Richard Low
Richard Low | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1952 |
| Other names |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980s-present |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | |
| Simplified Chinese | 刘谦 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Liú Qiānyì |
| Wade–Giles | Liu2 Chien1 I4 |
Richard Low (born 19 June 1952), also known as Liu Qianyi, is a Singaporean actor. He is best known for acting in many Chinese-language television dramas produced by MediaCorp Channel 8 and its predecessors. He also acted in some of Jack Neo's films.[1]
Career[edit]
Low was a theatre actor before joining the SBC's drama training class in the 1980s and switching to television. He is regularly typecast as villains or in unruly gangster-like roles.
Personal life[edit]
Low married in 1982.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
- I Not Stupid (2002)
- Homerun (2003)
- The Best Bet (2004)
- Avatar (2005)
- The 5Cs
一本 难念的 经 (2005) - Singapore Dreaming (2006)
- Ah Long Pte Ltd (2008)
- The Days
歲月 (2008) - Where Got Ghost? (2009)
- Happy Go Lucky
福 星 到 (2010) - Ah Boys to Men (2012)
- Ah Boys to Men 2 (2013)
- Everybody's Business (2013)
- Filial Party (2014)
- King of Mahjong (2015)
- Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen (2015)
- Zombiepura (2018)
- I Not Stupid 3 (2024)
Television series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Bond |
Debt collector | |
| The Sword and the Song | Emperor of Han | ||
| 1987 | Neighbours |
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| Sunshine After Rain |
Director He | ||
| Five Foot Way |
Inspector Ouyang | ||
| Paint a Rainbow 调色 |
A-bao | ||
| Painted Faces 戏班 | Zuo Dahai | ||
| Fury of the Dragon |
Gong Sunju | ||
| Moving On 变迁 | A-guang | ||
| Strange Encounters 《银河 《辗转红尘》 《 《剑魂》 |
General of Heaven Lackey Liang Guan Tong Xu |
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| Pickpockets |
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| 1988 | Heiress |
A-bing | |
| Star Maiden 飞越银河 | Doctor | Cameo | |
| Airforce | Captain Liu | ||
| On the Fringe | Zhang Shun | ||
| The Last Applause |
Shanzhu | ||
| The Golden Quest |
Shen Lao'er | ||
| Mystery 迷离 《梦》 《 |
A-rong Brother Yi |
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| We are Family |
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| Teahouse in Chinatown |
A-jun | ||
| Strange Encounters 2 《胭脂 《 《 《广陵 |
Commander Li Taoist priest Father-in-law Han Gang Brother-in-law |
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| 1989 | When Hearts Touch |
Villager | Cameo |
| A Long Way Home |
Ma Laosan | ||
| The Fortune Hunters 钻石 |
Yu Weibang | ||
| Two Different Lives |
Boss Zhang | ||
| Song of Youth |
Debt collector | Cameo | |
| Patrol | A-yong | ||
| Good Morning, Sir! |
Lin A-pei's father | Cameo | |
| My Sweet Rival |
Brother Cheng | Cameo | |
| The Sword Rules 剑断 |
Long Wei | ||
| Turn of the Tide 浮沉 | Brother Wei | ||
| 1990 | When Dawn Breaks |
Meng Yuan | |
| Wishing Well |
Uncle Huang | ||
| Navy |
Police Officer | ||
| Journey's End |
Hou Wanshan | ||
| Enchanted Eyes |
Cai Xiaofei | ||
| Happy World |
Tang Jinju | ||
| 1991 | Against The Wind 启航 | Brother Sheng | |
| Fatal Endearment 谍海危情 | Jia Fucai | ||
| Behind Bars 铁狱 |
Ganglord B | Cameo | |
| The Darkest Hour |
Jiang De | ||
| Golden Shenton Way |
Zhu Wanlong | ||
| Black Phoenix |
Xiao Hanfu | ||
| The Future is Mine 锦绣 |
Zhu Xiangqian's father | Cameo | |
| 1992 | Changing Fortunes |
Li Biao | |
| Ladies in Action 霹雳红唇 | Ni Wanzhou | ||
| Breaking Point 暴风边缘 | Lawyer Zhang | Cameo | |
| Between Friends |
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| Crime and Passion 执法 |
