Wang Chiang
(aka Tino Wong)
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Biography
We've seen him come up through the ranks, starring in thug or henchman roles, where he had to answer to the villainous boss, in countless films like, Warrior Of Steel or 2 Graves Of Kung Fu. He graduated to a few heroic roles, fighting everyone from Chen Kuan-Tai to Dragon Lee. He had decent skills (when he's given the chance to use them), and was (often) paired with John Liu, while Wang Jang-Li ended up kicking both their butts.
He fought Jackie Chan in the hit - Snake In The Eagle's Shadow, using Mantis-Fist against Chan's Snake-Style. He has also fought with the likes of Fu Sheng and Chi Kuan-Chun and just about anyone who became a star at Shaw Brothers. He really shined in Hitman In The Hand of Buddha, as the hell-raiser, who meets his match and in Secret Rivals 2, where he played Wang Tao's brother (since he wasn't available to appear in the sequel, because of other film obligations).
While, films like, Streetgangs From Hong Kong and Heroes 2, helped to solidify him gain more roles, it would be films such as Invincible Armor and Dragon On Fire, that would help fans recognize him (and his talent) for films to come. Though, he wasn't as menacing as some of the genre's top villains, he learned his craft well, which (only) helped him survive over (10) years in the business.