HK Actor Felix Wong on Why He Retired from Acting

Hong Kong Legend Felix Wong Says He Is Fully Retired After 40 Years On Screen (Photo: TVB/Yahoo HK)

Hong Kong veteran Felix Wong has officially hung up his boots — or in his case, his martial arts robes — confirming he considers himself permanently retired from the industry. The 64-year-old, beloved for his work in Jin Yong classics, shared the news with his usual straight-talk charm: “I can’t return to my peak; better to leave the audience with a good impression.”

Speaking at a charity event, Felix Wong revealed that he has been declining every job offer that comes his way. It doesn’t matter who asks — friends, colleagues, or even if his actress daughter Adrian felt like pushing him back on set. 

“She knows me well,” he said, shutting down the idea of a cameo request with a laugh.

But behind the calm acceptance is a deeper, more emotional journey. Since 2013, Felix Wong had slowed down his workload to focus on caring for his wife, Leung Kit-wah, during her treatment for leukaemia. 

She passed away in 2020. 

Felix Wong has often said she was his biggest supporter, the one who helped him break down scripts and characters with sharp insight. His final on-screen project aired in 2017, a quiet but steady end to a four-decade career.

The retirement news quickly stirred reflection online. Felix Wong’s legacy is hard to overstate — his 1983 Guo Jing remains the definitive portrayal for many wuxia fans, while his 1997 Qiao Feng in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is still hailed as one of Hong Kong television’s most iconic performances. 

As part of TVB’s legendary “Five Tiger Generals,” he helped shape an entire generation of Hong Kong drama.

During a separate media appearance supporting long-time friend Joe Junior’s concert, Felix also brushed aside the idea of performing on stage. 

“There are so many good singers already. No need for me to embarrass myself,” he joked.

These days, Felix Wong keeps a low profile in Tai Po and spends most of his free time playing football with the Hong Kong Celebrity Football Team. 

He also expressed sadness about the recent fire in Tai Po’s Hong Fu Court, saying the sight of the damaged building weighs heavily on his heart, though he praised the younger generation for stepping up during the crisis with compassion and leadership.

For now, Felix Wong seems content with his decision — no comebacks, no last acting hurrahs. Just a quieter life, sports with friends, and the freedom to finally do things on his own terms. 

A dignified farewell from a man who helped define Hong Kong’s golden era of television.

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