Philip Ng Wan-lung (; born September 16, 1977) is a Hong Kong-born actor, martial artist and action choreographer. He is currently based in Hong Kong.
Early life Born in Hong Kong on September 16, 1977. Ng's father is Sam Ng. Ng's mother is Frances Ng. Ng immigrated to United States with his family at the age of seven. Ng spent the majority of his youth in Chicago, Illinois.
Career Martial arts Ng began his study of the martial arts with Hung Gar, taught by his uncle and Choy Lay Fut, taught by his father. At the age of 13, Philip Ng began his study of Wing Chun Gung Fu with his uncle, Alan Ang, and Taekwondo with Master Woon S. Shim.
To further his education in the field of Wing Chun Gung Fu, Ng traveled to Hong Kong during the summers and became the student of the Wong Shun-leung, with whom he trained until Wong's passing early in 1997. Before his death, Sifu Wong Shun-leung encouraged Ng to begin instructing students in America to become training partners.
Ng founded the Illini Wing Chun Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ng spent five years presiding over the association as both the head instructor and club president. Time spent at the university had not only awarded Philip a master's degree in education, but training and sparring with other martial stylists gained him the knowledge and applicable skill in the arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Western Boxing, Muay Thai and Eskrima. Ng holds a bachelor's degree in Graphic design and a master's degree in education.
Acting and choreography Ng returned to Hong Kong in 2002 to pursue a career in acting and martial arts choreography in film and television. In addition to acting, Ng is also a fight choreographer and action director. He taught school for a year and decided to fulfill his dream of performing in a martial arts film. He quit his job and headed to Hong Kong to try to enter the business. He was introduced to Chin Ka Lok, an action director who needed someone with Ng's background to train the actors and became the assistant martial arts choreographer on a film. Ng worked his way up as a stuntman and featured actor until he achieved his goal of starring in a 2014 martial arts film, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai. He was selected to play Bruce Lee in the 2016 biographical film Birth of the Dragon, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 13, 2016.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes TBA Without Remorse Filming2025The Sixth RobberWu Shengli2025Fight Against Evil 3Fishmonger2025Against All OddsDan Dao 2025 Hit N FunTank Wong (王十)2024Second LifeA Gui2024StuntmanLeung Chi Wai 2024 Twilight of the Warriors: Walled InKing (王九) 2020 Enter the Fat Dragon Jack 2019 Undercover Punch and Gun Xiao Wu 2019 The Sexy Guys 2017 Chasing the Dragon Wai Man 2017 Colour of the Game 2016 Birth of the Dragon Bruce Lee 2015 Wild City 2014 Zombie Fight Club Jason Wu 2014 Sifu vs Vampire (天師鬥殭屍) 奶油豬 2014 From Vegas to Macau (賭城風雲) Lionel 2014 Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (惡戰) Ma Yongzhen (馬永貞) 2013 Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters (笑功震武林) Lok Tin 2013 Young & Dangerous: Reloaded (古惑仔:江湖新秩序) Big Head (大頭仔) 2012 Naked Soldier (絕色武器) Black Dragon 2012 Mr. & Mrs Gambler (爛賭夫鬥爛賭妻) Sam Wong 2011 Big Blue Lake (大藍湖) Drama Show Director guest appearance 2011 Treasure Hunt (無價之寶) Tiger (東方虎) guest appearance 2011 Beach Spike (熱浪球愛戰) Coach 2011 Treasure Inn (財神客棧) Eagle King 2009 Bodyguards and Assassins (十月圍城) Assassin 2009 Somebody to Love Jeff Short Film 2009 Tactical Unit - Human Nature (機動部隊-人性) Fire 2008 Sixth Floor Rear Flat 2: Happy Funeral (六樓后座2) Pete 2008 Playboy Cops (花花型警) Robber guest appearance 2007 Invisible Target (男兒本色) Tiger 2007 Love Is Not All Around (十分愛) Micheal 2007 Hui Lu (Irreversi) John Wei 2006 Undercover Hidden Dragon (至尊無賴) Hung Fei 2006 Marriage with a Fool (獨家試愛) Philip 2005 Dragon Squad (猛龍) Lee Chun Pei 2005 Fight For Love (擊情歲月) Hoi Tung (teenage) 2005 House of Fury (精武家庭) King 2004 Enter the Phoenix (大佬愛美麗) Bo 2004 New Police Story (新警察故事) Philip (Wing's team member) 2003 The Twins Effect (千機變) Vampire 2001 Born Wild (野獸之瞳) Thung
Television Year Title Role Notes 2022 The Righteous Fists Ye Loi Gat 夜來吉 2018 Fist Fight Ho Tit Nam (Iron) 何鐵男 2018 The Great Adventurer Wesley 2016 A Fist Within Four Walls (城寨英雄) Lung Shing-fu (龍成虎) 2012 Elite Brigade II (火速救兵II) Tai Wai-hin 戴偉軒 2012 Kung Fu Quest II (功夫傳奇II) Host RTHK documentary 2011 Elite Brigade (火速救兵) Dee 2010 Kung Fu Quest (功夫傳奇) Host RTHK documentary - http://www.rthk.org.hk/special/kungfuquest/ 2007 Wing Chun (詠春) Chan Wah Shun 2004 Dragonfly: Invincible (天下無敵) Leo 2004 Made In Hong Kong Main subject/actor American Movie Classic documentary/drama
Second Unit Director or assistant director: Year Title Role 2016 Undercover Punch and Gun (潛龍狙擊) action director 2014 Sifu vs. Vampire (天師鬥殭屍) action director 2014 Flirting in the Air (唐伯虎衝上雲霄) action director 2014 Zombie Fight Club action director 2013 Young & Dangerous: Reloaded (古惑仔:江湖新秩序) action director 2011 Bloodtraffick action director 2009 Mr. & Mrs. Kok (神探妙夫妻) action director 2008 Kinta 1881 martial arts choreographer 2005 Dragon Squad (猛龍) martial arts choreographer 2005 Mulawin: The Movie martial arts choreographer 2003 Star Runner (少年阿虎) martial arts choreographer
References
External links Official blog and fan site Weibo page (Chinese mirco-blog)
HKMDB profile Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Association