Simon Lui

Simon Lui
雷宇扬
Born(1964-07-08)8 July 1964
British Hong Kong
Died7 September 2026(2026-09-07) (aged 62)
Guangzhou, China
OccupationActor
Years active1990–2019

Simon Lui Yue Yeung (Chinese: 雷宇扬; 8 July 1964 – 7 September 2026), also known as Simon Loui and Simon Yu, was a Hong Kong actor best known for starring in many low-budget and/or horror films from the early 1990s.

Life and career

Lui was born on 8 July 1964. He enrolled in TVB's artiste training program in 1988. Lui began drawing attention when he was featured in the Troublesome Night film series. Over time, he became a mainstay in Hong Kong horror cinema; he was dubbed the "King of Ghosts" for his association with the genre. Lui died from cancer on 7 September 2026, at the age of 62.

Filmography

References

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