Take a look at Ricky Hui as “Wong Choy”, the mediums’ assistant turned vampire in the movie “Mr Vampire”.
His silly expressions tickled me pink.
Another look at his goofy face is good enough to send me into gales of laughter.
Like many, I grew up watching Cantonese comedies starring the three famous Hui brothers from Hong Kong – Michael, Samuel and Ricky.
Their movies were shown in many cinemas in Ipoh, especially Rex, Capitol, Ruby and Majestic; and we went to most of them. That was in the 1970s and 1980s.
Among the most enjoyable ones are “The House of 72 Tenants”, “The Private Eyes”, “Money Crazy”, “Aces Go Places” and “Mr Vampire.”
He and his elder brothers brought much laughter, fun and cheers to moviegoers of all ages with their funny gags and beautiful music.
Their songs, mostly about the struggles of the lower classes in society, endears them to their audiences.
The movies and songs they made are still very popular with the masses of ordinary people till this day.
Just like me, my children grew up watching their movies and listening to their songs. They had watched them all.
Michael always acted cunning and stingy; Samuel, who was the most handsome among the brothers, used to get the juiciest role as Romeo; while poor Ricky got to play the simpleton or country bumpkin. He always got bullied by others.
Unfortunately, Ricky, who was only 65, passed on yesterday from heart attack in his home. What a sad loss. We had lost a clown, an entertainer and a talented actor.
Maybe his next role is to be an everlasting happy ghost? Hopefully.
Whatever, thank you for the laughter, Ricky, we all appreciated your humongous sense of humor.
And rest well for you deserves it.
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My favorite is Michael Hui among the three brothers. Do you remember one of that hilarious movie which tickled my funny bones. In a scene, he was doing an exercise with a chicken while listening to the cooking program on radio. So funny…
Didnt realise Ricky passed away – so young. Out of the 3, I identified with him most. Michael was too sneaky. Samuel had it too good – handsome and he could sing. Poor Ricky – always bullied, always got the raw end of any deal. And just his ‘bewildered’ face was enough to set me off 🙂
RIP Ricky Hui
I was shocked to learn of his passing this morning. He is my favourite among the 3 Hui brothers. I remember watching all his movies in the 80’s. He brought us so much laughter. Ricky will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace.
Hi James,
My favourite is Michael too, he was the most sneaky one and his miserly ways drives me crazy. He was simply too good when it comes to playing jokes on others. I think you are referring to “The Private Eye” where he did some aerobics on the poor chicken before cooking it.
Hi Jeannette,
Yes, 65 is too young for one to die, but when death comes, what can you do about it?
Let’s just remember Ricky that way, the one always being bullied and got the raw end of any deal but came out unscattered.
Hi Barbara,
I was shocked and sad as well to read of his passing. He is silly but lovable. Hope Ricky will smile from heaven above.