · 1996
Journey to the West
7.31996
SeriesDrama
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.
Be My GuestBe My Guest · 2006
Be My Guest
2006
Series
Beautiful CookingBeautiful Cooking · 2006
Beautiful Cooking
8.02006
Series
Beautiful Cooking is a Hong Kong variety show broadcast on TVB. The show began broadcasting on May 28, 2006 hosted by Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong and Edmond Leung. The second season began broadcast from April 5, 2009.
The Greed of ManThe Greed of Man · 1992
The Greed of Man
7.91992
SeriesDrama
Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.
Night in the Greater BayNight in the Greater Bay · 2021
Night in the Greater Bay
2021
Series
A Chinese variety program focusing on the running a "dai pai tong" restaurant located in the Greater Bay Area, witnessing the development of the country, promoting food and cultural exchanges between Guangdong, Macau and Hong Kong. A spin off variety show from 2021's popular "Call Me By Fire" from Hunan station, the five Hong Kong based members - Jordan Chan, Julian Cheung, Michael Tse, Jerry Lamb and Edmund Leung, are selected to jointly operate a Hong Kong-style food stall in Guangzhou. Through immersive filming, the program will record the daily events around the 5 members, the preparation of food, songs and entertainment to heal the anxiety of the diners with sincere communication and an optimistic attitude towards life.
Heart of GreedHeart of Greed · 2007
Heart of Greed
7.02007
SeriesDramaFamily
An abalone that has been passed on for generations. A legacy of a hundred million dollars that everybody wants a share. "Heart of Greed" is a story of a renowned sea-products retailer and a big traditional family, in which there are those who manage to endure to the end, those who consider themselves superior to everyone else, those who love and respect their brothers, those who seek every opportunity to fulfill their ambition, those who stay loyal to their beloved, and those who remain grateful for whatever they get. But when hatred is stirred up among the family, the family will inevitably break down...
Forensic HeroesForensic Heroes · 2006
Forensic Heroes
2006
SeriesCrimeDrama
The Turbulent DecadeThe Turbulent Decade · 1986
The Turbulent Decade
1986
Series
Set in the tumultuous 70s and 80s in Hong Kong, a group of young people from different backgrounds pursue their dreams amidst the rapidly changing city. Tian Yongtai accidentally kills someone and goes to prison, where he befriends Xu Weikang. After his release, Tian's complicated love triangle with his ex-girlfriend and a friend leads to unexpected challenges, with Weikang becoming a formidable foe. The drama explores themes of friendship, love, and justice as Tian faces a difficult choice.
The Legend of the Condor HeroesThe Legend of the Condor Heroes · 1994
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
9.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB Jade in 1994.
The Justice of LifeThe Justice of Life · 1989
The Justice of Life
8.01989
SeriesDramaComedy
After the death of his fiancee (Pauline Yeung), triad legend Ming Tin (Alex Man) washes his hands of the underworld, retreating to a quiet life running a small mahjong parlor. He originally disavowed himself of romance as well, but two very different women (Tanny Tien and Teresa Mo) wander into his life. Ming Tin lives with his mother (Lee Heung Kam), uncle (Ng Man Tat), and cousin Gam Sui (Stephen Chow). Ming Tin and Gam Sui are as close as brothers, but Gam Sui's father has a grudge against Ming Tin, leading to many barbs and bickers in this odd family. When Gam Sui and his father unwittingly stumble onto the wrong sides of the track, it's up to Ming Tin to pull them back with his old connections.
State of DivinityState of Divinity · 1996
State of Divinity
8.21996
SeriesDrama
Ling-wu Chung, a senior student of the Wah Mount Sect, was not at all brilliant when he joined the Sect, but was soon taught to master the sword by a legendary swordsman Yeung. Chung’s master, Kwan, resented this and drove Chung away. In order to get hold of “Kwai Fa Bo Din”, the book on the most powerful martial art, Kwan diverts attention by secretly creating troubles everywhere. Chung, on the other hand, becomes the leader of the Hang Mount Sect by chance and falls in love with Kwan's daughter. When she betrays him, he turns to the daughter of the Devil Sect leader, and thus causes a love triangle between them.
Come Home Love: Dinner at 8Come Home Love: Dinner at 8 · 2016
Come Home Love: Dinner at 8
8.02016
SeriesFamilyDrama
The Condor Heroes 95The Condor Heroes 95 · 1995
The Condor Heroes 95
7.41995
SeriesDrama
The Condor Heroes 95 is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Return of the Condor Heroes. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1995. Many of the cast from The Legend of the Condor Heroes reprised their roles in this series, such as Lau Dan and Wayne Lai. In addition, Jason Pai reprised his breakthrough role as Kwok Ching, whom he previously portrayed in The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes.
Club SparkleClub Sparkle · 2009
Club Sparkle
2009
Series
Battlefield NetworkBattlefield Network · 2001
Battlefield Network
9.02001
Series