Gregory Charles Rivers is an Australian-Hong Kong actor who rose to fame through his roles in a number of TVB dramas.
He is often referred to as “TVB’s iconic ghost guy” because he often plays stereotypical white characters.
Vevers is known for starring in hit TVB productions such as “Agent Operation” and “High Mission”.
His ability to play these quintessentially Western roles has earned him a reputation as a reliable and versatile actor in Hong Kong television.
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- Full name: Gregory Charles Rivers
- Stage name: He Guorong
- Date of Birth: April 1965
- Date of death: February 2, 2024
- Age: 58
- Birthplace: Gympie, Queensland, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Australian actor
- Height: 1.84 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rivers
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Zhang Huanzhen
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Widowed
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Gregory Charles Rivers was born in April 1965 in Gympie, Queensland, Australia. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rivers, although their full names are unknown. It is not known if Gregory has any siblings, as their identities have not been reported.
Gregory initially studied for a medical degree at the University of New South Wales. However, during his studies, he developed a strong interest in Cantonese culture and language through his friendship with Hong Kong students. This unexpected fascination led him to shift his focus away from medicine. Ethnically, Gregory is Australian and his religious background is Christian.
Profession
Rivers began his career by joining Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), one of the largest television networks in Hong Kong. His fluent Cantonese and charismatic personality quickly made him popular with the audience.
Ho Kwok Wing’s Chinese name is Ho Kwok Wing, with Ho meaning “river” and the name Kwok Wing taken from his idol Leslie Cheung. He later became TVB’s “representative gweilo” for two decades.
In 2005, Rivers played Teresa Teng’s boyfriend in an opera. Although Rivers rose to fame, he was often criticized for playing stereotypical white roles. Nevertheless, his performances were still very good and he contributed to many successful TV series and movies.
Rivers’ filmography includes notable works such as “The Edge” (2022), “Dynamo Mission” (1989) and “High Mission” (1987). He also starred in the action thriller “The Edge” with famous Hong Kong actor Simon Yam.
In January 2016, Rivers won the Best Hong Kong Male Vocalist award at the satirical TVB Top Ten Golden Songs Awards – a parody of the TVB Jade Solid Gold music awards ceremony.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @hokwokwing_hk
Personal life
Gregory Charles Rivers is an actor who is married to actress Bonnie Chang. They married in March 1989 and lived together for more than 20 years, but had no children. Unfortunately, Bonnie Chang died of illness a few months before Gregory’s death in 2024.
On February 2, 2024, Gregory Rivers was found dead in his home in the village of Grand Colgate at the age of 58, suspected to be a suicide by charcoal burning. The death of his wife Bonnie seemed to have a profound impact on Gregory, leading him to commit suicide a few months later.
Filmography
- Dynamo Mission (1989)
- High Mission (1987)
- On the Edge (2022)
- All You Need Is Love (2021)
- Lion Rock (2019)
- My People, My Country (2019)
- The Sinking City: A Capsule Odyssey (2017)
- Lucky Fat Man(2017)
- Get Out (2015)
- Little Masters(2015)
- Floating City (2012)
- Flower City Fairyland II (2008)
- Exodus (2007)
- Water Margin (2007)
- There Is No World Without You (2007)
net worth
Gregory Charles Rivers is a famous Australian-Hong Kong actor. His net worth has never been publicly disclosed during his lifetime.
However, due to his long and successful career in the entertainment industry, he has likely amassed a significant fortune.
