Kalok Chow

Kalok Chow was born on 7 October 1995 in Hong Kong and grew up as the middle child in a family of three children. He attended Ho Yu College and Primary School,{{Cite web|url=https://www.hoyu.edu.hk/en/2014-10-31-08-54-2/item/1106-alumni-chow-ka-lok-achieves-amazing-results-in-acting-career.html | title=Alumni Chow Ka Lok Achieves Amazing Results In Acting Career | access-date=2021-09-23}} where he discovered his passion for acting and performing after a drama teacher noticed his expressive personality and encouraged him to join the school's drama club.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mpweekly.com/entertainment/focus/local/20200102-178199|title=Kalok Chow Interview: Receiving Acting Tips from Joyce Tang|work=on.cc}} After completing Form 3 in Hong Kong, he pursued his senior high school studies abroad at Henley High School in Adelaide, Australia. Chow returned to Hong Kong shortly upon completing Year 12.

Chow successfully auditioned for TVB's 28th Artiste Training Class in 2015, after being encouraged by his older sister who saw a television advertisement for the opportunity. He appeared in many background roles as part of this training, including in Come Home Love, which was his television debut. A few months later, Chow was cast in a regular role in 2016 sitcom Come Home Love: Dinner at 8, playing a network television production assistant named 'Yu Yat-Tong'.{{Cite news|url=https://www.facebook.com/chowkalokofficial/photos/a.956944024396343.1073741830.941796562577756/1147092282048182/?type=3&theater|title=Kalok Chow doesn't dare to be lazy|publisher=on.cc|date=2016-10-05|language=Chinese}}

In 2017, Chow began playing a major supporting role in the ongoing sitcom Come Home Love: Lo and Behold as the lazy zillennial 'Kam Shing-On (On Jai)'. His comedic performance in the role gained him significant popularity and critical acclaim, establishing him as one of the series' standout characters.{{Cite news|url=https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/entertainment/20190228/bkn-20190228150022707-0228_00862_001.html|title=Kalok Chow makes a breakthrough with 「Kam Shing On」|publisher=ON.CC|date=2019-02-28|accessdate=2019-04-01|language=Chinese}}{{Cite news|url=https://topick.hket.com/article/2301895/%E3%80%8A%E9%96%8B%E5%BF%83%E9%80%9F%E9%81%9E%E3%80%8B%E5%BB%A2%E9%9D%92%E5%AE%89%E6%86%91%E7%A5%9E%E7%B4%9A%E7%A0%B4%E5%A3%9E%E5%8A%9B%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%A3%E6%80%A5%E5%8D%87%E3%80%80%E9%80%81%E6%B0%B4%E8%BC%9D%E8%AE%9A%E5%91%A8%E5%98%89%E6%B4%9B%EF%BC%9A%E5%A4%A7%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E5%A4%96%E6%84%9F%E5%88%B0%E5%BD%BC%E6%AD%A4%E6%9C%89%E8%8A%B1%E7%81%AB%E7%9A%84%E6%8B%8D%E6%AA%94%E3%80%90%E6%9C%89%E7%89%87%E3%80%91|title=Kalok Chow gains popularity for portraying lazy yet immensely destructive character|publisher=Hong Kong Economic Times|date=2019-03-20|language=Chinese}} The role also earned him several nominations and awards - most notably Best Supporting Actor at the 2019 TVB Anniversary Awards.{{cite web|url=https://38jiejie.com/2020/01/12/2019-tvb-anniversary-awards-show-winner-list/ | title=2019 TVB Anniversary Awards Show Winners}} He currently holds the record for being the youngest actor to win this award, at age 24. In March 2021, it was announced that he would be taking a break from the role after 1255 episodes.{{cite web|url=https://38jiejie.com/2021/04/29/kalok-chow-temporarily-bids-farewell-to-come-home-love-lo-and-behold/|title=Kalok Chow temporarily bids farewell to Come Home Love Lo and Behold}} He briefly returned to the role in February 2022, and has continued to make guest appearances in between filming other projects ever since.

In 2021, it was announced that Chow would be replacing Wong Cho Lam in wuxia comedy Your Highness.{{cite web|url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/wong-cho-lam-forgoes-filming-042000654.html|title=Kalok Chow cast in costume drama project}}{{Cite news|url=https://hd.stheadline.com/life/ent/realtime/2053182/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82-%E6%9B%B9%E6%B0%B8%E5%BB%89%E5%94%94%E4%BF%82%E4%B8%BB%E8%A7%92%E4%BC%8D%E8%A9%A0%E8%96%87%E5%86%87%E4%BB%BD%E6%BC%94-%E7%9B%A3%E8%A3%BD%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E5%91%A8%E5%98%89%E6%B4%9B%E7%95%B6%E7%94%B7%E4%B8%80%E6%B2%92%E8%AE%8A|title=Producer Andy Chan confirms Kalok Chow as first male lead of upcoming drama|work=Headline Daily|date=2021-04-22|accessdate=2021-04-28|language=Chinese}} This drama marked Chow's debut in a first male lead role, and it aired in August 2022 to positive reception, with its success leading to the announcement of a sequel shortly after its finale.{{cite web|url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/producer-praises-kalok-chows-performance-in-your-highness/|title=Your Highness producer praises Kalok Chow's performance|date=2021-08-11|accessdate=2021-08-14}} Chow's performance earned him the Most Popular Male Character award at the 2022 TVB Anniversary Awards, while his on-screen chemistry with Jeannie Chan garnered both a Most Popular On-Screen Couple award at the AEG Entertainment Awards and a Best On-Screen Partners award at the 2022 TVB Anniversary Awards, shared with Brian Chu, JW, and Jonathan Cheung. In the same year, Chow also starred in mini-series Communion.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/tvb-suspends-filming-for-five-days-due-to-pandemic|title=Kalok Chow concurrently films for 'Communion' and 'Lo and Behold'|accessdate=2022-05-03|date=2022-05-25}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/ricco-ng-kalok-chow-alice-chan-and-roger-kwok-star-in-new-drama/|title=Kalok Chow, Ricco Ng, Alice Chan and Roger Kwok star in a new drama|accessdate=2022-05-03|date=2022-02-03}}

Chow has continued to take on notable roles in dramas such as Treasure of Destiny,{{Cite news|url=https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/entertainment/20210805/bkn-20210805230313911-0805_00862_001.html|title=Kalok Chow cast in 「Treasure of Destiny」|work=ON.CC|date=2021-08-05|accessdate=2021-08-17|language=Chinese}} My Pet My Angel{{Cite web|url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/kalok-chow-has-5-dramas-lined-up-this-year/|title=Kalok Chow filming for My Pet My Angel|accessdate=2022-08-14|date=2022-06-15}} and Romeo and His Butterfly Lover. He has also been announced as part of the main line-up in upcoming legal drama Themis: Goddess of Justice, starring alongside Charmaine Sheh, Patrick Tam, Alice Chan and Benz Hui.

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