Samuel Hui Koon-Kit, a renowned Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, was born on September 6, 1948, in Guangzhou, China. Due to his family's refugee status, they relocated to Hong Kong in 1950, where he would eventually make a lasting impact on the city's music scene.
Notably, Hui is credited with revolutionizing Cantopop by incorporating Western-style music elements and utilizing vernacular Cantonese in his lyrics, which tackled contemporary issues and concerns with biting candor. This innovative approach not only helped popularize the genre but also earned him the nickname "God of Song" among fans and critics alike.
As an actor, Hui is particularly well-known for his iconic portrayal of the main character "King Kong" in the Aces Go Places film series, which consisted of five installments.
