Barry Wong Ping-Yiu

Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, born on November 20, 1946, in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, was a prominent figure in the Hong Kong film industry. He is known for his work as a screenwriter, contributing to several notable films. Wong's career spanned the 1980s and early 1990s, a period often referred to as Hong Kong's "Golden Age" of cinema.

Wong's screenwriting credits include the action-comedy "Yes, Madam!" released in 1985, which starred Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock. He also penned the screenplay for the 1986 Western-themed film "Millionaires' Express," directed by Goran Hu. Wong's most renowned work is arguably the 1992 action thriller "Hard Boiled," directed by John Woo, which is considered a classic of Hong Kong cinema. Throughout his career, Wong was recognized for his prolific outp…