Kong Sang | ||
| Duel In Shanghai 轰天龙虎 | Prosecutor | Cameo | |
| Lady Steel |
Sima Xin | ||
| Mystery II 迷离 |
Wen Yihu | ||
| 1993 | Heavenly Beings |
Wu Wei | |
| The Brave One 荡寇 |
Zheng A-hai | ||
| Reaching for The Stars 银海惊涛 | Boss Xiao | ||
| Hidden Truth |
Chen Dashan | ||
| Sister Dearest 傻妹俏娇娃 | Zeng Yaoquan | ||
| The Great Conspiracy 莲花 |
Tang Zhongyue | ||
| Happy Foes 欢喜冤家 | Boss Zhou | ||
| The Witty Advisor |
Master Dada | ||
| Switch |
Brother Hu | ||
| The Unbeatables I | Qiu Dingtian | ||
| Heaven's Will |
Chen Liyan | Cameo | |
| Happy Reunion |
Za Pai Lao Da (Lu) | ||
| 1994 | Double Life 潇洒走 |
Jiu Fu | |
| The Blazing Trail 兰桂 |
Telemovie | ||
| Those Were The Days |
Pang Wei | ||
| Lethal Duo |
He Dafa | ||
| Young Justice Bao 侠义 |
Pang Ji | ||
| Men On The Edge 帮会1889 | Telemovie | ||
| Twin Bliss 龙凤 |
Boss | ||
| Larceny of Love |
Xia Kucao | ||
| Veil Of Darkness 历劫浮生 | Telemovie | ||
| Challenger |
Li Nanfa | ||
| Against All Odds |
Factory manager | Cameo | |
| A Chance of Life |
Fang Suwen's supervisor | Telemovie | |
| The Valiant One |
Zhang Tongru | ||
| Truly Yours 聪明 |
Brother Long | ||
| 1995 | The Rangers 铁血 |
Army officer | Telemovie |
| Coffee or Tea |
Gu Jian | ||
| Fatal Memory |
Procecutor | Telemovie | |
| Strange Encounters III |
Bai Shiwu | ||
| Strange Encounters III |
Dragon King of the East Sea | ||
| Secret Files |
Guo Yuantang's master | Cameo | |
| Sea Eagle |
Superior Chen | Telemovie | |
| Heavenly Ghost Catcher |
Yan Song | ||
| The Morning Express 阳光 |
Brother Hei | ||
| The Dragons Five 飞龙 |
Zhao Zijian | ||
| Lady Investigators |
Lu Wang = | ||
| Sparks of Life |
Lawyer Ye = | ||
| The Shadow Mission |
Tang Fuming | ||
| The Morning Express II 阳光 |
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| 1996 | Kung Fu Master 1996 |
Mr. Jiang | |
| Royal Battle of Wit |
He Shuli | ||
| Life on the Line |
Mr. Qi | Telemovie | |
| A Different Live 妈姐 |
Liu Dingxia | ||
| Of Cops and Men |
Zhou Guotai | ||
| Wild Orchids |
Liu Qingzong | ||
| The Unbeatables II | Huang Wu | ||
| 1997 | The Silver Lining | Huang Qinghe | |
| Playing to Win Uncle |
Guo Peihua | ||
| The Accidental Hero |
Chen Qian | Telemovie | |
| Hidden Scars |
Zhang Fan | Telemovie | |
| Rising Expectations 长河 | Shi Cai | ||
| 1998 | Right Frequency | ||
| Don't Worry Be Happy 3 敢敢做个开心 |
Chen Xiaoshuang | ||
| The Return Of The Condor Heroes | Ouyang Feng | ||
| The New Adventures of Wisely | Lao Cai | ||
| Myths & Legends of Singapore |
Master Huang | ||
| Living in Geylang |
Wang A-pao | ||
| On the Edge 边缘档案 |
Huang Hefeng | ||
| 1999 | From the Medical Files 2 |
Liao Bingkun | |
| The Fortune God 财神爷 | God of Wealth | ||
| Wok of Life |
Huang Dadi | ||
| Mr OK OK |
Zhang A-tu | ||
| PI Blues 乌龙档案 | Zhang Biao | ||
| Don't Worry Be Happy 4 敢敢做个开心 |
Chen Xiaoshuang | ||
| 2000 | The Legendary Swordsman |
Ren Woxing | |
| Don't Worry Be Happy 5 敢敢做个开心 |
Chen Xiaoshuang | ||
| 2001 | Don't Worry Be Happy 6 敢敢做个开心 |
Chen Xiaoshuang | |
| In Pursuit of Peace | Lin Songde | ||
| Heroes In Black |
Lu Da | ||
| Beyond the Axis of Truth | Song Tianli | ||
| The Challenge 谁与 |
Luo Jinquan | ||
| The Hotel | Liu Tianyi | ||
| 2002 | Viva Le Famille | Sun Yongfa | |
| Brotherhood |
Zhong Ji | ||
| No Problem |
Bao Zhongnan | ||
| Kopi-O II | Chen Mingcai | ||
| I Not Stupid |
Mr. Khoo | ||
| Springs of Life | |||
| 2003 | Health Matters 2 一切由慎开始2 |
Zhan Qingshan | |
| Vive La Famille II |
Sun Yongfa | ||
| Love is Beautiful |
Huang Wanshan | ||
| A Toast of Love |
Sun Yongfa | ||
| 2004 | The Best Bet |
Richard | |
| Crime Hunters |
Feng Lang | ||
| Chronicles of Life |
Hong Jianshun | ||
