He began his career in 1985, after graduating from TVB's Acting School. Very soon he became popular thanks to TV series as "Everybody Loves Somebody" and "Family Squad"; the next year he debuted in movies, but it wans't until 1996 when he attracted the interest of the public with his role of villainous Kwan in the "Young And Dangerous" film saga. From then he made about 10 movies by year. In 1998 he debuted as film director with "9413".