Leung Sing Por was born in Singapore. In 1939, he was invited by Ma Sze Tsang to join the Tai Ping Opera Troupe in Hong Kong. In the 1950s, he switched to performing the comic role - a change that brought him widespread acclaim among audiences. He also participated in performances with renowned Cantonese opera troupes such as Sin Fung Ming, Chor Fung Ming and Tai Lung Fung. From the Cantonese opera stage to the silver screen and television, whether in leading or supporting roles, Leung Sing Por brough to life numerous classic characters with his profound Cantonese opera skills and unique sense of humour. Through the exhibition featuring selected Cantonese opera collections of the Museum, visitors can embark on a captivating journey retracing Leung’s remarkable career transition from the Cantonese opera stage to his influential roles in film and television.
Exhibit Highlights
Leung Sing Por in Cantonese opera costume
1950s
Donated by Mr Wong Hei-wan
Cantonese opera film poster for The Lion’s Roar
1959
Courtesy of Mr Cheng King-yuen
Brown man's python ceremonial robe with gold and silver sequins worn by Leung Sing Por
1950s
Special film issue of Ko Kwan Bo, a Spy in the Fort / Lau Kam Ting’s Clash at the Gate
1956
Donated by Ms Ho Chi-hing
Scene from the film of Silly Wong Growing Rich performed by Leung Sing Por (left) and Law Yim Hing
1960
Donated by Dr Aloisius H. Louie
Postbill of the Sin Fung Ming Opera Troupe and Chor Fung Ming Opera Troupe
1968
Donated by Ms Ho Chi-hing
Leung Sing Por receiving an award
1960s
