Samuel Hui: Biography, Facts and Career
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Samuel Hui Koon-kit (born 18 October 1949) is a Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He is credited with popularising Cantopop both via the infusion of Western-style music and his usage of vernacular Cantonese rather than written vernacular Chinese in biting lyrics that addressed contemporary problems and concerns. Hui is considered by some to be the first major superstar of Cantopop, known as the God of Song. As an actor, he is well-known for portraying the main character "King Kong" in five installments of the Aces Go Places film series.
Quick facts about Samuel Hui
- Full name: Samuel Hui
- Born: 1948-09-06
- Nationality: People's Republic of China
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q549233
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Who is Samuel Hui?
Samuel Hui Koon-kit (born 18 October 1949) is a Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter and actor.
What nationality is Samuel Hui?
Samuel Hui is People's Republic of China.
When was Samuel Hui born?
Samuel Hui was born on 1948-09-06.
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