Fong Sai-yuk


Fong Sai-yuk was a Chinese martial artist and folk hero from Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province of the Qing dynasty.

Background

He was first mentioned in wuxia stories dating from the Qing dynasty, such as Shaolin Xiao Yingxiong, Wan Nian Qing and Qianlong You Jiangnan. His father, Fong Tak, was a wealthy merchant, while his mother, Miu Tsui-fa, was a martial arts expert. Fong was also associated with Hung Hei-gun and the Five Elders of the Southern Shaolin Monastery.
Stories about Fong have been adapted into films and television series since the 1950s. The most notable ones are the 1993 Hong Kong film Fong Sai-yuk and its sequel, which both starred Jet Li.

Portrayals in media

;Films
香港南海影業公司, starring Meng Fei.
;Television series