Chan Hing-ka

Chan Hing-ka, born on January 21, 1959, is a renowned writer, screenwriter, and director from Hong Kong, known by pen names including Ah Kwan and Nie Hong-feng. He has written columns for various newspaper supplements and currently contributes to Ming Pao with "Extreme Macho" and Hong Kong Economic Journal with "Kwan's Fun World." Chan completed his studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in the Department of Journalism and Communication.
In the early stages of his film career, he collaborated with Cheng Dan-shui to produce the popular "Little Man's Weekly" series, which later expanded into novels and films, successfully capturing the subtle psyche of men in the 1980s and 1990s. Chan's diverse writing encompasses a wide range of subjects, earning him respect within the industry.
In 1984, Chan contributed to the romantic comedy "Behind the Yellow Line," followed by the classic action film "A Better Tomorrow" in 1986. He won the Best Screenplay Award at the 8th Hong Kong Film Awards for "Heart to hearts" in 1988 and received a nomination for Best Screenplay for "The Yuppie Fantasia" in 1989. He garnered another Best Screenplay nomination in 1993 for "Tom, Dick Hairy." In 1997, his work "Task Force" won the Best Screenplay award from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society, and in 1998, "Beast Cops" earned him the Best Screenplay Award at the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards. In 2000, "Jiang Hu ~ "The Triad Zone" again secured him the Best Screenplay Award.
In 2001, Chan made his directorial debut with "La Brassiere," and in 2004, he served as both director and screenwriter for "Love on the Rocks." His creative talents were further showcased in works like "Poker King" (2009) and "La Comédie humaine" (2010). His 2012 film "All's Well, End's Well 2012," which he wrote and directed, received widespread acclaim, and he also contributed to the fantasy romantic comedy "The Mermaid," which became a popular hit in 2016.
Chan was a co-founder of the Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild in 1992 and served as its president from 2003 to 2005, currently holding the position of vice president. He was also vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association from 2011 to 2013, continuing to make significant contributions to the Hong Kong film industry.