Shui-Fan Fung, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, was born in Guangdong, China in 1945 to a family deeply rooted in the traditional Cantonese opera. This cultural heritage played a significant role in shaping his early life and ultimately led him to pursue a career in show business.
In 1971, Fung joined Television Broadcast Limited (TVB),where he began his professional journey, appearing in numerous television series. Four years later, in 1976, he shifted his focus to Commercial Television (CTV) and took on the role of a producer, working diligently until the company's unfortunate collapse in 1978.
Following the demise of CTV, Fung returned to his roots at TVB, where he continued to hone his craft. In addition to his television work, Fung also made a name for himself in the film industry, starring in a plethora of comedies and ghost and fantasy motion pictures in Hong Kong.
One of his most notable roles was that of "Rawhide" in the "Five Lucky Stars" movie series, where he shared the screen with an impressive array of talented actors, including Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Charlie Chin, Richard Ng, Eric Tsang, and Michael Kiu Wai Miu. The "Five Lucky Stars" series originated from the film "Winners & Sinners" (1983),in which Fung played a character named "Rookie." The reoccurring characters of the series were introduced in the film's sequel, "My Lucky Stars" (1985).
Throughout the 2000s, Fung continued to appear in comedies, cementing his status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
