Tong Kai

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Tong Kai (Chinese: 唐佳; 7 January 1937 – 23 June 2025), also known as Tang Chia, once known as Wong Tong (黃唐) and also known as Huang Longji (黃龍基), was a Hong Kong martial arts instructor, actor and director.[1]

Early life and career

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Tong was born in Macau to a nautical family.[2] In his early years, he was taught by Yuan Xiaotian, later he joined Shaw Brothers Studio along with Lau Kar-leung.[3]

Throughout his career, he directed a number of films, including Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983), and Opium and the Kung-Fu Master (1984).[3]

Personal life and death

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Kai was married to actress Suet Nei.[4]

Kai died after falling from a building in Tsim Sha Tsui. He was 88.[5] The incident was recorded as a suicide.[6]

Kai's widow died from pancreatic cancer at age 79 on 3 July 2025, less than two weeks after her husband's death.[7]

References

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