Mona fong
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Run Run Shaw was born in Shanghai, China on October 4, 1907. He went into the filming industry with his brother, Runme Shaw, and established the Shaw Organization in 1926 and the Shaw Studios (formerly South Seas Film studio) in 1930. In 1967, Shaw established the famous Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) station in Hong Kong, and it grew into a multi-billion dollar TV empire. TVB set the stage for numerous television sitcoms, drama series, documentaries and singing performances, as well as "Enjoy Yourself Tonight," a variety show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
Shaw owns many businesses throughout the world, including Macy's and Canada's Shaw Tower at Cathedral Place. Throughout the years, Shaw has donated billions of dollars to charities, schools and hospitals. As a result, many Hong Kong buildings were named after him.
Shaw himself has also made regular appearances in TV shows and programs from TVB, including their Chinese New Year celebration programs. During these programs, Shaw would often lead an "awakening" ceremony that prec
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Run Run Shaw
Hong Kong entertainment mogul and philanthropist (1907–2014)
In this Chinese name, the family name is Shaw (Shao/Siu).
The Honourable Sir Run Run Shaw GBM, CBE | |
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Shaw in 1955 | |
| Born | Shao Renleng (邵仁楞) (1907-11-19)19 November 1907 Ningbo, Zhejiang, Qing China |
| Died | 7 January 2014(2014-01-07) (aged 106) Kowloon, Hong Kong, China |
| Other names | Shao Yifu (邵逸夫) Siu Yat-fu Uncle Six (六叔, Luk Suk)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, filmmaker, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1925–2012 |
| Board member of | Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Ltd. |
| Spouses | Wong Mee-chun (黃美珍) (m. 1931; died 1987)Mona Fong (m. 1997) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Runje Shaw Runde Shaw Runme Shaw |
Sir Run Run ShawGBM CBE (born Shao Renleng; 19 November 1907 – 7 January 2014), also known as Shao Yifu and Siu Yat-fu, was a Hong Kong businessman, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He was one of the foremost influential movie
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Biography
Sir Run Run Shaw's connection with the film industry started fifty years ago in Shanghai in the era of silent motion pictures. Today Sir Run Run is Chairman of Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd which occupies an eminent position in international movie circles. He is also Vice-Chairman of Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Ltd and Managing Director of some forty local and overseas companies.
Sir Run Run is actively involved in community service, especially in the promotion of cultural activities, higher education, and medical services. He is President of the Hong Kong Red Cross Society; Vice-President of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation; he has been a leading figure in the Community Chest since its inception; and is Chairman of both the Hong Kong Arts Festival Society and the Board of Governors of the Hong Kong Arts Centre.
He was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1974 and a Knighthood in 1977.
In recognition of his achievements of pioneering a major industry in Hong Kong and his contribution to cul
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