| Spice Siblings 辣兄辣妹 | Fang Yazheng | ||
| Man at 40 跑吧， |
Bao Qingtian | ||
| An Ode To Life | Zhang Yaokun | ||
| Timeless Gift | Wang Yongding | ||
| 2005 | You Are the One |
Hao Shunli | |
| Portrait of Home | Lin Shitou | ||
| Portrait of Home II | |||
| 2006 | ABC DJ | Goh Boon Keng | |
| C.I.D. | Fang Honglie | ||
| 2007 | My Dear Kins 亲本 |
Zhang Bainian | |
| Making Miracles | Zhou Haitian | ||
| Switched! | Jiang Peixiang | ||
| Metamorphosis | An Guoxiong | Cameo | |
| 2008 | The Truth | Lu Ronggang | |
| Beach.Ball.Babes | Wang Weixiong | ||
| Love Blossoms II | Old Peter | ||
| 2009 | The Dream Catchers | Lin Guodong | |
| 2010 | New Beginnings | Cai Fulin | |
| The Score | Luo Zhibin | ||
| Breakout | Jimmy Zhang | ||
| 2011 | The In-Laws | Wang Du | |
| The Oath | Yang Liming | ||
| 2012 | Absolutely Charming | Song Tiancheng | |
| Jump! | Uncle Cai | ||
| Poetic Justice | Mr Li | Cameo | |
| 2013 | The Dream Makers | Zhao De | |
| Disclosed | Kuang Baomin | ||
| 2014 | Spouse for House | Tan Kok Wee | |
| World at Your Feet | Wu Shengda | ||
| In The Name Of Love | Hong Bo | ||
| 2015 | A Blessed Life | Huang Jinsha | |
| Second Chance |
Chen Guo | ||
| Spouse for House 2 | Tan Kok Wee | ||
| Super Senior | Liu Fugui | ||
| The Dream Makers II | Zhao De | ||
| 2016 | Tanglin | Lim Kwong San | |
| Hero | Old Fogey | ||
| 2018 | Eat Already? 4 | Chen Zhiwen | |
| Say Cheese | Pan Renyi | ||
| Heart To Heart |
Zhou Zhiyuan | ||
| 2019 | How Are You? | Ma Sai | |
| Hello From The Other Side – Its Time 阴错阳差 — 时辰 |
Boss | ||
| Old Is Gold |
Anthony | ||
| While You Were Away |
Wu Xinghua | ||
| 2021 | Recipe of Life |
Dong Bai | |
| How Are You? 2 | Ma Sai | ||
| The Peculiar Pawnbroker |
Zhang Ruixiang | ||
| 2022 | Home Again |
Ye Fugui | |
| The Unbreakable Bond |
Luo Maoqiang | ||
| Healing Heroes |
Liang Zhipeng | ||
| Dark Angel |
Gu Wangda | ||
| 2023 | Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories@Job Haunting II | Lao Luo | |
| 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan | The General | Tamil Drama [3] | |
| Whatever Will Be, Will Be | Hu Nanshan | Dialect series | |
| 2024 | Moments (时光倾城) | [4] |
Others[edit]
- Beauty World: President Star Charity
美 世界 ：总统星 光 慈善 (1998)
Discography[edit]
Compilation albums[edit]
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 13 | |
| 2020 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 20 |
Awards and nominations[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Seah, May (28 January 2015). "Why Richard Low is into hip-hop, fashion, water sports and Instagram". Today. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ^ "'I owe my wife too much': Veteran actor Richard Low recounts wife's sacrifices for his career". sg.style.yahoo.com. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Yeo Shu Hui (13 December 2023). "Richard Low and Apple Chan in new Tamil drama 1943". www.asiaone.com.
- ^ ""
五 姐 "陈毓芸 时隔18年 复出演 电视剧 |早 报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 21 September 2023. - ^ "Star Awards Top 40 Most Popular Artistes revealed; Brandon Wong gets first nomination". sg.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
External links[edit]
- Richard Low at IMDb
- Richard Loh's MediaCorp TV Celeb Bio
- Profile on xin.msn.com
Categories:
- Singaporean people of Hokkien descent
- Singaporean people of Chinese descent
- Singaporean male film actors
- Singaporean Taoists
- Singaporean Buddhists
- Singaporean television personalities
- Singaporean male television actors
- Living people
- 1952 births
- 20th-century Singaporean male actors
- 21st-century Singaporean male actors
- Singaporean male stage actors